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Sinai's mountainous Red Sea coastline

By camel to Mt. Sinai

St. Katherine's monastery at the foot of Mt. Sinai

View from top of Jebel Musa, considered by some to be Mt. Sinai

Date palm desert oasis in the Sinai

Sinai Safari

Explore the wilderness of Sinai and the Red Sea

Mt. Sinai mini-safari (1-2 days)

Journey overland into Sinai’s high mountain region, climb Mt. Sinai for a magnificent sunrise, visit the 6th century St. Catherine monastery, and stop for Bedouin experience.

Sun & Fun along the Red Sea coast (3-5 days)

Explore Sinai’s magnificent 250 km. long Red Sea coastline- world renowned for its colorful coral reefs, rose-granite mountains, canyons, and nomadic Bedouin culture. Click for Red Sea diving safaris.

Adventure in the Footsteps of the Exodus (5-10 days)

Spend 5-10 days adventurous days exploring by jeep, camel, and on foot, the rugged Red Sea coast, Sinai’s high-mountain region, and picturesque desert oasis’s.

· Explore beautiful desert oases

· Experience life with the Bedouin nomads

· Climb Mt. Sinai for sunrise Bake unleavened bread over coals in the desert

· Dive the colorful Red Sea coral reefs

Sample 1-day tour to Mt. Sinai (from Eilat)

Early morning pick-up from your hotel at about 06:30, cross the Taba border, drive along the Red Sea before beginning our climb into the high rose-colored granite mountains of southern Sinai. Cross Bikat Hajaj- Valley of the Pilgrims- with its incredible sandstone formations, finally arriving in the late morning at St. Catherine’s. Visit the famous fortress-like monastery built by the Byzantine emperor Justinian in the 6th century, including the “Burning Bush” and “Jethro’s Well”. After lunch (included) return to Eilat. Included: Transport, sightseeing as per itinerary, lunch, Egyptian escort/guide, entrance fees. Not included: Border fees, tips, drinks, personal insurance of any kind.

Sample 2-day tour to Mt. Sinai (from Eilat)

DAY 1- Early morning pick-up from your hotel at about 06:30, cross the Taba border, drive along the Red Sea taking time to stop for a swim in the Red Sea with its colorful coral reefs. Crossing Bikat Hajaj- Valley of the Pilgrims- we explore incredible sandstone formations, rock inscriptions, and view Ein Hudra oasis, considered by some to be “Hatzerot” of the Exodus. Reaching the high mountains of St. Katherine’s we check into our hotel for the night. Those climbing Mt. Sinai to view the sunrise will need to get to sleep early. After breakfast on DAY 2- Visit St. Katherine’s monastery, have lunch, and return to Eilat in the afternoon. Option: Climb Mt. Sinai on day-1 to avoid the masses of people. Visit the rock inscriptions and swim in the Red Sea (time permitting) on the way back to Eilat.

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The Sinai and Red Sea is a wonderful and exciting addition to your stay in Israel. For more information please fill out our Tour Inquiry Form.