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Leave Sharm el Sheikh overnight for a pre-dawn climb up Mount Sinai, time the 700 steps for sunrise, and follow with a guided visit to ancient St. Catherine’s Monastery. Expect long transfers, steep sections, and unforgettable alpine-desert light.
Leave Sharm el Sheikh overnight for a pre-dawn climb up Mount Sinai, time the 700 steps for sunrise, and follow with a guided visit to ancient St. Catherine’s Monastery. Expect long transfers, steep sections, and unforgettable alpine-desert light.
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Operated by Egypt Tours Club · St. Catherine, South Sinai
You leave Sharm el Sheikh in the hush before midnight: a minibus threading the high desert, headlights cutting a ribbon across stone and sand. By 2:00 a.m. the group gathers at the base and the climb begins — headlamps bobbing along a stony track that eventually turns to the famous 700 carved steps. The air is thin, dry and cold; the summit’s silhouette resolves against a horizon that will promise one of the region’s most patient sunrises.
challenging.
14–16 hours.
Best for fit travelers used to sustained uphill hiking; good cardio and strong knees recommended
Expect approximately 2.5–3 hours ascending via the 700-step path for an average hiker; descent takes a similar or slightly shorter time.
Yes—camels are available to the start of the 700 steps for those who prefer to avoid part of the approach, though the final section still requires walking.
St. Catherine’s Monastery is generally open but hours can vary; guided tours usually include entrance and a look at the church and ancient library when permitted.
Mount Sinai’s summit is about 2,285 m; most travelers manage fine but those sensitive to altitude should monitor symptoms and descend if they feel unwell.
Mount Sinai is traditionally identified with the Biblical mountain where Moses received the Ten Commandments; St. Catherine’s Monastery (6th century) is one of Christianity’s oldest functioning monasteries.
This high-desert environment is fragile; stick to paths, pack out waste, and note that park fees support local conservation and the monastery’s upkeep.
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