Rugged mountains behind the sea.
Address: Saint Catherine, South Sinai
Mount Sinai, known in Arabic as Jabal Musa, is revered in Judaism, Christianity and Islam as the place where Moses received the Commandments. Pilgrims have climbed it for centuries to watch the sunrise over the granite peaks.
At its foot, Saint Catherine's Monastery was founded in the 6th century under Emperor Justinian and is one of the oldest working Christian monasteries in the world. The area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
March to May and September to November; winter nights are freezing at the top.
Night climb for the sunrise.
The monastery has limited morning opening hours and closes on some days.
Well-known hotels within easy reach. Check prices and availability for your dates.
Moderate: 2.5–3 hours uphill at night, plus 750 steep steps.
Yes, a local Bedouin guide is required.
Yes, the summit can be near freezing before sunrise.
