Sinai: Land of discovery.

The route to the Promised Land; where Isis sought Osiris and the Pharaohs found gold. A meeting point for three great religions, at the crossroads of Africa and Asia: where Moses witnessed the Burning Bush, the Holy Family passed along during its flight into Egypt and where Amr Ibn El Aas went across on his invasion of the country. After 8,000 years at the heart of history, experience the continuing contrasts. Sinai: where rock meets coral reefs and the desert stops at the sea. Where the grandeur of granite meets the golden beaches of the "Red Sea Riviera." Tropical fish and rare birds; spectacular sunsets and clear starry nights.

Sinai Mountains

"
Mountains are the beginning and the end of all natural scenery"

(John Ruskin)

El Arish

S
hady palm-lined beaches, Mediterranean waves and the glowing colours of Bedouin crafts.

Sharm El-Sheikh

Both a summer and winter resort due to its year-round moderate climate.

It is the paradise for those who seek tranquility and love exploring underwater wonders. There are also several well-equipped diving centres.

The simplicity of sun, sea and sand; the luxury of five star hotels and tourist villages; water sports, shopping and entertainment.

Ras Mohamed

Situated at the peak of Sinai Peninsula, it is renowned for having the most exquisite coral reefs in the world and being a refuge to rare marine life. It has recently been declared a natural reserve and is most fit for diving.

Dive into a world-famous paradise of coral gardens and tropical fish.

Mount Sinai

"Among all the stupendous works of Nature, not a place can be selected more fitting for the exhibition of Almighty power" (John Lloyd Stephens)

Monastery of St. Catherine

B
uilt in the 6th century and dedicated to the daughter of a ruler of Alexandria, who converted to Christianity and was subjected to great torture. It is a spectacular natural setting for priceless works of art.

Dahab

One of the most beautiful beaches in South Sinai because of its gleaming sand, clear waters and colourful marine life. It includes tourist villages, diving centres, camping sites, glassboats and windsurf facilities. Dahab means "gold" in Arabic. In Sinai it means golden sands, turquoise sea and coloured fish.

 

Nuweiba

Famous for its beautiful sandy beaches, it is  another exciting place for underwater fun. You will see both the imposing mountains of South Sinai and green oases along palm-fringed beaches.
Sea and desert adventures: Camel and Jeep treks, mountain climbing, diving and snorkelling.

Taba

A
meeting of borders: Taba Hilton, at the tip of Aqaba Gulf, overlooks Jordan, Israel and Saudi Arabia.

Gesirat Faraon

Take a boat for a trip to the island, crowned by Saladin fortress founded in 1170.

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