This is a chance to experience an Egypt
holiday in a different style than the normal tourist
crowd. If you have some adventure in your soul and enjoy
being close to nature, you will love this trip. On this
vacation, you will travel from Africa to Asia, crossing
the Gulf of Suez onto the Sinai Peninsula where you will
camp under the stars. From examining the ancient ruins of
the area including early bronze age burial chambers, the
Old Kingdom Turquoise mines to climbing MT. Sinai and
snorkeling in the Red Sea you will have a lifetime of
memories of a great experience.
A sample tour:
Available from October through April.
Day 1:
Arriving Cairo be met and assisted through immigration and
customs by our staff. Transfer to a quality hotel
for the evening.
Day 2:
We journey from Cairo early in the morning across the
Eastern desert to the Suez Canal. Crossing into
Sinai, the land bridge between Africa and Asia we will
proceed along the coast to Abu Zeneima. From here
its on to Serabit El Khadem and our overnight camp. (B,L,D)
Day 3:
We visit the ancient Egyptian temple dedicated to the
Goddess Hathor high on the sandstone plateau above a
Bedouin village. Then a visit to the ancestral
shrine of Sheikh Habus on the way to the Forest of
Pillars, a rare geological phenomena, set under the great
Limestone plateau of El Tih. Drive through Wadi Seih
to Wadi Maghara where we overnight. (B,L,D)
Day 4:
We visit the Ancient Egyptian Turquoise mines which are
set above an acacia lined valley. Above the
entrances are Old Kingdom inscriptions. We depart
for Wadi Mukkattab, the Nabatean trade passage, with
inscriptions marking the route which brings us to Wadi
Fieran. Here in the midst of the beauty
of South Sinai’s largest oasis is the Convent of Moses.
A small church is built from the remains of the old
Archbishops palace. We overnight at a hostel. (B,L,D)
Day 5:
We leave early for a climb to see the dawn from the summit
of Mt. Sinai then visit the magnificent Basilica Church of
St. Catherine, founded by the Emperor Justinian. It
houses one of the worlds most famous collections of early
Christian art. From here we drive along Wadi Safra with an
opportunity to climb sand dunes surrounded by great
sandstone lattice work. We camp overnight. (B,L,D)
Day 6:
We pass the great pilgrimage landmark, Gebel El Makhroom,
before visiting the Nawamis. These extremely well
preserved burial chambers are
from the early Bronze Age. From
here we visit the crusader pilgrimage route which brings
us to the rock of Inscriptions where Nabatean and early
Christian inscriptions survive side by side. A short
walk brings us to the Date Palm gardens of Ein Khudra.
This oasis is traditionally Hazerot, a resting place for
the children of Israel. Leaving we drive through
Wadi
Gazala to Wadi Nakhal to see the colored
canyon. We camp overnight. (B,L,D)
Day 7:
We drive to the Gulf of Aqaba and enjoy swimming and
snorkeling in the beautiful clear waters. From here
we drive back to Cairo and overnight at a quality hotel. (B,L,D)
Day 8:
Our staff transfers you to the airport and assists with
checking in, clearing customs and immigration. Or
extend your stay with a Felucca sailing trip on the Nile,
Diving in the Red Sea, further antiquity sightseeing or
trips to Jordan and Israel.
DEPARTURES: October through April
(based on a minimum group of four participants with them
organizing the group).
Includes: Hotel (based on double occupancy, meals as
outlined ( B: breakfast, L: lunch, D: dinner),
ground transfers pertaining to the tour, guide service.
Travel insurance for those departing the USA or Canada.
NOT included: Items of a
personal nature such as international or domestic Egypt
flights, tips, telephone, laundry, entry visa, etc.,
anything not
specifically mentioned as included
SPECIAL NOTE: COMBINE THE
FELUCCA TRIP (SAIL EGYPT) AND THE DESERT SAFARI FOR AN
INCREDIBLE TRIP. THIS 18 DAY/ 17 NIGHT EXCURSION
WILL PROVIDE MEMORIES YOU WILL FONDLY RECALL YOUR
WHOLE LIFE.
Tour cost: Tour cost: Email
us or call 1 (877) 778-3497 for current pricing.
