Sinai summit & sky
A night hike up Mount Sinai under the stars, sunrise from the summit, and breakfast at St Katherine’s monastery.
- Sunrise from the summit of Mount Sinai
- A night hike under the stars
- St Katherine’s monastery on the way down
The night climb up Mount Sinai: a drive to St Katherine, then three hours up by torchlight on the camel path and the last 750 steps, to watch the sun rise over the peaks of South Sinai.
Coming down in daylight, you visit St Katherine’s monastery before the drive back to Sharm.
Who it’s for
Fit walkers who don’t mind a night without sleepTeenagers 10+ with some hiking behind themMaybe not for you if…
Knee or heart problems — it is a steep 3-hour climbYou need your sleep — you walk through the nightDrive to St Katherine
Sharm → St KatherineSleep in the minibus on the way up.
The climb
St Katherine → SummitA slow climb by head torch, with tea stops at Bedouin huts.
Sunrise and down
Summit → Monastery → SharmSunrise over the ranges, breakfast, and the monastery before the drive back.
Included
Transport from SharmBedouin mountain guideBreakfastPark feesNot included
Camel ride up (optional)TipsEvery season
Passport, or a photo of itSunglasses and sunscreen (SPF 50)A hat or scarf for sun and sandClosed shoes you don’t mind filling with sandA refillable bottle — we refill it all daySome cash in Egyptian pounds for tips and drinksA torch and spare batteriesHiking shoes with gripSnacks for the climbPlus, in Autumn
A light layer for the early startSunscreen — the sun is still strongA warm jacket for the summit at dawnQuestions about this trip
Sinai summit & sky costs €120 per person in the main season, €135 over the festive season and €95 in summer.
Sinai summit & sky takes 1 night. It starts in Sharm and ends in Sharm.
Sinai summit & sky includes: Transport from Sharm; Bedouin mountain guide; Breakfast; Park fees. Not included: Camel ride up (optional); Tips.
Yes, children aged 10 and older can join Sinai summit & sky. Tell us their ages when you send your request.
Choose a date and the number of people on the Sinai summit & sky page and fill in a short form: your seats are confirmed straight away, and you pay the guide on the day, in cash or by card.
Cancellation for Sinai summit & sky: Free up to 48 h before pick-up.
What to bring on Sinai summit & sky: Passport, or a photo of it; Sunglasses and sunscreen (SPF 50); A hat or scarf for sun and sand; Closed shoes you don’t mind filling with sand; A refillable bottle — we refill it all day; Some cash in Egyptian pounds for tips and drinks; A torch and spare batteries; Hiking shoes with grip; Snacks for the climb.

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