A Cultural Tour taking you to Egypt that is true in form to the daily life of the people and discovering the remarkable traditions. The highlight of this tour is to experience different sides to Egypt from the Red Sea, to the Sinai Desert, to the famous Archaeological Sites in Luxor, a fascinating tour that will have you hooked on Egypt. Take to the skies in a hot air balloon and get a bird’s eye view of the Valley of the Kings. Camp in the desert telling tales around a crackling campfire and sleeping under the stars. Walk in the footsteps of Moses ascending Mount Sinai to witness the spectacular sunset. Relax and swim, or dive, in the beautiful Red Sea with a multitude of marine life to marvel at.
Desert Lodge | In various regions throughout Egypt there are beautifully crafted Eco Lodges. Some made of natural materials of the region and some build to blend in with the surrounding environment. Usually located owned and run, these lodges are a great way to really experience traditional ways of life. A Desert Lodge offers basic facilities for an overnight stay with restaurant in house.
Coastal Camp | Our coastal camp is usually set up within one of Egypt's National Parks which offer designated areas for camping, which can be out in the open air or within palmed beach huts, perfect for shelter in windy days and shade in the hotter months. We carry with us equipment for sleeping & food supplies as some location offer basic kitchen facilities where the locals help in preparing meals. Some locations also offer toilet facilities, alternatively we set up a makeshift toilet area not far from camp.
EMBAH is committed to the elements of responsible & sustainable tourism, and this tour boasts multiple benefits to the local community. While travelling in the Desert & Mountainous regions of Sinai, work opportunities and therefore income is distributed between multiple desert dwelling families. Wherever possible we purchase local produce, encourage souvenir purchase from the Bedouin women and use local homes for meals. The projects we support in this region are:
Nawamis Desert School | An initiative developed by a UK charity that was brought about to enable the Bedouin villagers to remain in their desert homes and maintain their traditional way of life and still have their children educated. It also provides a special meeting place where Bedouin tribes can gather and celebrate.
Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Gardens | a local initiative to preserve Rare medicinal plants unique to the region. Herbs gardens have been created on various plots in land throughout St Catherine’s and are also cultivated in greenhouses for preserving biodiversity, research and for sale.
Sinai & Beyond
Adventure,Culture,Sea
Comfort
CULT.EG.SAB.10
10 days, 9 nights.
Cairo ,Luxor
Airport transfer from Cairo airport & all transfers outlined in itinerary. Internal Flight from Sharm to Hurghada
7 nights - Comfort Hotel. 1 night - Lodge. 1 night - Coastal Camp
9 x Breakfast 2 x Lunch 2 x Dinner
Average of 8 persons
(Min:4Max:12)
EMBAH tour leader & drivers, experienced desert guide & Egyptologist.
Sightseeing, 4x4 Jeep Safari, Snorkelling, Camping, Hiking
Easy. May include some short walks or activities.
Easy, with walks or short treks. Activities with full day trips.
Meduim level of fitness required. Treks over 3hrs, climbs. Could involve rustic camping/sailing. Sport (dive, run, bike, yoga) beginner level.
Meduim level of fitness required. treks/activities up to 6hrs. climbs, could involve rustic camping/sailing. Could involve steady moving itinerary. Sport (dive, run, bike, yoga) advance level.
High level of fitness required. Long treks, climbs, rustic camping.
Little culture within comfort zone, comfort accommodation throughout.
Some culture just reaching out of your comfort zone. May involve rustic camping or homestay.
Varying cultures. May involve living with local tribes in local villages. Rustic camping and/or homestay
Extreme contrasting cultures living in local communities, rustic camping and homestays.
DAY 1Arrive in Cairo
noneComfort Hotel
DAY 2Cairo Museum
BreakfastComfort Hotel
DAY 34x4 desert safari to Sinai
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerTraditional Bedouin Camp
DAY 4St Catherines & Mount Sinai
Breakfast, LunchCoral Coast Hotel
DAY 5Canyon Trek & Red Sea Snorkelling
Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerCoastal Camp
DAY 6Ras Mohammed - Hurghada
Breakfast, LunchComfort Hotel
DAY 7Hurghada - Free Day
DAY 8Karnak Temple, Luxor
DAY 9Luxor - Free Day
DAY 10Luxor Departure
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