Visit the famous Mount of Sinai with amazing tours every day from Cairo, climb the mountain of prophet Moses overnight where God spoke to him there, and on your way from Cairo to this mount, you will enjoy the natural views everywhere. this unbelievable two-day excursion to one of the most spiritual sites in the world includes a visit to St Catherine's Monastery and an amazing overnight trip to Mount Sinai Tours.

Itinerary

Day 01: Cairo to St Catherine

We will pick you up in the morning with your accredited Egyptologist guide who will be assigned to accompany you privately by Travel Tours Egypt, start enjoying one of our most historical trips and things to do from Cairo. Following one of the probable routes of the Israelites during the biblical exodus, you will be transferred by a modern car from your hotel in Cairo. The journey of [ Mount Sinai tours from Cairo ] takes about seven hours to reach St Catherine town, we will drive through the tunnel of Ahmed Hamdi located in the Suez Governorate and we will go under the water of the Suez Canal.

You are going to have a toilet break on the way and it gives you the chance to have a drink if you want and to rest for a while. Then we will also stop at Moses’ wells where according to tradition Moses has split the rock into water springs for watering the Israelites.

After your check-in, you will rest at the hotel in St Catherine and spend the evening at leisure.

Dinner will be served then you can take a break before you start climbing Mt. Sinai in the early hours of the next day.

Meals: Dinner

Day 02: Climb Mount Sinai and visit St Catherine Monastery  & Back to Cairo

02:00 am: coffee and tea will be served in the hotel Lobby, then you will be transferred to the spot where you start climbing Mount Sinai accompanied by one of the professional local Bedouin guides. Enjoy this adventurous trip and Climb the sacred mountain, you will get amazed by the view and there will be huts on the way where you can buy a hot drink or rent a blanket if the weather is too cold. When you reach the summit you will watch a breathtaking sunrise from the top of the mountain.

On the way down, meet your tour guide at the entrance of the historical monastery, he will explain to you everything about St, Catherine Monastery, The oldest Christian Diocese in the world dates back to the 6th century, and the number and life of the Monks in South Sinai. Inside the monastery, you are going to see the Burning Bush surrounded by a small chapel erected by Queen Helena mother of Emperor Constantine, and the church of Transfiguration built by Emperor Justinian. Saint Catherine is also the only Christian monastery that comprises a Muslim mosque inside that was never used since it was not rightly oriented towards Qibla direction or the direction to the holy mosque in Mecca, our professional guide will show you the mosque and explain to you the history behind it.

On the way, you will stop to see the rock where the golden calf was planted by the Israelites to deliver a majestic voice like gods, and the tomb of Aaron the younger brother of Moses, which is the probable site of the burial of this biblical prophet.

Take your delicious breakfast will before starting the ride back to Cairo accompanied by your guide. The end of your Mount Sinai overnight tours from Cairo. Meals: Breakfast

What is included?

• Transportation from your hotel in Cairo /Giza to the South Sinai governorate and back return

• Your transfers to the St. Catherine area are done by modern air-conditioned vehicles

• Your accommodation in Saint Catherine is for 01 night on a half-board basis.

• Tickets and entrance fees to the mentioned sites in the program during your Overnight Trip to Sinai.

• Professional tour guides start with you until finishing the tour

• Bottled water and a soft drink on your 2 days trip to Mt Sinai

• Local Bedouin guide to climb Mount Sinai

All taxes that might be charged for your Cairo day tours are included

What is Excluded

• Any extras not mentioned in the itineraries

• Tipping for your Expert tour guide and driver

A 25 % Deposit is required with the booking to guarantee the availability and secure your spaces

75% The balance of payment to be paid upon arrival in cash

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