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"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 the grandeur of the granite rocks meets the golden beaches of the Red Sea Riviera on Sinai Peninsula. Relax, rest and renew yourself"

 

The Sinai-Peninsula enjoys diverse, extensive desert that abound in mountain chains suitable for climbing and sensational adventures. Of these mountains are Mt. Moses, Mt. Catherine and Mt. Safasafa. Watch the sunset in the desert and sleep overnight under the starry sky. An unforgettable experience.

 

*Sharm el Sheikh Located to the southeast of the Sinai Peninsula and has the most popular tourist area    "Naama Bay" with its concentration of hotels, diving centers, shops and restaurants. It is known for its rich    coral reefs, many of which are accessible. Its water is filled with underwater life, making it a snorkeling and  scuba diving paradise.

*Dahab. Located 100 km northeast of Sharm el Sheikh and famous for its golden beaches and deep diving sites.

Windsurfing is popular there. Assala, one of its small districts, has Bedouin camps and a restaurant promenade.

*Nuweiba. 65 km north of Dahab, where the desert mountains reach the sea. The desert safari is highly recommended in this area and a visit to its Great Coloured Canyon, the most beautiful in the whole world is not to be missed.

*Taba. An international border town. Its majestic mountains overlook the tourist facilities and its coastline is among the most picturesque in Sinai. The famous Salah el Din Fortress is located here on Pharaoh's Island.Sites of interest in the area are various and of very different nature, may it date back to the pharaonic era, religious places, or just the beauty of National Parks in the area of South Sinai:

*Serabit El Khadem, on a hill northwest of Firan Valley. A temple established by the Pharaohs including the caveof goddess Hathor.The sacred Valley of Tawa, where God spoke to his prophet Moses.

*Mountain Moses, 2285 meters high, the place where God spoke to his prophet Moses. On its highest summit, there is a small church and a mosque. Visitors are keen on climbing the mountain to watch the sunrise.

*St. Catherine's Monastery, constructed back in the 4th century in the foothills of Mountain Moses with the   Basilica, the chapel of the Burning Bush, the Library, the Museum of the Monastery & the Mosque. Before planning the trip, please ask our experts at Starco Travel about the variable opening hours of St. Catherine! Located in Firan Valley, the remains of a church/monastery (Deir El Banat). On its rubble a new church has been built.Close to the Valley of St. Catherine, there is the "Shrine of Prophet Harun". 10 km / 7 miles away, where Murra valley meet El Sheikh valley, the 'Shrine of Prophet Saleh'. 65 km / 45 miles east of Ras Sidr, Starco Travel will guide the visitor to Al-Gondi

*(TheSoldier) Citadel, constructed by Salah Al Din Al Ayoubi in 1165.Overlooking the Gulf of Aquaba, on Pharaoh's Island, 1170 ad Salah Al Din al Ayoubi constructed another Citadel.

*Ras Mohamed National Park, a paradise with the most gorgeous formations of coral reefs and thousand species of rare fish, distinct marine life, warm water springs, wild animals, birds and mangrove trees.

*St. Catherine National Park, a combination of a collection of rare animals, reptiles and birds in addition to a variety of medicinal herbs and plants.

*National Park of Nabq is located between Sharm El Sheikh and Dahab, distinguished by rich wild life of animals, rodents and rare reptiles as well as migratory birds that inhabit mangroves.

*Abou Galum, a National Park located on the Gulf of Aquaba. The area is known due to the integratedenvironmental system that combines the desert, mountainous regions and numerous valleys.In addition to the several-day trips and tours: For our guests at the beach resorts of Dahab, Nuweiba, Taba and the area of Sharm El Sheikh Starco Travel offers day and half-day tours to discover the beauty of some of the above mentioned and largely unexplored parts of the country.

 
 
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