Enjoy a private tour of St. Catherine from Cairo and visit Mount Sinai where Prophet Moses received the Ten Commandments, our adventurous Sinai excursions will take you on a two-day tour to see St. Catherine’s Monastery and Mount Sinai from anywhere in Cairo to climb the mountain and see the beautiful sunrise, before visiting the oldest Christian Diocese in the world, famous for having the Burning Bush chapel inside, the Monastery of St Catherine in Sinai.
Day 1: Day 1: Cairo – St. Catherine
The tour guide from Cairo Private Tours will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo Or Giza at noon. You’ll travel the seven hours to St. Catherine town in air-conditioned comfort, enjoying views of the rugged desert and Red Sea coast. Here you’ll check into your 4-star hotel, enjoy dinner, and get some rest before the early morning climb. Overnight in St. Catherine town Duration: 1 day Meals included: • Dinner Accommodation included: Catherine Plaza
Day 2: Day 2: St. Catherine – Cairo
The day begins at 2 am when you’re collected from your hotel for the short drive to Mount Sinai where a local Bedouin guide will guide you along the path that ascends the sacred mountain. It can get surprisingly cold on Mount Sinai at many times of the year, so do bring warm layers: hot drinks and snacks are available on the trail, as are camels if you get tired. You’ll summit in time to watch the sunrise over the rugged landscape around Mount Sinai, perhaps in the very spot where Moses received the Ten Commandments, then walk back down, returning around 7 am. Here a qualified Egyptologist guide will accompany you to St. Catherine’s Monastery, built at the foot of the sacred mountain during the sixth century, and the oldest monastery that’s still being used for its original purpose. He’ll explain the story of St. Catherine, a Christian martyr tortured to death in Alexandria for her faith. Once you’re finished at the monastery, you’ll have breakfast at your hotel and drive back to Cairo or Giza Hotel, arriving in the late afternoon or early evening. Duration: 1 day Meals included: • Breakfast No accommodation included on this day.
Tour prices are in USD but € and £ are also accepted. The prices quoted per person per tour all inclusive and prices are always updated to ensure you receive the lowest price possible. Once your tour is confirmed we guarantee the price will not be changed. These prices are valid until October 30th, 2021.
0 – 05.99 Free of Charge
6 – 11.99 pay 50% of tour price
12+ pay full tour price as per adult person
If your tour includes airfare then an extra charge for child rate may apply.
We are offering a low down payment of just 20% to secure your seat on the tour including hotel room, cruise cabin, domestic flight ticket, and other travel-related services. The remaining balance can be paid up to one week before your arrival date or in cash upon arrival at the destination to your tour manager, therefore, making your booking a risk-free investment.
– Cairo Private Tours does not charge a cancellation fee for tours and excursions canceled for ‘force majeure’ reasons such as volcanoes, earthquakes, or reasons beyond control. If cancellation happens due to personal or business reasons and Cairo Private Tours has already incurred costs on your behalf, these costs will be transferred to you.
We offer a very flexible cancellation policy in case the government or the airline issues a travel warning from/to your departure country and destination. We, at CPT, prioritize your well-being and safety above all else and for that reason, we have adapted our cancellation policy to reflect our values.
