Adventure

Mount Sinai Sunrise Hike

Night hike up Mount Sinai to watch sunrise from the summit, followed by a visit to St Catherine Monastery.

14 hoursSharm El Sheikh4.8 (120 reviews)

Overview

Night hike up Mount Sinai to watch sunrise from the summit, followed by a visit to St Catherine Monastery.

Sharm El Sheikh is the diving capital of the southern Sinai — where the Red Sea meets the Gulf of Aqaba and the reefs of Ras Mohammed, Tiran and the Straits of Gubal draw divers and snorkellers from every continent.

Beyond the reef, Sharm is a launchpad for the dramatic Sinai interior: Mount Sinai's sunrise summit, the 6th-century Monastery of St Catherine and the multi-coloured rock walls of the Coloured Canyon are all within a half-day's reach.

Every EgyGo Sharm excursion is fully private, small-group friendly and built around comfort: hotel pick-up, modern transport, certified guides and reef-safe practices throughout.

Highlights

Private licensed Egyptologist guide
Hotel pick-up & drop-off included
Modern air-conditioned vehicle
All entrance fees & taxes included
Bottled water on board

Why you'll love this tour

Some of the world's best reefs and the most dramatic Sinai landscapes in a single excursion.
100% private — your guide, your car, your pace, your interests.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off, so you never have to worry about logistics.
Hand-picked licensed Egyptologists with years of experience and excellent English.
Free cancellation and 24/7 WhatsApp support before, during and after your visit.

Itinerary

1
Start
Hotel pick-up
Our representative meets you in your hotel lobby for a comfortable transfer.
2
Tour
Guided sightseeing
Full programme with your private Egyptologist guide and dedicated driver.
3
Lunch
Local restaurant
Set-menu lunch at a hand-picked restaurant (vegetarian options on request).
4
Return
Drop-off
Comfortable air-conditioned transfer back to your hotel.

Attractions you'll visit

A closer look at the highlights of this experience — what to see, why it matters and how long to expect at each stop.

Mount Sinai

The 2,285-metre Sinai summit where Moses is said to have received the Ten Commandments. A 3-hour night hike rewards you with one of the most moving sunrises in world travel.

Monastery of St Catherine

Founded in 565 AD at the foot of Mount Sinai — the world's oldest continuously inhabited Christian monastery, home to the Burning Bush, the world's oldest working library and a famous icon collection.

What's included

Private Egyptologist guide
Modern air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pick-up & drop-off
All entrance fees
Bottled water

What's not included

Personal expenses
Tips (optional)
Anything not mentioned in the itinerary

Tour information

Duration	14 hours
Departure city	Sharm El Sheikh
Destination	Sharm El Sheikh
Availability	Daily, year-round
Group size	Private tour (1–8 guests)
Languages	English, Bulgarian, Russian, German, Polish, Romanian
Cancellation policy	Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour starts.

What to bring

Passport / ID
Comfortable walking shoes
Sun hat & sunscreen
Camera

Travel tips

Carry your passport for any trip leaving the South Sinai bubble (Ras Mohammed, St Catherine, Coloured Canyon).
Reef-safe sunscreen is mandatory and enforced — please pack accordingly.
Mount Sinai is a night hike and a real summit — bring layers, a head-torch and sturdy shoes.
Tipping is part of the Bedouin economy — small notes for drivers, captains and camp staff are appreciated.

Good to know

Reef briefings and life-vests are provided on every snorkel boat — non-swimmers welcome.
St Catherine and Mount Sinai trips can sometimes be combined with the Coloured Canyon.

What to expect

Atmosphere

Dramatic Sinai mountains meeting some of the richest reefs on Earth — a rare combination of desert and sea on a single trip.

Activity level

Mixed: boat days are relaxed; Mt. Sinai is a 3-hour night hike to a summit sunrise.

Physical effort

Easy to challenging depending on the excursion — clearly indicated on each tour.

Best time to visit

Best between March and June and September to November. Summer is hot on land but the sea stays beautifully warm; winter water temperatures stay around 21–22°C.

Photo opportunities

Shark Reef drop-off and the coral wall at Ras Mohammed.
White Island sandbank ringed by turquoise water.
Sunrise from Mt. Sinai's summit cross.
The 6th-century walls of St Catherine's Monastery against the granite peaks.

Suitability

Families	Excellent for reef and beach days; St Catherine and Mt. Sinai suit older children and active adults.
Children	Snorkel trips welcome from 5+; mountain trips from 12+.
Seniors	Reef days yes; mountain hikes only for confident hikers.
Limited mobility	Reef boats accessible with assistance; hikes are not.