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Mount Sinai known as Mount Horeb or Gabal Musa is a mountain in the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt

4-Day Sinai Desert & Canyon Adventure [Group Tour]

Starting at USD 890 per person

Day 1: Arrival in Sharm El Sheikh

Upon your arrival at Sharm El Sheikh International Airport, our dedicated tour manager will warmly welcome and assist you. We’ll transport you in a comfortable, private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh for check-in and well-deserved relaxation after your journey.

Day 2: Wadi Ghazala and Colored Canyon Exploration

Following an energizing early breakfast, we’ll journey north from Sharm El Sheikh toward Wadi Ghazala. Our adventure continues aboard sturdy 4×4 jeeps as we explore the magnificent Short Colored Canyon, making memorable stops at the iconic Mushroom Rock formation.

You’ll have the opportunity to visit Ein Fortaga Oasis before descending into the spectacular Grand Colored Canyon, dropping 80 meters (262 feet) below ground level.

Colored Canyon
Colored Canyon

Embark on a fascinating 2-hour trek through this natural wonder, marveling at stunning formations enriched with copper, iron, and vibrant yellow sulfur deposits.

Desert camp with tents and seating illuminated beneath a clear star-filled night sky in the Sinai Desert, Nuweiba
Desert camp with tents and seating illuminated beneath a clear star-filled night sky

After our canyon exploration, we’ll unwind with traditional tea in the mountains before settling in for a magical night of camping beneath the brilliant desert stars at Ein Hudra Oasis.

Overnight: Ein Khudra Oasis (full board)

Day 3: White Canyon, Ancient Tombs, and Saint Catherine Region

After a hearty breakfast, we’ll trek through the stunning White Canyon, renowned for its pristine limestone formations.

Tourists walking among white limestone walls and narrow passages in the White Canyon, Nuweiba
Tourists among white limestone walls and passages in the White Canyon

Our jeep journey continues to the fascinating Inscript Rock and the ancient El Nawamis Tombs, offering glimpses into millennia of human history. We’ll drive toward Saint Catherine City, exploring the historic Darb El Arbeen route along the way.

Ancient Nawamis town in Sinai desert
Ancient Nawamis town in Sinai desert

Our adventure includes a visit to Wadi Musa, the legendary location where Moses is believed to have struck the rock to bring forth water, featuring a memorable short camel trek through this spiritually significant region. Tonight’s camping experience in the Saint Catherine area provides tranquil immersion in the serene desert environment.

Overnight: Saint Catherine area camping (full board)

Day 4: Mount Sinai Sunrise and Saint Catherine Monastery

Beginning our most spectacular day at 1:30 am (01:30), we’ll embark on the challenging ascent of Mount Sinai, rising 2,285 meters (7,497 feet) above sea level to witness one of nature’s most breathtaking sunrise displays. After our triumphant descent, we’ll visit the historically significant Monastery of Saint Catherine around 9:00 am (09:00).

Amazing Sunrise at Sinai Mountain, Beautiful dawn in Egypt, early morning view of the top of Mount Moses
Sunrise at Sinai Mountain

Following this enriching cultural experience, we’ll transfer back to Sharm El Sheikh for lunch before concluding with drop-off at the airport or your hotel.

What’s Included

  • Airport reception and assistance upon arrival
  • All transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles
  • One night’s accommodation in Sharm El-Sheikh with breakfast
  • One night camping at Ein Khudra Oasis (full board)
  • One night camping in the Saint Catherine countryside (full board)
  • Desert transportation by 4×4 jeep
  • Services of a private English-speaking guide in Sharm El Sheikh and the desert
  • All tours and activities mentioned in the itinerary
  • Entrance fees to all listed sites
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary
  • Bottled water during excursions
  • All applicable taxes and fees

What’s Not Included

  • Egyptian entry visa
  • Optional tours or personal expenses
  • Gratuities for guides, drivers, and staff

Tour Highlights

Dramatic red sandstone cliffs and rock formations in desert canyon landscape
Explore vibrant geological formations of colored canyons
Saint Catherine's Monastery fortress walls with bell tower and ancient buildings surrounded by desert mountains
Saint Catherine’s Monastery, Saint Catherine, South Sinai
Mushroom Rock formation with a parked vehicle on the desert floor in the Sinai Desert, Nuweiba
Mushroom Rock formation
Beduins on the their way to Ein Hudra oasis, Sinai desert in Egypt
Beduins on the their way to Ein Hudra oasis
The Otherworldly White Desert Near Egypt's Bahariya Oasis
White Desert National Park, Farafra Oasis
Nawamis stone huts with a desert safari vehicle on sandy terrain in the Sinai Desert, Nuweiba
Nawamis stone huts, Sinai Desert, Nuweiba
Egypt Mount Moses (Mount Sinai). Magnificent sunrise. View from the top of the mountain
Mount Sinai (Jebel Musa) Saint Catherine, South Sinai

Hotels & Prices

  • Maritim Jolie Ville Resort & Casino (5 stars)
  • Sheikh Mousa Bedouin Camp (3 stars)
Price per PersonSummerWinter
Triple Room (min. 3 pax)$890$920
Double (min. 2 pax)$895$930
Solo (1 pax only)$966$999

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