Egypt · SAINT CATHERINE & SINAI TOURS
Good saint catherine & sinai tours fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Hike Mount Sinai at night for sunrise views, then visit St. Catherine’s Monastery with manuscripts and icons, all from Sharm.
“It was such an amazing experience! I definitely recommend!”
Overnight Mount Sinai climb for sunrise, desert views, then St Catherine Monastery, with hotel pickup from Sharm and air-conditioned transport.
“Fantastic guide, who was very informative. Beautiful scenic views. 100% recommend!”
Hike Mount Sinai at night for sunrise, then visit St Catherine Monastery on a one day trip from Sharm el Sheikh.
“I am very satisfied with the service of this tour operator. My hotel was Park Regency but later found out that the hotel is actually Regency Plaza. Then I told that I want to cancel because the hotel has changed. They said that they can take it from the new location. A nice big microbus took us all. There were several breaks along the way to use the washroom. Our Bedouin guide was very good, and so were the rest of the companions. At the end, I couldn't get up anymore, everyone was delaying my time. At that time, I lost the torch light, I was walking through the torch…”
Overnight hike up Mount Sinai for a sunrise view, then visit St. Catherine’s Monastery. 15 hours with hotel pickup and transfers.
“My Mount Sinai hike was truly extraordinary — an intense, spiritual, and unforgettable experience. The guide was excellent: professional, attentive, and always supportive throughout the journey. But a very special thank you goes to the Bedouins, Zacaraiah and Youseff, who were absolutely outstanding. They were kind, encouraging, and brought such positive energy to the entire climb. They truly made a difference. The only suggestion I would make is perhaps allowing slightly longer breaks, especially considering the size of the group. And although I understand it’s not directly the tour company’s responsibility, having only one restroom for so many people was quite challenging 😅 Overall, I high...”
A 3-day Sinai Desert rock climbing expedition from beginner basics to advanced routes, with gear, food, water, and starlit camping near Dahab.
“This is the best experience i have ever made in the last period of my life, When you have the chance to face your fears at such a close moment and you know more about yourself, this is the best experience you have to try!”
Mount Sinai sunrise from Dahab with hotel pickup, a Bedouin-led pre-dawn climb, and St. Catherine’s Monastery, $50 per person.
“Van seats were a little small, the guide was not an english speaker but a bedouine, we just followed his steps on the climb. The view was great, freezing up there, very warm clothing needed. Coffee and tea is very expensive there.”
Private 2-day Mount Sinai sunrise hike plus St Catherine Monastery, with Cairo sights, meals, and overnight included.
“We booked through Egypt Portal Tours for our 10 day trip and had Emy as our guide for the 2 days we spent in Cairo. We’ve visited the Giza pyramids, sphinx, saqqara pyramid, egyptian museum, old cairo and the bazaar. She’s very knowleRead more”
Climb Mount Sinai for sunrise and visit St. Catherine’s Monastery on a long but rewarding night-to-afternoon trip from Dahab.
“The hike was incredible and so beautiful. However, we got to the top almost 2 hours before sunrise so the tour should start later so that there isn’t excess time given we went up at an average pace. Our one compliant would be that on the dRead more”
Late-night Dahab trip to Mount Sinai for sunrise, then Saint Catherine Monastery. Air-conditioned rides, guide, value at $39.
“Nice hike to view amazing sunrise, but don’t underestimate it. We started to walk at around 00:30 and we got to the summit at around 04:00. We took too many pauses and waited on top for more than two hours. You don’t sleep the whole night, it would be better if the start was later. We were upset about additional tips for driver. We didn’t got pick up at the hotel in Dahab, we had to get a taxi to the gates and also back. Experience is a little bit exhausting, so be prepared to sleep after the trip.”
Overnight Cairo to Mount Sinai at dawn and St. Catherine’s Monastery, with hotel, meals, guides, and private transfers included.
“We booked our trip to Mt. Sinai, which included a private car service from Giza to St. Catherine's which is a small town at the base of Mt Sinai. The area has numerous shops (that were closed) and a hotel for you to spend a few hours before embarking on the hike. Dinner waRead more”
Private Sharm El Sheikh day trip to Saint Catherine’s Monastery, including guided chapels, Church of the Transfiguration, manuscripts, and Dahab lunch.
“onze gids gaf een volledig en uitgebreide uitleg. Hij was heel correct en zocht voor ons een fantastisch restaurant. Alhoewel het in de prijs was inbegrepen. We hebben een aangename van en veilige trip genoten. Een top gids en top taxi drivers! Zeker een aanrader!!”
Private 2-day Cairo to Mt. Sinai sunrise trek with St. Catherine’s Monastery, 4-star hotel night, dinner, and Bedouin-led climb.
“Unfortunately. The tour company never called us or picked us up. This left us up at midnight and without any answers until 10 am. We had to rebook rooms, and make other local plans.”
Overnight trip from Cairo to St. Catherine Monastery and Mount Sinai, with sunrise hike, biblical stops, and convenient pickup.
“Viator confirmed the booking for the 2-day treck up Mount Sinai. I waited 45 min at the arranged time. The operator the trip, Let’s Explore Egypt, told me then the trip was cancelled - with a lot of attitude. Thanks a lot. Stay away from both of them. Rebooked the same day with Cairo Top Tours. FABULOUS. They pulled off a miracle!!!”
Overnight Sinai trip from Cairo with a dawn Mount Sinai climb, Suez Canal crossing, and guided Saint Catherine Monastery visit.
“Kényelmes autóval biztonságosan megérkeztünk a sofőrünknek, Samarának köszönhetően hat óra alatt a program helyszínére St Catherine településre. A szállás kultúrált, európai szemmel tekintve is elfogadható volt. A vacsora finom volt, majd pihenés után éjfélkor elindultunk a hegy lábánál lévő gyülekező helyre. A biztonsági ellenőrzést követően, ahol elvettek mindenkitől minden tiltott dolgot, pl alkoholt is, tevékre szálltunk majd elindultunk Mózes hegyére. Itt már jött velünk egy másik vezető is és a saját idegenvezetőnk is, aki rábeszélt bennünket minden tiltakozásunk ellenére a tevegelésre. Ha ezt nem teszi akkor sosem tapasztaljuk meg azt a csodálatos élményt ami a hegy tetején várt bennü...”
Overnight Cairo to Mount Sinai sunrise and St Catherine Monastery, with hotel in the Sinai region, meals, and transfers.
“We left Cairo early morning and loaded all of our luggage in a car. Even though the trip took about 5-6 hours, the car was comfortable and we had ample stops along the way. We passed by small towns, dry landscapes, numerous checkpoints but our guide Mohamed was Read more”
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