Signature Circuit
Vatican & Mount Sinai Pilgrimage
9–11 Days Moderate
Best: April – June, September – October
Signature Circuit
A combined circuit pairing St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City with Mount Sinai in Egypt, traditionally held to be the site where Moses received the Ten Commandments — bridging two significant chapters of biblical history in one itinerary.
St. Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, and Rome's major basilicas.
St. Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel, and Rome's major basilicas.
The Basilica of St. Francis and the town's quiet hillside setting.
The Basilica of St. Francis and the town's quiet hillside setting.
Connect via Cairo to the Sinai Peninsula, arriving at the base of Mount Sinai.
Connect via Cairo to the Sinai Peninsula, arriving at the base of Mount Sinai.
A pre-dawn climb (or camel ride partway) to the summit for sunrise, followed by a visit to St. Catherine's Monastery.
A pre-dawn climb (or camel ride partway) to the summit for sunrise, followed by a visit to St. Catherine's Monastery.
Time in Cairo before international departure, with an optional pyramids extension.
Time in Cairo before international departure, with an optional pyramids extension.
Valid passport with at least 6 months validity, Schengen visa for Italy, Egyptian e-visa, travel insurance, reasonable fitness for the pre-dawn Mount Sinai climb.
₹185,000 – ₹245,000
The main path is a steady but non-technical uphill walk of roughly 2-3 hours, with a shorter final stretch of steps; camels can cover part of the ascent for those who prefer not to walk the whole way. It is typically done overnight to reach the summit for sunrise.
The main path is a steady but non-technical uphill walk of roughly 2-3 hours, with a shorter final stretch of steps; camels can cover part of the ascent for those who prefer not to walk the whole way. It is typically done overnight to reach the summit for sunrise.