EXCELLENT Based on 197 reviews Posted on Tripadvisor Curious03626799137Verified Amazing guide Tarek and experience Wonderful experience, skilled and friendly driver Mazen took us from hotel and swiftly got us to alexandria where we were met by our guide. Tarek had a wealth of knowledge, was a historian and archaeologist and took us to the Citadel, Mosque, catacombs, library and showed us everything. Really flexible around what we wanted, helping get us straight to sites in whatever way we wanted and amazing specialist knowledge. Everything was managed to make our time special and effortless. Really lucky and highly recommend.Posted on Tripadvisor Fabiola BVerified Excelent travel Sakkara Paseo por el Sakkara , estuvo excelente el trato. Muy amables el conductor y el guía. Muy simpáticos y atentos. La verdad me gustó mucho, fui con Hosny & Mohammed. Gracias por sus atenciones, excelencia y calidadPosted on Tripadvisor Timm_a_bVerified Expert Egypt Exploration My wife and I had an awesome time with Mohammed Sobhy as our guide at the Pyramids and Egyptian museum. He knew everything we needed to know, and never left our side to make sure we were not getting lost in the shuffle. He seemed very well known at each location much brought us so much comfort and ease. Egypt is safe and Mohamed was the best.Posted on Tripadvisor Elca BenaVerified Exceptional GEM visit with Amany Absolutely outstanding experience with Amany at the Grand Egyptian Museum! She is, without exaggeration, one of the most exceptional guides I’ve ever had anywhere in the world. Incredibly knowledgeable, brilliantly organized, fluent in English, attentive, passionate, and genuinely dedicated to making the experience perfect for you. The GEM is absolutely massive, and after trying to visit it alone two days earlier, I can honestly say having a guide like Amany completely transforms the experience. On my first visit, I felt overwhelmed and missed so many important masterpieces. With Amany, every moment was optimized perfectly. I explained to her that I wanted to arrive right at opening time to photograph the museum’s most spectacular treasures before the crowds arrived, and then later take the time to walk through the galleries and really learn the stories behind the pieces. She executed this plan flawlessly. Everything was seamless, efficient, and perfectly timed. What impressed me most was how respectful and intuitive she was throughout the tour. She never rushed, never pushed, and completely adapted the experience to exactly what I wanted. She made the entire visit feel personal, relaxed, and unforgettable. And as an amazing bonus, she also gave me fantastic local food recommendations — a huge plus for a serious foodie like me! I cannot recommend Amany highly enough. If you book with the company, make sure you specifically ask for her. She is truly a world-class guide and an absolute gem herself. 🙏Posted on Tripadvisor Jeffet sVerified Cairo Une visite rendue vraiment unique par notre guide Mohamed Sobhy qui, avec bienveillance et maîtrise totale du sujet, nous a permis d'apprendre tant de chose sur ces monuments et ce fantastique musée. Merci à toi MohamedPosted on Tripadvisor Ruben GVerified Amazing day out in Cairo Mohamed is an amazing guide very interesting and efficient ! Highly recommend !Posted on Tripadvisor Barnoosh BVerified Luxury tour guided by expert I got details of the company from a friend who had used them last year. I contacted the owner Tariq via WhatsApp. We exchanged messages and had a phone conversation to set out an inteniary. Price was agreed, although we had some back and forth on payment schedule. In terms of service provided, it was excellent. We were met at the airport, fast-tracked through passport control, driven in air conditioned van to hotel. Tour guide (Mahmoud Khalifa) looked after us for 3 days in Cairo. Mahmoud is a graduate in the field and highly knowledgeable. He was excellent throughout as was our driver Mustafa. Overall, an unparalleled experience for the whole family in a unique city.Posted on Tripadvisor Daydream784306Verified An experience of a life time Tarek was absolutely fantastic we had him for 2 day tours. His English was very clear to understand. His history knowledge was impeccable. I would 💯% recommend him for any tour. Nothing was issue and he gave us many places to visit and advice on what we could do in Alexandria. I can not fault him in at all. His car was very clean and comfortable to ride in. Thank you Tarek for your fabulous knowledge and tour. We had a great time.😊😊Posted on Tripadvisor Anna BVerified The best tour guide Tareq was a wonderful tour guide very knowledgeable honest courteous and obliging he took us on tours over two days nothing was a bother to him he took us to local areas to eat as well as places of interest - his car was very clean and modern- we have used many tour guides in many countries and he was by far the best .Posted on Tripadvisor cathymcm2099Verified The best tour guide I have ever had We were so very fortunate to have Tarek as our Tour Guid e whilst we stayed in Alexander. He was excellent. He was so informative and took us to the best and most interesting sites. He also suggested great restaurants . His knowledge was amazing. His vehicle was very comfortable and clean and he was very punctual. He was so quick to drive back with my bag that I left in his car which was life-saving..
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