Sinai

The Sinai Peninsula is a popular tourist destination in Egypt, covering an area of 64,000 square km.
The Sinai Peninsula is an ideal location for sun, sea, and adventure. Sinai is home to many of Egypt’s most popular and least developed beach resorts, providing travellers with ideal lodging and relaxation. Sinai is also known as Egypt’s scuba diving capital, with canyons and mountains for trekking, rock climbing, mountain biking, camping, and even space for rides in desert dune buggies and safari adventures.

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St.Catherine
Modern visitors arrive in Sinai via the road that runs from Cairo to Suez. The road goes through Ras Sudr, where Moses turned the bitter waters into sweet. It continues through Abu Samina and the Wadi Garandil Valley to Abu Rudies, where the road splits. The road to the south leads to el-Tur (ancient Raitho) and then to Sharm el-Sheikh, a modern resort town. The road to the east passes by Mount Serbal and the Feran Oasis, and from there to Tarfa and the Sinai Monastery. Pilgrims used to travel from Jerusalem to the monastery, passing through Joppa (modern Jaffa) or Gaza, and from Eilat, down to the coast of the Gulf of Aqaba, and then west to the Monastery of Sinai. Saint Catherine is one of the most unique and distinguished destinations in Sinai, and in Egypt in general. While all of Sinai’s major cities, such as Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, and Taba, are located on the shores of the Aqaba Gulf to the east and the Suez Gulf to the west, Saint Catherine is located in the centre of the Sinai Peninsula on a high plateau 1600 metres above sea level.
The city is also surrounded by some of Egypt’s highest mountains, including Saint Catherine Mountain 2629 m or 8,625 ft, Moses Mountain 2285 m or 7,497 ft, and others. Because of this, the city has weather conditions that are unrivalled in Egypt, where it is mild in the summer and bitterly cold in the winter. Up to a thousand visitors come to see St. Katherine’s Monastery, the world’s oldest continuously inhabited monastery built on the site where Moses (Prophet Musa) talked to God in the miracle of the Burning Bush and climbed Mt. Sinai (the Biblical Mt. Horeb, known locally as Jebel Musa) to receive the Ten Commandments.
The majority of visitors arrive in the evening on organized coach tours from the Red Sea resorts of Sharm El-Sheikh, Taba, and Dahab, have dinner and possibly a couple of hours of sleep in a hotel, climb the mountain at dawn, visit the Monastery in the morning, and return to the resort. St. Catherine and Mt. Sinai can also be visited separately, avoiding the busy times on the mountain and exploring the rest of what this unique region has to offer.
The region is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its natural and cultural significance, and you could spend weeks exploring it. Over 200 religious sites and other important monasteries and churches, ruins of Byzantine monastic settlements, and Egypt’s highest mountains with spectacular views, amazing rock formations, and landscape can all be found here.
It is a one-of-a-kind high-altitude desert eco-system with many endemic and rare species, a variety of medicinal plants used by locals for centuries that are not found elsewhere, and water pools, springs, creeks, narrow canyons, and wide valleys.
In the valleys of the high mountains, known as wadis, there are beautiful Bedouin gardens that are unique to this area. Its original inhabitants, the kind and friendly Jebeliya (Gebeliya) Bedouin, are expert gardeners and camel herders, and if you take your time, you may catch a glimpse of their closed, traditional, albeit slowly changing, way of life and culture that has been around for more than 1400 years.

Wadi Fieran
Few places are as steeped in Biblical mystery as the great Wadi Feiran, the Sinai’s largest wadi (valley) and one of its most archeologically important stretches of terrain. It was here, according to locals, scholars, and legend, that Moses (pbuh) struck a rock with his staff, bringing forth a spring so his people could drink.
Feiran is also the site of Rafadim, the fabled oasis where the Hebrews camped and battled the Amelecites. For the pilgrims and believers who have been coming to this wadi for centuries, a journey through Feiran is to pass through an entire chapter of the Old Testament itself, Exodus 17.
Given its prominence in the Old Testament, it is no surprise that Feiran is littered with the ruins of dozens of ancient churches, some dating back to the 4th century AD, when Feiran began to develop into a major religious center for monks and pilgrims, many on their way to Mount Sinai and St. Catherine’s Monastery further east.
The Wadi’s chief religious sites are the rock from which Moses (pbuh) drew water, which convention places at the western entrance to the oasis, and Mount Tahoun, which Moses (pbuh) supposedly used as an observation point to view the battle with the Amelecites. Atop the mountain are an ancient cross and the ruins of a small church dating back to the 4th century.
As captivating as the Wadi’s biblical lore are its natural spectacles. Chief among these is the Oasis of Feiran, the largest oasis in all of Sinai. The heart of the oasis is a spectacular and luxuriant sprawl of palms that stretches over 4 km in length, the reason why Feiran is called the “Pearl of Sinai”. Along the edges of the oasis and the Wadi are the dramatic, often sheer cliffs of the Wadi wall, which contribute to the valley’s secretive and paradisiacal atmosphere.

