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 a bit more strenuous than in warmer seasons, which made the reward of the majestic view at sunrise all the more beautiful. I also felt the special spiritual atmosphere of this place, which is sacred not only to Christians. I don’t want to say there was something there, but somehow there was.
The descent in daylight was much easier, and we could now fully enjoy the magnificent desert mountain scenery. Before returning to Dahab around midday, we visited the monastery and learned more about the Greek Orthodox church. I also caught a glimpse of the famous ‘burning bush’, where God is said to have revealed himself to Moses. You can learn more about this religious site on Mount Sinai here.
Rehab is 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.
