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Mount Sinai
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Mount Sinai, also known as Jebel Musa, is a 2,285-meter peak in the Sinai Peninsula, sacred in Abrahamic traditions as the site where Moses received the Ten Commandments. The climb, often undertaken at night to reach the summit for sunrise, takes about 2-3 hours via the Camel Path or the steeper Steps of Repentance. At the top, visitors find a small chapel and mosque, with panoramic views of the surrounding desert and mountains, creating a profound spiritual experience.
Don't miss
- Hike the 3,750 Steps of Repentance, a steep stone staircase carved by monks, for a more direct ascent.
- Reach the summit for a breathtaking sunrise over the Sinai desert and the Gulf of Aqaba.
- Visit the small Greek Orthodox chapel and the mosque at the peak, symbols of shared reverence.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Mount Sinai
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inMount Sinai Sunrise Hike, St. Catherine Monastery, From Sharm4.9★ · 35 travelers~17 hoursFree cancellationFrom$27 per personSee dates →
Best full dayMount Sinai and Catherine's Monastery Tour from Sharm El-Sheikh4.5★ · 69 travelers~14 hoursFree cancellationFrom$30 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleMount Sinai & St.Catherine Monastery4.8★ · 47 travelers~15 hoursFree cancellationFrom$170 per personSee dates →More attractions in Saint Catherine