Day Trips from Dahab to Mt. Sinai

This hike isn’t just about stunning views; it’s about experiencing history and spirituality. We'll start the overnight hike up Moses Mountain, where it’s said that Moses received the Ten Commandments. Reaching the summit just in time for sunrise, and be amazed by the awe-inspiring views of the Sinai mountains. ️ Afterward, we’ll make our way down to visit the ancient St. Catherine’s Monastery, dating back to the 6th century, and explore the Chapel of the Burning Bush ⛰—a sacred place that’s stood for over 1,400 years. Passport is required.

Travel through the night from Dahab to see the sunrise atop Mount Sinai. Leaving late in the evening, you will travel on a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to St. Catherine’s Town and begin climbing the mountain in the dark of night. Watch the sun rise atop the mountain, the same place where Moses received the Ten Commandments. After descending, tour St. Catherine’s Church, the oldest monastery still in use, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After breakfast, head back to Dahab with your group.

Moses Mountain (Jebel Musa, 2,285 m) the way few groups do it: by day, with the summit almost to ourselves, and the sunset from the top. We leave Dahab in the morning and start at Saint Catherine's Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where our guide explains the monastery, the Burning Bush and the story of Moses. Then we climb the Camel Path to the summit, with views over the high mountains and down towards Elijah's Basin. Lunch is a Bedouin meal on top. Our standard plan is to stay for the sunset, then walk down the Steps of Repentance in the evening light. If the whole group prefers to head down earlier, we vote on it. Back in Dahab between 6 and 8 pm. Everything is included: transport, monastery entry and tickets, permits, a local guide and lunch on the summit. The only extra is an optional camel ride. Bring warm layers and a headlamp: the summit gets cold after sunset. The trip runs only on days the monastery is open; on Fridays we meet at 8:45, as it opens later.

Embark on a remarkable journey to view the glorious sunrise atop Mount Sinai during this unforgettable full-day adventure. Prepare to be enchanted as you ascend the mountain under the stars in anticipation of the vista that awaits you at dawn. Afterwards, indulge in a cultural exploration of St. Catherine's Monastery, an ancient Christian marvel nestled in the shadows of the Burning Bush. Immerse yourself in a voyage of wonder and marvel at the historic significance of these sacred sites.

Travel through on the day to Mount Sinai to climb the mountain at day to see sunset and sunrise from atop Moses' Mountain. Descent after dawm to visit one of the oldest Christian monasteries in the world, St. Catherine, built around the site of the Burning Bush.