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Egypt Sinai Mountain Trekking and Hiking Trail
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Egypt Sinai Mountain Trekking and Hiking Trail8-day to explore Sinai Mountain Trekking and Hiking to discover the best times and places in Egypt
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Included
- Arrival/departure assistance & transfers at Cairo International Airport.
- All transfers mention in the program by private Air Condition Vehicle.
- 01 full-day tour in Cairo to visit Egyptian Museum
- Pyramids & Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
- 04 days trekking in Sinai - Camels carry luggage.
- All entrance fees for sightseeing mention in the program.
- Private Licensed Egyptologist guide.
- All service charges and taxes.
- 3 nights' accommodation in a hotel in Cairo based on a BB basis.
- 01 night in camp at St. Catherine based on FB basis.
- 03 nights in the desert based on an FB basis.
- One Lunch in a local restaurant during the tour in Cairo.
- Bottled water at Safari tour.
Excluded
- Arrival/departure assistance & transfers at Cairo International Airport.
- All transfers mention in the program by private Air Condition Vehicle.
- 01 full-day tour in Cairo to visit Egyptian Museum
- Pyramids & Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
- 04 days trekking in Sinai - Camels carry luggage.
- All entrance fees for sightseeing mention in the program.
- Private Licensed Egyptologist guide.
- All service charges and taxes.
- 3 nights' accommodation in a hotel in Cairo based on a BB basis.
- 01 night in camp at St. Catherine based on FB basis.
- 03 nights in the desert based on an FB basis.
- One Lunch in a local restaurant during the tour in Cairo.
- Bottled water at Safari tour.
Tour Plan
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Day 1:Cairo Airport & Transfer to your Hotel in Cairo
Upon arrival in Cairo, our Min Travel representative will assist you through passport control formalities, luggage identification & portage will greet you. You will be transferred by a private A/C car or mini-bus to your hotel to check in and Overnight in Cairo.
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Day 2: (B+ L)Visits Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum & Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Today starts with a guided tour in Giza to visit the legendary majestic Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren, and Mykerionos to view these spectacular man-made monuments. Afterward, a time of the great Sphinx; guarding the Royal Burial Chambers and the temple of Cheops.
In the afternoon, visit the Egyptian Museum, established in 1902, near the city center of Cairo. On display is a rare collection of 5,000 years of art — the world’s largest and most precious collection of Egyptian art. And finally, a shopping visit to the legendary Khan El Khalili bazaar district. Return to the hotel and overnight in Cairo.
In the afternoon, visit the Egyptian Museum, established in 1902, near the city center of Cairo. On display is a rare collection of 5,000 years of art — the world’s largest and most precious collection of Egyptian art. And finally, a shopping visit to the legendary Khan El Khalili bazaar district. Return to the hotel and overnight in Cairo.
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Day 3: (B+L+D)Transfer from Cairo to St Catherine
Breakfast and check out of the hotel. The day starts with a drive from Cairo to the Sinai region, crossing the Suez Canal. Drive along the coast past the spring of Ayun Musa. The next stop is at Wadi Firan, the biggest oasis in Sinai. Continue driving to St. Catherine. Overnight in Camp.
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Day 4: (B+L+D)Climb Moses Mountain - Visit St Catherine Monastery - Climb the Palace of Abbas Basha
Today starts with a climb on Mount Sinai at Jebel Muse – 2,285 meters. Then a visit to St. Catherine Monastery (if open). Half the day is devoted to making all the arrangements.
On a foot trek from the Sheikh to Abu Giffa Pass, It is man-made and part of the road to the ruins of the Palace of Abbas Basha (2,383m). Stop at the top of the pass for a northeastern view – look out over the El Raha valley, the new village of El Millga, and see an old tiger trap.
Next, descend into the Tubug Valley and follow it until it meets Wadi Shagg. All along the way, there are beautiful gardens. It is strictly forbidden to enter unless invited. Along Wadi Shagg, there are waterholes and pools, giant boulders, and ruins of buildings from the Byzantine period. Afterward, we continued to Farsh Tinya overnight.
On a foot trek from the Sheikh to Abu Giffa Pass, It is man-made and part of the road to the ruins of the Palace of Abbas Basha (2,383m). Stop at the top of the pass for a northeastern view – look out over the El Raha valley, the new village of El Millga, and see an old tiger trap.
Next, descend into the Tubug Valley and follow it until it meets Wadi Shagg. All along the way, there are beautiful gardens. It is strictly forbidden to enter unless invited. Along Wadi Shagg, there are waterholes and pools, giant boulders, and ruins of buildings from the Byzantine period. Afterward, we continued to Farsh Tinya overnight.
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Day 5: (B+L+D)Swimming in a pool called Galt El Azraq
Today starts with a trek that takes an adventurous turn scrambling and sliding our way to Galt El Azraq, where we can refresh and rest. Warning – the water is Very Cold! After that, continue trekking to Farsh El Romana, then overnight the second night.
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Day 6: (B+L+D)Climb Mountain Bab el Dunya & Camp in Farsh Tuweita
Today is the most challenging but the most rewarding day of our adventure. We will make our way to Wadi Zaatar, then to Ain Njeela, we will start our trek to Bab el Dunya (2,119 m) for one of the most breathtaking views over the Sinai Peninsula and the Gulf of Suez. Afterward, we continued to Farsh Tuweita, a quaint place to camp for the third night.
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Day 7: (B+L)Take an easy route back from Mountain to St Catherine - Transfer to Cairo.
Today take an easy route down Wadi Tuweita towards Wadi Tinya, south-eastward in a camel pass to Gebel’ Abbas Basha. Leave our heavy gear here and collect it on our way down the mountain. The climb is worthwhile and recommended. The path up is paved and easy to climb and has a splendid view at the top at 2304 meters. This panoramic is one of the most breathtaking in the High Mountain range. Then ascent to pick up our gear and continue down on a paved path through Wadis Zuweitin and Tubug towards Abu Giffa Pass. From here continue to our starting point, El Milga village. Then transfer back to Cairo. Check in to the hotel and overnight in Cairo.
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Day 8: (B)Transfer to Cairo Airport & Final Departure
After breakfast, at the hotel, our Min Travel representative will pick you up. Then, transfer you to the airport and assist you at the airport, through final departure.
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