2 Day Tour Depart from Eilat

St. Catherine & Mt. Sinai tour

(Private tour)

Depart Daily

Day one – Crossing the Taba border we board our jeeps and begin our journey to the heart of the picturesque Sinai desert. We pass the ancient cruisader fortress of Coral Island just off the Sinai coast. Continuing along the coastal road we reach the Bedouin Village of Nuweiba. Here you can either enjoy a short stroll through the Arabian bazarre or take in the splendid Red Sea views from one its many tranquil beaches. Before beginning reaching the sandstone area we stop at an observation point overlooking one of the largest Wadis in the Sinai, ‘The Wadi of the Gazzelles’ famous for its vast stretches of gold and yellow sands and unusual rock formations. Back en route we stop once more to visit the ‘Rock of Inscriptions’. The historical inscriptions on this rock were carved by some of the very earliest pilgrims who dared to cross this stark desert to visit the monastery of St. Catherine and Mt. Sinai. From here we head straight to the towering red granite mountains of the high range where both St. Catherines monastery and Mt. Sinai are found. We enjoy our evening meal and settle for the night at a 4* hotel.

Day two – Early morning we walk to the sacred and revered Mt. Sinai, we begin our ascent walking in the footsteps of ancient pilgrims who tread this route centuries earlier. We reach the summit just before dawn and here we witness its incredible sunrise and splendid views.

Descending the mountain we return to the hotel for breakfast. We spend the late morning touring the monastery of St. Catherine, taking in its fascinating and unique sights and exceptional history. Lunchtime sees us back at the hotel for a filling and refreshing buffet lunch.

Leaving the high range behind us we stop along the way at a Bedouin tent to see how these people live and have lived over thousands of years. Heading east again to the sea and, time allowing, a stop at one of the beaches to enjoy a refreshing dip in the tourquise waters. Onto the Taba border and back to Eilat by evening.

Price include: Jeep,guide, hotel 4*, meals entrance fees to St. Catherine area.

Price does not include: border taxes, entrance to the museum in the monasrery and tips.

Optional: Camel for climbing Mt. Sinai. supplement payment on the tour.

PLS NOTE, BOTH ABOVE OPTIONS ARE BASED ON 2PAX