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Mount Sinai, Saint Catherine

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#2 of 16 in Historic Sites in Red Sea and Sinai

Must see · Mountain · Religious Site

Take the trek up Mount Sinai, said to be the peak on which Moses spoke to God and received the Ten Commandments. The 2,285 m (7,497 ft) mountain has two routes: most visitors prefer to take the easier Camel Path on the way up, and descend via the challenging 3,750 Steps of Penitence. A small chapel on the top and a World Heritage-listed monastery at the foot of the mountain mark this out as a place of pilgrimage, while the barren, rocky landscape has an evocative, reverential atmosphere all its own. Put Mount Sinai into our Saint Catherine tour itinerary planner to see other points of interest to visit during your vacation in Saint Catherine.

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By NSS99

It was in our do list with my late brother to clim this mountine and fill the energy of biblical site. And I made a promise to myself that I will be doing this and will dedicate to the memory of my... more »
By fahadqamar

The top of the mountain offers magnificient views at sunrise. The ascent takes around 6 hours and starts at around 12 in midnight. Physical fitness is necessary to climb up to the top. It is very... more »

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