South Sinai: Mt. Moses & St. Catherine's Overnight Trip

South Sinai: Mt. Moses & St. Catherine's Overnight Trip

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Explore Mount Moses and its surrounding peaks and valleys on an overnight hike. Watch the sunrise from the peak of the mountain and visit the historic St. Catherine Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Highlights

Watch the sunrise from the top of Mount Moses
Climb up the Mount Moses under the light of the stars
Get a closer look at St. Catherine's Monastery

Description

Have the chance to watch a mesmerizing sunrise at 7,000-feet on Mount Moses. This overnight hike takes you on a tranquil journey under the stars to the place said to be where Moses received the Ten Commandments. Also visit the oldest continuously inhabited Christian monastery, St. Catherine's Monastery, on this trip. Meet your guide at your hotel and head to Mount Moses, whose summit serves as a sacred meeting point for the religions of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. Arriving at the mountain, you'll start your journey to the top with an amazing tranquil hike under the stars. For those who do not want to climb, an option to ride a camel as an extra service to the summit is available. After the sunrise, descend down the mountain and head to St. Catherine's Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its cultural and scenic significance. The monastery is the oldest continuously inhabited Christian monastery, with a history that can be traced back over 17 centuries. At the conclusion of your remarkable trip, you will get dropped off at your hotel.