Sinai & Desert
9 Days
- See the Pyramids and Sphinx
- Camp in the Sinai desert
- Snorkel in the Red Sea
- Ride a camel
Discover the delights of Cairo; the Pyramids, Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum including Tutankhamun's treasures. Journey into the Sinai and discover St Catherine's Monastery where Moses saw the burning bush. An exciting night time ascent of Mt Sinai is optional.
Onwards to peaceful Dahab on the coast to enjoy some snorkelling in the Red Sea. Explore the desert by camel and camp out under the stars Bedouin style. Finally to Sharm el Sheik for some family beach time and well earned relaxation.
- Day 1. Fly to Cairo
- Day 2. Cairo
- In Cairo; see the Pyramids, Sphinx and Egyptian Museum.
- Day 3. Drive to St Catherine's via Suez Canal
- Visit Pharaohs bath and El Sabaa Bannat Monastery.
- Day 4. Drive to Dahab
- Optional night ascent of Mt Sinai then visit St Catherine's Monastery. Drive to Dahab.
- Day 5. Jeep ride to Blue Hole and snorkelling
- Camel trek and sleep under the stars
- Day 6. Drive to Sharm El Sheikh
- Beach.
- Day 7. Free beach day.
- Day 8. Fly to Cairo
- Optional visit of Sakara Pyramids or shopping.
- Day 9. Fly to London
- Extensions & tailor-making.
- Why not extend your stay to take in the highlights of Luxor such as the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple. Add additional: £259
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- Is it right for your family?
- Accommodation is in comfortable hotels. One night is spent camping outdoors Bedouin style with limited facilities. The desert can be hot and dusty. The optional Sinai dawn ascent is moderately difficult and the hotel here is simple.
- Charlie visited Sinai in February 2010 so see his comments on our blog here.
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