Sunrise at Mount Moses summit 🌄
- ~4-hour night hike from St. Catherine’s monastery to the 2285m high summit of Mount Sinai
- Small group hike with a local Bedouin guide
- Difficulty level easy to moderate, more challenging closer to the summit, ~700 meters elevation gain, several stops along the way
- Magnificent view from the highest point of the Sinai peninsula in the mystical light of sunrise
- After return, stop at St. Catherine’s Monastery with opportunity to visit the library and the courtyard with the ‘burning bush’
- Hiking boots and winter clothing highly recommended, especially during winter
- Encounters with pilgrims and other visitors from all over the world allow for interesting, not only religious, exchanges
- Although somewhat touristy, a must for all who want to travel the Sinai individually
Introducing…
- Rehab Younis, 38 years old mother of two children
- Affectionately known as ‘Mrs. Boss’
- In my opinion, one of the best tour organizers in Dahab
- Accommodates special requests from her clients and guests
- Fluent in English and at all times available and friendly
- Excellently connected in Dahab and Sinai
Walk in Moses' footsteps 🔥📜
During my first visit to Dahab in February 2023, visiting the world-famous St. Catherine’s Monastery and climbing the holy Mount Moses at sunrise were at the top of my list. After a two-hour (mini)bus ride from Dahab, we set off upwards at 2:30 a.m., wrapped up warmly for the winter temperatures.
My companion was a young man named Sam from Singapore who worked for a well-known German sporting goods company. However, Sam arrived at the starting point dressed a bit too summery and had to be wrapped up warm first. This turned out asw absolutely necessary, as it was -2°C at altitude that morning and a icy wind was blowing. Furthermore, the last part of the trail was partially icy and very slippery.
The climb to the summit was therefore more strenuous than in the warmer months. The reward was an indescribable sunrise with majestic views. I felt the special spiritual atmosphere of this place, which is sacred not only to Christians.
The descent in daylight was much easier. We were now able to enjoy the magnificent desert and mountain landscape as the temperatures rose.
Before returning to Dahab around noon, we visited the monastery and learned more about the Greek Orthodox religion.
I also caught a glimpse of a branch of the famous ‘burning bush’. According to tradition, God revealed himself to Moses through this bush.
You can learn more about this religious site on Mount Sinai here.
Rehab will be happy to organize this tour at a fair price, optionally with an overnight stay at the monastery. If you are interested, please contact me using the contact form.
