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Mt. Sinai and St. Katherine's Monastery

There is no way you'll get off with coming to Sinai and not visiting Mt. Sinai and St. Katherine's Monastery. Both sites are located within the Saint Katherine's Protected Area.

Mount Sinai, locally known as Gebel Musa (Mt. Moses), is located among a chain of striking red-brown mountains. The mountain, at a height of 2285 m, offers a beautiful trek, via 2 distinct paths (the camel trail and the Steps of Repentance. You'll also be able to visit St. Katherine's Monastery, home to Greek Orthodox monks. This monastery, built  in the 4th century AD houses the Burning Bush, the Church of the Transfiguration and Moses' Well.

The trips leaves Dahab at 23:00 hrs (11 pm) and takes about 2.5 hours. Upon arrival, you start hiking Mt. Sinai. Depending on your physical condition it'll take 2 - 3.5 hours. You will watch the sunrise from the top of the mountain. On your way down you will visit St. Katherine's monastery. The bus will pick you up around 10:00 hrs and you'll be in Dahab by lunchtime.

NOTE:

  • The monastery is closed on Fridays and Sundays.

  • Because of the high altitude and desert landscape, it is very cold on Mt Sinai (even in the summer). A warm jacket is highly recommended.

  • Blankets are available for rental on top of the mountain.

  • It is recommended to bring a flashlight (torch), as you will be climbing during the night.

Cost per person: 20 EUR (includes entrance fee and Bedouin guide)

Please take into consideration that these are religious and historical sites, which should be respected.

final steps to the top of Mt Sinai

view from the top of Mt Sinai

Monastery of St Katherine