Excursions

::CAIRO::

Nile Dinner Cruises in Cairo : begin everyday for two times , from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M., from 9:30 P.M. to 11:30 P.M. + transportation by modern A/C car
the best way to enjoy the magical of the Nile River is aboard a Nile dinner cruiser. Some of these boats are, in fact, converted Nile passenger ships, which stay out usually for several hours and include good food, fine entertainment, and a romantic evening gazing at the lights along the the banks. Really, this is one form of entertainment that should not be missed on a visit to Egypt. The boats are quite fascinating inside and out. They have a very good entertainment program with a belly dancer, a Tanoora show, and a live band. They also have the best quality of service one can find on a Nile cruise in Egypt. They offer a huge open buffet with a lot of items. Mainly there are international dishes, with some Egyptian specialties.

Cairo Tower :

It's a huge modern creation overloking the city. A real must for any lover of panoramas and aerial photography. When the day is good you will get a glimose of virtually every corner of the Nile Delta, including the famous Pyramids of Giza. Come by night and you will see all the lights of Cairo below you. For those who like to drink a cup of coffee from time to time: the restaurant at the top is excellent.

Alexandria City (Full day begin at 8:00 A.M from cairo + guide + lunch + transportation by Modern A/C car) :

The Mediterranean port of Alexandria, named after Alexander the Great, and the setting for Lawrence Durrell’s The Alexandria Quartet, is a popular day trip from Cairo. Locals make the 225km (140-mile) journey northwest to enjoy the beaches, the main promenade and the slightly cooler temperatures. The beaches are nothing out of the ordinary and are packed at busy times but there are other attractions too. The most recent addition is the Library (Bibliotheque) of Alexandria, The Citadel of Qaitbai was built in 1479 allegedly on the site of, and from the stones of, the Lighthouse of Pharaos, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. There are several museums worth visiting too: the Graeco-Roman Museum, Royal Jewellery Museum, Fine Art Museum, Naval Museum, Marine Life Museum and Cavafy Museum among them. Beautiful mosques and palaces also make this a trip worth.

Al Fayyum Oasis (Full day trip to the oasis begin 8:30 A.M. + guide + lunch + transportation by Modern A/C car ):

with its famous waterwheels and visit to the Pyramid of Maidum. Lunch. Roundtrip 300 kms. The Fayyum Oasis lies in depression, right in the Western Desert, about 103 km. south-west of Cairo. It is surrounded by high plateaus, and separated from the Nile Valley by a high ridge to the east at al-Lahun. The oasis is famed for its all-year-round pleasant climate and beautiful scenery. There is evidence of pre-historic settlements as well as Pharaonic, Greek Roman, Coptic, & Islamic monuments. Fayyum boosts a combination of rural, coastal, desert, and urban environments, and thus holds out great attractions to tourists. The Hawara Pyramid (shown to the right) dating from (1991-1778 BC) can be found here. The Oases provides a vast amount of tourist attractions.

Ismailia CitY(Full day begin 8:30 A.M+lunch+transportation by modern A/C car ):

Is located on Lake Timsah along the coast of the Canal, half-way between Port Said and Suez. The Governorate consists of five cities; Ismailia, Fayed, Al-Tal Al-Kabeer, Qantara west and east.

Suez Canal :

The idea of a canal linking the Mediterranean to the Red Sea dates back to ancient times. Unlike the modern Canal, earlier ones linked the Red Sea to the Nile, therefore forcing the ships to sail along the River on their journey from Europe to India. It has been suggested that the first Canal was dug during the reign of Tuthmosis III. It was Napoleon's engineers who, around 1800 AD, revived the idea of a shorter trade route to India via a Suez Canal. In 1859, Egyptian workers started working on the construction of the Canal in conditions described by historians as slave labor, and the project was completed around 1867. On November 17, 1869, the Canal was officially inaugurated by Khedive Ismail in an extravagant and lavish ceremony. French, British, Russian, and other Royalty were invited for the inauguration which coincided with the re-planning of Cairo

Pharaonic village: Full day OR half day tour:

Description: The village is located on Jacob’s island on the southern outskirts of Cairo. This complex of reconstructed temples, villages, workshops and canals provides a living demonstration of the life in ancient Egypt. The Pharaonic Village is an experience like no other. The instant you begin sailing down the canals that circuit through the island you are immersed totally in the Egypt of history and legend. Everywhere you look, you will find more and more of the sights and sounds of ancient Egypt, until finally you could believe that you have truly traveled through time to a distant and glorious past. And some of the sights you will see are veritable masterpieces, faithful to their ancient originals in every detail.

