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2-Day St. Catherine & Mount Sinai Tour

Embark on a profound 2-day journey from Cairo to the heart of the Sinai. Experience a midnight hike to the summit of Mount Sinai for a legendary sunrise, followed by a private tour of the UNESCO-listed St. Catherine’s Monastery and the Burning Bush. Includes luxury transport, expert Bedouin guides, and overnight accommodation. Book your spiritual odyssey today!

Tour Details

THE ROUTE

Sinai Peninsula

JOURNEY TIME

2 Days / 1 Night

GROUP TYPE

Private

TOUR CLASS

5 Stars

THE PACE

Leisurely

EXPERIENCE COST

from: USD$800 pp

Door-to-Door Pick up

We pick up all our guests from their hotel or airport terminal.

A Journey to the Sacred Peaks

The journey from Cairo to Saint Catherine’s Monastery is more than a desert crossing; it is a transition into the roots of the Abrahamic faith. Our Private 2-Day Sinai Expedition is a masterfully timed odyssey that brings you to the foot of Mount Sinai (Jebel Musa), the biblical site of the Ten Commandments. Located deep within the high granite mountains of the Sinai Peninsula, this region represents one of the most rugged and spiritually significant landscapes on earth.

In 2026, this tour remains the definitive choice for those seeking a profound connection to history. Over two days, you will bypass the rush of day-trippers to experience the silence of the desert at dusk and the glory of a Sinai sunrise from 2,285 meters above sea level. Led by a private scholar-guide and local Bedouin experts, you will explore the world’s oldest continuously inhabited monastery—a UNESCO World Heritage site that has survived 1,500 years of empire shifts. We manage every detail, from luxury private transit across the Suez to secure overnight accommodation, ensuring a seamless and transformative pilgrimage.

Two Days in the Shadow of God

Day 1: Crossing the Suez to the Sinai Heart

First, your private expedition begins with an early morning pickup from your Cairo residence. We travel east in a luxury vehicle, crossing the Suez Canal via the Ahmed Hamdi Tunnel. As a result, you move from the African continent to the Asian desert in a single morning. Next, we follow the scenic coastal road along the Gulf of Suez before cutting inland through the spectacular granite wadis. Afterward, we arrive at Saint Catherine’s town by mid-afternoon. You will check into your accommodation for a traditional dinner and an early rest. This rest is vital, as the spiritual climb begins long before dawn.

Day 2: The Ascent and the Sacred Citadel

At approximately 2:00 AM, your local Bedouin guide meets you for the ascent of Mount Sinai. You will follow the “Camel Path” under a canopy of desert stars. Following the hike, you reach the summit just as the sun breaks over the “Sea of Peaks.” After experiencing this legendary sunrise, you descend via the “Steps of Penitence” to the monastery gates.

Then, you will enter the Monastery of Saint Catherine at opening time. Your private Egyptologist will guide you through the Basilica of the Transfiguration and to the Burning Bush. You will see the Well of Moses and the ancient walls that have never been breached in 1,500 years. Finally, after a late breakfast, we begin the return journey to Cairo. We time the crossing of the Suez carefully to ensure you reach your hotel by evening, carrying the silence and majesty of the Sinai with you.

  • The service of pick up from your hotel and return.
  • 1 night accommodation at a hotel in St. Catherine based on B.B.
  • Egyptologist tour guide during the tours.
  • A modern private air-conditioned vehicle for your trip.
  • Admission fees to all the sights listed in the itinerary.
  • 1 breakfast + 1 lunch.
  • Bottled water on the vehicle.
  • All charges and taxes.

The High Sinai Experience

This expedition focuses on spiritual endurance and Byzantine treasures. Use these highlights to summarize the value of this 2-day commitment:

  • Mount Sinai Sunrise: Complete the legendary midnight ascent to the summit where Moses is believed to have received the Law.
  • The Monastery of St. Catherine: Explore the 6th-century fortress-monastery built by Emperor Justinian, a bastion of Greek Orthodox tradition.
  • The Burning Bush: Stand before the rare bramble traditionally identified as the site of the divine encounter between God and Moses.
  • Byzantine Iconography: Witness the world’s rarest collection of pre-iconoclastic icons and 6th-century mosaics in the Basilica of the Transfiguration.
  • Bedouin Cultural Connection: Trek the mountain paths with the Jabaliya Bedouin, the traditional “Protectors of the Monastery” for centuries.
  • The Great Library: Learn the secrets of the world’s second-largest collection of ancient manuscripts, including the legacy of the Ashtiname of Muhammad.

Price is quoted per person in USD

  • Solo Traveler: $ +70% of adult rate
  • 2 to 3 people: $800
  • 4 to 6 people: $650
  • 7 to 15 people: $500
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Prices: Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.

Price varies depending on your group size

0 – 05.99 Free of Charge
6 – 11.99 pay 50% of the tour price
12+ pay full tour price per adult person.
Notes: Child pricing applies to children who share rooms with their parents (Max 2 Children in one Room)

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