Sharm El Sheikh
Description
See the sun rise over the desert on an unforgettable visit to the place where Moses received the 10 Commandments. You'll travel in air-conditioned comfort with your own personal Egyptologist guide, who will accompany you up Moses' Mountain and take you on a tour of St. Catherine's Monastery.
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Highlights
- Full-day private tour to Moses' Mountain and St. Catherine's Monastery from Sharm el Sheikh
- Watch the sun rise over the Sinai Mountains
- Walk in the footsteps of Moses to the place he received the 10 Commandments
- Visit the historic St. Catherine's Monastery, believed to have been built on the site of the Burning Bush
- Greek Orthodox chapel with its icons and famous Mosaic of Transfiguration
- Early-morning start means you miss the afternoon desert heat
- Enjoy privileged, personalized attention from your expert Egyptologist guide on this special private tour
- Pick-up and drop-off from central Sharm el Sheikh hotels
What You Can Expect
On this sunrise tour you will watch the sun rise over the Sinai Mountains, and retrace the footsteps of Moses when he climbed Mt. Sinai to receive the 10 Commandments. Note that the descent is not too steep, but there are around 500 steps at the very summit. On your journey back down the mountain you will stop at St. Catherine's Monastery, built between 527 and 565 A.D. The monastery is believed to have been built around the site of Moses' Burning Bush. During your visit you will visit the chapel of a Greek Orthodox church to see famous icons and the Mosaic of Transfiguration. Please note: St. Catherine's Monastery is approximately 142 miles ( 230 kilometers) from Sharm el Sheikh.
