Mount Moses stands at a height of 2285 meters and it is believed this is where Moses spent his 40
days in the wilderness and where he received the 10 Commandments. At the foot of Mount Moses is St. Catherine’s monastery, standing on the site where tradition has
it, Moses saw the burning bush, and dates back to the 6th century AD. Till today, it is still occupied by monks following the Greek Orthodox Church liturgy and
monastic existence.
Around 11.00 PM you will start on your 3-hour journey through the Sinai desert and mountains to the heart of the peninsula. You will start the ascent of Mount Moses
either on foot or on a camel for part of the way. The ascent takes between 2-3 hours. As you reach the summit, you can enjoy the incomparable sight of dawn over the
Sinai Mountains. At the summit stands the Holy Trinity Chapel, built in 1934 on the remains of a little church dating back to the 5th century.
You will then descend the mountain and there nestled at the foot of Mount Moses, is the monastery of St. Catherine’s. The monastery was named after a young
Christian from Alexandria, who died as a martyr in the 4th century. Legend has it that her body was miraculously discovered on a peak of a mountain near Mount
Moses. That Mountain, now commonly known as Mount Katherina is the highest
Point in Sinai at 2,637 meters.
After a little rest and breakfast, you will visit the monastery where you will see Moses’ Well, the ornately decorated basilica, the Chapel of the Burning Bush, and the
museum, which houses an impressive collection of icons and manuscripts. The monastery closes at 12.00 noon to allow for prayers and for the monks to resume their
life.
