Breathtaking Sinai Sunrise: Sacred Monastery Journey from Dahab

Worth every steps!! It was a very peaceful experience, and the view is stunning!! I definitely recommend this when you are in Dahab or Sharm. I went at sunrise but there is also an option to go at sunset (I think it would be too hot in the summer for my liking). I went in September and I was wearing a t-shirt and sport pants and I didn’t feel cold at all. I also brought a hoodie and a cotton scarf just in case and I’m glad I did because we had to wait for about 2-3 hours at the summit before sunrise, and when you’re not moving much, it’s a bit cold because of the wind. I would say it was probably around 12-14 degrees Celsius compared to 39 degrees in Dahab during the day. If you’re going in the winter, be prepared to experience some snow the guide said. In the winter it’s below zero Celsius at the summit. I hope this will help!

The experience was good. Except the price. There were 14 people in our group and all of us booked different prices. Which is 50USD is way more expensive than the other. Average price is 1000EGP which is only 21USD. You can just walk in and book at any tour shops in Dahab. If you wanna pay 2.5 times more than other people, book now!

The guide was very helpful. Couple of group members struggled to climb the infamous 750 steps in pitch dark, the guide was always onhand to assist them. The climb was treacherous and it's not for the faint hearted. Once on the top, the view was amazing!

Mohamed was great guide and made sure we were safe, comfortable and warm during the trek up and the wait for sunrise. He also helped us secure a good spot so we’d have perfect view of sunrise. It does get very cold so I recommend bringing warm clothes and making use of the mattresses and blankets they sell at the top.

The Van model was from the 1900s - it was a washed-up van where they tried to fill in as many people as possible. It was very uncomfortable the ride towards the mountain. They could have provided a better option. A ride that would have taken 1.30 hours took only 1 hour. The climb is not an easy climb. Please prepare yourself. But once you reach there on the top, It's all worth it, we had a group singing gospel and reading the Bible. It's also very cold on the top.

For people who come from SEA like me, the weather at night is freezing cold, even it's in summer. Please be prepared, or you can rent a blanket from locals. The trail is easy to walk or even run.

The trip was perfectly organised. We got all the necessary details for the tour beforehand at the agency. All our other (partly unrelated) questions were answered with patience and always in a friendly manner. The price was fair and everyone involved was super friendly and professional. Definitely recommended.

The trip was alright from Dahab. At the mountain we got an awesome guide who come with us all the way to the top. The climb was tiring, but the sunrise was beautiful. After the walk down, we toured the monetary, which was fascinating. Recommend it to anyone, but you better be in good shape for the climb 😉

hike on the Sinai mountain (or Moses mountain) with a start late in the evening to see the sunrise at the top of the mountain - the local Bedouin hike with you at the top of the mountain >> 5 stars activity, must do. The driver picks you up and drop you off at your hotel. Activity reserved with Viator (46€), but you can find it way cheaper by reserving with your hotel (25€). In both ways of reservation you’ll be with people who reserved with different platform. Mandatory Equipment to take : head front light - walking shoes - very warm jackets and gloves.

Van seats were a little small, the guide was not an english speaker but a bedouine, we just followed his steps on the climb. The view was great, freezing up there, very warm clothing needed. Coffee and tea is very expensive there.