South Sinai's sacred land - Travel to Egypt with me!

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Mohammed

15 Jul 23 → 22 Jul 23

Guided trip

8 days

5 stops

2 - 4 Mates

Egypt

Greetings! I'm Mohammed, and I'm excited to introduce you to the breathtaking natural beauty of South Sinai. As a travel enthusiast, I can confidently say that South Sinai ranks amongst the top destinations in Egypt, boasting incredible landscapes that will leave you in awe. Trust me, a visit to this region will be an unforgettable experience! Our journey will take us across the southern Sinai desert, nestled between the Gulf of Aqaba and Egypt's Red Sea. This sacred territory, where Moses received the Ten Commandments, has attracted pilgrims and traders from Cairo, the Middle East, and the Far East for centuries. St. Catherine's Monastery, one of the world's oldest functioning monasteries, graces its hillsides. Sinai's rocky landscape also features inscriptions left by Nabatean traders from Petra dating back to the 4th century BC. These merchants traveled along the spice route that connected the Middle East and the Horn of Africa. Additionally, we'll visit Dahab, a renowned destination for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts. 📍 Our itinerary includes visits to the following locations: - Cairo: We'll begin our adventure in the ancient and modern city of Cairo before heading to Dahab. - Dahab: This coastal Sinai town, is famous for its spectacular diving and snorkeling sites. - Tawilat Mountain: This awe-inspiring destination offers nature lovers an unforgettable experience, complete with a Bedouin atmosphere, stargazing opportunities, and breathtaking views. - Abu Galoum: This protected area along the Red Sea's northern coast near Dahab offers outstanding diving and snorkeling spots. - Blue Hole: This unique dive site near Dahab is renowned for its deep, natural sinkhole in the Gulf of Aqaba. - St. Katherine Monastery and Mount Sinai Inclusion: - Transportation Cairo/South Sinai/Cairo by ( bus) - Accommodation in double rooms - Sight Scenes as per the program - Safari trip and dunes dashing - Bedouin lunch - St. Catherine National Park - Daily night activities - Ticket fees for all sight scenes - Transportation inside South Sinai Exclusion: - Drinks and beverages at any stop - Personal shopping

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Cairo

Day 1-2

After we arrive in Cairo, we will check into our hotel. Go to ancient Cairo and the Coptic churches, which include the Coptic Museum, the Hanging Church, and the Greek Church of St. George. Next, go to the Islamic neighborhood and the Mohamed Ali mosque.

Giza Necropolis

Day 2-3

We shall be in the Great Pyramid of Giza, the last of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. At the new Grand Egyptian Museum, we shall also marvel at the numerous secrets of the past. Afterward, we'll begin our journey to Dahab!

Dahab

Day 3-6

After breakfast, drive to Abu Galoum and Blue Hole in Dahab, It is known for its snorkeling and diving destinations. Then we visit the well-known modernized market on the beach. Tawilat Mountain: provides nature lovers, visitors, and tourists to Dahab, with one of the most beautiful golden natural excursions in the heart of Dahab. The mountain has a desert, Bedouin nature that enables you to live in this atmosphere simply. The adventure takes a whole day to reach the top of the mountain, and climbers can spend the night in tents distributed on the mountain and enjoy stargazing, as the mountain here is one of the most important places to spend the night. Many people come to this mountain for the purpose of medicine, as it is believed that its sands have a relationship with healing from many chronic diseases.

Saint Catherine's Monastery

Day 6-7

Breakfast will be early today as we take a bus driving to st. Katherine! We visit the monastery, then have tea and lunch. After that, we can have our visiting Bedouin doctor who has experience with treatment by herbs from the desert.

Cairo

Day 7-8

After breakfast, we will drive back to Cairo, check in to our hotel, and visit Khan Khalili, the sprawling market/bazaar/souq in the heart of Old Cairo. It is a massive hodgepodge of old and new, beautiful centuries-old Islamic architecture. We will end this trip with a Nile cruise.