Serbal Mountain
The 2070m Gebel Serbal (believed by early Christians to be the real Mt Sinai) is a challenging six-hour hike to the summit along the Sikket Ar Reshshah track to the south of Wadi Feiran. Those who persevere are rewarded with breathtaking panoramas. Fun Trip arranged for this incredible adventure hike with local Bedouin guides.

Serabit Al Khadim
Is one of Sinai’s most impressive sites, surrounded by ancient turquoise mines and starkly beautiful landscapes. The Old Kingdom mined turquoise here, and the temple, dedicated to the goddess Hathor, dates back to the 12th dynasty. A New Kingdom shrine to Sopdu, the god of the Eastern Desert, is located nearby. The temple’s benefactors are listed in inscriptions on the temple court walls, including Hatshepsut (1473-1458 BC) and Tuthmosis III (1479–1425 BC).
Serabit Al Khadim can be reached via an unmarked track just south of Abu Zenima or, more interestingly, via a track branching north off the road running east through Wadi Fieran via Wadi Mukattab.

The Sinai Peninsula
is a popular tourist destination in Egypt, covering an area of 64,000 square km. The Sinai Peninsula is an ideal location for sun, sea, and adventure. Sinai is home to many of Egypt’s most popular and least developed beach resorts, providing travellers with ideal lodging and relaxation. Sinai is also known as Egypt’s scuba diving capital, with canyons and mountains for trekking, rock climbing, mountain biking, camping, and even space for rides in desert dune buggies and safari adventures.

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Nuweiba
History Of Nuweiba
During different times in ancient Egyptian history, the city was a small fishing village with a few tribal people living there. It was also a small stop for traders coming from the Arabian Peninsula. Because of its proximity to the eastern shores of the Aqaba Gulf, Nuweiba became a significant hub for pilgrims traveling to Mecca during the early Islamic period, particularly when the new religion became popular in Egypt in particular and Northern Africa in general. Later, during the Islamic era in Egypt, Nuweiba began to gain commercial importance and became Egypt’s eastern gate. This is why, in the 16th century, Mamluk Sultan El Ghoury built his famous fortress near the city. Nuweiba is a city in the eastern part of the Sinai Peninsula. It is on the coast of the Aqaba Gulf. In recent years, it has become a great place for tourists to visit because of its beautiful beaches and calm atmosphere. Nuweiba is called the “Jewel of the Gulf” because of its beautiful golden beaches lined with palm trees. This makes it a unique place for divers and beach campers to go on vacation. Nuweiba’s commercial activities are thriving and expanding. Thanks to the international port of Nuweiba, which welcomes ships from all over the Red Sea, and the fact that there are hydrofoil services from Nuweiba to Aqaba (a Jordanian city) and the port that can be reached in less than an hour, visitors to Nuweiba have a fantastic opportunity to go explore Petra, the amazing historical city established by the Nabateans. Nuweiba is primarily divided into two sections. The first is located in the city’s northern section and is known as the Muzeina, after the name of the tribe that lives in this area. The second section is the Tarabin section, which is also named after the tribe that lives in the area. This area also houses the famous fortress built by Sultan El Ghoury, Egypt’s Mamluk ruler during the 16th century. And This large sand dune separates Nuweiba City from the Tarabin beachfront area. It’s a good place to swim if you’re in the Tarabin area. And Ras Shaitan located 15 km north of Nuweiba, this is a famous beach camping and diving location. The contoured topography, which includes narrow valleys, sand-filled depressions, and deep chasms, is undoubtedly the highlight of this dive. Colored Canyon’s swirling, mineral-rich, layered rock formations are one of Sinai’s top out-of-the-water natural attractions. The canyon, located 177 kilometers north of Sharm el-Sheikh, is a showcase of the desert’s natural beauty, carved out by millennia of wind and water whittling away the rock. Visitors can scramble along the canyon path to access the rose-pink-striped interior of the rock face. This is one of Sharm el-Bait Sheikh’s days out for nature lovers. Exploring the oddly shaped pinnacles and boulders that have been brushed with shimmering red and orange hues provides some fantastic photo opportunities. If you plan to visit, wear good walking shoes with good tread and bring plenty of water.