Sound & light performance at Giza Pyramids:

When night falls, the Pyramids disappear behind the curtain of the night, and a flood of lights is let loose. The glory music comes from the depth of the desert and recalls to life a piece of Pharaonic history.
Duration: The performance itself takes 50 minutes. The show begins with the story of The Sphinx who has been the vigilant guardian of the city of the dead for five thousand years. The show depicts the story of building the pyramids of Keops, Kephren , Mykerinos and relates the history of great and famous figures of ancient Egypt such as Thutmosis IV , Akhnaten , Nefertiti and Tut Ankh Amon

El-Sorian Monastery - Wadi El Natroun
Full day begin from Cairo or Alexandria at 8:30 A.M+guide+lunch+transportation by Modern A/C car

The Holy Family at Wadi El Natroun Their trail from Sakha, is recorded in the documentation of Pope Theophilus' vision, and attested to by Coptic practice in the Christian era. For it was to Wadi el-Natroun (Natroun Valley) that they now came, after crossing the Rosetta branch of the Nile to the western Delta and heading south into Wadi el-Natroun (then called Al Asqeet) in the Western Desert of Egypt. In the earliest decades of Christianity, the desert expanses of Wadi el-Natroun became the site of anchoretic settlement and, later, of many monasteries, in spiritual commemoration of the Holy Family's passage through the Valley.

ST. Catherine monastery&Moses Mountain

· Full day from Sharm Elsheikh, from Dahab, from Nuweiba

· 2 Days / 1 Night From Cairo ( one night accommodatin )

· include guide+lunch+transportation by A/C car

Set beneath the mountain where Moses is said to have received the Ten Commandments, Saint Catherine Monastery has been one of the world’s great centers of religious pilgrimage for over fifteen centuries. Within its imposing walls rests a citadel like no other, incredibly rich in important religious and historical structures. Among its treasures is a library of ancient manuscripts and icons second only to the Vatican's itself, and a 6th century church reputed to lie directly on the site of the Burning Bush. Quite simply, the monastery is a defining feature of the Holy Land.

Moses Mountain:

the mountain where God spoke to Moses. That, at least, is the overwhelming belief, and the belief itself has drawn pilgrims for over a thousand years. Although no archeological evidence of Moses' presence on the mountain exists, there are abundant relics of faith throughout the eons. Ancient chapels and structures honoring saints and the Virgin Mary appear all along the main route, called Sikket Saydna Musa ("The Path of Moses"), including a stone-hewn arch where, long ago, a monk once sat and heard confession from the pilgrims. Nearing the summit, one encounters the natural amphitheater where the 70 wise men waited while God spoke with Moses, then finally a small chapel and mosque at the top. It seems strange, almost, to speak of a mountain like Mt. Sinai in clinical terms. There is so much mystery surrounding the mountain, so much spiritual projection and adulation, that one can easily forget that it is, after all, a mountain, and climbing it requires an individual to be in moderate shape. It takes about 3 hours to climb the 7,498-foot peak following the Path of Moses, a stairway of nearly 4,000 steps. There is a longer, less strenuous route up the opposite side, though it is less scenic. In both cases, one should bring good hiking shoes and plenty of water, the latter of which Moses himself probably brought when he climbed it.

Sharm El-Sheikh, Hurghada and Dahab Excursions

a night dinner with Bedouins

get experience of about 1 hour driving by 4x4 Land Rover in the desert. After arriving at the Bedouin camp you will be offered their famous aromatic tea and see their simple houses and sources of water. Suburb camel riding is possible and included in the price. Enjoy also the beautiful sunset in the mountains. After this experience you will get the BBQ dinner in the Bedouin camp. At last we want to invite you to finish this trip with music and dance in the unique way of the Bedouins.

* Speed Boat Trips
Feel the refreshing sea breeze on your face and enjoy the amazing harmony between the colors of the sky, the sea, the desert and the mountains.

* Glass Bottom Boat Trips
Discover the underwater treasure and learn about the Red Sea marine life without getting your feet wet.

* Parasailing & Water Skiing
For the avid sports lover, parasailing and water skiing on the Red Sea waters is an unforgettable experience.

* Banana Boat rides
An excellent combination of fun, excitement and adventure.

* Pedalo rides
For the less adventurous, pedalo rides are an ideal way to enjoy the breeze, the scenery and the water.

* House reefs snorkeling
No boat trips required, just take your mask, fins and snorkels and enjoy the underwater treasures at your feet.

Half-Day Trips

· Snorkeling trip to Tiran Island

Relax in the sun and enjoy the trip to Tiran Island. The Strait of Tiran closes the Gulf of Aqaba in the south and is bound by the Sinai Peninsula in the west and Saudi Arabia on the east. At the center is Tiran Island and a little to the east is the smaller island Sanafir. Both of the islands officially belong to Saudi Arabia but are being used by Egypt. Because of strict military regulations, it's not possible to enter the islands. There are a number of dives in various sites at the southeastern coast of Tiran and on the coral reefs to the northwest.

* Snorkeling/Diving Trip to Ras Mohamed
Ras Mohamed is a designated area of parks and natural reserves with strict environmental laws. Located on the Southern part of Sinai, 40 miles for the town of El Tor. Ras Mohamed is renowned for its crystal clear waters, exquisite coral reefs and wealth of marine life including schools of Tuna and Dolphins.

