10 days/ 9 nights

This is a great way to visit important Egyptian historical sites combined with an experience few people have had. The vacation is rewarding to biking enthusiasts with a little adventure in their soul.

Difficulty:  Moderate with climbing, walking and biking.

Friday: Depart New York at 11PM on your non-stop flight to Egypt.

Saturday: Arriving Cairo you will be met by our staff who will assist with clearing immigration and customs then transfer you to the Sonesta hotel.

Sunday: Morning flight to Sharm El Sheik.  Departing Sharm you will enjoy spectacular desert and mountain landscapes as you ride to the foot of Mount Sinai.  O/N St. Catherines Plaza. (B,L,D)

Monday: Depart early and climb Mount Sinai to enjoy the sunrise. Behind the monastery, a footpath with 3,750 stone steps carved out of rock lead up to the summit as well as a switch back camel trail. Tradition holds that God spoke to Moses here through the burning bush and later gave him the Ten Commandments on the mountain's summit. Afterward returning to the base visit St. Catherine's monastery. O/N St. Catherines Plaza (B,L,D)

Tuesday: Cycle downhill about 36 miles from the hotel to the Rock of Inscriptions where travelers from the Nabateans of 8,000 years ago to the Children of Israel during Exodus, to the Greco-Roman Empire soldiers and early Christian travelers have left their messages and directions. Nearby the Rock is Ein Khudra, traditionally Hazarot of the Children of Israel.  Here we will load the Bikes onto camels and ride the "ship of the desert" across the barren wasteland to Wadi Ghazala. O/N Camp. (B,L,D)

Wednesday: Cycle through the desert to Wadi Fin. O/N Camp. (B,L,D)

Thursday: Load the bikes on camel and ride through the desert to the colored Canyon. O/N Camp. (B,L,D)

Friday: Cycle to Wadi Malach then transfer by vehicle to Sharm. (B,L)

Saturday: Fly to Cairo and enjoy the city for the day. O/N Sonesta.  (B)

Sunday: Staff will transfer you to the airport, assist with exit formalities and checking in for your 9AM international flight.

GROUP TOURS INCLUDE:
Maximum of 16 travelers. Round trip air from JFK (add on air from other U.S. cities available). All transfers by air-conditioned vehicle relating to the tour program starting with arrival to Cairo. Baggage handling of no more than 2 pieces of luggage per person however baggage and personal effects are at the owner's risk at all times during the tour. Hotels (based on double occupancy). Meals as outlined by B for Breakfast, L for lunch and D for dinner. Fees for visiting antiquity sites and museums. Services of an English speaking licensed Egyptologist. Service charges and taxes. Tips for ground personnel except guide. Travel Insurance for those departing from the USA or Canada.

Not included are: items of a personal nature such as tips for guide, entry visa (available at the airport on entry for USA and Canadian citizens.  Other nationalities should check with the nearest Egyptian consulate), phone calls, laundry, bar bills, beverages during meals, any items not specifically covered in the included items.

Biking in the Sinai  TEA-124

Groups:  $2195
Single supplement:  $215

Group Departures:  2001: Oct. 19, Nov. 09, Dec. 14
2002: Jan. 11, Feb. 01, Mch 15, Apr. 12