Mount Sinai (Mount Moses) is the most famous mountain on the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt. According to the Bible, it was on this mountain that God appeared to Moses and gave him the Ten Commandments.
At the summit of the mountain are the remains of the Chapel of the Holy Trinity, founded in 363 AD and completed in 530 AD under the Emperor Justinian. In 1934, the ancient stones of the chapel were used to build a small mosque. It is located above the cave where he spent 40 days.
When the night darkness turns blue, then blue, and the first sunbeam finally touches the sharp peaks, you are amazed at what kind of abysses and gorges are located here. In the north is the temple of the prophet Elijah with a well and the chapel of the Virgin Mary for Orthodox pilgrims. The foot of the mountain is “guarded” by the Church of Saint Catherine.
You will enjoy the rich history of this place, hear fascinating stories about the life of Moses and learn many interesting facts about the Bible. An excursion to Mount Moses from Sharm El Sheikh is not just a trip, it is a real immersion in history that will leave unforgettable impressions for a lifetime.
Don’t miss the opportunity to visit this holy place and get a unique experience with us! Book a tour to Mount Moses from Sharm right now and start your exciting journey into Biblical times!
What’s included in the tour:
- Hotel pickup: Approximately 21:00 (exact time will be confirmed after booking). The journey to the first stop in Dahab takes about 1.5 hours, depending on your hotel location.
- Night stop at a shop: Approximately 15 minutes for a bathroom break, coffee, snacks, and information from the guide.
- Police-escorted convoy to the mountain foot: The journey takes about 1.5 hours.
- Stop at the icon gallery: Approximately 20-30 minutes for a bathroom break, snacks, and a presentation of the gallery.
- Night ascent with a Bedouin guide: 3-hour hike (7 km) on a marked trail to the summit (2285 meters above sea level). Please note: this requires endurance, and there are 750 stone steps at the end. Headlamps will be provided. Camel rides to the steps are available for an additional fee.
- Sunrise at the summit: Approximately 1 hour. You can rent a woolen blanket at the summit.
- Descent to Saint Catherine’s Monastery: Approximately 2 hours.
- Monastery tour: There are restrictions on entering buildings, but you can explore the grounds.
- Departure back to Sharm El Sheikh.
- Hotel drop-off: Approximately 09:30, arriving at your hotel around 13:30, taking into account a stop on the way back.
Included in the tour price:
- Transportation
- Services of Russian-speaking guides
Not included in the tour price:
- Camel ride to the steps (approximately $20-25, bargaining is possible)
- Rental of a woolen blanket at the summit (approximately $3-5)
- Use of restrooms along the way (approximately 5-10 Egyptian pounds)Drinks and snacks at stops
Additional Information:
- Important! You must bring the original and a copy of your passport on the tour (this is often required by the police when leaving Sharm El Sheikh).
- Transportation: Comfortable mini-buses with air conditioning will be used for the transfer, and the convoy will be escorted by the police.
- Not recommended for young children: The ascent requires endurance, even for some adults.
- Wear warm clothes: It is essential to wear warm clothing for the night ascent, especially during the winter months.
- Spectacular sunrise: Enjoy a breathtaking sunrise with views of neighboring countries from the summit.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Your price is so low... Probably you are doing a low-quality service?
We truly offer some of the lowest prices while maintaining a high quality of service. The reason is that we are an online booking company for large tour operators in Egypt, allowing us to offer very competitive prices due to our large volume of tourists. By booking with us, you receive high-quality service without overpaying intermediaries.
What kind of buses and transfers do you have?
A variety of transportation is available for use by the event organizers within the park, including cars, minivans, and comfortable buses. All vehicles are equipped with air conditioning and safety systems. For longer journeys, buses with restrooms are provided. Additionally, all vehicles undergo regular maintenance and sanitation checks, and possess the necessary tourist permits. Furthermore, drivers undergo inspections by the tourist police before each long trip.
How and when do I pay for the tour?
We work without prepayment. All group tours are paid for on the bus or during the tour itself. The exceptions are prepayments for private tours and tours that require purchasing airline tickets or processing documents. Our main programs are paid for directly during the transfer or at the beginning of the tour. You don’t need to look for someone to pay for the tour. An employee of the organizer will approach you. You can pay in cash in US dollars, euros, or Egyptian pounds. For your convenience, we also offer the option of transferring funds to a bank card in rubles, hryvnias, and euros at the exchange rate or to a cryptocurrency wallet in USDT, prior to the tour. For more detailed information on payment methods and refunds, please see here.
Do you have a tourist license?
Egypt is a highly regulated country, especially when it comes to tourism. For any vehicle or yacht to depart on an excursion, daily permits must be obtained from both the police and the military. If the tour operators don’t have a valid tourism license, they naturally won’t be granted these permits. This is why for certain excursions, we may request copies of your vouchers and passports (this applies to sea excursions in Sharm El-Sheikh, private tours, and some group tours if they involve leaving the city. For other excursions, permits are simply issued based on the number of people, and passport details are not required).
Are we insured during the excursion?
Unfortunately, some hotel guides try to convince tourists that their travel insurance is allegedly invalid if they book excursions with external tour operators, as opposed to their own company. This is not true.
Firstly, your travel insurance is valid throughout Egypt, just as it would be if you booked with the hotel’s tour company.
Secondly, if you are on a boat, bus, or other mode of transport, the organizer bears full insurance liability to the passengers. Otherwise, they simply would not be able to obtain a permit to conduct tour activities. Egypt has quite strict tourism regulations, and permits are required before each trip.
How can I retrieve a lost item from a tour?
We always remind our guests to double-check that they have all their belongings when exiting the bus or yacht at the end of the tour. Unfortunately, recovering lost items can be quite challenging due to the immediate departure of vehicles for cleaning and the complexities of Egyptian logistics. While we will do our best to help you locate your belongings, we cannot guarantee a 100% recovery rate. If we are able to find your item, there will be a delivery fee of $5-10. Please be mindful of your belongings!
Should I adjust my plans or wait for the tour?
We have a significant daily influx of booking requests for our programs from tourists. As a result, most excursions are organized daily or on specific days of the week following a detailed schedule provided in each program’s description. After booking, we will send you the exact pick-up time from your hotel. Many tours will be conducted with small groups from various hotels who have purchased excursions through tour operators. The only difference is that our prices are 40-60% lower (our organizers conduct all major excursions in Hurghada and Sharm El-Sheikh for Russian-speaking tourists).
Where can I find the photographer who took photos on the tour?
We would like to inform you that the photographers accompanying you on excursions act as independent representatives of their photo studios. They are not part of our online service or the program organizer team. All terms and conditions related to the photoshoot and its payment are discussed and agreed upon directly between you and the photographer. We recommend that you approach prepayments with caution and ensure the reliability of the services, as well as obtain all the photographer’s contact information before making any payments.