Group day trip · South Sinai, Egypt
A journey to Moses Mountain (Jebel Musa), sacred to Christians, Muslims and Jews alike, done differently. Most tours climb at 2 a.m. in the cold and dark. We hike by day: past Moses’ Cave and Elijah’s Basin to lunch on the summit at 2,285m, with time for Saint Catherine’s Monastery and an English-speaking guide. Small group, real connection, one unforgettable day in Sinai.
Up to 10 travellersA small group, a real connection
English-speaking guideWho brings the monastery and the mountain to life
Everything organisedTransport, tickets, permits and water
Loved by travellersRated 4.9 on TripAdvisor
Date
Sat 7 Nov 2026, 7:45 AM
Group size
Up to 10 travellers
Hiking
~10km
Meets in
German Bakery, Asala
Back at
Between 6 and 8 PM
Price
€39 per person
How we do Moses Mountain differently
No cold, dark night climbThe usual tours start climbing at 2 a.m., in the cold and dark. We hike by day: warmer, safer, and you actually see the mountain.
English-speaking guide in the monasteryNot just a walk past the walls: the Burning Bush, the church and the Fatimid mosque, explained. The ancient library is optional, with its own ticket.
Lunch on the summitLunch at 2,285m with Sinai below you, included in the price.
Back between 6 and 8 PMYou choose how long to stay on the mountain. Small group of up to 10, so the plan fits the group.
What your day looks like
The vehicle departs sharply at 8:00 AM from Asala. Full timings and packing details are shared in the trip WhatsApp group once you book.
Saint Catherine’s MonasteryA guided tour in English of the UNESCO site — the Church of the Transfiguration and the Fatimid mosque. The ancient library is optional (separate ticket).
Breakfast or lunch breakA short rest before lacing up for the ascent.
Summit of Moses MountainPast Moses’ Cave and Elijah’s Basin, to panoramic views at 2,285m.
Back to DahabArriving back between 6 and 8 PM, depending on how long the group chooses to stay.
We plan the day around the weather and group pace, so timings can shift slightly on the day.
What’s included
Included in your €39
- Hand-picked guides, English-speaking in the monastery
- Transportation
- Protected area tickets & permits
- Water supplies
- Lunch on top of Moses Mountain
Optional extra
- Monastery library ticket (optional)
- Snacks or extra food of your choice
- Personal spending
Is this trip for you?
A great fit if you…
- Want to stand on the summit for sweeping views
- Are moved by history, faith and ancient sites
- Enjoy a longer hike with real payoff at the top
- Like having every detail organised for you
Good to know
- It’s a full day: back in Dahab between 6 and 8 PM, depending on how long the group stays
- If the group stays for the sunset, the last part of the way down is after dark: bring a headlamp
- On Fridays the monastery opens later, so Friday trips (private groups) meet at 8:45 instead of 7:45
- Minimum age 10; under 16 must travel with an adult
- Pets are not allowed
- Weak signal and rare internet connection for most of the trip
What to bring
Passport or IDBring it, plus a hard photocopy.
Snacks or extra foodAnything beyond water and the included lunch.
Sun protectionSunscreen and headwear for a full day outdoors.
Comfortable clothes and shoesYou’ll be hiking most of the day.
A headlampFor the way down if the group stays for the sunset.
Booking, payment and cancellation
How booking works
- Full payment is required to book — there’s no deposit option for day trips
- Cancel up to 48 hours before the trip for wallet credit, a new date, or a refund minus card fees (usually 1.5–3.5%); bookings stay open until 24 hours before
- 10% early-bird discount for bookings made at least 7 days before the trip
- Max 10 participants. If the stock is filled, the backorder option at checkout puts you on the waiting list
Refunds
- Within 48 hours of the trip your payment is already committed to booking our services, so cancellations, late arrivals and no-shows can’t be refunded
- Transfer fees are deducted from any refund
- You’re refunded in full if we postpone or cancel — for weather, too few participants, or other reasons on our side
- If you can’t be placed off the waitlist, you’re refunded (transfer fees apply) or credited towards a later trip
On the trails. Safety comes first: don’t pass the guides, wait for others at the trail stages, keep an average pace, and always keep an eye on who’s in front of and behind you. Our aim is simple: enjoy nature, stay safe and stick together.
Ready for the summit?
Sat 7 Nov 2026, 7:45 AM · Up to 10 travellers · €39 per person, full payment at booking. Book this trip
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