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Sinai peninsula |
Excursions at
Red Sea |
About Sinai |
Sinai looks like nothing
so much as the surface
of the moon. So the
theory says that the
name Sinai derived from
the lunar deity Sin.
Early inhabitants,
worshipping the Trinity:
Sin (Moon), Shamash
(Sun) and Ishtar (Venus)
named the peninsular
after the moon-god Sin.
The Sinai Peninsula
consists of an area of
some 61,000 square
kilometers. Geographical
Sinai belongs to Egypt
cut from its motherland
by the Suez Canal. The
natural barriers are the
Gulf of Suez to the
west, separating the
African continent from
Arab Asia and the Gulf
of Aqaba to the east.
The north east boundary,
a 200 kilometer stretch
of Mediterranean
coastline is also known
as the ancient Via
Maris, a route used by
conquerors, traders and
travelers.
Some twenty million
years ago Sinai was
connected with Egypt and
the Saudi Arabian
Peninsula as part of the
same land formation.
Thermal currents in the
earth’s mantle created
huge cracks, which
lifted and spread the
land. Sinai is part of
the Great Rift Valley,
the great fracture in
the earth’s crust, that
begins in East Africa
continues through the
Red Sea into the Gulf of
Aqaba through the Jordan
Valley (Dead Sea, Sea of
Galilee) widening each
year about 5mm moving
the Saudi Arabian
Peninsula northwards.
Geologically Sinai can
be roughly divided into
three areas. The
northern region consists
of sand dunes and fossil
beaches formed by the
changing levels of the
Mediterranean Sea during
the glacial periods two
million years ago. The
landscape is flat and
uniform, interrupted
only by some vast sand-
and limestone hills.
The scarcely inhabited
Al Tih Plateau is the
central geological area
with limestone dating
from the Tertiary
Period. The highlands
extend towards the south
until it goes over into
the third area
consisting of granite
and volcanic rock.
Limestone and sandstone
sediments are replaced
by granite and basalt.
Both rocks are produced
by volcanic activity on
the bottom of the ocean
from the Precambrium. |
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About Sharm El
Sheikh |
Sharm Al Sheikh is 336
km from Suez, 491 km
from Cairo (less than an
hour by plane) and 20 km
from Ras Mohammed at the
southernmost tip of the
Sinai Peninsula. With
its golden beaches, warm
sun, azure sea and the
luxury of five-star
hotels and resorts,
Sharm el Sheikh, can be
truly dubbed the “Red
Sea Riviera”. A
thriving holiday resort,
and one of the most
popular in Egypt both in
summer and winter, due
to its excellent climate
all year round.
Most four and five star
hotels, restaurants and
diving centres lie along
the promenade of Naama
bay, all within walking
distance, offering all
the amenities one could
expect of a first class
destination;
restaurants, casinos,
nightclubs and first
class spa facilities.
Sharm is however mostly
famous as a world-class
diving haven. The coral
reefs of Sharm el-Sheikh
harbor undersea foliage
and fish of exquisite
colours, size and
shapes. One of the best
diving sites in the
world is located just
west of Ras Mohammed
National Park, a
pristine area of
extraordinary beauty,
which was declared a
National Park in 1983.
Local diving centres
will also take you to
more distant sites such
as the beautiful Tiran
Island. These sites
offer the most
beautiful, incandescent
colored fish and corals
Sharm also offers a
variety of exciting
activities for adventure
seekers: scuba diving
and snorkeling, and all
kinds of water sports,
it is also perfectly
placed for desert
safaris and camel
trekking. So, if you
seek sunny days,
spectacular sunsets,
clear starry nights,
tropical fish and rare
birds, some harmless
adventure and
entertaining nightlife,
Sharm is the place. |
About St. Catherine |
At the foot of the
mountain where Moses is
said to have received
the Ten Commandments,
lies the monastery of
St. Catherine. Early
Christian hermits,
seeking seclusion from
worldly affairs, lived
around the holy mountain
since the early times of
Christendom. After her
visit to the impressive
site of the Burning Bush
Empress Helena, the
mother of Constantine
the Great, decided in
330 AD to build a chapel
in this site and
dedicate it to Virgin
Mary.
Finally in 527 AD
Emperor Justinian
ordered the construction
of a fortress on which
the entrance wooden
frames carry the names
of Justinian, his wife
Theodora and the
architect’s Stephanos. |
About Dahab |
Dahab is one of the most
attractive resorts in
South Sinai.
Characteristic for Dahab
is a shore covered with
fine golden sand that
might have given Dahab
its name: "Gold". It
lies half way between
Sharm el Sheikh in the
South and Nuweiba in the
north.
Dahab consists of two
bays. El Qura Bay and
Ghazala Bay. In the
latter one the Bedouin
village El Assalah is
located. Within the
years the area has
developed into a tourist
center with camps,
motels, restaurants, and
bazaars. The Muzeina
Bedouins moved and gave
place to globetrotters
from all over the world
to meet in a lively
atmosphere exchanging
experiences and travel
stories in numerous
restaurants and cheap
accommodation. The
spirit in El Assalah
reminds of the late 60s.
In the southern bay of
El Qura is the town
center, below on the
golden beaches of the
bay, the hotels are
situated.
