Moses Mountain & St. Catherine Night Trip

Follow the footsteps of ancient prophets and experience a deep sense of spiritual wonder with our Moses Mountain & St. Catherine Night Trip. Operating daily across all months of the year, this demanding yet highly rewarding 17-hour overnight expedition is designed for travelers aged 6 and up who possess a good level of physical fitness. To maintain high safety standards on the mountain mountain-sides and ensure supportive group dynamics during the midnight trek, availability is limited to a small group maximum of 12 participants. Traveling in a modern, climate-controlled vehicle, this iconic tour bridges the shores of the Red Sea with the rugged, high-altitude interior of the Sinai Peninsula.

Your pilgrimage begins at 20:00 PM with a prompt evening pickup from your resort lobby in Sharm El Sheikh or Dahab, followed by a scenic 3-hour drive through the quiet desert moonscape. You will arrive at the base of the mountain around midnight, where you will meet your local Bedouin guide. At 1:00 AM, flashlights in hand, you will begin your dark ascent up the 2,285-meter mountain. Hikers can choose between the winding, gradual Camel Path or the steep, stone Steps of Repentance. Reaching the summit before dawn, you will settle in to watch an awe-inspiring sunrise illuminate the jagged red granite peaks below. After capturing photos on the mountaintop, you will begin your descent back to the valley floor by 7:00 AM.

At the base of the mountain lies St. Catherine’s Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the oldest continuously inhabited Christian monastery in the world. Built in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian, this sacred fortress guards the legendary site of the biblical Burning Bush and houses the historic Room of the Skulls. After a fully guided exploration of the basilica’s ancient icons and defensive walls, you will head into St. Catherine City to sit down for a hearty, well-earned breakfast at a local restaurant. Your vehicle will then provide a comfortable return transit across the mountain passes, dropping you back at your hotel resort lobby by 13:00 PM.