1 & 2 day tours to Sinai, St. Catherine, Cairo and Egypt

"The weird solitude, the great silence, the grim desolation, are the very things with which every desert wanderer falls in love."

The Desert / John C. Van Dyke 1901

St. Catherine's Monastery by Jeep- 1 day tour (Sinai tours) 
The tour leaves at 06:00 from your hotel. The sacred Monastery of St. Catherine in Sinai's spectacular High Range Area remains one of the most important sights of pilgrimage in the world. The monastery was erected in the 6 century and stands at the foot of Mount Sinai (the holy mountain on which Moses received the Ten Commandments from God). Greek Orthodox monks care it for today in the same tradition as in centuries past. We spend the morning exploring this miraculous and fascinating place before heading to a nearby 5 star hotel to relax and enjoy a buffet lunch.
We mount our jeeps by afternoon and journey partly off-road into the heart of the Sinai desert. During this taste of 4X4 adventure we visit the tribal cemetery of Nawamis whose 6,000-year-old graves are the most ancient covered structures in the world. We see the ‘Rock of Inscriptions' where some of the rock carvings date back 2,000 years. Before beginning our journey home we stop to admire the beautiful view over the Ein Hudra oasis. Returning to Eilat early evening.
Price: up to 4 people - $320 total, 5 people or more - $69 per person.
Price includes: lunch and entrance fees to St. Catherine area.
Not included: Border taxes, tips and entrance to library -$3.

St. Catherine's Monastery & Mt. Sinai- 1 day tour (Sinai tours)
The first part of the tour is similar to the tour above. Having left St. Catherine's monastery we Climb Mt. Sinai for the sunset This is the mountain on which Moses received the Ten Commandments. A two hour walk  takes us to the very summit of this spectacular mountain. Once upon the summit we stay a while to enjoy the incredible views across this truly enchanting land. Having descended Mount Sinai we return to our vehicle before enjoying dinner in the Bedouine village and commencing our journey back to Taba by 22:00.
Price: up to 4 people - $385 total, 5 people or more - $85 per person.
Price includes: 2 meals and entrance fees to St. Catherine area.
Not included: Border taxes, tips and entrance to library -$3.
 
Sinai 1 day Sinai desert jeep tour (Sinai tours) 
Beginning at 8:00am this special tour departs from your hotel, having crossed to Egypt we board 4 Toyota Land cruiser jeeps and begin our journey into the heart of the picturesque Sinai desert. Having reached the Sandstone area we leave the road for a breathtaking 4X4 adventure through this beautiful wilderness. In this area we find the delicate rock formations of the southern Mt. Baraka and enjoy the breathtaking views from the top of the highest sand dunes in Sinai. We visit the ancient tribal cemetery of Nawamis (4000 BC), the ‘Rock of Inscriptions' and the beautiful ‘Hollow Mountain', as the sun goes down we join local Bedouins at their tent near to the Ein Hudra oasis. Here we enjoy the traditional warm Bedouin welcome extended throughout the centuries to visitors from foreign lands. In a specially prepared Bedouin tent we enjoy a delightful picnic lunch, before continuing with our tour. Arriving during the evening in Eilat.
A camel tour of about 1.5 h. can be combined from the oasis. (15$ p.p.)
Price: up to 4 people - $310 total, 5 people or more - $65 per person.

Sinai - 2 day St. Catherine & Mt. Sinai tour
Day one– We board our jeeps and begin our journey to the heart of the picturesque Sinai desert. Driving along the coastal road we reach the Bedouin Village of Nuweiba. Here you can either enjoy a short stroll through the Arabian bazaar or take in the splendid Red Sea views from one its many tranquil beaches. Reaching the sandstone area we stop to visit the ‘Rock of Inscriptions'. The historical inscriptions on this rock were carved 2000 years ago. From here we head straight to the towering red granite mountains of the high range where both St. Catherine's monastery and Mt. Sinai are found. We enjoy our evening meal and settle for the night at the 5* Plaza Hotel. Or in Sheik Mussa Camp, a nice Bedouins place. 
Day two– Early morning we walk to the sacred and revered Mt. Sinai, we begin our ascent walking in the footsteps of ancient pilgrims who tread this route centuries earlier. We reach the summit just before dawn and here we witness its incredible sunrise and splendid views. Descending the mountain we return to the hotel for breakfast. We spend the late morning touring the monastery of St. Catherine, taking in its fascinating and unique sights and exceptional history.  Following lunch we board our jeep, leaving the high range behind us as we head back into the sands of the desert on our return journey to Taba. We enjoy off road drive in the coulorful wadi Arade stop along the way at a Bedouin tent to see how these people live and have lived over thousands of years and back to Eilat by evening. Sun rise can be replaced to sunset that is more convenient for winter time.
Price: 2 people - $590 total, 4 people - $670 total 5 people or more - $160 per person.

