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2 Day Cairo Delights (by bus or plane)

Experience all that magnificent Cairo has to offer with the expert knowledge and experience of qualified Egyptologists.

Starting with a drive through the dramatic Sinai Desert, and the Suez Canal tunnel (or a direct flight from Sharm el Sheikh), arrive in Cairo and visit the Egyptian National Museum to marvel at the legendary treasures of Tutankhamun, ancient artifacts and other masterpieces from the Land of the Pharaohs.

View a live paper making demonstration and an explanation of hieroglyphics at the Papyrus Institute before retiring to your 4-star hotel for dinner. In the evening, experience the wonders of the Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids.

After breakfast the next morning, take in the breathtaking Pyramids of Giza, last surviving Wonder of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Sphinx and Valley Temple. After visiting the Citadel, lunch (included) is followed by an unforgettable walk through the sounds, sights and smells of the Khan El Khalili bazaar, before beginning the return journey.

1 Day Cairo Delights (by bus or plane)

A great opportunity for those with limited time to experience the wonders of Cairo.
By plane:
Visit the Egyptian National Museum, home to the Treasures of Tutankhamun, the Pyramids, Sphinx and the colourful Khan el Khalili Bazaar, before returning by plane to Sharm in the evening. (Lunch included).

By bus:
Start with a drive through the Sinai Desert, underneath the Suez Canal and into the Egyptian capital, where you will visit the amazing Pyramids and Sphinx, the Egyptian National Museum, and visit a local bazaar and papyrus shop before returning to Sharm. (Lunch included).

1 Day Luxor Highlights

Fly from Sharm to Luxor and visit the Valley of the Kings containing tombs of the Pharaohs - including Ramses the Great - and site of the discovery of Tutankhamun’s treasures, untouched for over 3000 years, by British Egyptologist Howard Carter in 1922.

Visit the spectacular temple of Queen Hatshepsut in the rock face of Deir el Bahri, the Colossi of Memnon and an alabaster factory, then cross from West Bank to East Bank with a felucca ride on the Nile.

Following lunch, visit the monumental Temples of Karnak and Luxor as well as a papyrus factory before returning by plane to Sharm in the evening.

2 Day Cairo & Luxor (by plane)

Experience the most magnificent of Egypt's historic sites with this combination.

Fly from Sharm el Sheikh to Cairo, and with the expert knowledge of qualified tour guides and an Egyptologist, enter this ancient Nile city. Visit the Egyptian National Museum to marvel at the legendary treasures of Tutankhamun and ancient artifacts before moving on to the breathtaking Pyramids of Giza - the last surviving remnant of the Seven Wonders - and the famous Sphinx and Valley Temple.

After lunch (included), experience the sounds, sights and smells of Khan El Khalili bazaar before travelling to your overnight accommodation - a 4 star hotel in the Pyramids area. In the evening, visit the spectacular Sound & Light show at the Pyramids.

The next day fly from Cairo to Luxor, and journey to the Valley of the Kings, containing tombs of the Pharaohs - including Ramses the Great - and site of the discovery of Tutankhamun's treasures, untouched for over 3,000 years, by British Egyptologist Howard Carter in 1922.

Next is the spectacular temple of Queen Hatshepsut in the rock face of Deir el Bahri, and a visit the Colossi of Memnon and an alabaster factory.

Cross from West Bank to East Bank with a boat ride on the Nile and following lunch (included), visit the monumental Temples of Karnak and Luxor.

You are then free to shop, eat, explore or take a felucca ride (all payable locally) before flying from Luxor to Sharm in the evening .

St Catherine's Monastery

The 1 day tour crosses the Sinai Desert through some of the most amazing desert scenery, passing small Bedouin tents and villages to the Monastery of Santa Katarina - the oldest Christian monastery in existence and the smallest diocese in the world, where you will see the chapel and famous Chamber of the Skulls with explanations from your guide.

During the trip back to Sharm stop for lunch at Dahab, an old Bedouin town on the Sinai shore, rich in local atmosphere and a shopper's paradise, before returning late afternoon.

Sunrise Over Mount Sinai

Departing late evening from Sharm el Sheikh, travel through the Sinai desert to the foot of the mountain where Moses is said to have received the Ten Commandments.

From here, your trek will take approx. 3 hours until you reach the summit - at a height of 2285m. Once at the peak, watch as the blanket of night is swept away and a new sun illuminates and floods the surrounding area with spectacular colour.

After your descent, a visit to the Monastery of St Catherine is included before setting off to Sharm for an afternoon arrival.

Please note - the climb is strenuous and guests should be fit to participate in this tour.

