"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. |