Mount Sinai Sunrise Hike
18 HoursChallengingSharm El SheikhMount SinaiAdventureFamily-FriendlyStargazing
Mount Sinai Sunrise Hike is a 18 Hours experience in Sharm El Sheikh, from $60 per adult. Leave in the evening, climb Mount Sinai by torchlight to reach the summit for the very first moments of sunrise, then visit St. Catherine's Monastery (every day except Sunday).
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About This Trip
Leave Sharm El Sheikh in the evening — pickup around 19:45, depending on your hotel — for the roughly three-hour drive into the heart of Sinai. With a Bedouin guide, begin climbing by torchlight. Take the Camel Trail up to the summit, enjoying the stillness of the mountains and the star-studded sky along the way. The trip is timed so that you reach the summit just in time to watch the sunrise and see the first rays of light appear over the mountains of Sinai. Your guide keeps a comfortable pace, with rest stops along the trail. After the descent, the trip continues to — visited every day of the week except Sunday. Want the night just for your group? Add the private guide and private car from the extras. A unique night adventure full of mountain views and moments of serenity, ending with an unforgettable sunrise from the summit of .
Leave in the evening, climb Mount Sinai by torchlight to reach the summit for the very first moments of sunrise, then visit St. Catherine's Monastery (every day except Sunday).
Why This Matters
Climb Mount Sinai under the stars on the Camel Trail and reach the summit in time for sunrise, with the option to make the experience private for your group.
Best for: Thrill-seekers and adventure lovers
Optional Add-ons (1)
Private guide & private car
A car and your own Bedouin guide just for your group — climb at your own pace, take breaks whenever you like, away from the crowds.
+$236.56
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Highlights
- Torchlit Night Climb
- St. Catherine's Monastery (every day except Sunday)
- Sunrise from the Summit
Itinerary
~19:15–20:15
Hotel Pickup
Pickup from your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh around 19:45 — the exact time depends on your hotel.
~22:45
Arrival in St. Catherine
About three hours' drive into the heart of Sinai. Meet your Bedouin guide at the foot of the mountain and rest before the climb.
~02:00
Torchlit Camel Trail Hike
Start the climb on the Camel Trail under the night sky — about three hours to the top, with rest stops along the way.
~05:00
Sunrise from Mount Sinai
Reach the summit and watch the first light over the Sinai mountains (sunrise time changes with the season).
~07:00
Descent
Walk down in the morning light — about two hours to the foot of the mountain.
~09:00
St. Catherine's Monastery
Visit at the foot of the mountain — every day of the week except Sunday.
~11:00
Drive Back
Set off back to Sharm El Sheikh — about three hours.
~14:00
Back in Sharm El Sheikh
Back at your hotel in the afternoon.
Trip route
Pickup
Your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh
- By car · 3 h
St. Catherine — foot of Mount Sinai
Meet your Bedouin guide and rest before the climb.
Time here: 3 h
- On foot · 3 h
Summit of Mount Sinai
Sunrise over the Sinai mountains.
Time here: 1 h
- On foot · 2 h
St. Catherine's Monastery
Visited every day except Sunday.
Time here: 1 h 30 min
- By car · 3 h
Return to
Your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh
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For reference only — the route can change with traffic, weather and the day's plan.
What's Included
- Transportation
- Bedouin guide
- St. Catherine Entrance Fee
What's Not Included
- Camel Ride (Optional, Paid Locally)
- Photos & Videos
- Tips
- Personal expenses
Meeting Point
Hotel pickup around midnight.
What To Bring
- Comfortable Hiking Shoes
- Warm Jacket
- Headlamp or Flashlight
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.
FAQ
The trip is shared with other travelers. For a car and a Bedouin guide just for your group, add the private guide & private car extra.
The hike is challenging and follows the Camel Trail to the summit at night.
Bring comfortable hiking shoes, a warm jacket and a headlamp or flashlight.
Yes. Your guide keeps a comfortable pace and there are rest stops along the trail.
No. A camel ride is optional and paid locally.
Free cancellation is available up to 3 days before the trip.
The climb usually takes 2–3 hours and the descent about 2 hours, so about 5–6 hours of walking including sunrise.
Yes, after the descent — every day of the week except Sunday.
Kiosks along the route sell water and snacks for cash, and there are rest stops along the climb. We recommend bringing some cash.
You usually arrive back in Sharm El Sheikh between 1 and 3 pm the next day, depending on the monastery visit and traffic.
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