Taba
Taba is one of Sinai’s small towns. Taba, located less than 2 km from Israeli borders, was the last city under Israeli control after the October 1973 war before Egypt reclaimed it in 1989. Although it has never been determined what the word Taba means, it is most likely an ancient name given by the Pharaohs to this small trading transit point on the way from Egypt to the Arabian Peninsula and Asia Minor at the end of the journey. Taba and its surroundings were added to Sinai’s protected areas in 1988 to preserve the beauty of the region, which includes the coloured Valley or coloured canyon, which was formed by an ancient river that tended the sandstones. Taba is quickly becoming a popular diving and snorkelling destination. Taba has been the focal point of many visitors to Egypt, with areas such as the so-called Fjord, which is the most beautiful and striking inlet of the entire Aqaba Gulf, and many other attractive diving spots.

The Sinai Peninsula
Is a popular tourist destination in Egypt, covering an area of 64,000 square km. The Sinai Peninsula is an ideal location for sun, sea, and adventure. Sinai is home to many of Egypt’s most popular and least developed beach resorts, providing travellers with ideal lodging and relaxation. Sinai is also known as Egypt’s scuba diving capital, with canyons and mountains for trekking, rock climbing, mountain biking, camping, and even space for rides in desert dune buggies and safari adventures.

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Ras Sudr
Is situated on the Red Sea and Gulf of Suez coast. It’s only a two-hour drive from Cairo, making it possible for you to visit and return on the same weekend.
There’s nothing better to distract you from a stressful week in the city. Ras Sudr has breathtaking views. The unblemished combination of the mountains, the sunset, and the various blue shades of the red sea is so relaxing and tranquil. Even at night, the clear sky, the silvery moon, and the twinkling stars can help you relax. Ras Sudr has earned the reputation of being every kite surfer’s dream destination over the years. The wind is usually strong, and the water is always extremely flat. On top of that, the kite-surfing facilities are plentiful and gnarly. kite-surfing. Windsurfing, wakeboarding, paddle boarding, kayaking, yoga, and other beach activities are also available. So, whatever your interests are, you’ll always find something to enjoy.

Eyoon Mousa’s
Only 14 kilometres from the Ahmad Hamdi Tunnel, another natural wonder, Eyoon Moussa is a hot spring containing sulphur, known to be a good remedy for skin conditions and rheumatism, and apparently a hub for natural cures, but there’s so much more to these miraculous sites than remedies. Ras Sudr, particularly Eyoon Moussa, is not an exception to the rule that a location that heals the body should also heal the mind and soul. Its minimalism is so refreshing that you can easily escape the noise and clutter of modern life. Eyoon Moussa is also significant religiously because it is where Moses escaped from Pharaoh and his army. Go to clear your mind or simply enjoy the scenery with your fellow travellers. Nothing beats an experience with no distractions and only you and your closest friends. and also there’s another tow hot spring eyes ( Ein Malha and Ein Yirga ).

Hamam Pharaoh
Pharaoh’s Bath (Hammam Pharaon) is a natural sulphur water spring that is one of Egypt’s most well-known and popular medical tourism destinations. Pharaoh’s Bath is located approximately 45 kilometres from Suez and 125 kilometres from Cairo. It is divided into two parts: the Pharaoh’s Cave (Kahf Pharaoun) and the springs themselves. The sulfuric water springs along the coast create large amounts of water with temperatures as high as 92 degrees Celsius. It consists of a collection of naturally hot sulfuric springs. The water runs directly from the mountain into a 100-metre-long natural lake near the seaside. A small cave 25 metres into the mountain has been dug out of the slope above and is used as a natural sauna due to the heat emitted by the hot sulphur water at the cave’s bottom. It has been scientifically proven that the water from this spring can help alleviate a variety of diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis and rheumatism of all kinds, gastrointestinal diseases, kidney disease, lung sensitivity, liver disease, and skin diseases, as well as their cosmetic benefits. According to research, water with high sulphur concentrations surpasses its equivalents in mineral water over the world. This area is suitable for establishing a healthy tourist resort due to the moderate climate throughout the year, the dry weather, and the huge spaces of warm sand that may be employed in physical treatment. It is also surrounded by a chain of mountains.

The Sinai Peninsula
Is a popular tourist destination in Egypt, covering an area of 64,000 square km. The Sinai Peninsula is an ideal location for sun, sea, and adventure. Sinai is home to many of Egypt’s most popular and least developed beach resorts, providing travellers with ideal lodging and relaxation. Sinai is also known as Egypt’s scuba diving capital, with canyons and mountains for trekking, rock climbing, mountain biking, camping, and even space for rides in desert dune buggies and safari adventures.

