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Sinai and Cairo tour from Eilat
The four day Mt. Sinai-Cairo trip exceeded our expectations. Every day seemed more exhilarating than the last. The off road desert sojourn followed by the Canyon walk to the Bedouin camp for lunch was a great way to start. We arrived at the camp just as a camel caravan was loading for a trip to market. The climb the next day up Mt. Sinai was breathtaking and the full moon added to the mystique of the early morning climb. The excitement, the challenge of the ascent, the hot chocolate in Hamid's hut on the trail, the thrill of the sunrise, the camaraderie amidst the climbers, the celebration of Muslim, Jewish and Christian faiths at the summit, master guide Raghab, the camels, the descent, the tour of the monastery and the skull room combined to make one most exhilarating day. Our guide in Cairo was superb and as my wife said about her “she shattered every notion that we ever had of a middle eastern woman”. She could not have been more gracious, more knowledgeable, and her flexible but demanding attitude on behalf of her customers made us feel very welcomed. I would wholeheartedly recommend the trip to any person, seeking something other than the bus tour and willing to undertake a bit of exercise. Cindy and I are in our late 50's and enjoyed it immensely. My son's friend had a high end camera and I attach some of his pictures from the trip. Thanks for your hard work and efforts. The border crossings went smoothly and there were no glitches in the trip. Ken & Cindy Treadwell, Wellington, Florida, 4 days Sinai & Cairo
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