Egypt is a vibrant country full of culture, history and home to the Great Pyramids of Giza, the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World. Marvel at the artifacts on display at the Egyptian Museum home to the spectacular Tutankhamen Collection and the Royal Mummies encased in their glass display cases. Leave the hustle and bustle of city life and venture into Sinai’s peaceful Red Sea resort of Dahab.
Overnight Sleeper Train | The Sleeper train is a pleasant way to travel between Cairo and Upper Egypt. Boarding the train you are shown to your two berth/one berth compartments and presented with dinner. Shortly afterwards the steward will change your seated compartment into a cosy sleeper cabin for lights out. The journey to Aswan takes approximately twelve hours (Luxor 9 hours). About an hour before arrival, you will be brought breakfast to enjoy while catching the view of the palm trees and sand banks that will confirm that you are a long way from Cairo
Comfort Hotel | Our recommend choice of accommodation is the Comfort Style, which is generally in a 3* star category. This style choice means we stay in comfortable Hotels with good service and facilities, while still have the local appeal.
· Local Tour Leader Training| Most Egyptian Tour Leaders hold certification from the Syndicate of Tour Guides Egypt, which covers many aspects of the job as a classic tour guide. At Embah we take this training a step further with our In house training course that gives a more in depth and varied teaching, to enable our guides to work & deal in a multitude of regions & tour themes. These include the Eco Desert Guide course, established and funded by The Travel Foundation UK, International Tour Operator Tour Leading Courses, First Aid for both on land and water activities, PADI Snorkel Guide Certification and Healthy & Safety with Tour Risk Assessments.
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.
Family Explore Egypt
Family,Adventure,Culture
Comfort
FAM.EG.EE.15
15 days, 14 nights
Cairo ,Luxor ,Aswan ,Dahab ,Sharm el Sheikh
Airport Transfer from Cairo airport & all transfers outlined in the intinerary. 4x4 Jeep. Overnight sleeper train & felucca sail boat.
13 nights - Comfort Hotel, 1 night - Sleeper Train.
12 x Breakfast 2 x Lunch 2 x Dinner
Average of 8 persons
(Min:4Max:12)
EMBAH tour leader & drivers, Felucca Crew & Egyptologists.
Sightseeing, 4x4 Jeep Safari, Snorkelling, Traditional Bedouin Dinner
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.
8 Day Adventure Trek in Sinai Desert, Egypt. More...