Overview
Drive from Cairo to St. Catherine, arriving in the afternoon. Wake up early to hike themountain in darkness to see sunrise from the mountain top. Descend to visit one of Christianity’s oldest monasteries, built around the site of the Burning Bush. Return to Cairo after breakfast.
Highlights
- St. Catherine
Itinerary
Egypt Trip Hub representative will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo by a modern air-conditioned vehicle and drive you to St. Catherine, a journey of approximately 6 hours through the scenic landscapes of Egypt. Upon arrival, you will check in to your hotel where you can relax and enjoy a peaceful evening. Overnight stay at your hotel in St. Catherine.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner.
In the early morning around 02:00 AM, you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Moses Mountain, where you will be accompanied by a Bedouin guide—an expert who will lead you on the sacred climb to the summit. After witnessing the breathtaking sunrise and descending the mountain at around 07:00 AM, you will be guided to visit St. Catherine Monastery, one of the most renowned monasteries in the world. This historic site was dedicated to St. Catherine, one of Alexander’s rulers, who was martyred for her Christian faith. Following your visit, you will return to your hotel for breakfast and then drive back to Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast.
Note: If the mentioned hotel is not available, the company reserves the right to change the hotel to one of the same category. For pick-up/drop-off from Cairo Airport, Sphinx Airport, New Administrative Capital, New Cairo, Heliopolis, Badr City, Shorouk, Rehab, Obour, Sheraton Almatar, Sheikh Zayed City, or Madinaty City, an additional cost will apply.
Includes/Excludes
What's Included ?
- Pick up service from your hotel in Cairo & back
- Transfer to Catherine & back by a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Accommodation in Catherine for 01 night at 04* Hotel on half board basis
- Entrance fees to the mentioned historical places
- Bottled water during your trip
- Bedouin guide during climbing the mountain
- All taxes and service charges
- Private Tour Leader
What's Excluded ?
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Tipping.