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Overnight Trip to Saint Catherine Monastery from Cairo
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Overnight Trip to Saint Catherine Monastery from Cairo

By Let's Explore Egypt
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Duration: 2 days
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Live guide: Arabic, German, English, Spanish
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  • Bottled water
  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Hotel/port pick-up and drop-off
  • Accommodation as per itinerary
  • Entrance fees
What's not included
  • Gratuities

Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • Customer Location
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 10449P7

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
        • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
        • A moderate amount of walking is involved - please bring comfortable walking shoes
        • Most travelers can participate
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 10449P7

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        Elizabeth W
        Missouri8 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Mar 2022 • Couples
        My husband and I had a wonderful trip from Cairo to Saint Catherine’s. Ayoub was our amazing guide, and Esam was so helpful as our driver. They truly were a great team. We appreciated the organization, and constant care we had on the trip. Climbing Mount Sinai was truly a special experience and we so appreciated our driver and guide making it so memorable for us. We highly recommend this trip!
        Written March 17, 2022
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        Chris L
        Milford, CT8 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Friendly tour guide and driver made me feel far more comfortable on my first solo trip. Everything went smoothly and everything was covered. Amir was my tour guide and was knowledgeable and very nice. If you visit during winter a jacket may be appropriate.
        Written January 12, 2021
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        Dear Chris ,our valued customer first of all we are so happy to hear that from you that you had agreat Experince with Let's Explore Egypt,Thanks for your Time and Choosing us for your Experience to Saint Catherine Let's Explore Egypt Team
        Written January 22, 2021
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Alison W
        Birmingham, AL30 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jul 2022
        Ayoub was very personable. Made us feel like we were traveling with friends and not hired help. Ahmed the driver was very chill as well. This was a trip of a lifetimes. So much history and actually getting to see the places that are in the Bible, words can not express. I would say everyone must do this trip before they die.
        Written July 13, 2022
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        Cathy
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        Mar 2019 • Couples
        Last minute of decision not to climb the Holy Mountain by my husband, lack of sleep
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        Our guide Mohamed Gamal’s assurance made him to go.
        Checking temps up in summit 46 degree Fahrenheit, that helped him to get going.
        What a personal touches of Mohamed’s was exceptional. When we need rest, he waits
        asked us how we are doing ect.
        What a experience, we climbed during the night in order to see the sun rise, while climbing, we saw the prettiest sky and stars so bright and many.
        On a Camel ride for two hours was great help and 750 steps we managed resting in between. We’re 81 and 74 years old, but we did it. It is doable and be confident.
        The awesome rewards was awaiting when we saw THE GREAT SUNRISE.
        The great view after sunrise, so we stayed for a while and view the rugged mountain surround and descending the Mt.
        Now thinking, Holy Spirit guide us all along and our physical guide Mohamed,
        Camel guide, Bedouin and our vehicle driver, we were in it all together and
        WE DID IT. I highly recommend Mohamed’s guidances.
        Told him later that even Eagle needs little push....
        Cathy from KY. US.
        Written April 14, 2019
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        Maryam
        Durban, South Africa29 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Highly recommend the services of Ahmed ElSayed- his level of professionalism is to be commended. Ahmed went above and beyond his duties- most notably when the airline lost our luggage at the beginning of our holiday.

        We visited St Catherine and did the hike up Mount Sinai- what a truly awesome and challenging experience it was! Ahmed took great care of us from start to finish and gave us the trip of a lifetime.

        The level of service we received from Ahmed was outstanding. He truly made us feel at home in Egypt.

        If you are looking to explore this beauty and ancient land, please do ask for Ahmed ElSayed- he will arrange an amazing trip from start to finish!
        Written January 21, 2019
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        JSL1992
        London, UK4 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        May 2023 • Solo
        The tour was really good, and Ali Baba was a terrific guide. The hike up Mt Sinai for sunrise was well worth the effort - the views were incredible - and the monastery afterwards was also very interesting. Would definitely recommend for an off-the-beaten-path experience
        Written May 6, 2023
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        Hannah G
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jan 2021 • Couples
        Amazing trip up Mt. Sinai with Let's Explore Egypt! We loved our tour guide and our Bedouin guide who led us up the mountain. Reasonably priced and the food is delicious!

        Our guide (Mohammed Mahmoud) took very good care of us and made sure all the details were covered. He spoke very good English and was very hospitable. I highly recommend this trip.

        One note, be prepared for a strenuous hike. My wife and I are in good shape, but it was still very challenging.
        Written January 2, 2021
        This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
        Dear customer, thanks to recommend our trips to Saint cathetine,We are so gald to hear that you loved your guide and our bedioun guide. we always try to save our customer to protect their money and introduce the best service Let's Explore Egypt Team
        Written January 25, 2021
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Kiran M
        3 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Dec 2019 • Solo
        Hussein Elgbry was a wonderful tour guide and Ahmed Alm Aldin was a courteous driver. This tour was an incredible experience and one I highly recommend. Although a challenging hike, it is certainly worth the climb-should you choose to ascend to the summit. The views of sunrise were breathtaking and there were plenty of breaks built in. Thanks for a great experience!
        Written December 25, 2019
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