The 4 Temple Sunrise Tours in Egypt That Earn Their Price

1.From Sharm: Mount Moses Trekking, Sunrise & Monastery Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 698 reviews · 17 hours · from $50Our pick

You leave Sharm around 8 to 9 PM, ride about four hours to Mount Sinai, and climb through the night with a Bedouin guide. Reach the 2,285-meter summit for sunrise, descend on foot, then visit St. Catherine’s Monastery. Guides such as Ashrof, Ibrahim, Ali, and Amr have been praised for their care and multilingual help.

“Everything was really well organised. Immediate contact right after the booking with all the necessary details provided. During the trip everything as per the schedule. Really nice and friendly guides; from Sharm, as well as the Bedouins. The mountains are truly stunning. The trekking requires lots of energy, strength and determination not because it is very long, (7km one way is not that far in terms of trekking), however setting off at night and trekking during nighttime is more energy consuming. The trail is also extremely crowded and noisy. The hikers need to give way to camels while trekking. The Mountain View is amazing and it can be really cold…”

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2.Sunrise at Mt.Sinai and St.Catherine monastery. Entrance included

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 64 reviews · from $48Cheapest good one

Leave Sharm el Sheikh around 8 to 9 pm, drive to Mount Sinai, and climb through the night with a Bedouin guide. Reach the 2,285-meter summit for sunrise, then visit St. Catherine’s Monastery and the Burning Bush. Entrance fees, transport, hotel pickup, and drop-off are included. Camel rides, food, and drinks cost extra.

“Wow. What an experience! Highly recommend it!! My friend and I prepared ourselves for a cold (as advised) and challenging hike, but what we did not expect was snow!! This was not a negative for us, and we can not fault the experience as a whole. But a little tip to advise that there is a possibility for snow and ice, which led to dangerous conditions (especially on the decent) would have helped us be more prepared. I was fortunate to have good hiking boots on, whilst my friend wore trainers that wasn't ideal for snow and ice. So we would suggest wearing hiking gear for all possible weather conditions.…”

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3.Mount Sinai Sunrise and St. Catherine’s Monastery Trip from Dahab

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 26 reviews · from $50

Leave Dahab around 11 p.m. for a guided night climb of Mount Sinai, reaching the summit in time for sunrise. A Bedouin guide leads the group, then you visit St. Catherine’s Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site dating to the sixth century. Pickup, transport, and national park fees are included. Prepare for cold, crowds, and a demanding descent.

“The guide was very helpful. Couple of group members struggled to climb the infamous 750 steps in pitch dark, the guide was always onhand to assist them. The climb was treacherous and it's not for the faint hearted. Once on the top, the view was amazing!”

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4.St Catherine Monastery and Mt Sinai Sunrise Tour from Dahab

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · from $60

Leave Dahab late at night for a guided climb up Mount Sinai, reaching the summit in time for sunrise. Then visit St. Catherine’s Monastery, one of the oldest Christian monasteries still in use. The $60 price includes hotel pickup, transport, park fees, and a local mountain guide, but not food or the monastery museum.

“The hike was incredible and so beautiful. However, we got to the top almost 2 hours before sunrise so the tour should start later so that there isn’t excess time given we went up at an average pace. Our one compliant would be that on the dRead more”

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