Due to the strong wind,
Dahab is an excellent
place for water sports
and a perfect location
for windsurfing. Dahab
is famous for its
deceptive deep dive
sites such as the Blue
Hole, the Canyon and the
Lighthouse. |
About Nuweiba |
Situated between Dahab
and Taba, Nuweiba is
known for its exquisite
beaches and colorful
mountains. Nuweiba,
which means "bubbling
springs" in Arabic, is a
7-km long town stretched
along the Aqaba coast of
the Sinai Red Sea. Few
years ago Nuweiba was
known as a barren
isolated place with no
infrastructure,
nowadays, it developed
into an attractive
tourist destination and
is expected to gain
further recognition in
the near future.
Renowned as the "Pearl
of the Gulf of Aqaba",
Nuweiba is a beloved
destination for many
travelers as it is the
center for the tourist
places: the “Dunes” in
the south, a
conglomerate of many
camps and small scale
hotels on the beautiful
sandy beaches with
breathtaking coral reefs
just in front of them
The mountains
surrounding Nuweiba are
ideal for hiking,
trekking and
exploration. The colors
found in their depths
range from hues of
golden yellows to deep
purples and are nothing
less than magnificent.
Diving is also
fascinating in Nuweiba
where you can explore
underwater paradise.
A visit to the Color
Canyon is a must, less
than an hour from
Nuweiba it is,
undoubtedly, one of the
geological marvels of
the Sinai. The
multi-colored sandstone
walls are one meter
apart and reach 40
meters high, creating a
path that envelops you
in color--simply
unforgettable |
About Taba |
The small town of Taba
lies near the Israeli
border, bounds the
Egyptian coasts of the
Red Sea to the north. In
ancient times caravans
following the Aqaba
track stopped there
owing to the presence of
a freshwater well.
The town used to be
characterized by the
structures of Taba
Hilton Hotel , which was
built by the Israelis
and subsequently sold to
Egypt. In recent times
Taba has become a
significant tourist
resort, owing to both
the nearby International
Airport of Nakab and the
building of new hotels.
One of Taba's main
attractions, Pharaoh's
Island or Geziret
Pharoun, is simply
breathtaking, it is
surrounded by
outstanding blue and
turquoise water and was
once a Phoenician port.
Later occupied by
Crusaders and then taken
under control by Sultan
Salah El Din. The island
with the fortress built
on top remains intact.
The reef around the
island is popular with
snorkels and divers
alike.
Pharao's Island, sometimes called Coral
Island, or Geziret
Pharaun, was originally
built by Baldwin I, the
King of Jerusalem. From
the top of the fortress,
one can see four
countries, including
Egypt, Israel, Jordan
and Saudi Arabia. Work
apparently began on the
fortress around 1116 AD.
The toponym “Taba”
appeared for the first
time only at the
beginning of the
twentieth century, and
precisely in 1906, when
the English marked out
the eastern border
between Egypt and the
Ottoman Empire according
to a line starting from
Rafah, on the
Mediterranean coast, and
arriving at Taba, on the
Red Sea. In more recent
times, after Sinai was
returned to Egypt in
1982, Israel continued
exercising control over
Taba until 1989, when
the border took on its
present position.
Since 1998, Taba and its
surrounding region have
been included in the
protected areas of the
Sinai Peninsula in order
to preserve their
naturalistic beauties.
Among them is the Color
Valley, rich in
multicolored sandstone
and now crossed by a
large asphalt scenic
road going towards
El-Arish, a seaside
resort of the
Mediterranean Sea. |
Excursions |
1) Sunset Camel Safari
Enjoy a camel ride through the desert during sunset. Trip may be booked including or
excluding Bedouin dinner.
2) Colored Canyon
Transfer to the Canyon and possibility to swim in Nuweiba. Lunch included.
3) Blue Hole and Abu Gallum
Transfer to the Blue Hole and Abu Gallum. Possibility of snorkeling directly at the beach.
Camel ride & Bedouin Luch included.
4) Ras Abu Gallum
Transfer to Ras Abu Gallum, possibility of snorkeling directly at the beach.
5) Star Watching, camel ride and dinner
Transfer into the desert by night to watch the stars with a telescope. Camel ride and dinner
served at a Bedouin tent.
6) Full Day Snorkeling boat trip to Ras Mohamed or Tiran Island
Snorkeling Trip to one of the most beautiful areas of the world. Trip includes
light lunch and one soft drink on board. Entrance to Ras Mohamed not included.
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Historical and cultural trips |
7) St. Catherine's Monastery
Transfer to St. Catherine's to visit the monastery. Lunch included.
8) Ascension of Mount Moses and Visit of the Monastery
Late night transfer to St. Catherine's. Ascension of Mount Moses and watching the
the sunrise on the mountain. Afterwards visit the monastery. Lunch not included.
9) Overnight trip to Cairo by bus
Visit the Egyptian Museum, the Citadel, Mohamed Ali Mosque, Memphis, Sakkara and
Giza Pyramids. Overnight at a first class hotel on half board basis. Both days lunch included.
10) Overday trip to Luxor by plane
Flight to Luxor & back. visit West Bank: Valley of Kings (Tutankhamun tomb excluded),
Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon.Visit East Bank: Karnak Temple. Lunch included
Flight EX SSH airport.
11) Overday trip to Cairo by bus
Drive to Cairo, visit the Egyptian Museum, the Citadel, Mohamed Ali Mosque and Giza pyramids
and Sphinx. Lunch included.
12) Overday trip to Cairo by plane
Flight to Cairo & back. visit the Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Mohamed Ali Mosque and
Giza Pyramids with Sphinx. Lunch included. Flight EX SSH airport.
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