Sunrise at Mount Sinai and visit to the Monastery of Saint Catherine

At the indicated time we will pick you up from your hotel in Sharm el-Sheikh to head to the central area of ​​the Sinai Peninsula. After a journey of approximately two and a half hours by bus, we will reach the mountainous area, where we will begin a night march up Mount Sinai. Equipped with good comfortable shoes, we will climb the 750 steps that lead to the top. The effort will be worth it, since from this place we will contemplate the sunrise over the same place where Moses received the Tables of the 10 Commandments, according to tradition. As we descend, at the foot of the mountain we will visit the Monastery of Saint Catherine of Sinai, the oldest in Christianity. This 6th century monument, declared a World Heritage Site, is surrounded by walls. Inside we will see the Basilica of the Transfiguration, a Christian-Orthodox temple with a great artistic heritage. The monastery also houses a large collection of codices. In fact, it is the second most important in the world, only surpassed by the Vatican Archives. Once outside the temple, we will visit the burning bush where Moses had the appearance of the angel of the Lord, according to the Bible. We will also know the well where Moses met his wife. After the visit to Santa Catalina, we will head back to Sharm el-Sheikh, where we will return after a 15-hour excursion. To take into account The ascension to the Monastery of Santa Catalina requires climbing 750 steps. We recommend bringing water, as well as comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing. On Sundays, the Monastery of Santa Catalina is closed, so that day we will not be able to access its interior.