St. Catherine

Mount Sinai Tours and St. Catherine’s Monastery

Mount Sinai tours lead you into the high mountains of South Sinai, to the peak where, according to tradition, Moses received the Ten Commandments. At 2,285 metres, Mount Sinai rewards climbers with one of the most unforgettable sunrises in Egypt, followed by a visit to the ancient St. Catherine’s Monastery at its foot.

Top Highlights

Sunrise from the summit – climb through the night by the Camel Path or the 3,750 Steps of Repentance to watch dawn break over the Sinai mountains.

St. Catherine’s Monastery – a 6th-century monastery and UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the oldest working Christian monasteries in the world.

The Burning Bush and the library – the monastery holds a famous bush and a remarkable collection of ancient manuscripts and icons.

Planning Your Visit

St. Catherine lies at about 1,600 metres, so nights are cold for much of the year – bring warm clothes for the climb. Most trips depart from Sharm El Sheikh or Dahab, usually overnight. Browse our Mount Sinai and St. Catherine trips below, and explore more of the Sinai coast in Taba and Nuweiba.