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Leave Sharm El Sheikh at night to climb Mount Sinai for sunrise and visit the ancient St. Catherine Monastery. This guided overnight transfer and pre‑dawn hike is a demanding but classic Sinai experience.
Leave Sharm El Sheikh at night to climb Mount Sinai for sunrise and visit the ancient St. Catherine Monastery. This guided overnight transfer and pre‑dawn hike is a demanding but classic Sinai experience.
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Operated by Sharm El Sheikh Tours · Saint Catherine, South Sinai
The van slips away from Sharm El Sheikh under a sky of hard, bright stars—hours before the summit will be lit with gold. The road to Saint Catherine threads through empty desert; headlamps and the hush of the group are your companions as guides time the climb to catch sunrise from Jabal Musa's 2,285‑metre ridge.
challenging.
About 17 hours.
Requires good cardiovascular fitness and stamina for a 4–5 hour night ascent and steep stone steps; able to hike continuously on uneven terrain.
The guided climb typically takes 4–5 hours from the trailhead and begins around midnight to reach sunrise at the summit.
A camel can take you to the base of the 700 steps for an additional fee (about 185 EGP as advertised), but you'll still need to climb the final steps to the summit.
Yes—the itinerary usually includes a post‑descent visit to the Monastery of St. Catherine and breakfast in the town before returning to Sharm.
No; the operator advises against participation for guests with serious cardiovascular issues, spinal injuries, or pregnancy due to the physical demands and altitude.
St. Catherine Monastery dates to the 6th century, built around what was revered as the Burning Bush site and long a pilgrimage hub between Christian and Islamic travelers.
The Saint Catherine Protectorate restricts off‑trail travel to protect fragile desert flora and archaeological sites—stick to marked paths and pack out waste.
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