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Mount Moses is located in the south of the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt. According to legend, it was here that the prophet Moses received the Ten Commandments from God and saw the Burning Bush. The mountain has a height of 2285 meters and is a stunning sight at sunrise. To enjoy this view, you will have to overcome a steep climb at night , but you will not regret your choice.
St. Catherine’s Monastery is located at the foot of Mount Sinai and is one of the oldest continuously operating Christian monasteries in the world. It was founded in the 6th century by order of Emperor Justinian and dedicated to St. Catherine of Alexandria, whose relics were discovered here in the 8th century. The monastery is famous for its rich library, which houses rare manuscripts and books, as well as its collection of icons, some of which date back to the 6th century. In the monastery you can also see the Burning Bush, which is considered to be the same one that Moses saw.
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Departure Time 20:00
Return Time 14:00
We will pick you up from your hotel inDahab at 20:00 by a modern air-conditioned vehicle to drive to St. Catherine area which will take about 3 Hours included a rest stop “15 Minutes”. Climbing Mount Sinai “Moses Mountain” Reach the foot of the Mountain where our Tour Guide will show you around then start climbing the Mountain around midnight. The most popular excursion in St Catherine’s is to climb Mount Sinai you must be reasonably fit and prepared, We will provide you a torch, We also recommend a Sensible and comfortable walking shoes, Some warm clothes will be needed when you get to the summit In winter you will need lots of warm clothes. You can go two thirds of the way up the mountain by camel, but the last third must be done by foot “700 steps” Make use if you can of the blanket hire at the summit as this provides income for local families and enjoy stunning views. There are also a few tea and snack stops on the way. “optional” By now you are here at one of the highest points in Egypt around 2,285 meters above sea level to enjoy amazing view of Sun rising over the magnificent Mountains around. Saint Catherine’s Monastery Descending from the Mountain. we will head to St. Catherine’s Monastery which is Greek Orthodox and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the oldest working Christian monastery in the world . It is one of the oldest tourist sights in South Sinai, built around 550AD, famous burning bush of Moses and also the Greek Orthodox Monastery and a large collection of artifacts, icons and historical manuscripts. The monastery has strict opening and closing times, the hours are 8:45 am – 11:45 am (Closed Fridays and Sundays and during Coptic religious holidays) You will be offered a snack Back to Dahab you will leave forDahab , and arrive in Dahab at about 14:00
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