Sinai Adventure: Trekking, Canyons, and Mount Sinai Sunrise

Sharm El Sheikh

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Sinai Adventure: Trekking, Canyons, and Mount Sinai Sunrise

Get ready for a four-day trip in Sinai. You will see some of Egypt’s best scenery. Start in Wadi Ghazala and walk among bright canyon walls. Next, head to the White Canyon and do a real hike there. You will also stop at Inscript Rock to view old markings. Then you can visit El Nawamis Tombs.

Later, go out on a camel ride in Wadi Musa. Feel the desert up close as the route winds along. At night, sleep in Bedouin camps. The skies open up above you, and you can watch the stars before you rest.

The best part comes early. You will climb Mount Sinai before sunrise. When the light comes up, it is a view you will not forget. After that, visit the Monastery of Saint Catherine. By the end, you will have both adventure days and time to learn about the local history.

Itinerary

Day 1:
Arrival in Sharm El Sheikh

Upon arrival at Sharm El Sheikh International Airport, your tour manager will meet and assist you. You will then be transferred by a private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh for check-in and relaxation.

Day 2:
Wadi Ghazala and Colored Canyons Adventure

After an early breakfast, depart north from Sharm El Sheikh to Wadi Ghazala. Continue your journey by 4x4 jeep to explore the Short Colored Canyon, stopping along the way at Mushroom Rock. You may choose to visit Ein Fortaga Oasis before proceeding to the Grand Colored Canyon, descending 80 meters below ground. Enjoy a 2-hour trek through the canyon, discovering natural formations rich in copper, iron, and yellow sulfur. After the trek, relax with tea in the mountains and spend the night camping under the stars at Ein Hudra Oasis.

Day 3:
White Canyon, El Nawamis Tombs, and Saint Catherine Area

After breakfast, trek to the stunning White Canyon, then continue by jeep to Inscript Rock and El Nawamis Tombs. Drive to Saint Catherine City, visiting Darb El Arbeen along the route. Next, explore Wadi Musa, believed to be the area where Moses struck the rock to bring forth water, with a short camel trek through the region. Overnight camping in Saint Catherine City allows you to experience the serene desert surroundings.

Day 4:
Mount Sinai Sunrise and Saint Catherine Monastery

Get up at 1:30 AM. Head out for Mount Sinai. The climb reaches 2,285 meters. You will watch the sunrise as it breaks over the hills, and it should feel truly amazing.

After the descent, go to the Monastery of Saint Catherine. Aim to arrive near 9:00 AM. Spend time there and look around at the old site.

Once you are done, ride back to Sharm El Sheikh for lunch. After lunch, you will be taken to the airport or dropped off at your hotel.

Included / Excluded

Inclusion

    • Airport reception and assistance upon arrival.
    • All transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
    • One night’s accommodation in Sharm El-Sheikh with breakfast.
    • One night camping in Ein Khudra Oasis (full board).
    • One night camping in the countryside near Saint Catherine (full board).
    • Desert transfers by 4x4 jeep.
    • Services of a private English-speaking guide in Sharm El Sheikh and the desert.
    • All tours and activities as mentioned in the itinerary.
    • Entrance fees to the sites listed in the itinerary.
    • Meals as specified in the itinerary.
    • Bottled water during tours.
    • All applicable taxes and fees.

Exclusion

    • Entry visa to Egypt.
    • Optional tours or personal expenses.
    • Tipping for guides, drivers, and staff.
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