Egypt adventure holiday & Sinai trek
| country: | Egypt |
| location: | Sinai Desert, Nile Cruises, Pyramids |
| trip type: | Moderate walking holidays |
| departures: | 2008: 28 Oct, 30 Dec |
| price: | From £1090 (17 days) excluding flights. We can arrange flights from the UK |
the amazing things you'll be doing
We combine a journey to capture the rich historical legacy of Egypt with a superb trek in the Sinai Desert. On the cultural stages of our itinerary we visit the pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx; take a trip to Luxor and the tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings and cruise down the Nile to take in the wonders of Pharaonic Egypt. By contrast our trek takes us deep into the desert landscape.
In the company of our Bedouin guides we wander the wadis (dry river beds), bathe in the cool waters of Galt El-Azrak and ascend rocky vantage points to gain panoramic views of the Sinai Peninsula.
At camp we share Bedouin tales and legends before completing an ascent of Mt Sinai, climbing the 750 steps to where the Ten Commandments were delivered to Moses.
In the company of our Bedouin guides we wander the wadis (dry river beds), bathe in the cool waters of Galt El-Azrak and ascend rocky vantage points to gain panoramic views of the Sinai Peninsula.
At camp we share Bedouin tales and legends before completing an ascent of Mt Sinai, climbing the 750 steps to where the Ten Commandments were delivered to Moses.
what's included on our Egypt adventure holiday & Sinai trek
15 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 14 dinners, 4 star hotel accommodation, overnight train Aswan to Cairo, group camping equipment (sleeping bags and sleeping mats not included), trekking crew whilst on trek, first class Nile cruise, local English speaking guide throughout, site guides at the major sites visited, all site entrance fees Note: High season price on application - applicable from 20 Dec to 10 Jan and for the 2 week Easter period.day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Join Cairo |
| Day 2/3: | In Cairo, visit the Great Pyramids |
| Day 4: | Drive to Sinai via the Suez Canal |
| Day 5/8: | Commence trek in the high ranges of the Sinai, following Bedouin trails through impressive gorges and ascending Gabel Bab (2080m) en route to the flanks of Mt Sinai |
| Day 9: | Ascend Mt Sinai (2285m), complete trek, drive to Sharm El Shaikh |
| Day 10: | Speedboat to Hurghada |
| Day 11: | In Hurghada |
| Day 12: | Drive to Luxor |
| Day 13: | In Luxor, visit Valley of the Kings |
| Day 14: | Nile cruise |
| Day 15: | Arrive Aswan |
| Day 16: | Optional trip to Abu Simbel Temple. Overnight train to Cairo |
| Day 17: | In Cairo trip concludes |
small group adventure holiday
Typically you will be sharing your experiences with between 4-20 like minded travellers (depending on the trip, operator and how many others are booked on the trip) and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends its good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as seeing new places.highly commended
This tourism business was Highly Commended in our 2006 First Choice Responsible Tourism Awards - the largest awards of their kind in the world, and organised by responsibletravel.com in association with The Times, World Travel Market and Geographical Magazine, of the Royal Geographical Society. Since 2004, the Awards has recognised individuals, companies and organisations in travel making a big commitment to the culture and economies of local communities and helping to conserve biodiversity.
how this holiday makes a difference
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The local Bedouins are pivotal on our trek in Sinai. Their local knowledge is superb and through employing local Bedouins and their camels we provide a much needed source of employment and wage. This trek is conducted with the local sheik’s blessing and he ensures that work and money is spread evenly amongst the local Bedouin camp.
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