Moses Mountain Sunrise Experience & St. Catherine in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt
Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt

Moses Mountain Sunrise Experience & St. Catherine

Outty Ranking 48 3.8 · 5 traveler reviews8 hoursFrom $147
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48/100

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3.8/5

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Is Moses Mountain Sunrise Experience & St. Catherine worth booking?

Moses Mountain Sunrise Experience & St. Catherine is a 8-hour experience in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, from $147 per person. It scores 48 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.8/5 rating across 5 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
48 / 100
Rating
3.8/5 (5)
Duration
8 hours
From
$147 per person

Mount Sinai is a 2,285-metre (7,497 ft) moderately high mountain near the city of Saint Catherine in the Sinai region. It is next to Mount Catherine (at 2,629 m or 8,625 ft, the highest peak in Egypt).[3] It is surrounded on all sides by higher peaks of the mountain range. it's a really challenging experience.

What you get

    About this experience

    Mount Sinai is a 2,285-metre (7,497 ft) moderately high mountain near the city of Saint Catherine in the Sinai region. It is next to Mount Catherine (at 2,629 m or 8,625 ft, the highest peak in Egypt).[3] It is surrounded on all sides by higher peaks of the mountain range. it's a really challenging experience.

    What's included

    Included

    • All transfers by air condition vehicle.
    • Breakfast
    • Met & Assist from & to your hotel at Sharm El Shiekh.
    • Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing.

    Not included

    • Tips to guide & driver.
    • Any Souvenir from any purchasing stop.
    • Entry Visa to Egypt which had to be handle from your side.
    • International Air tickets from & to Egypt.

    What you'll see and do

    1. Mount Sinai

      Travel through the late hours of the night in darkness across the Sinai desert to Mount Sinai the highest peak on the peninsula. On arrival at approximately 1.00am, start your climb towards the summit in time for the rising sun. The track is not too steep although there are about five hundred or so steps at the very summit. Legend has it that you will be following in the very footsteps of Moses who climbed Mount Sinai to receive the Ten Commandments

      240 minutes here

    2. Mount Saint Catherine Monastery

      After the magic of watching the sun’s first rays set the desert alight, descend the mountain to St Catherine’s Monastery, said to built around Moses’ Burning Bush. Here you will have time to explore the working monastery, the burning bush and icons of worship.

      60 minutes here · Admission included

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Oman Day Tours

    Know before you go

    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 5 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    Photo opportunities

    3 mentions

    The views and photo stops come up again and again.

    The guide

    2 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    2 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Physical effort

    2 mentions

    Expect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.

    Pace and timing

    1 mention

    Several reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.

    Traveler reviews

    5 verified traveler reviews for Moses Mountain Sunrise Experience & St. Catherine. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    FreshFire G · July 2023

    Be warned the worst customer service ever!

    This is a horribly bad service. The guy does not communicate and utterly rude. To a point that makes me feel unsafe to go on the tour. I booked the tour for July 4th, which I assume they will pick me up on July 4th. But it turns out they arranged the guide to pick me up on July 3rd when I have not arrived Egypt yet. It is a terrible misunderstanding. But I was hoping to resolve it somehow. Yet the person is very rude and no empathy at all. Constantly blaming me while he never clearly communicated. Then he threatened me to cancel the trip since I already paid. I cannot do anything about it. My flight leaves tomorrow. The lack of communication, and constantly accusation without any empathy. Be warned. If anything goes wrong, they are horrible to talk to. No customer service. No any kind words. Rude rude rude to the core. A terrible first taste of Egypt since this is my first trip to Egypt.

    Response from the operator: As Golden Egypt tours considered from the top and most experience travel agencies in Egypt , we want to inform that this client booked sunrise at Moses Mountain 4 July at 3:00 AM morning and her pick up point far about 5 hours from Moses Mountain . We sent to her to confirm Pick up time 3 July at night and she reconfirmed the same then she suddenly discovered that she had misunderstanding , we were flexible with her and try to find solutions , but she decided to make report and review us . All communications we can send as approval . Golden Egypt tours will remain always the golden choice for any service inside Egypt .