Coloured Canyon Jeep Safari

Experience the feeling of a timeless world, free of daily stress and see the wonders of the desert, coloured rock, rare fauna and fascinating geological structures.

Drive through impressive desert scenery, led by a guide, into the granite and sandstone mountains, passing an occasional water spring. Arriving at the Coloured Canyon, walk past the different rock colours after which the canyon is named.

Then on to Dahab - an old Bedouin town on the Sinai shore, rich in local atmosphere and a shoppers paradise – for lunch, before returning to Sharm el Sheikh.

Please note - for the walk through the canyon guests should be of reasonable fitness.

Camel Trip & Bedouin Evening

Take a step back in time to discover the secret life of the Bedouin.

Journey across the boundless ‘moon’ landscape to Wadi El Aat where you will join the desert’s most famous form of transport - the camel, which will lead you to a Bedouin camp.

There you will hear about the Bedouin way of life and enjoy a simple but tasty meal under the star filled desert sky.

Fantasia

An evening of Egyptian culture and entertainment in the Alf Leila Wa Leila complex at Ras Um Sid, decorated in the style of an Arabian village.

Enjoy an Egyptian four course dinner followed by a show in the main arena featuring belly dancers, Egyptian folk dancers and horse-back riding exhibitions with a Sound & Light show depicting the ancient history of Egypt.

Blue Hole Snorkelling & Dahab Day

Combine the sea and desert with a jeep ride through the Sinai Desert until you reach the area of Dahab, which means gold in Arabic – so named by the local Bedouin for its golden beaches. We drive along the beach to the Blue Hole. Relax at a Bedouin camp for 1.5 hours, giving you time to snorkel at this spectacular site. Afterwards, travel into Dahab, for lunch at the Hilton (included) and stroll through the shopping bazaar before returning to Sharm.

(Participants must be confident swimmers and know how to snorkel)

Ras Mohamed By Bus

See for yourself why Jacques Cousteau stated that the best diving years of his life were spent in the Red Sea. Ras Mohamed, declared a National Park in 1983, is home to one of the most beautiful coral reefs in the world.
Tour the park and view the strange rock formations, local wildlife and mangroves. Snorkel and discover the colourful marine life or simply relax and soak up the sun.
A truly memorable experience !

Star Gazer

Experience the wonders of deep space in the quiet of the desert.

Drive to the Megreh Valley to watch the sunset and then on to the Bedouin tent for soft drinks, Bedouin tea and “shisha” - Egyptian water pipe.

A Bedouin dinner is then served Including Kofta, Chicken, Rice, bread and salads.

Explore the night sky through 10” and 12” computer directed telescopes and enjoy a peaceful tea with the Bedouin.

Snorkelling / Lazy Day Boat Trips

Discover the Red Sea's magnificent marine life as you snorkel in the crystal clear waters of the spectacular Ras Mohamed National Park or in the Straits of Tiran.
Or you can simply relax on board and soak up the sun and peaceful atmosphere.

Lunch and drinks are provided.

Seascope

The Seascope mobile underwater observatory will take you on a guided tour of the coral reef, where enchanting Red Sea marine life can be observed amongst a myriad of colours, viewed through panoramic windows.

You will be able to film and photograph the wonders of the Red Sea in an air-conditioned and comfortable atmosphere, seated on movable stools.

Quad Biking

After a short time getting the feel of the quad bike – which is built like a four-wheeled motorbike – set off into the mountains of the desert with your guide, convoy style, and within minutes you will be whizzing around. Lots of sand, lots of laughs and very little educational value on this journey of fun in the desert.

Quad Runner - Minimum age 16 - all participants must have a valid driving license with them

Off-Road Buggy - Double Occupancy – minimum age of accompanying child – 6 years

1 Day Jerusalem (Including Dead Sea)

by Bus & Plane
Experience 5000 years of history all in a single day. The 1 day tour to Jerusalem begins with an early morning transfer to the Israel/Egypt border and a drive through the Arava Valley and Negev Desert with a stop at the lowest point on earth for a float in the Dead Sea.

At the point where the desert gives way to rolling green hills, enter the Eternal City and drive to the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view over the Old City and City of King David. Descend via the Garden of Gethsemane and the Kidron Valley to the Old City, walking along the cobblestone streets to the Western Wall – Judaism’s holiest site.

Trace Jesus’ last journey along the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and visit the Room of the Last Supper, the Roman Cardo and drive through the new part of the city, passing by the Knesset (Israel’s Parliament), before leaving for the airport and a flight back to Eilat and onward transfer to your hotel.