Sinai 2 Day Combined Camel and Jeep Tour (Sinai tours) 
Explore the wonders of the Sinai desert with a tour that combines the excitement of a 4X4-jeep adventure, the serenity of a magical camel trek and the warm hospitality of nomadic Bedouin.
Day one- Crossing the Taba border into Sinai we board our jeeps and begin our journey to the heart of the picturesque Sinai desert. Having reached the Sandstone area we leave the road for a breathtaking 4X4 adventure through this beautiful wilderness. In this area we find the delicate rock formations of the southern Mt. Baraka and enjoy the breathtaking view from the top of nearby sand dunes, the highest in Sinai. We visit the ancient tribal cemetery of Nawamis (4000 BC), the 'Rock of Inscriptions' and the beautiful 'Hollow Mountain', as the sun goes down we settle for the evening in an authentic Bedouin tent near to the Ein Hudra oasis. Here we enjoy the traditional Bedouin welcome extended throughout the centuries to visitors from foreign lands and join the Bedouins for our evening meal before settling down for the night.
Day two- We board the most authentic and reliable form of desert transport - the camel. This ancient desert wanderer allows us to experience the desert environment in the most magical and leisurely possible way. We begin the day in the oasis of Ein Hudra before riding and walking through the most scenic canyons and Wadis in the area. Stopping on the way for tea and a Bedouin Shepherds lunch which includes pitta bread prepared on the campfire. Returning around sunset to the road and our transfer back to Eilat.
Price: up to 4 people $560 per person, 5 people or more $160 per person.

Sinai - 2 Day Jeep Tour (Sinai tours)  
Focused in Eastern Sinai, highly recommended.
Price: up to 4 people, $530 total, 5 people or more - $120 per person.

Cairo - Two Day Tour (require a full Egyptian visa)
Day One - The tour departs at 5:30am passing the Taba border into Egypt and crossing the Sinai desert and Suez Canal. Around 13:00 we stop for lunch in Cairo before continuing onto the wondrous Valley of the Kings, here we visit the pyramids and the Sphinx. We stop at a papyrus manufacturer before leaving the Valley and making our way to back to Cairo and our 4* hotel, evening meal and overnight. (Optional Egyptian folklore evening)
Day Two- Following breakfast we spend the morning exploring the famous Cairo Museum (supplement for museum Mummy Room:$12) . After lunch we visit ancient Cairo and Khan El Khalili bazaar and then commence our return journey to Eilat, arriving at approx. 21.00.
Price: 2  pax-  330$  p.p.  3 pax- 295$ p.p.  4  pax -  265$  p.p.    5  pax or more - 235$  p.p.          5* supplement 30$ p.p
Including: Transfer to the border & back to the hotel. Meeting and assistance upon arrival and departure. Transportation in A/C car and a Guide.
H.B. & night in 4* or 5* in Cairo (5* Ext. 30$ p.p.). Entrance fees, except folklore eve. And Mummy room.
Not included: A full Egyptian visa, Border Tax 27$ p.p. Private Drinks, lunch and Tips.
Optional: Folklore evening or a Nile dinner cruise, and Mummy room in the museum.

Extra Sinai tours Info. Prices do not include border taxes for those who are crossing from Israel, of $27 per person. Sinai tours Prices include: Egyptian guide, an additional supplement of $90 per day is required for Israeli guide. Tipping is customary. We suggest a total tip of $4 per person per day for the locals.