Mountains & Hiking
Overnight
Mount Mousa Sinai & St. Catherine
About Mount Mousa Sinai & St. Catherine
A mountain hiking trip from Dahab that combines the ascent of Mount Sinai with a visit to the St. Catherine area. Join the shared trip or book it privately for your group.
Experience Highlights
Climb Mount Sinai at night with a mountain guide.
Watch the sunrise from the summit.
Enjoy panoramic mountain views during the descent.
Visit St. Catherine’s Monastery in the morning.
Details & Prices
Duration: Overnight, returning after the morning visit.
Departure: Around 11:00 PM from your accommodation in Dahab.
Itinerary: Dahab → Mount Sinai night climb → Summit sunrise → Descent → St. Catherine’s Monastery → Return to Dahab.
Price: [1050 per person.]
Foreign Visitors: An additional USD 10 per person for protected-area entry.
Children: Ages 0–6 travel free; over 6 and under 12 pay half price.
Good to Know
- Requires a demanding climb at night and a descent after sunrise.
- Not suitable for people with health conditions that affect their ability to climb, or children unable to complete the hike.
- Wear comfortable hiking shoes and bring warm layers, especially in winter.
- Bring snacks, light meals, and enough drinking water.
- Bring cash for purchases along the route; card payments are unavailable.
- Monastery Visiting Hours: 9:00 AM–11:30 AM.
- Closed: Fridays, Sundays, and major Orthodox holidays. The monastery visit is not included on these days.
Location & Experience Gallery
Browse all verified photos of Mount Mousa Sinai & St. Catherine (4 high-resolution photos)
Amenities & Features
Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Dahab.
Round-trip transportation.
Mountain guide for the climb.
Protected-area entry included for Egyptian visitors.
Location & Neighborhood
Departs from Dahab
Quick Facts
- Trip Style
- Mountains & Hiking
- Duration
- Overnight
- Trip Option
- Shared Trip
- Suitable For
- Families, Non-swimmers
Direct Contact
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Departs from Dahab
Mount Mousa Sinai & St. Catherine
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Entrance fee for non Egyptian
1,050 EGP