1 Day Massada, Dead Sea & Ein Gedi Spa

Drive through the Arava valley and Negev Desert to Massada, a mountain-top fortress in the midst of the desert overlooking the Dead Sea, and famous as the last stronghold of the rebels against the Romans.

Ascend by cable car and visit the ruins including King Herod’s winter palace, the synagogue, living quarters, bakery and hot baths with spectacular mosaics, whilst re-living the tragic story with explanations from your guide.

Continue along the shores of the Dead Sea to Kibbutz Ein Gedi for a buffet lunch, then on to the Ein Gedi Spa to relax in the sulphur pools at the lowest point on earth.

Cover yourself with the famous therapeutic black mud of the Dead Sea, and spend the afternoon experiencing the unique floating sensation unique to the Dead Sea.
Return to the border for onward transfer to your hotel.

1 Day Petra & Aqaba by Ferry or Plane

Beyond the towering mountains and rock formations of Wadi Rum, which once mesmerised Lawrence of Arabia, lies the Siq Canyon, where a walk along a narrow winding passageway leads to the magnificent Rose Red City of Petra.

Few sites in the world capture the imagination as dramatically as the breathtaking Nabataean structures of Petra, carved into brilliantly coloured rockfaces which rise toward the skies in continually changing shades of red, orange and pink.

Starting in Aqaba, begin your Jordanian adventure travelling along the Desert Highway, through the Moab Mountains along the King’s Highway to Petra. Visit the Treasury and Amphitheatre and wander around the ancient rock tombs and burial places, accompanied by a knowledgeable Jordanian guide, before returning through the canyon for a buffet lunch.

Drive south back to Aqaba, Jordan's only seaport. Here those travelling by ferry depart on the return journey. For those travelling by plane, there is a short city tour before flying back to Sharm el Sheikh.

Dahab Dive

Dahab is an excellent option for those who prefer shore diving, away from the crowds. With some of the region's most unspoilt reefs, famous dive sites such as the Blue Hole and the legendary "shwia, shwia" (slowly, slowly) approach to life, Dahab has long been a favourite destination for diving and relaxation.

Essential Diving Info

Location: In the middle of the Sinai Peninsula, approximately 90km north of Sharm El Sheikh.
Transfer time: Approximately 1 hour from Sharm airport
Medical: Nearest recompression chamber / medical facilities in Dahab town centre.
Non-Divers: Welcome on boat and camel safaris for a nominal charge.

Summary: Diving in Dahab

Conditions are ideal for learning to dive, continuing education and recreational diving for qualified divers.
Diving is predominantly shore-based, accessible by 4 wheel drive or Bedouin pick-up trucks (or even camel)
Diving Camel Safaris are a speciality in Dahab and an experience not to be missed. Strap your dive gear onto the side of your camel, hop on board and head to Ras Abu Galum to find some of Sinai’s most colourful reefs.
Alternatively, you can join a local boat safari to the remote untouched areas south of Dahab. Boat diving in Dahab makes for uncrowded diving on the southern virgin reefs of Gabr El Bint famous for its Gorgonian forests, big walls and schools of Reef fish.
The sites combine coral gardens, arches, canyons and caves, with a huge diversity of reef fish and invertebrates, as well as Turtles, Rays, Moray eels, Octopus, and larger fish including Napoleon wrasse, Barracuda, small sharks and Dolphins.

Diving Highlights

The Blue Hole

A very pleasant site if dived safely. A hole in the reef table approximately 50 metres across plunges downward to over 180 metres - effectively bottomless for recreational divers. At 60 metres an archway breaks through the reef to the sea. It is to be stressed that Mixed Gas diving is the ONLY safe way to reach these depths. The greatest attraction of the Blue Hole lies on the rich sloping reef outside, where a shallow lip over the reef table at 6 metres leads to the outer reef. The reef slope is rich in hard corals, particularly the section to the south of the lagoon. Triggerfish, Jacks, Unicorns, Parrotfish, Angel fish, Grouper and Surgeonfish are all part of the variety of Fish life on the outer reef.

The Canyon

This site takes its name from a long and very beautiful cavern under the seabed and is an essential dive for all fanatics of caves and cavern diving.

Marine Life

Huge Napoleon wrasse, Anthias and shimmering Glassfish, Turtles, Dolphins and many other Pelagic species.

Golf Packages

Test your expertise on this Par 72 PGA Championship golf course (6021m) while enjoying the sunny rays of this Red sea destination. Well-manicured greens, accommodating facilities as well as an International Golf Academy for those wishing to sharpen their skills, Sharm el Sheikh is an obvious choice.