Hiking Trip to Sinai: Trekking, Desert Camping, and Mount Saint Catherine
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Hiking Trip to Sinai: Trekking, Desert Camping, and Mount Saint Catherine

Trek through scenic valleys, explore the Short and Grand Colored Canyons, and enjoy desert camping under the stars.

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Hiking Trip to Sinai: Trekking, Desert Camping, and Mount Saint Catherine

Experience the beauty and adventure of Sinai on this five-day hiking trip to Sinai. Trek through scenic valleys, explore the Short and Grand Colored Canyons, and enjoy desert camping under the stars. Reach the summit of Mount saint catherine for breathtaking panoramic views, and visit the historic Saint Catherine Monastery to discover its ancient treasures. This tour combines trekking, cultural exploration, and unique desert experiences for an unforgettable journey through one of Egypt’s most remarkable regions.

Day by day

Itinerary

5 Days · 4 Nights

  1. Upon arrival at Sharm El Sheikh airport, you will be transferred to the town of Saint Catherine, a peaceful destination surrounded by history and natural beauty. Enjoy your first night in a Bedouin camp at the foot of the mountains, featuring a spacious garden. Dinner will be served at the camp.

  2. After breakfast, begin a three-hour walk through Nakab Abo Jifa Valley, passing lush gardens of olive, fig, and pomegranate trees. Stop for lunch at noon, then continue walking for two more hours to reach the Wadi Zawatine bivouac (camp of Om Saad), hosted by a local Bedouin woman. Dinner and an overnight stay under the stars complete the day’s experience.

  3. Start your day with a three-hour trek to Mount Serbal, also known as the Mount of Blessing or the Black Mountain, the highest peak in Egypt. Enjoy lunch at noon, followed by a short rest. In the afternoon, take a two-hour walk to Wadi al Shag, with the option to swim in a natural pool. Spend the evening at the bivouac with dinner and overnight under the stars.

  4. Trek for four hours to reach the summit of Mount Saint Catherine, home to a historic chapel and treasures of the monastery, some dating back to before the 8th century. Pause for lunch at noon, then continue with a two-hour afternoon walk to Wadi Al Arbaine (the Valley of the 40 Martyrs). Enjoy dinner and another night under the stars at the bivouac.

  5. After breakfast, visit the Monastery of Saint Catherine, a third-century Byzantine Greek Orthodox Christian monastic center. Later, ascend Mount Sinai to experience a breathtaking sunset over this sacred mountain, important to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Return to your hotel to conclude the tour.

What’s included

Your tour details

Included

Everything you need, covered.

  • Services of an English-speaking Bedouin guide.
  • All meals from lunch on the first day to lunch on the last day.
  • Non-alcoholic beverages throughout the trip.
  • Accommodation in desert camps for 5 days / 4 nights on a full-board basis.
  • Entrance fees to national parks and historical sites.
  • 4x4 transportation in the desert.
  • Official tourism permits.

Not included

Available as custom add-ons.

  • Alcoholic beverages.
  • Suitable hiking footwear.
  • Flashlight and hiking poles.
  • Camel rides on Mount Sinai.
  • Sleeping bags.
  • Tipping for guides, drivers, and staff.

Make it yoursOptional add-ons and upgrades are available. Our travel specialists can tailor this package around you.

Prices

Prices

Seasonal rates per person.

Accommodation Plan

Accommodation Plan per person
Room Price
(minimum 2 persons) $1075

Accommodation Plan — Hotels

  • Bedouin Camp
Before you book

Important information

We make a donation to the Magdi Yacoub Heart Foundation for each booking reserved.

Price quotes are in US dollars per person per trip and are valid until April 30, 2027. Please inquire for pricing over Christmas, New Year’s, and Easter holidays

  • Up to 2 years: FREE
  • Age from 2 and below 6 years: 25% of adult price
  • Age from 6 up to 11 years: 50% of adult price
  • Ages 12 and Up: adult price.

Notes :

  • Children policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents ( Maximum 1 Child sharing parent's room )
  • If your tour includes airfare, additional charges for your children may apply.

We are offering a low down payment of just 25% to secure your spaces on the tour, including hotel room, cruise cabin, domestic flight ticket, and other travel-related services. The remaining balance can be paid up to two days prior to your arrival date or in cash upon arrival at the destination to your tour manager.

Tipping for a job well done is customary in Egypt, though not required. Please feel welcomed but not obliged to offer a tip to your guide.

  • In case you cancel your trip, the following scale of charges will be applied:

- From the date of booking until 61 days before your arrival date, 15% of the entire tour price will be charged.
- 35% of the tour price if you cancel 60-31 days before arrival.
- 50% of the tour price if you cancel 30-15 days before arrival.
- 100% of the tour price if you cancel 14-1 days before arrival.

Additionally, airlines charge their fees which are subject to the airlines' terms and conditions, and there's also a 5% bank fee on refunds.The cancellation policy may vary significantly for groups or unique itinerary.

  • Force Majeure


Here, at Memphis Tours, we prioritize your well-being and safety above all else and for that reason, we have adapted our cancellation policy to reflect our values. We offer a very flexible cancellation policy in case the government or the airline issues a NOT TO TRAVEL warning to the designated destination. In the event of this happening, we will refund you the amount paid for the tour package, or in some cases, your payment will be available as future travel credit and travel voucher that can be used towards any of the destinations we operate tours in. You have the flexibility to apply this amount towards new travel services booked. Reservations will be adjusted to reflect these travel credits automatically. Only flight cancellation/changing fees are charged, according to the airline's terms and conditions, and bank surcharges fees are applied to the deposit amount paid. Familiarize yourself with our full payment policy, cancellation and refund conditions.

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