Can you visit Mount Sinai in Israel?

So if you're in Israel and looking to also explore the stunning coastline of the neighboring Sinai Peninsula – as well as climb to the top of Mount Sinai and visit St Catherine's Monastery in the Sinai desert – you'll be pleased to know that it's now very doable!



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