    via Tripadvisor

    Sara A · May 2023

    Breath-taking Scenery

    One of the best experiences of my life! I visited on new year's eve in 2013, the climb was amazing and felt like a National Geographic documentary. 😃 Witnessing the sky and the sunrise was a breath-taking experience. Would love to go back one day. ❤️

    via Tripadvisor

    Ian M · November 2022

    Sunrise

    This trip was booked with Sharm happy tours. Pick up time 21:00 at our hotel in Sharm el Sheikh by coach to saint Catherine monastery arriving about 01:00. Start the walk up which will take about 4 hours to reach the top. Everyone keeps trying to sell you gloves‘hats’ ponchos to keep warm but you sweat on the way up. I had jeans and a jumper on but didn’t need it shorts would have been ok for me.when you get to the top it can feel cold then you can rent a blanket if needed but we was ok .The last 40 minutes is the hardest 740 steps which I think you need to be of average fitness.I was surprised to see all types of people at the top . So it shows if you really want to get there you will. Sunrise is at 06:00 and you won’t be disappointed the view is absolutely stunning some great photo opportunities. We descended in half the time 2 hours . The journey up and down can be made by camels but only three quarters of the way the last 750 steps 40 minutes is by foot. Went you eventually get to the bottom waiting for you will be saint Catherine monastery. It’s place has lots of history and a very spiritual experience not to be missed

    via Tripadvisor

    Nathan_B · March 2022

    Tough hike with beautiful views and emotional religious inspired sites

    This is a tough hike, even with camels. I am in reasonably good shape and felt very fatigued climbing the last 700 steps, where the camels do not help. But the views and religious vibe is awesome. If you are young 29s or 30s and active the hike is okay, but for mid 40 year olds and older you need to go into this activity knowing it is tough, particularly since you are hiking in the middle of the night in freezing cold temps. As to the guides, we had one guide and two drivers. We traveled to Mt Sinai in the dark, in a convey escorted by police. Crazy. The tour guide’s English was not good. He tried but unimpressed with his knowledge, presentation and passion. When we got to the site, he handed us off to another guide, who was not all that great either, and did not speak any coherent English. Not exactly as advertised. At the same time, all you are really paying for is a long grueling hike. The quality of the tour guide is not a real necessity on this tour.

    via Viator

    Good to know

    Duration
    8 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $147 to $300
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    2
    Verdict
    Worth a Look

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Oman Day Tours, who run 47 experiences we rank across 5 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 52.0.

    See everything Oman Day Tours runs

    Why this scores 48

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)63
    Review evidence (18% weight)28
    Booking momentum (14% weight)20
    Value for money (12% weight)38
    Listing quality (10% weight)66
    Local standing (8% weight)29
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Moses Mountain Sunrise Experience & St. Catherine: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Sharm el Sheikh.

    How much does Moses Mountain Sunrise Experience & St. Catherine cost?

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    Prices start at $147 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Sharm el Sheikh usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Moses Mountain Sunrise Experience & St. Catherine take?

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    Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Sharm el Sheikh is not rushed.

    Is Moses Mountain Sunrise Experience & St. Catherine worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 48 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.8/5 across 5 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Sharm el Sheikh, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Moses Mountain Sunrise Experience & St. Catherine?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Moses Mountain Sunrise Experience & St. Catherine suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Moses Mountain Sunrise Experience & St. Catherine?

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    Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Sharm el Sheikh can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Sharm el Sheikh and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Moses Mountain Sunrise Experience & St. Catherine start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Sharm el Sheikh within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Sharm el Sheikh?

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    On Outty we rank every Sharm el Sheikh experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Sharm El sheikh Safari ATV Quad with Camel Ride & hotel transfer, Sharm El Sheikh: Ras Mohammed Snorkeling, Allah Gate & Magic Lake, Sharm El-Sheikh: Ultimate ATV Quad, Stargazing & BBQ Dinner. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Sharm el Sheikh?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Sharm el Sheikh?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Moses Mountain Sunrise Experience & St. Catherine?

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    Included: All transfers by air condition vehicle; Breakfast; Met & Assist from & to your hotel at Sharm El Shiekh; and Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing. Not included: Tips to guide & driver; Any Souvenir from any purchasing stop; Entry Visa to Egypt which had to be handle from your side; and International Air tickets from & to Egypt. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Moses Mountain Sunrise Experience & St. Catherine include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 214 listed pickup locations in and around Sharm el Sheikh. Be ready about 30 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is Moses Mountain Sunrise Experience & St. Catherine offered in?

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    It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Moses Mountain Sunrise Experience & St. Catherine?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Moses Mountain Sunrise Experience & St. Catherine wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Moses Mountain Sunrise Experience & St. Catherine if the weather is bad?

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    This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

    What do travelers say about Moses Mountain Sunrise Experience & St. Catherine?

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    Across 5 reviews averaging 3.8 out of 5, recurring themes include photo opportunities, the guide, knowledge and storytelling. The views and photo stops come up again and again. One thing to know: Expect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.

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