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Sinai On Your Own
Eternal intersection linking Africa and Asia, a land of history and spirit, the Sinai desert tellsus aboutthe beginning of the world and surprises us with its unbelievably diverse landscapes. This journeythrough Sinai leads usfrom the Red Seato the peak of Mt. Sinai before plunging us into thisimmense desert of the Bible.
Sinai On Your Own - 8 days
Departure every Saturday from October 01, 2011 to April 14, 2012.
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Highlights
* Attractive price
*Travel at your own pace
* 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 whichgives a glimpseof Bedouin culture
* English speaking Bedouin 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 andexploringthe 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 departsurrounded bythe scenery ofcolorful rocks. Camping in the sands 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,the 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 whichwind between Nubian sandstone ending up in Wadi Rumamong thehoneycombedrock faceswhere we set our camp.
*D7 - Wadi Rum - Sharm el Sheikh
Hikethrough sandstone and lush broom plants. After a short climb, we reach the summit of Gebel Hodra from where wecan behold the magical oasis of Ain Khodra. We descend towards the oasispassing throughgardens and climbing back up White Canyon. Lunch and a short hike to the road. Minibus transfer to Shark's Bay.Time to swimand 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: 5to 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
Individuals and private groups: Contact Us
This price includes:
* Meet and assist at the airport
* Transferto the hotel from the airport in a minibus
* Two nights in an air-conditionedbungalow in Shark's Bay
* Activities outlined in our program are full board except lunch on D2 / dinner on D1 and D7
* Camping gear, tents: See Logistics
* 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
* Beverages other than water
* Tips and personal expenses
* Lunch on D2 and Dinners on D1and D7
* Entrance fees forSt. Catherine'sNational Park
* Personal medical and travel insurance is required
* Everything that is not indicated in "This price includes"