The 7 Best Temple Tours in Sharm el Sheikh

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

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

Leave Sharm after dark for a guided night climb of Mount Sinai, reaching the summit before sunrise. Bedouin guides assist on the trail, then an Egyptologist guide leads a visit to St. Catherine’s Monastery. Bring serious layers, sturdy shoes, snacks, and patience for a long bus ride.

“it was challenging but very worth it, the bedwins were very experienced and helpful as guided”

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2.Mount Sinai & St. Catherine Monastery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 237 reviews · from $39

Leave Sharm El Sheikh late at night for Mount Sinai, climb with a Bedouin guide, and reach the summit before sunrise. After the descent, tour St. Catherine’s Monastery with a guide. Expect a long day, cold summit, uneven steps, and spectacular desert views.

“Fantastic guide, who was very informative. Beautiful scenic views. 100% recommend!”

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3.Mount Sinai Climb And St Catherine Monastery From Sharm El Sheikh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 177 reviews · from $35Best value

Leave Sharm el Sheikh late at night for a guided predawn climb of Mount Sinai. Bedouin guides lead the ascent, with camels available for much of the route. After sunrise, visit St. Catherine Monastery, the Burning Bush, and Moses’ Well before returning by air-conditioned vehicle.

“Great experience and a must do when in this part of Egypt. The hike could be challenging but camels are available to get most of the hike done. The guides are very helpful. The only negative comment I have is that the tour description says maximum of 15 but we were in a group of 60.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 64 reviews · from $48

Leave Sharm el Sheikh around 8 pm for a night climb up Mount Sinai with a Bedouin guide. Reach the 2,285-meter summit for sunrise, then visit St. Catherine’s Monastery. Entrance fees, transport, hotel pickup, and drop-off are included. Bring serious cold-weather gear.

“This trip is quite the experience. It's gorgeous and a once-in-a-lifetime experience (you'll probably be happy only doing it once in your life), especially if you combine it with any other experiences on your trip because it can be absolutely exhausting. You get picked up around 8-9pm the night before, drive for about 4 hours, and start the hike around 2:30am. You reach the top around 5:30am (this probably depends on time of year, but it's at least 3 hours up). This is NOT an easy hike. If you're pretty fit, then you'll be able to do it just fine, but you should have good balance too. There are plenty…”

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5.Mount Sinai & St. Catherine’s Monastery

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 58 reviews · 15 hours · from $51

Leave Sharm El Sheikh around 8 to 8:45 PM, ride three hours to South Sinai, and climb Mount Sinai from about 2 AM with a Bedouin guide. After sunrise, visit St. Catherine’s Monastery. Bring warm layers, sturdy shoes, cash, and patience for the steep final steps.

“the free time at the top but it is very cold in january you can rent a blanket for 200 egyptian and lots of snacks and tea available on way up”

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6.Saint Catherine’s Monastery Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 20 reviews · 10 hours · from $185

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Sharm El Sheikh or Dahab to Saint Catherine’s Monastery. A guide leads you through the Burning Bush Chapel, Church of the Transfiguration, and ancient manuscript collection, followed by lunch beside the sea in Dahab.

“onze gids gaf een volledig en uitgebreide uitleg. Hij was heel correct en zocht voor ons een fantastisch restaurant. Alhoewel het in de prijs was inbegrepen. We hebben een aangename van en veilige trip genoten. Een top gids en top taxi drivers! Zeker een aanrader!!”

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7.2-Day Trip to St. Catherine & Moses Mountain Climb.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 2 days · from $410Top rated

Leave Cairo for St. Catherine in a private air-conditioned vehicle, sleep one night near the mountain, then climb Moses Mountain at 2 a.m. with a Bedouin guide. After sunrise, visit St. Catherine Monastery before driving back. The tour costs $410 per person and includes transport, hotel, meals, and guides.

“un lieu exceptionnel. un guide et un chauffeur incroyable. Un guide au Sinaï extrêmement patient et attentionné. L'Égypte est incroyable. La population d'une gentillesse et d'un acceuil à vous couper le souffle.”

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