St. Catherine’s Monastery and the Sinai desert by Jeep- One day tour from Eilat
This St. Catherine’s Monastery tour departs at 06:00am from all hotels. The Monastery of St. Catherine in Sinai’s High Range Area remains one of the most important sights of pilgrimage in the world. Saint Catherine’s monastery and its surrounding area is a world heritage site and protected by UNESCO. The monastery was erected in the 6 century and stands at the foot of Mount Sinai (traditionally believed to be the mountain on which Moses received the Ten Commandments). Although commonly called St Catherine’s it’s actual name is ’The monastery of the Transfiguration”. Constructed in the sixth century Greek Orthodox monks care it for today in the same tradition as in centuries past. We spend the morning exploring this historic site before heading to a nearby hotel to enjoy a buffet lunch.
We board our jeeps by afternoon and leave St. Catherine’s monastery behind us for an off-road tour into the depths of the Sinai desert. During this taste of 4X4 tour adventure we visit the tribal cemetery of Nawamis whose 6,000-year-old graves are amongst the most ancient covered structures in the world. We also visit the ‘Rock of Inscriptions’ carved by the very first intrepid pilgrims to venture here. We stop to admire the beautiful views over the Ein Hudra oasis before commencing the return journey to our Sinai hotel or Eilat by evening.
Tour Price: up to 2 people: $410 total, 3 people: $170 p.p, 4+ people: $149 each
Private tour supplement: 1- 5 people: 20$ p.p. 6-9 people 15$ p.p.
Tour Price includes: Jeep, transfers, guide, lunch and entrance fees to St. Catherine area.
Not includes: border tax: 68$ p.p. and tips

2 days St. Catherine, Mt. Sinai and Hiking in the High Range Area
Day one– Hiking with backpacks through the magnificent Red Granite Mountains of Sinai’s High Range is an experience of a lifetime. Explore the beautiful ancient monasteries, Bedouin gardens, orchards, oasis, waterfalls and rock pools, accessible only by foot. Enjoy the incredible panoramic views of the High Range, which span the whole of the Sinai Peninsula. as the sun goes down 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 beautiful Bedouin hostel (Recommended)..
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 drive back to Eilat, We stop in the way on the beach near Nuweiba for lunch.
Tour price: 2 people- $740 total, 3 pax $340 p.p. 4-6 pax $320 p.p.
Incl 3* hotel. With Bedouin hostel 8$ less p.p.- highly recommended
Private tour sup: 1- 5 people: 30$ p.p. 6-9 people 25$ p.p.
Tour price includes: All meals, guide, Bedouin scout, hotel and entrance fees to St. Catherine area.
Adding a camel to climb up the Mt: 30$ per camel (you can’t climb down with the camel)
Not incl: border tax: 68$ p.p. and tips

Climbing Mount Sinai for Sunrise 1.5 day Tour
Including Saint Catherine’s Monastery
Mount Sinai is believed to be the biblical ’Mount Horeb’, the mountain on which Mosses received the Ten Commandments. It is one of the Highest Mountain in the Sinai Peninsula and a very popular attraction. Visitors to Mount Sinai traditionally walk up the mountain in time for the sunrise; this tradition began hundreds of years ago with the first intrepid travelers visiting there and continues on to this day. The tour also includes a guided tour of St Catherine’s Monastery at the foot of the mountain. St Catherine’s Monastery is one of the most important sites in the Christian world. The whole mountain area surrounding the Saint Catherine Monastery, including Mount Sinai, is a listed UNESCO world heritage site.
We begin the tour late evening from Eilat and head to the Taba border where we enter Egypt. We drive south through the Sinai desert and arrive at the foot of Mount Sinai around 2:00am. A 2.5- 3 hour walk up a mountain path takes us to the summit. The spectacular views from the summit are legendary and as the sun casts its first light across the mountain peaks it is easy to see why the mountain is so revered. Having taken in the spectacular views that stretch across the horizon we make our way down the mountain to a nearby restaurant for breakfast. Following breakfast we continue on to the Monastery of Saint Catherine.
St Catherine’s’ Monastery is one of the oldest monasteries in Christianity. The monastery is a walled fortress that was built around the ’Burning Bush’ between the years 548-565 AD. Despite its rich and eventful history Saint Catherine’s monastery was never destroyed and is a remarkably well preserved historic site. Within the walls of Saint Catherine are priceless Christian Icons, the Chapel, the tomb of Saint Catherine, the Library and even the ’burning bush’ still remains in the grounds. We explore this fascinating site and hear about its incredible history before making our way back to our vehicle and commencing our journey back to Eilat through the Sinai Desert..
This tour starts around 22:00
Tour price: 2 people- $480 in total 3 pax $210 p.p. 4-6 pax: $185 p.p.
Private tour sup: 1- 5 people: 25$ p.p. 6-9 people 15$ p.p.
Taking a camel to climb up the Mt: 30$ per camel (you can’t climb down with the camel)
Better option: Starting in the afternoon from Eilat, have dinner and stay for the night in a nice Bedouin camp and start early morning for the climb.
Cost: 55$ more p.p.
Not incl: border tax: 68$ p.p. and tips

