Overnight Trip to Saint Catherine Monastery from Cairo
What your day looks like
Visit Egypt’s most important biblical sites on a 2-day tour from Cairo that goes deep into the Sinai Desert. Pass by the Oyun Musa, or Moses Spring, where the prophet found sweet water during the exodus from Egypt and traveled under the Suez Canal. Follow in Moses’ footsteps as you climb Mount Sinai for a stunning desert sunrise over the rugged terrain. Explore the Saint Catherine Monastery, the legendary site of the burning bush, and home to an ancient library before returning to Cairo across the desert.
The experience, in brief
- 2day trip to Saint Catherine’s monastery and Mount Sinai
- See Egypt’s most important biblical sites
- Visit a religious community founded in the 6th century
- Hike to the top of Mount Sinai for sunrise
Your day, step by step
Cairo
Welcome to Egypt! Meet your guide in your hotel at the lobby (they will be holding a sign with your name). You will then head to Saint Catherine.
St. Catherine
Boating at Suez Canal. On the way you will travel under the Suez Canal which is the famous canal between Africa and Asia. You will stop for lunch at a local restaurant, and finally arrive to St. Catherine area
Cairo
Dinner at hotel
Cairo
Accommodation at hotel.
Cairo
Hiking at Mount Sinai. Mount Sinai: At 2 am you will have to get ready to climb the mountain where Moses received the Ten Commandments, accompanied by a local Bedouin guide.
Cairo
Local Flavor at St. Catherine’s Monastery. Once you descend, you will meet your guide who will give you a guided tour of the monastery and then show you the burning bush.
Cairo
Departure: That's a wrap up! Afterwards you will be transferred to your hotel in Cairo. We hope you enjoyed your stay.
What to know before booking
Included
Hotel/port pick-up and drop-off Transport by air-conditioned minivan with free WiFi Entry/Admission – St. Catherine’s Monastery
Not Included
Tips and gratuity for the staff
What to Bring
Comfortable clothes and shoes Camera and bag for essentials Sunscreen
Meeting & Pickup
Pick up at your hotel
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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