Red Sea to Sinai: Nuweiba & Saint Catherine

Spend two days in South Sinai, where the coast meets the mountains, on a journey from the beaches of Nuweiba to the monastery at the foot of Mount Sinai.

Begin in Nuweiba, a quiet stretch of Red Sea coastline known for its uncrowded beaches and desert backdrop. Check in at your hotel or beach camp and spend the afternoon by the sea, with time to swim or simply relax before dinner.

The next day, travel to Saint Catherine and visit Saint Catherine's Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the oldest working monasteries in the world, standing at the base of the mountain where Moses is traditionally said to have received the Ten Commandments.

For those who wish, an optional early morning hike up Mount Sinai offers a sunrise over the surrounding peaks, before the journey back to Cairo.

With transport, one night's accommodation, meals as noted in the program, and local assistance included, this is a straightforward way to combine the Red Sea coast with one of Egypt's most significant religious sites.