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Sinai… Land of Tribes and Sacredness

Sinai is not just a place on the map — it is a living testament to history, an open stage for great civilizations, and home to tribes that have preserved the identity of the land for thousands of years.

Ancient Egyptians, Hyksos, Nabataeans, and Romans left inscriptions, temples, and trade routes that still echo through the land.

🕍 Saint Catherine’s Monastery

Where sacred history lives at the foot of Mount Sinai.

🕍 Introduction

Founded in the 6th century, this sacred site marks where Moses saw the Burning Bush. Saint Catherine’s Monastery stands as a living symbol of spiritual resilience and divine encounter.

🧙‍♂️ Life of the Monks

The monks live in silence and prayer, cultivating gardens, transcribing ancient texts, and embracing lives of reflection and simplicity under the Sinai sky.

📚 Monastery Library

6,000+ manuscripts (Greek, Syriac, Arabic, Coptic…)
Codex Sinaiticus – the oldest complete Bible
2nd only to the Vatican in sacred texts

“Every stone whispers history, every shadow speaks of peace. Saint Catherine’s Monastery isn’t just visited — it’s experienced.”

Famous Mountains of Sinai

From sacred summits to geological wonders, discover the iconic mountains that shape the soul of Sinai.

2,642 m Mount Saint Catherine The highest point in Egypt. Named after Saint Catherine of Alexandria...
2,070 m Mount Serbal Composed of red granite, this mountain is steeped in Christian monastic history and mystery.
2,030 m Bab el Dunya Named “The Gate of the World”, it features a natural opening with breathtaking views of the Red Sea.
2,285 m Mount Sinai (Jebel Musa) Believed to be where Moses received the Ten Commandments. Known for its spiritual significance and sunrise view.
2,586 m Mount Umm Shomer Remote and rugged, this hidden gem is Egypt’s second-highest peak and a challenge for serious hikers.
2,383 m Mount Abbas Basha Built by Khedive Abbas I for health reasons, its ruins overlook dramatic valleys and surrounding peaks.

2,029 m Mount Tarboush Named after the fez-like shape of its peak, offering scenic treks and colorful rock formations.
~2,000 m Mount Safsafa A quiet retreat near the monastery, known for its solitude and early Christian hermitages.
1,763 m Jebel el Banat Named after a legend of fleeing girls, this mountain blends folklore with gentle hiking trails.
~1,700 m Mount Naaja Part of the Bedouin hiking network, Mount Naaja offers peaceful paths with stunning views over Wadi El Arbein.
Jebel Matamir A surreal sandstone mountain range of elongated hills, towering dunes, and secluded basins. Starting near the Nawamis site, treks can extend to Jebel Makharum and Haduda dune. Its signature is a maze of elevated sandy basins surrounded by jagged peaks.
Wadi Al-Barqa, near Nuweiba El Makhroom Mountain Known as “Dinosaur Mountain” for the hole that pierces through it, this limestone wonder offers the thrilling “Eye of the Dinosaur” climb. Surrounded by dunes and caves, it's a gateway to Sinai’s ancient geology and raw beauty.