1.5 day Mt. Sinai (sunrise) and St. Catherine + 3 hours camel tour
The 1st part of the tour is the same as the one above, following the visit in the Monastery we will have lunch in the village and we will drive to the sand stone area of the Sinai. We board the most authentic and reliable form of desert transportation – the camel. This ancient desert wanderer allows us to experience the desert environment in the most magical and fun possible way. We will visit the pictures oasis of Ein Hudra and Returning to the road and our transport back to Eilat
This tour starts around 22:00
Tour price: 2 people- $580 in total 3 pax $265 p.p. 4-6 pax: $229 p.p.
Private tour sup: 1- 5 people: 25$ p.p. 6-9 people 15$ p.p.
Adding a camel to climb up the Mt: 30$ per camel (you can’t climb down with the camel)
Better option: Starting in the afternoon from Eilat, have dinner and stay for the night in a nice Bedouin camp and start early morning for the climb.
Cost: 55$ more p.p.
Not incl: border tax: 68$ p.p. and tips

Sinai – Two day St. Catherine Monastery, Mount Sinai and jeep tour in the sand stone area
Day one– we board our jeeps and begin our journey to the heart of the picturesque Sinai desert. Having reached the Sandstone area we leave the road for a breathtaking 4X4 adventure through this beautiful wilderness. In this area we find the delicate rock formations of the southern Mt. Baraka and enjoy the breathtaking view from the top of nearby sand dunes, the highest in Sinai. We visit the ancient tribal cemetery of Nawamis (4000 BC), the ‘Rock of Inscriptions’ and the beautiful ‘Hollow Mountain’, as the sun goes down 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 beautiful Bedouin hostel (Recommended).
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 drive back to Eilat, We stop in the way on the beach near Nuweiba for lunch.
Tour price: 2 people- $740 total, 3 pax $340 p.p. 4-6 pax $320 p.p.
Incl 3* hotel. With Bedouin hostel 8$ less p.p.- highly recommended
Private tour sup: 1- 5 people: 30$ p.p. 6-9 people 25$ p.p.
Tour price includes: All meals, hotel and entrance fees to St. Catherine area.
Adding a camel to climb up the Mt: 30$ per camel (you can’t climb down with the camel)
Not incl: border tax: 68$ p.p. and tips

Sinai – Two day St. Catherine Monastery, Mount Sinai and camel tour
Day one– Starting the tour early at Taba or hotels, we head south and follow the coastal road until reaching the sand stone area. We board the most authentic and reliable form of desert transportation – the camel. This ancient desert wanderer allows us to experience the desert environment in the most magical and fun possible way. We begin the day in the oasis of Ein Hudra before riding and walking through the most scenic canyons and Wadis in the area. Stopping on the way for tea and a Bedouin herder’s picnic lunch, which includes pita bread prepared on the campfire. Returning around sunset to the road. 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 beautiful Bedouin hostel (Recommended).
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 drive back to Eilat, We stop in the way on the beach near Nuweiba for lunch.
Tour price: 2 people- $740 total, 3 pax $340 p.p. 4-6 pax $320 p.p.
Incl 3* hotel. With Bedouin hostel 8$ less p.p.- highly recommended
Private tour sup: 1- 5 people: 30$ p.p. 6-9 people 25$ p.p.
Tour price includes: All meals, hotel and entrance fees to St. Catherine area.
Adding a camel to climb up the Mt: 30$ per camel (you can’t climb down with the camel)
Not incl: border tax: 68$ p.p. and tips