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Mount Sinai Sunrise from Sharm

14 HoursSharm El SheikhPrivate tour
Pick-up & Drop-offYour hotel
Duration14 Hours
AvailabilityEvery day

Tour Overview

St Catherine is about three hours from Sharm through the mountains. A local Bedouin guide leads you up the camel path in the dark, and from the summit you watch the first light spread over the peaks of South Sinai. After the descent you visit the monastery at the foot of the mountain before driving back to your hotel.

Tour Highlights

Mount Sinai & St Catherine’s Monastery

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.

What’s Included & Excluded

  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle to St Catherine and back
  • Local Bedouin guide for the night climb
  • Visit to St Catherine’s Monastery (when it is open)
  • Bottled water
  • All taxes and service charges
  • Meals and drinks
  • Camel ride on part of the climb (optional)
  • Blankets or mattress rental at the summit
  • Tipping (at your discretion)

Tour Plan

01NightNight drive

Pick-up from your hotel in Sharm around 10–11 p.m. and about three hours through the mountains to St Catherine.

02NightNight climb

Around 1–2 a.m. you start the climb with a local Bedouin guide, about two to three hours on the camel path and the final stone steps. Camels are available for much of the way.

03SunriseSunrise on the summit

Watch the first light spread over the peaks of South Sinai.

Visit

  • Summit of Mount Sinai (2,285 m)
04MorningMonastery and return

After the descent, a visit to St Catherine’s Monastery (when it is open), then the drive back to your hotel in Sharm around midday.

Visit

  • St Catherine’s Monastery
  • The Burning Bush

Tour Prices

Group sizePrivate tour
1 person$85
2–3 persons$65
4–6 persons$62
7 or more persons$59

Prices in US dollars per person. Child prices are confirmed with your quote.

Why You’ll Love This Tour

  • Private Egyptologist guide who adapts to your pace
  • Air-conditioned private vehicle and driver
  • Run by our own team in Giza
  • Flexible itinerary – add, swap or extend days

What Our Guests Say

Hasan BüyükdagGermany · Oct 2026
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★★★★★

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!

Logan WareSep 2026
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★★★★★

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!

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How Booking Works

  1. 1

    Send a request

    Choose your date and travellers in the booking box.

  2. 2

    Get your quote

    We confirm availability and the final price.

  3. 3

    Confirm

    Approve the plan – only then do we ask for payment.

Good to Know

Entry visa

Most visitors buy a US$25 visa on arrival or an e-visa online. Check the rules for your nationality before you travel.

Tickets inside the pyramids & special tombs

Entry inside the Great Pyramid, Tutankhamun’s tomb and some special tombs is optional and paid on the spot.

Children

Children are very welcome. Child discounts depend on age and room sharing and are confirmed with your quote.

Dress code

Cover shoulders and knees when visiting mosques and churches; a light scarf is useful.

What to Pack

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Sunhat, sunglasses & sunscreen
  • Light layers for cool evenings
  • Passport & some cash for tips
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Swimwear & reef-safe sunscreen
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a visa for Egypt?

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.

When is the best time to visit Egypt?

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.

Are your tours private?

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.

Can I change an itinerary?

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.

How do I book and pay?

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.

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