Our voyages > Tours > Sinai
Sinai
Eternal intersection linking Africa and Asia, a land of history and spirit, the Sinai desert tells us about the beginning of the world and surprises us with its unbelievably diverse landscapes. This journey through Sinai leads us from the Red Sea to the peak of Mt. Sinai before plunging us into this immense desert of the Bible.
Sinai - 8 days
Departure every Saturday from September 20, 2008 to April 25, 2009.Reservations Contact Us
Highlights
* Exceptional underwater seabed in Shark's Bay
* Camping on Mt. Sinai (Mt. Moses) and the sunrise
* Beauty and variety of landscapes that are truly only accessible with camels
* Travel by caravan which gives a glimpse of Bedouin culture
* Experienced English speaking guide
Detailed Itinerary
* D1 - Sharm el Sheikh
Meet and assist at the airport. Transfer and check-in at the seaside bungalows in Shark's Bay.
* D2 - Sharm el Sheikh - Saint Catherine's
Morning set aside for swimming and exploring the seabed. (No lifeguard on duty.) Bus transfer to the village of St. Catherine. Begin the climb up Mt. Sinai (Mt. Moses) in the late afternoon light. Dinner and camping at "The Garden of 70 Ancients''.
* D3 - Mt. Sinai (Mt. Moses) - 2285 m - Monastery - Gebel Gunna
Finish climbing Mt. Sinai to see sunrise and then descend using the 3000 Steps of Repentance. Visit St. Catherine's Monastery (except for the rare closing). Lunch in the village and transfer to our departure point for the caravan (30 minute drive). Load the baggage on the camels and depart surrounded by the scenery of colorful rocks. Camping amid the sand and sandstone.
* D4 - Gebel Gunna
Climb up the pass which affords a magnificent panorama of the granitic St. Catherine's mountain chain. Spread before us, flamboyant sandstone massifs seem to float on the white and pink sands. Camping on the high plateaus.
* D5 - Gebel Gunna - Wadi R'lim
Hiking eastwards along the high plateaus, the landscapes are stunning. Crossing valleys, giant masses of fallen rock, and bare plateaus we follow the age-old paths scattered among neolithic structures. After we decsend through the pass to the white sands and colorful sandstone. Then we set our camp.
* D6 - Wadi R'lim - Wadi Rum
Hike in the white, sandy valleys which wind between Nubian sandstone ending up in Wadi Rum among the honeycombed rock faces where we set our camp.
*D7 - Wadi Rum - Sharm el Sheikh
Hike through sandstone and lush broom plants. After a short climb, we reach the summit of Gebel Hodra from where we can behold the magical oasis of Ain Khodra. We descend towards the oasis passing through gardens and climbing back up White Canyon. Lunch and a short hike to the road. Minibus transfer to Shark's Bay. Time to swim and then we spend the night in seaside bungalows.
* D8 - Sharm el Sheikh
Transfer and accompaniment to the airport.
Summary
Duration: 8 days from Sharm el Sheikh to Sharm el Sheikh
Hiking: 5 to 6 hours per day (flexible)
Transfers: Minibus to St. Catherine's and Gebel Gunna
Baggage transport: Camels carry the baggage and it is possible to ride (1 camel per person)
Difficulty: It is recommended to be in good physical condition
Lodging: Seaside bungalows in Sharm el Sheikh - Camping
Price
Starting from 5 people: 650 €/person (maximum 12 persons)
Single supplement: 40 €/person
Individuals and private groups: Contact Us
This price includes:
* Meet and assist at the airport
* Transfer to the hotel from the airport in a minibus
* Two nights in an air-conditioned bungalow in Shark's Bay
* Activities outlined in our program are full board except dinner on D1 and D7
* Camping gear, tents: See Logistics
* Experienced English speaking guide
* Transfer to the airport
* Assistance with the formalities of departure at the airport
This price does not include:
* All flights
* Egyptian visa (15 €/pers)
* Beverages other than water
* Tips (approximately 30€/pers) and personal expenses
* Dinners on D1 and D7
* Entrance fees for St. Catherine's National Park (approximately 5 €/pers)
* Personal medical and travel insurance is required
* Everything that is not indicated in "This price includes"