Private Overnight Trip To Saint Catherine Monastery And Mount Sinai from Cairo
Tour Overview
Embark on a private overnight adventure from Cairo to the historic Saint Catherine Monastery and the majestic Mount Sinai. Your journey begins with a scenic drive to St. Catherine, where you'll check into a comfortable 4-star hotel. Rise early to hike Mount Sinai in the pre-dawn darkness, guided by a knowledgeable Bedouin, to witness a breathtaking sunrise from the summit. After descending, explore the ancient St. Catherine Monastery, built around the legendary site of the Burning Bush. Enjoy included meals and seamless transfers, ensuring a memorable and hassle-free experience before returning to Cairo. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Saint Catherine
Location: Saint Catherine
Accommodation Name: 4* Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Cairo / St, Catherine
Sun Pyramids Tours representative will pick you up by a modern air-conditioned vehicle from your hotel in Cairo then drive to St, Catherine for about 6 hours. Check to your hotel to relax and overnight in your hotel.
Accommodation in Catherine for 01 night at 04* Hotel on half board basis
Day 2 : Saint Catherine
Location: Saint Catherine
Meals Included: Breakfast
St, Catherine Monastery Tour
In the early morning at 02:00 am you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Moses Mountain and you will be accompanied by Bedouin Guide as an expert to Guide you to climb the sacred mountain.
After you climb the mountain and go down at about 07 O’clock you will be guided to visit St, Catherine Monastery, which is considered one of the most famous monasteries in the world.
The monastery was dedicated to one of Alexander’s rulers, St Catherine, who was tortured to death for the sake of her new faith. After that, drive back to Cairo.
What's Included
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Meals
Dinner, breakfast, and lunch are included.
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Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
Pick up service from your hotel in Cairo and return.
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Transportation
Transfer to Saint Catherine and back by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
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Accommodation
Accommodation in Saint Catherine for one night at a 4-star hotel on a half-board basis.
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Guided Tour
Bedouin guide during the climb of the mountain.
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Taxes and Service Charges
All taxes and service charges are included.
What's Not Included
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Tipping
Tipping is not included.
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Extras
Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
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Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible, not stroller accessible, and not suitable for pets.
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Public Transportation
No public transportation nearby.
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Infant Seating
Infants must not sit on laps; infant seats are available.
Know Before You Go
- Infant Seats Available
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- from your hotel in Cairo or Giza
Mode of Transport
Travel in comfort with a private air-conditioned vehicle from Cairo to Saint Catherine and back, ensuring a smooth and pleasant journey.
Accommodation
Enjoy a comfortable stay at a 4-star hotel in Saint Catherine, with half board basis included for one night.
Check out our Q&As
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What time will we start the hike to Mount Sinai?
The hike to Mount Sinai will start early in the morning at 02:00 am.
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Will there be a guide for the hike up Mount Sinai?
Yes, you will be accompanied by a Bedouin guide who is an expert in guiding climbers up the sacred mountain.
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What is included in the meals during the tour?
The tour includes dinner, breakfast, and lunch.
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
Accommodation for one night is provided at a 4-star hotel in Saint Catherine on a half-board basis.
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Is the tour suitable for infants or young children?
The tour is not suitable for infants or young children as it is not stroller accessible, and infants must not sit on laps.
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Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
No, the tour is not wheelchair accessible.
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What is the significance of Saint Catherine Monastery?
Saint Catherine Monastery is one of the oldest Christian monasteries in the world, built around the site of the Burning Bush and dedicated to Saint Catherine, who was tortured to death for her faith.
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What is not included in the tour price?
Tipping and any extras not mentioned in the itinerary are not included in the tour price.
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Can you purchase alcohol in Egypt?
Yes, alcohol Alcohol is permitted for sale and available in Egypt, either in better hotels, Nile Cruises, higher-class restaurants and cafes, pubs and Bazaars. You will also find off-licenses as well. The Egyptian people understand drinking alcohol according to different customs and cultures. Please note, though, it is illegal to drink alcohol in the streets in Egypt.
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Can I obtain a visa on arrival in Egypt?
Egypt visa arrival policy applies to the following countries: the United States, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Canada, all European Union countries, Norway, Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, Serbia, Malaysia, Macedonia, Japan, South Korea, China (as of May 2018). If you are a citizen of one of these countries, you can obtain a visa with your passport information, personal information, and details about your travel plans upon arrival at an Egyptian port of entry. The visa on arrival is usually valid for 30 days.
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Can unmarried couples stay together in Egypt?
Foreign unmarried couples can stay together in Egypt. Egyptian or Arabian unmarried couples are not allowed to stay together, as it is illegal. The same goes for an Egyptian man/foreign woman or Egyptian woman/foreign man, as it is illegal for them to stay in a hotel together.
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What to wear when I travel to Egypt?
Clothing: Egypt's climate is dry all year round, so you won't require rainwear unless you are going to Alexandria between December and February. In winter you will need light woolen clothes with sweaters, “layers of clothing are recommended. “From December to February travelers to winter clothing is essential. In spring and autumn, a combination of both is advisable for the warm days and cool nights, so pack accordingly. From May to November, light cotton clothes are recommended People in Egypt are used to tourists visiting their countries. You are welcome to wear walking shorts and a short sleeve shirt for sightseeing excursions On board Nile cruises we recommend to dress 'smart casual' to dinner each evening. Swimsuits are absolutely fine for the swimming pools and beaches On days that you visit Holy sites (mosques and churches), you preferably wear slacks, long skirts and long sleeves. If not, they provide in the mosques something long to wear to enter the mosques Strong and comfortable closed-toe shoes are wise choices to keep your feet from sand, dust, or mud. Sandals are not good options, except for beach areas.
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Are there any special customs I should observe whilst in Egypt?
Yes, most Egyptian customs differ from the Western customs due to the cultural and religious differences, as shown below: 1. Most women in Egypt behave conservatively with strangers. 2. Most mosques require visitors to remove their shoes before entering. 3. Use the right hand to eat and give gifts. 4. It is inept to take photos of soldiers, tanks, or any other military property.
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Can I get a visa on arrival from other border crossings other than airports?
Regarding the conditions for obtaining a visa at border crossings and ports, they are applied in accordance with the policy for obtaining an Egyptian visa, as mentioned previously. But kindly note that in some ports, guarantee letter will be required and also permission from the tourism police, to leave the port and return and your travel agent will help you in this case by providing the guarantee letter. It is therefore possible to apply for an Egyptian visa on arrival at the border control for the countries that take the visa upon arrival However, it is strongly advised against crossing the land border as information on checkpoints that issue visas on arrival is not always up to date. Thus, applying for a visa on arrival in Egypt can be done mainly at the following international checkpoints: Cairo International Airport Hurghada International Airport St Catherine's International Airport Borg El Arab International Airport in Alexandria Sharm El Sheikh International Airport Luxor International Airport
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Sun Pyramids Tours allows you to make 4 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 7 days before the start of the tour.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Sun Pyramids Tours allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform sun pyramids tours, 7 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Sun Pyramids Tours requires a minimum deposit of 10% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 7 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of sun pyramids tours charges.
Up to 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 10 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
Private Overnight Trip To Saint Catherine Monastery And Mount Sinai from Cairo
2 Days Starting and ending in Cairo, Egypt
Visiting: Saint Catherine
Tour operator:
Tour code:
739069
Group Type:
Private
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