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Dahab
The world’s translation Dahab literally means “gold,” and this is evident in the golden-colored sandy beaches that line the sea. With its silence and peace, this is one of the most enthralling spots to lounge in the warm morning sun and watch the mountains’ orange reflection. Dahab grew out of the metropolis of Assallah, a Bedouin village on Sinai’s southeast coast. Travelers in need of a break can rent private beach huts at reasonable prices. There are also restaurants and kiosks where people can buy food and souvenirs at reasonable prices. Hotels are springing up in the Dahab area as a result of the influx of travellers and adventure seekers, offering luxury travellers a nice place to stay while enjoying the beauty of Dahab. Dahab’s many attractions include exotic marine life, which provides a beautiful experience for scuba divers, as well as sunny and windy weather, which allows windsurfers to drift on the red sea. The mountains are also a beautiful sight to behold, with rock climbing opportunities. Camel diving safaris are another interesting attraction that Dahab offers to visitors.

Ras Abu Gallum Protectorate
Ras Abu Gallum Protectorate spans 400 square km of coastline between Dahab and Nuweiba, combining coastal mountains, narrow valleys, sand dunes, and fine-gravel beaches with several diving and snorkelling spots. The area is described by scientists as a “floristic frontier,” where Mediterranean conditions are influenced by a tropical climate. This environmentally significant area is a fascinating place to visit, with its 165 plant species (44 of which are found nowhere else in Sinai) and abundance of mammals and reptiles. Bedouin from the Mizena tribe live within the protectorate’s borders, fishing as they have for centuries (although this is now regulated by the protectorate).Camel, jeep, and walking excursions to Ras Abu Gallum are available through Fun Trip. Hiking into the reserve via the path leading from the Blue Hole is also popular. The trail winds along the shoreline for an hour to Ras Abu Gallum village and El Omeyid village, where you can camp overnight in a hut. The reserve has several walking trails with Bedouin and their Camels.

The Sinai Peninsula
Is a popular tourist destination in Egypt, covering an area of 64,000 square km. The Sinai Peninsula is an ideal location for sun, sea, and adventure. Sinai is home to many of Egypt’s most popular and least developed beach resorts, providing travellers with ideal lodging and relaxation. Sinai is also known as Egypt’s scuba diving capital, with canyons and mountains for trekking, rock climbing, mountain biking, camping, and even space for rides in desert dune buggies and safari adventures.

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Sharm El Sheikh
At the southernmost point of the Sinai Peninsula, there is a beach that goes for more than 20 km along the coasts of the Suez Gulf to the west and the Aqaba Gulf to the east, between Tiran Island and Ras Mohammed National Park. This beach has some of the most beautiful underwater scenery in the world. This place is perfect for scuba diving because the water is so clear and there are so many exotic fish darting in and out of the coral reefs. Sharm El Sheikh has a great location and focuses only on sun-and-sea vacations with a family-friendly vibe and all the comforts of a resort, as well as world-class diving. Travelers from all over the world, particularly from Europe, visit Sharm El Sheikh for a wonderful vacation to enjoy the wonderful sandy beaches, warm weather, numerous hotels and facilities, and the exotic, diverse nightlife that Sharm El Sheikh has to offer all year.

National Park of Ras Mohammed
Located about 20 km west of Sharm El Sheikh on the road from Al Tor, was named by local fishermen after a cliff that resembles a man’s profile. The waters surrounding the peninsula are regarded as the Red Sea’s crown jewel. More than 50,000 visitors visit the park each year, drawn by the prospect of marvelling at some of the world’s most spectacular coral-reef ecosystems, which include a plethora of coral species and teeming marine life. The park’s waters are home to most, if not all, of the Red Sea’s 1000 species of fish, including sought-after pelagics like hammerheads, manta rays, and whale sharks.

Nabq Protectorate
Located just north of Sharm el-Sheikh (about 20 kilometres from the central Naama Bay area), is a coastal desert landscape of arid beauty and home to the world’s most northerly mangrove forest. This nature reserve’s landscape is a vista of sand dunes, lonely beaches, and arak bushes, and it’s one of Egypt’s most important protected wilderness sites, with a plethora of birdlife, as well as endemic gazelles and ibexes. The beaches here offer pristine reefs easily accessible from the shore for snorkelers, while hiking and cycling trips are also available inland.