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Cairo adventure tour to St. Catherine's Monastery & Mount Sinai
Trip overview
Cairo adventure tour to St. Catherine's Monastery & Mount Sinai
A Cairo adventure tour to St. Catherine Monastery & Mount Sinai from Cairo will not only allow you to pay your respects to the saints but also to experience exhilarating adventures in the outdoors. The journey will start early in the morning, and you will take a scenic road from Cairo to Moses Mountain, where a magnificent sunrise will be waiting for you during your Cairo day trip. After descending, you will visit the fabled St. Catherine Monastery, which is known for its tremendous historical significance and collection of ancient treasures. This is a Cairo, Egypt day tour that guarantees a very special experience worth considering by every personality, historian, nature lover, and adventurer alike.
This day tour in Cairo Egypt provides a perfect blend of history, religion, and adventure, making it one of the recommended Cairo One-Day Tour options. Every part of this Egypt tour ensures travelers enjoy the remarkable scenery and spiritual essence of Mount Sinai.
Trip highlights
What makes this journey special
Expert Egyptologist guides
An expert Egyptologist guide accompanies you throughout the trip, across Sinai.
Hand-picked hotels throughout
Comfortable, well-located hotels across Sinai.
Fully protected
Licensed under Egypt's Ministry of Tourism (No. 1538) and an official IATA member.
Private & flexible
A private tour for solo travellers, couples, families or small groups — never a shared bus.
The route
Your day-by-day itinerary
Your expert tour guide shall pick you up from your Cairo hotel in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle to Sinai, which is about 6 to 7 hours away, and an ideal time for relaxing as you enjoy the splendid desert landscapes along the way. If it is within your Cairo day-trip period of visit, you will also have the chance to see Moses' Springs, a place of much history and many beliefs. Legends say that here, Moses struck a rock with a staff to produce flowing water to supply the thirsty Israelites in their desert pilgrimage from Egypt. Excursions in Cairo, set in the breathtaking desert, give visitors the chance to witness one of the more significant events in biblical history.
When you reach St. Catherine, we will assist with a smooth check-in to your hotel and later have free time to relax and enjoy the tranquil surroundings at your leisure. Lunch will be served at the hotel, followed by a wonderful dinner at night. These meals will give a chance to rest and taste the local flavors. You will then rest and prepare for the early climb to Mount Sinai after supper. This experience is one of the most memorable Cairo, Egypt day tours for history lovers, adventurers, and nature enthusiasts alike.
Day tours in Cairo Egypt, also offer the flexibility to admire the sunrise from Mount Sinai and explore St. Catherine's Monastery at your own pace, making this journey both spiritual and adventurous.
Accommodation
Hotel in St. Catherine · 1 night
Meals
Lunch & Dinner
Included activities
- Pickup from your Cairo hotel in a modern air-conditioned vehicle
- Expert tour guide
- Moses' Springs
Early morning start: picking up at 1:00 AM. Then, you will have your tea and coffee at the hotel before your tour guide takes you to Sinai Mountain, where your journey up this sacred mountain will begin. You may learn more about its significance by experiencing it in the company of others—and perhaps one or two comfort stops at huts, where we shall provide you with a hot drink. This is one of the most memorable Cairo day tours for adventurers and history lovers alike.
As you get closer to the summit, you will begin to enjoy an amazing view of the desert with the sun beginning to rise above it. At this moment, you feel a bit more connected to the divine, and it is probably among the most unforgettable experiences on your Cairo One-Day Tour.
St. Catherine Monastery
Visiting the ancient St. Catherine Monastery, one of the oldest and most meaningful Christian monasteries in the world, will be your next adventure. Established in the 6th century, the monastery remains very impressive in terms of its religious-historical estimation. With your guide, you will learn some things about the history of the monastery and the life of the monks who lived in South Sinai for many centuries. This is part of the Cairo, Egypt day tours experience that highlights spiritual and cultural heritage.
Tomb of Aaron & Golden Calf Rock
You will also make a brief stop on your return to the hotel to see this rock, where the Israelites are said to have set up the golden calf for worship. Very near, you visit the tomb of Moses' brother Aaron, which is thought to be where this biblical prophet is buried. You will refuel for the next adventure at your hotel after visiting St. Catherine Monastery with a filling breakfast. After your breakfast, you will begin your journey back to Cairo, all filled with memories about that strange overnight adventure to Mount Sinai. This makes it one of the best Cairo day trips from the city for those wanting a spiritual and historical experience.
Meals
Breakfast
Included activities
- Guided sunrise climb of Mount Sinai
- St. Catherine Monastery
- Golden Calf Rock
- Tomb of Aaron
- Return transfer to Cairo
What's included
Everything's taken care of
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Expert Egyptologist guide during your Cairo cultural tours.
- Entrance fees for all sightseeing are included in Cairo day trips.
- All service charges and taxes are included in Cairo day tours.
- Air-conditioned vehicle transportation.
- Bedouin guide during climbing the mountain
- All service charges and taxes are included.
Not included
- Tipping.
- Egypt Entry Visa.
- Optional activities.
- Cairo historical tours exclude everything that isn't included in the itinerary.
- Personal Expenses.
Prices
One rate all year — the more of you, the less each pays
Group sizePrice per person
Solo travellerPrivate tour for one
US$ 700/ person
2–4 travellers
US$ 350/ person
5–8 travellers
US$ 180/ person
9–14 travellers
US$ 95/ person
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