Mount Sinai Tour – Climb to Moses Mountain

Mount Sinai Tour – Climb to Moses Mountain

Tour description

The night on Sinai doesn’t begin with darkness — it begins with silence. A silence that exists only in places where time has no power. Before you stands a mountain that has seen more than all of human history — Mount Sinai.
In the Bible, it is called the Mountain of God, or Mount Moses, because it is believed that here the Prophet Moses received the Ten Commandments from God — the words that became the foundation of morality for three great religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

This mountain is not just stone — it is a meeting point of three faiths, three worlds, three eras.
It is said that here God appeared to Moses in a burning bush that did not consume itself, commanding him to lead the people of Israel out of Egyptian slavery. From this land began the path of freedom, faith, and divine law.

In the Qur’an, the mountain is called Jabal Musa — “the Mountain of Moses.” The Prophet Musa (Moses) is one of the most important prophets in Islam, which is why this site is visited by pilgrims — Muslims, Christians, and Jews alike. They all come in different ways, but they all leave with the same feeling: as if they’ve touched something eternal.

The path to the top is ancient — walked for centuries. Along the trail are stone steps carved by monks from the Monastery of Saint Catherine. This monastery is one of the oldest active Christian monasteries in the world, founded in the 6th century by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian.
At its base, it holds one of the world’s oldest libraries — ancient manuscripts, icons, and scrolls in Greek, Syriac, Arabic, and Coptic. Here also grows the descendant of the Burning Bush, in which, according to legend, God first spoke to Moses.

At night, under the stars, you walk along the narrow path trodden by thousands before you — pilgrims, monks, wanderers. The air is crisp and dry, the stars hang low like lamps, and all around you there is only stone and the breath of the wind.
You climb not for religion alone, but for the feeling — that this is where it all began.

And when you reach the summit, in the darkness you see an old chapel built on the spot where, as legend says, Moses spoke with God. Then the sun rises — slowly, majestically — painting the desert gold.
And somewhere inside, everything becomes quiet. Because you are standing where man once heard Heaven.

After descending, you will visit Saint Catherine’s Monastery. Its walls are thick and ancient, as if carved from time itself. The monks live by the same rules as they did fifteen centuries ago. They rarely open the gates, but if you are lucky, you may see their relics, hear prayers in ancient Greek, and smell incense soaked into the stones.

Leaving Sinai, you realize: this is not just a mountain.
It is a place where man met God — where history ceased to be the past and became something alive.
And now that story lives in you.

Tour Program

At around 8:30 PM (depending on your hotel’s location), you’ll be picked up in a comfortable, air-conditioned transfer and taken to the foot of Mount Moses, one of the most sacred places in the Sinai Peninsula.

According to biblical tradition, this is where the Prophet Moses received the Ten Commandments from God — a place where heaven seems to touch the earth, and every breath feels ancient and divine.

Climbing Mount Moses

The ascent begins at night so that you can greet the magnificent sunrise at the summit.
In the stillness of the desert, you’ll start your journey under the starry sky, guided by moonlight and lanterns.

The climb takes 2–3 hours, depending on your fitness level. You can choose between two routes:

• The Stone Stairway (around 3,750 steps), starting from the monastery;
• Or a gentler path, winding through rocks and sandy slopes.

This night ascent is more than a physical challenge — it’s a spiritual journey to inner peace.
The sunrise from the summit bathes the Sinai desert in golden light — a moment of revelation that remains in your heart forever.

At the Summit

At the top, you’ll find a small chapel and stones believed to have been used by Moses to carve the tablets of the Commandments.
Here, you can pray, meditate, or simply gaze silently over the endless mountains and desert glowing in the morning light.

Saint Catherine’s Monastery

After descending, you’ll visit the Monastery of Saint Catherine, one of the oldest active monasteries in the world. It was built on the site where the Burning Bush grew — the bush that burned but was not consumed, where God first spoke to Moses.

You’ll also see Moses’ Well, which, according to tradition, has provided water since Old Testament times.
After breakfast, you’ll have time to light a candle, visit the monastery’s gift shop, and feel the peace and holiness that fill this ancient place.

Excursion Schedule

• From Sunday to Monday
• From Wednesday to Thursday
• From Friday to Saturday

Pick-up: around 20:30,
Return: around 13:30 the next day.

⚠️ Please note: The climb requires moderate physical fitness and is not recommended for small children.

Saint Catherine’s Monastery — 2025 Closing Dates

The monastery will be closed on the following dates:

January: 6, 7, 14, 18, 27
February: 15
March: 3, 4, 5
April: 7, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23
May: 28, 29
June: 9
July: 12
August: 19, 28
September: 27
November: 14
December: 4, 6, 8, 9

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Time & Duration

• Tour start: around 20:30 (depends on hotel location)
• Return: around 13:30 (next day)
• Duration: approximately 18 hours

Available on:
Sunday, Wednesday, Friday.

Important Notes

It’s best to book the Mount Sinai – Mount Moses Climb in advance — at least one day before the trip.
Payment can be made easily just before the tour begins.

If your bus is delayed by more than 10 minutes — simply contact us; we’re always available and ready to assist you immediately.

Take with you

• Passport (required)
• Travel insurance
• Packed breakfast (order at your hotel reception in advance)
• Warm clothes (it’s cold on the summit and in the bus)
• Comfortable closed shoes
• Water
• Head covering
• Cash

Price

• Adults: $28
• Children (5–11 years): $15
• Children under 5: free

Booking

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