Travel from Cairo to Sinai for a powerful overnight journey combining a nighttime climb of Moses Mountain with sunrise and a guided visit to Saint Catherine Monastery.
- Night climb of Moses Mountain
- Sunrise from the summit
- Saint Catherine Monastery
- Egyptology guide
- Sinai mountain landscapes
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Travel through the night from Cairo into the dramatic landscapes of Sinai with Holiday In Egypt Travels.
Climb Moses Mountain in darkness and watch the sunrise from its summit while your Egyptology guide shares the biblical history of the sacred site.
After descending, explore Saint Catherine Monastery, one of the world’s oldest Christian monasteries, before returning to Cairo.
The experience combines history, spirituality, mountain scenery and personal service in a memorable Egyptian adventure.
- 10:00 Hotel pickup in Cairo and drive toward Saint Catherine with a lunch stop.
- Evening Hotel check-in, dinner and rest.
- 02:00 Begin the guided climb of Moses Mountain.
- Sunrise Reach the summit and enjoy the mountain panorama.
- Morning Descend and tour Saint Catherine Monastery.
- After the visit Begin the return journey to Cairo.
Included
- Hotel pickup and return transfer
- Modern air-conditioned vehicle
- English-speaking Egyptology guide
- Hotel accommodation
- Dinner
- Guided monastery visit
Not included
- Lunch unless stated
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Optional activities
- Hotel pickup is from Cairo.
- The mountain climb takes place at night and requires good physical fitness.
- Weather can change quickly in the mountains.
- Modest clothing is required at the monastery.
- Bring identification and allow for a long road journey.
- Comfortable hiking shoes
- Warm layers for the mountain
- Sun protection
- Water and personal medication
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