HEARTH of SINAI
Duration: 05 Days / 04 Nights
Price: Abou Zeniema, Sarabit El Khadem, Turquoise Mines, The Forest of Pillars, Wadi Firan, St Catherine Monastery, Mount Moses, Wadi Ghazala, Wadi Watir, Red Sea
Run: Everyday
DAY 01 – Abou Zeniema, Sarabit El Khadem, Turquoise Mines
Departure from Cairo to the fisherman’s city of Abou Zeniema, in which we head off road 45-km to the area of Sarabit El Khadem. We pass by ancient mining cites, colorful mountains and heaps of sand to finally reach the mountain of Sarabit. We park our cars and start our climb to the summit of the mountain to reach the ancient Egyptian temple of Hathor, we tour the Temple and later on visit the ancient Turquoise Mines. Upon our decent we reach the site of our Bedouin camp (area of Sarabit El Khadem). Dinner.
Overnight Camping.
DAY 02 – The Forest of Pillars, Wadi Firan, St Catherine Monastery
We start crossing through the heart of Sinai to reach The Forest of Pillars 30-km off road, which resembles pillars standing out in the desert, driving on we reach the palm groves of the deserted oasis of Wadi Firan, we visit the Monastery of Nuns and proceed to St. Catherine. Dinner. Overnight in Hotel.
DAY 03 – Mount Moses, Wadi Ghazala
Waking up at 12 pm we start our trip to Mount Moses, reaching the area, we start our climb of the 2285 m high mountain. We enjoy the sunrise from one of the highest summits of Sinai. Upon our decent we visit St. Catherine’s Monastery, head towards Nuweiba coastal village passing by Wadi Ghazala. Dinner. Overnight Camping.
DAY 04 – Wadi Watir, Red Sea
Driving in Wadi Watir takes us to the colored canyon, reaching a point where one is forced to leave ones car and continue on foot. Passing under and over boulders, through narrow canyons which barley fit one person, we reach the other side of the canyon, to be met by our cars, to escort us to our beach resort, the afternoon free to enjoy the Red Sea beaches. Dinner. Overnight Camping.
DAY 05 – Drive back to Cairo
The day is spent on the beach, early afternoon we start heading towards Cairo 470-km.
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Please take note of the following:
* Transportation: All the mentioned itinerary by 4WD Toyota land Cruiser newest model (fully air-conditioned, with maximum of 6 pax per car, all seats are facing forward providing that all guests will have window seats at disposal for all the trip). Every 4WD will be equipped with powerful desel engines, radio Am/Fm and cassette player, cool bottle. The leading car will be equipped with GPS system, first aid kit, tour leader/guide, cool box
* Accommodation: Camping or hotel used is clean (with hot water bathrooms, the best in the oases.) Tented camp will include spacious, well ventilated dome tents including mattresses, blankets, sleeping bags and bed sheets, all necessary cooking gear, kitchen utensils, mugs and glassware, binoculars, reference books on Egypt, cool boxes, trash bags, ice boxes, fire grill and cooking stoves
* Breakfast: (juice, tea, coffee, jam, cheese, beans, eggs and bread)
* Picnic Lunch: (Fresh vegetables, white cheese, tuna, sardines, chips& fruits)
* Dinner: (Rice or pasta, cooked vegetables, soup and chicken or beef) tea & coffee with all meals, 1 mineral water.
* Please use the ''Travel Enquiry/Reservation Form'' to receive a quote on the above travel itinerary as per your preferred travel dates/month and preferred class of hotel.
What's Included:
* 04 Nights accommodations in Camp / Hotel on full board basis
* Qualified Egyptologist tour guide licensed by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism
* All noted sightseeing tours on regular group or private guided basis
* All main entrance fees to sights visited in the itinerary
* Required land transport with A/C 4WD including roundtrip airport transfers
* Local taxes and handling services
What's NOT Included:
* International flights to/from Egypt and personal travel insurance, any other expenses not noted in the above included section or airport tax, visa for Egypt (if required), any tips to guide, driver or staff at hotels, items of a personal nature, hotel extras (minibar, telephone/internet usage, laundry, etc)
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