Private Sunrise Tour: Sinai Mountain Climb and St Catherine Monastery from Cairo
1 day
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Day 1:
You will be picked up from your hotel in Cairo at around 18.00 in the evening for the drive to St. Catherine’s. The journey of about 6 hours will be by private, air-conditioned car where you can relax and enjoy the views of the sun-scorched desert and Wadis.
Day 2:
Arrive at 02:00 am to begin the climb up Moses’ Mountain. It is there you will meet your Bedouin guide who will accompany you and explain the story behind this famous place. Enjoy a dramatic sunrise from the top of the hill before your descent. On the way down you will pause at the Monastery and have time to explore.
The monastery itself was built to honor the martyr St. Catherine of Alexandria who was sentenced to death because of her faith. Refusing to die on the wheel, she was eventually beheaded. According to legend, she was carried to the site of the monastery by angels.
Discover some of the exquisite mosaics and icons in the monastery, then you will have your lunch at Egyptian focal restaurant followed by the transfer back to Cairo.
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You will be picked up from your hotel in Cairo at around 18.00 in the evening for the drive to St. Catherine’s. The journey of about 6 hours will be by private, air-conditioned car where you can relax and enjoy the views of the sun-scorched desert and Wadis.
Day 2:
Arrive at 02:00 am to begin the climb up Moses’ Mountain. It is there you will meet your Bedouin guide who will accompany you and explain the story behind this famous place. Enjoy a dramatic sunrise from the top of the hill before your descent. On the way down you will pause at the Monastery and have time to explore.
The monastery itself was built to honor the martyr St. Catherine of Alexandria who was sentenced to death because of her faith. Refusing to die on the wheel, she was eventually beheaded. According to legend, she was carried to the site of the monastery by angels.
Discover some of the exquisite mosaics and icons in the monastery, then you will have your lunch at Egyptian focal restaurant followed by the transfer back to Cairo.
Incluso
- Round-trip service from your hotel in Cairo
- Transportation via private air-conditioned car
- Lunch included
- English speaking tour guide during your trip
- A bottle of mineral water
- Bedouin guide while climbing the mountain
- Complimentary pick up from Cairo international airport to your hotel in Cairo or Giza
- Entry/Admission - St. Catherine's Monastery
- Entry/Admission - Mount Sinai
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- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- We will be glad to provide one way complimentary transportation upon your arrival at Cairo international airport to your hotel in Cairo or Giza
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Culturale
65%
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