CAMEL TREK
9 days / 8 nights
Available from October through April.
Relive history as you travel by camel across the sands in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia and Moses. This is an exciting an unusual introduction to some of the world's greatest historical sites.
Difficulty: Moderate, with some climbing, walking & riding. No children under age 12.
Tour Outline:
Day 01: (Saturday) Arrive Cairo and be met by our staff who will assist with clearing immigration and customs. Transfer to the Fairmont hotel.
VISAS: All travelers to Egypt must have a visa. Citizens of most countries can obtain one on arrival. Please let us know what passport you are traveling with and we will confirm whether you can get your’s on arrival.
Day 02: (Sunday) Morning flight to Sharm El Sheik, at the foot of the Sinai peninsula. (You are now in Asia!) You will overnight at the Sheraton resort, a beautiful oceanfront hotel located on the beach, where you can spend the day enjoying the scenery or perhaps snorkeling in the crystal clear waters of the Red Sea. Overnight Sharm (B)
Day 03: (Monday) Depart Sharm early for Wadi Feiran, the largest oasis in the Sinai and a famous biblical site from Exodus. Proceed to Mt. Sinai and overnight at St. Catherine's Plaza. Overnight Mt. Sinai (B,D)
Day 04: (Tuesday) Rise early and climb Mt. Sinai to see the sunrise on the mountain where God gave Moses the 10 commandments. Return to the base and enjoy visiting St. Catherine's Monastery with the Chapel of the Burning Bush. Then drive to Wadi Ghazala. We begin our camel ride in the wide valley and travel to El Rawahbia and Gebel Melekhas. We climb this sandstone mountain for a magnificent view of the desert. Overnight we will camp in a traditional tent, just as it has been done for thousands of years. (B,L,D)
Day 05: (Wednesday) This morning we ride to the hidden White Canyon and walk to the date palm gardens of Ein Khudra. This oasis is a traditional Hazerot of the Children of Israel. Overnight camp at Ein Khudra. (B,L,D)
Day 06: (Thursday) From the oasis we follow the crusader Pilgrimage route which brings us to the Rock of Inscriptions (Nabatean, Children of Israel and early Christian inscriptions survive side by side). We ride on to the Nawamis, extremely well preserved burial chambers from the Early Bronze Age, covering the nearby red sandstone plateau. From here we follow the valleys, Wadi Mothla taking us to the great pilgrimage landmark, Gebel El Makhroom, then we camp near Wadi Hammam. (B,L,D)
Day 07: (Friday) We ride to Beir Safra with the opportunity to climb one of the sandstones in the yellow valley. Wadi Arada gives a chance for another canyon walk before a final desert camel ride to meet jeeps which will take us to Wadi Ghazala where we transfer back to Sharm El Sheik. Overnight Sharm (B,L,D)
Day 08: (Saturday) Morning flight to Cairo with the balance of the day to enjoy the city. Overnight Fairmont Heliopolis hotel (B)
NOTE: Optional tours to the Pyramids at Giza, the Egyptian museum, etc. are available at extra cost.
Day 09: (Sunday) Staff will transfer you to the airport, assist with exit formalities and checking in for your international departure.
Tour Includes: Domestic flights within Egypt (in coach class) per the tour outline. Transfers by air-conditioned vehicle related to the tour starting with arrival in Cairo. Baggage handing of no more than 2 pieces of luggage per person, however, baggage and personal effects are at the owner's risk at all times during the tour. Hotels (based on double occupancy). Meals as outline by B for breakfast, L for lunch, and D for dinner. Fees for visiting antiquity sites and museums. Tours with the services of an English speaking guide. Service charges and taxes.
NOT included are: Items of a personal nature such as entry visa, tips, telephone, laundry, drinks with meals, anything not specifically mentioned as included.
Tour Cost:
Minimum of two travelers to operate
Maximum of 16 travelers on one tour
(October through April) $1195 per person, double occupancy at hotels.
Single supplement: +$195 hotels only
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