Sinai - Two day St. Catherine Monastery & Mount Sinai tour


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Day one
Starting the tour early at Taba or hotels, we head south and follow the coastal road until reaching the Bedouin Village of Nuweiba. Here we either enjoy  the Arabian bazaar or take in the serene Red Sea views from the local beach. Continuing on to the sandstone area we stop at the ‘Rock of Inscriptions'. Some of the historical inscriptions on this rock date back almost 2000 years. From here we head straight to the towering red granite mountains of the high range where both St. Catherine's monastery and Mount Sinai are found. We enjoy our evening meal and settle for the night at a local hotel. Or at the Bedouin - Sheik Mussa Camp.
Day two

Early morning we begin our ascent on Mount Sinai, walking in the footsteps of the devoted pilgrims who tread this route centuries earlier. We should reach the summit just before dawn in time to witness its incredible sunrise and splendid views. Descending the mountain we return to the hotel for breakfast. We spend the later part of morning touring the monastery of St. Catherine, taking in its fascinating and unique sights and exceptional history.  Following lunch we board our jeep and leaving Mt. Sinai and St. Catherine's behind us, we head back into the desert sands for our return journey to Taba. We enjoy an off-road drive into the colorful wadi Aradey and stop along the way at a Bedouin tent to see how these people live and have lived over thousands of years. Returning to Sinai Hotel or Eilat by evening. Please note: although Mt Sinai is traditionally climbed at sunrise, it is often advisable to ascend for sunset instead (you'll be advised upon booking). 
Pricing

Minimum 2 people- $395.00 ea.,
4 people or more: $295.00 p.p,

Tour price includes: All meals, hotel and entrance fees to St. Catherine area.

Tour does not include: Israel - Egypt border taxes, tips and entrance to museum of St. Catherine's monastery ($4.5 paid on site).

Camels for climbing Mt. Sinai: 15$ p.p. supplement.
** visit subject to availability
The above program can be extended and tailor-made for groups and can be run as a private tour.