Mount Moses Sunrise & St. Catherine’s Monastery Night Tour

📖 Full Description:

Begin your journey with a late-evening pickup from your hotel in Dahab around 22:00 and travel to the foot of Mount Moses.

Start the guided ascent with a mountain guide, taking approximately 3 hours to reach the summit. Upon arrival, enjoy a peaceful break and watch the sunrise, a moment many describe as life-changing. Take time for photos and rest at the top.

Descend the mountain and continue to St. Catherine’s Monastery, founded in the 4th century. Explore its sacred sites, including the Burning Bush, Moses’ Well, and the Church of Transfiguration. After the visit, return to Dahab around midday.

✅ What’s Included:

1. Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned bus
2. Professional English-speaking tour guide and mountain guide
3. Entrance tickets to all the mentioned sites
4. Flashlight
5. Light breakfast
6. Insurance

❌ What’s Not Included (Optional):

1. Camel ride partway up the mountain (approx. $10–15)
2. Blanket rental
3. Toilets on the mountain
4. Drinks
5. Personal expenses

⏱ Duration:

1. Approximately 12–14 hours
2. Night tour (departure around 22:00, return around midday)

🎒 What to Bring:

1. Passport
2. Warm clothing (especially in winter; temperatures may drop to -1°C)
3. Comfortable hiking shoes
4. Hat, scarf (Arafatka)
5. Water & packed lunch (ordered from hotel reception)
6. Camera or smartphone
7. Small amount of cash

⚠️ Important Information:

1. Payment can be made in EUR, USD, GBP, or Egyptian Pounds (EGP).
2. Online payment via bank transfer or secure online transfer is also available.
3. Weather conditions can change; please check the forecast before departure
4. Modest clothing is required as this is a sacred site
5. The tour involves significant walking and climbing and is not recommended for guests with mobility issues
6. The tour does not operate when the monastery is closed on major Christian holidays
7. Child ticket includes a separate bus seat and breakfast
8. Start and end times may vary depending on the season (summer/winter)