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Duration

17 hours

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

1 person

Languages

English

About this tour

Mount Sinai (Mount Moses) is the most famous mountain on the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt. According to the Bible, it was on this mountain that God appeared to Moses and gave the Ten Commandments.

At the summit of the mountain are the remains of the Chapel of the Holy Trinity, founded in 363 AD and completed in 530 AD under Emperor Justinian. In 1934, the ancient stones were used to build a small mosque. It is located above the cave where Moses spent 40 days.

When the night darkness turns blue, then light blue, and the first sunray finally touches the sharp peaks, you see with amazement what chasms and gorges are located here. To the north lies the Temple of the Prophet Elijah with a well and the Chapel of the Virgin Mary for Orthodox pilgrims. The foot of the mountain is «guarded» by the Monastery of St. Catherine.

You will enjoy the rich history of this place, hear fascinating stories about the life of Moses, and learn many interesting facts about the Bible. The Mount Moses excursion from Sharm El-Sheikh is not just a trip, it is a true immersion into history that will leave you with unforgettable impressions for life.

Don’t miss the opportunity to visit this holy place and gain a unique experience with us! Book the Mount Moses excursion from Sharm right now and begin your exciting journey into Biblical times!

Highlights

  • Additional information:
  • Important! For the excursion, you need to take an original AND a copy of your passport (a frequent requirement of the police when leaving Sharm El-Sheikh);
  • Transfer is carried out on comfortable air-conditioned minibuses, in a convoy and with police escort;
  • It is not recommended to bring young children, as the ascent requires endurance even for some adults;
  • It is important to wear warm clothing for the night ascent, especially in winter;
  • At the summit, there is a magnificent sunrise with views of neighboring countries 😉

Included/Excluded

  • What is included in the tour program:
  • Transfer from the hotel approximately at 21:00 (the exact time will be communicated after booking, the journey takes about 1.5 hours to the first stop in Dahab, depending on the location of the hotel);
  • Night stop at a shop for about 15 minutes (toilet, coffee, snack, information from the guide);
  • In a convoy with police escort, you will drive to the foot of the mountain (travel time is approximately 1.5 hours);
  • Stop at the icon gallery for approximately 20-30 minutes (toilet, snack, gallery presentation);
  • Night ascent with a Bedouin guide to the summit along an equipped path — 3 hours of travel, 7 km distance (Important! 2285 m above sea level — the ascent requires endurance, at the end of the ascent there are 750 stone steps. Flashlights are provided. It is possible to ascend to the steps by camel — additional payment required);
  • Watching the sunrise at the summit for about an hour (you can rent a woolen blanket at the summit);
  • Descent back to the Monastery of St. Catherine (about 2 hours);
  • Tour of the monastery (there are restrictions on entering the premises, only the territory is accessible);
  • Departure back to Sharm El-Sheikh;
  • Transfer to the hotel approximately at 09:30, on-site around 13:30, including a stop on the way back.
  • The tour price includes:
  • Transportation services;
  • Services of English speaking guides.
  • What is not included in the tour price:
  • Ascent by camel to the steps (around €20-25, it may be possible to bargain);
  • Rental of a woolen blanket at the summit (around €3-5);
  • Visiting toilets along the way (approximately 5-10 EGP);
  • Drinks, snacks at stops.

Durations

fullday

Language

English

Frequently asked questions

We really have some of the lowest prices that can be offered and maintain the high quality of services provided. The fact is that we are an online booking company for large organizers in Egypt and can offer very favorable prices, due to the large flow of tourists. Buying services from us, you get quality service and do not overpay intermediaries.

There are a lot of vehicles in the organizers’ fleet. There are cars, minivans and large comfortable buses. The main cars for short, medium and long distances are equipped with air conditioning and safety systems. For long routes, buses with toilets are provided. All vehicles are regularly serviced and sanitized, receive the necessary tourist permits, and drivers are inspected before each trip.

We work without prepayment. Absolutely any group excursions are paid already on the bus, or in the process. The exceptions are prepayments for individual excursions and excursions, where you need to buy tickets to the plane, or execute documents. The main programs are paid directly during the transfer. Looking for someone to pay money for an excursion — is not necessary. The organizer himself will come to you. There is an opportunity to pay in cash in dollars, euros. It is also possible to consider an alternative method of payment by arrangement.

Egypt is a rather over-regulated country, especially with regard to tourism. In order for a car or yacht to go on a tour, it is required to obtain permission from the police and military on a daily basis. And if the organizers do not have a license to conduct tourism activities, they naturally do not get any permits. This is why on some tours, we may ask you for data or photos of vouchers and passports (this applies to marine excursions in Sharm El Sheikh, individual tours and some group tours, if it requires leaving the city. For other excursions permits are issued simply for the number of people and passport details are not required).

Some guides in hotels, unfortunately, try to convince tourists that, supposedly, the insurance does not apply to third-party organizers of excursions, except for his tour company. This is not true. First, your travel insurance is valid throughout Egypt, just as it is with the tour company. Second, if you are on the ship, bus and other transport, the organizer has full insurance responsibility to the passengers. Otherwise, he simply will not be able to get a permit for tour. activities. In Egypt, rather strict tourist regulations and permits are required before each trip.

We always warn you that it is important not to forget anything and to check your belongings when you get off the bus or boat at the end of the tour. If you lose something, it is quite difficult to get it back, as all the vehicles leave to clean up. Of course, we help tourists find their belongings, but we cannot guarantee a 100% return. Please be careful!

We have a fairly large daily incoming flow of program bookings from tourists, so most excursions are organized every day, or by the days of the week and the specific schedule provided in the description of each program. After booking, we send you the exact time you will be picked up from your hotel. Many trips you will make with small hotel groups, which have purchased tours from tour operators, the only difference is that our price is lower from 40% to 60% (our organizers provide all major tours in Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh for Russian-speaking tourists).

Tour photographers are independent people who do not work for the tour company. Therefore, all arrangements between you and the photographer remain your responsibility. We do not recommend giving money in advance if you are not sure that the photos will be delivered. If you do not need photos, we recommend to tell about it to the photographers in advance in order to avoid their unnecessary obtrusive attitude.  

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