Climb by starlight to watch sunrise from the summit where tradition places the giving of the Ten Commandments, then visit the 6th-century monastery at its foot.
Afternoon pick-up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza and about six to seven hours by private car through the Suez tunnel and down the Sinai coast to St Catherine, with stops on the way.
Around 1–2 a.m. you start the climb with a local Bedouin guide by torchlight. The path takes about two to three hours, ending with 750 stone steps; camels can carry you for much of the way.
Watch the first light spread over the red granite peaks of South Sinai from the top of the mountain.
After the descent you visit the monastery at the foot of the mountain (when it is open), have lunch and drive back to your hotel in Cairo, arriving in the evening.
| Group size | Private tour |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $241 |
| 2–3 persons | $185 |
| 4–6 persons | $176 |
| 7 or more persons | $167 |
Prices in US dollars per person. Child prices are confirmed with your quote.
We were very satisfied with the whole experience! We booked a full-day tour including the safari and quad biking, and everything was great.
From the manager to our driver Omar, as well as Kareem, Ibrahim, and Islam — everyone was very friendly, respectful, and welcoming.
We can highly recommend this team and Desert Fox Safari!
Best wishes from Ilhan and Hasan from Calw, Germany!
Incredible experience! The entire team was very accommodating and friendly. They made sure my friend and I had the best experience possible and provided fantastic service. From the pickup and drop off service from our hotel, lunch, the camel ride and ATV tour everything was perfect. Thank you guys, we will be back!
Choose your date and travellers in the booking box.
We confirm availability and the final price.
Approve the plan – only then do we ask for payment.
Most visitors buy a US$25 visa on arrival or an e-visa online. Check the rules for your nationality before you travel.
Entry inside the Great Pyramid, Tutankhamun’s tomb and some special tombs is optional and paid on the spot.
Children are very welcome. Child discounts depend on age and room sharing and are confirmed with your quote.
Cover shoulders and knees when visiting mosques and churches; a light scarf is useful.
Pyramids, panoramic viewpoint and Sphinx in four easy hours, with your own Egyptologist and hotel pick-up.
Pyramids and Sphinx while the morning is cool, lunch, then Tutankhamun’s treasures at the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Four hours in the Grand Egyptian Museum with an Egyptologist who knows exactly where to take you.
Old treasures in Tahrir, city views from Saladin’s Citadel and an evening wander through Khan el-Khalili.
Memphis, the Step Pyramid of Saqqara and Giza in one day – pyramid history told in the right order.
Coptic churches, the Ben Ezra Synagogue and the medieval mosques of Al-Muizz Street on foot with a local guide.
Most nationalities can buy a 30-day visa on arrival at Cairo airport for US$25, or apply online for an e-visa before travelling. Our representative meets you before passport control and helps with the process.
October to April is the most comfortable season for sightseeing, with sunny days around 20–28°C. Summer is hot in Luxor and Aswan but perfect for the Red Sea, and we adjust touring hours to early mornings.
Yes. Unless a tour is marked as a small-group departure, you travel only with your own party, with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle.
Every itinerary is a starting point. Add days, swap hotels, include a balloon ride or a beach stay – tell us what you would like and we will send an updated plan and price.
Send a booking request from any tour page. We confirm availability and the final price by email or WhatsApp. Nothing is charged until you have approved the plan.