Full-Day Trips:

* Trip to Ras Mohamed on a sailing boat
This trip is tailor-made for the adventurous at heart. The group sails on a huge sailing boat to Ras Mohamed where guests can dive or snorkel. A treasure hunt could be included in the program to add more excitement to the trip. Fishermen's lunch is served with soft drinks.

Over Night Trips

* Open Sea Fishing Trip (2 nights or 3 nights)
This trip will perfectly appeal to sea lovers. Guests can enjoy the serenity of nature, fishing and sunbathing, all at the same time.

Desert Safaris

Those activities allow guest at all ages to experience the beauty and powerful silence of the desert.
* Quad Runners Thrill
* Arab Horseback Riding
* Desert Camel Rides

Ras Mohamed National Park:

The sightseeing starts with the amazing formations of the "Mangroves Forest", carries on to some of the most beautiful sites of South Sinai and ends with a refreshing swim or some snorkeling.

The Mangroves Forest

Guests take the main road to "Ras Nusrani". The Mangroves Forest is a place where nature outdid herself.

Sinai Desert Herbs and Rock Formations :

This educational fun safari allows guests to learn about the various herbs that grow in the Sinai desert, their uses and their history. They also get to see the variety of rocks, their ages and historical background. Some rocks have fascinating natural forms that were used as tombs in certain eras.

Bedouin Dinner :

Night in the desert has its own charm and mystery. The dark blue sky is decorated by bright stars that used to guide people over the ages in their trips in the vast desert. Their magnificent groupings will always remain a mystery. Guests can have an authentic Bedouin dinner under the sky accompanied by Bedouin music, oriental folklore and Arabic songs.

Full-Day Excursions

St. Catherine & Dahab
St. Catherine has one of the best-known monasteries in the world, a Greek Orthodox holy place connected with Prophet Moses and the exodus of the Jews from Egypt. The existing Basilica dates from the reign of Justinian in the 6th Century AD. The monastery is noted for its huge library of ancient theological manuscripts and collection of icons - these are off limits except to experts.
On the other hand, Dahab, which means "GOLD", is about 55 miles North of Sharm El Sheikh. Bedouins gave it that name because of its shimmering golden sand.

Colored Canyon, Dolphin Bay & Dahab

Discover the extraordinary colors and shapes of the Rock Formations of the Canyon. Dolphin Bay is a perfect place for a refreshing swim and then Dahab is a perfect place to shop for Original Bedouin souvenirs.

Grand Safari

This is a real treat for those who want to see everything at the same time: St. Catherine, the Colored Canyon, Dolphin Bay and Dahab.

Sunset Trip

This trip can be tailor made to include Bedouin Dinner, Bedouin tea, and a visit to the Bedouin market.

Desert Treasure Hunt

For a more creative adventure in the desert, a real treasure hunt is the best choice. Gold blocks, ancient manuscripts or a treasure box is buried somewhere in the desert. Guests are provided with maps, shovels, compass and water bottles to help them in their search. This activity can be customized in different difficulty levels.

Camel Racing :

Camels are an inseparable part of the desert. Those who did not ride a camel have never been to the desert. Camel racing is an exciting activity that leaves a memory that lasts for a lifetime.

Sinai Trophy:

This activity is special made for travelers with a high endurance level and an avid hunger for adventure. It incorporates trekking to white sand dunes, climbing the dunes (70 meters high), camel riding for 45 minutes to Makhroum Mountain, quad runners to Nawamees, where they count the historical burial chambers, sand skiing to the Rock of iniscrption from the Nabateen Civilization in 2000 BC, hiking to Ein Hudra, and skill driving to Wadi Ghazala.

Over Night Excursions

* Mount Moses & St. Catherine
Guests go on a pilgrimage to the mountain of the Ten Commandments, watch the sunrise and after their descent they visit the St. Catherine Monastery.

* Bedouin Cooking class
Bedouin life has always been a source of fascination for travelers from all ages and nationalities. The smells, sounds and tastes of the land of the Ten Commandments will allow guests to delve deep into this mystical life where they get to dress up like Bedouins and go to Ein Hudra. They live in a Bedouin camp and get a true feel of their life. Bedouin women teach their guests how they bake and cook. Guests try the recipes themselves and the best recipe gets a prize. They go on camel rides, visit a Bedouin Market and sleep in Bedouin tents.

*Sinai "A La Carte"
Sharm El Sheikh with the primitive desert life. Air-conditioned 4x4 vehicles take guests to the desert. They climb a mountain summit where they are accommodated in a luxurious 5 star tent. Upon arrival they have a Bedouin lunch, then they enjoy the sunset, have dinner accompanied by Bedouin songs and dances. They watch sunrise, have breakfast and are flown back to the hotel by helicopters.