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Introduction
No matter how much science may reveal, “the Desert” will remain in most
peoples’ minds a place of accumulated sands, unsolved mysteries and
eternal legends, all camouflaged beneath a haze of mirage.
In the Safari you can piece toghther some of that mirage and portray the
unexpected appearance.
Adventure Holidays, provides a variety of exclusive adventure trips
across Egypt, from the wild mysterious deserts to the beautiful Red Sea.
With extensive experience and knowledge of Egypt’s environment,
logistics and skill, we create unique, unforgettable nature-based
excursions for our clients.
Not only can we show you the popular wonders of ancient Egypt as part of
an incredible adventure, but focus your attention on the beauty of this
land and its cultures across the Western Desert, Eastern Desert, Sinai
and the Red Sea.
WHAT MAKES ADVENTURE HOLIDAYS STAND OUT?
….Largest choice of adventure safaris and activities….
…. Best value and customer service department ….
..Experience .. Our commitment to the environment ..
.. Customized Adventures to suit your needs ..
.. Strength and Reliability ..
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General Information
Transportation:
• All the mentioned itineraries by 4WD Toyota land Cruiser
( model 2003 ), fully air-conditioned, with maximum of 6 pax
per car, all seats are facing forward providing that all guests
will have window seats at disposal for all the trip, every 4WD
will be equipped with:
• Powerful Diesel engines
• Long-range gas tanks
• Sand mats
• Radio Am/Fm and cassette player
• cool bottle
• refreshing wet tissues
• Fire extinguishers
• Spare Tires / parts
• Mechanic accompanying long and remote Expeditions
• The leading car will be equipped with:
1- Satellite communication ( for remote expeditions )
2- GPS system ( for remote expeditions )
3- First aid kit
4- Tour leader / guide
5- Detailed Maps ( particularly for walking routes )
5- Cool box
Tented camp will include:
• Spacious, well ventilated dome tents including Mattresses,
blankets, sleeping bags and bed sheets & foam mattresses upon
request.
• All necessary cooking gear, kitchen utensils, mugs and glassware
• Gas and water gericans
• Binoculars, reference books on Egypt
• Cool boxes
• Trash bags
• Ice boxes
• Fire grill and cooking stoves
Accommodation:
Hotels used are 4 & 5 stars in the cities, “ Lodges “clean with hot
Water & bathrooms in the Oases.
Food and Beverage:
• Picnic lunches during desert days
• Bedouin dinners during camping nights
• Professional Cook
• On board of the 4WD every client will have a 300 cl mineral
water at disposal per day
• At disposal soft drinks, sweet and salty snacks.
• For camping’s and long Safaris washing water available.
Visits and excursions:
• All entrance fees and permissions for all visits
• Professional multilingual Desert guides
Safety & Practical information:
Safety: Our team is responsible incase of emergencies and
equipped with First Aid Kit and satellite phone, for
remote and long expeditions Helicopter evacuation is
available at the clients’ expense.
- A complete first Aid Set toghther with vaccines against Scorpions ,
Snakes , and Vipers are available on board .
Insurance: - All cars and participants joining our tours are insured
against accidents.
- Tour Leader should be notified of any special medical
requirements ( diabetes, blood pressure ).
Participants should bring:
• Hats, sun glasses - Sun cream
• Prescription medicine - Passport’s and copies
• Sandals - Bathing suits
• Sweatshirts and trousers for night time
• Shorts and t-shirts for mornings
• Scarf - Flash light
• Depending on the location, expect basic conditions and some
long driving days.
Weather : ( approximate indication )
During winter : 20º – 30º C during the day
6º – 8º C at night.
Spring : 22º – 40º C during the day
9º – 11ºC at night.
Summer : 25º – 45º C during the day
15 - 20º C at night.
Sinai Distances :
Cairo / Ras Sidr 150KM
Sarabit / Ras Sidr 30 KM
Ras Sidr / St. Catherine 230 KM
St. Catherine / Sharm El Sheikh 230 KM
Dahab / Sharm El Sheikh 100 KM
Nuweiba / Dahab 70 KM
Taba / Nuweiba 65 KM
Western Desert Distances:
Cairo / Bahariya 370KM
Bahariya / White Desert 160 KM
Farafra / Dakhla 280 KM
Dakhla / Kharga 190 KM
Kharga / Luxor 370 KM
Cairo / Siwa 700 KM
Siwa / Bahariya 450 KM |
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List
of Adventures
Trekking/Mountain-Climbing:
Trekking the desert and climbing the high mountain region
provides visitors with details that are frequently missed. While
escorted by local Bedouins, we are introduced to areas only
accessible by foot, discovering hidden valleys, wild fruit
trees, waterfalls, and spectacular sunrises from mountain peaks.
Education and physical activity are main characteristics of our
trekking/hiking excursions.
Camel Safaris : For those
interested in discovering the desert like the first explorers
once did, our camel safaris will fulfill your interests. You
will travel on camelback amongst caravans escorted by local
Bedouins. Throughout the journey, we learn about the desert
ecosystem, how to read tracks, look for water, and secrets to
making lovely Bedouin tea.
4WD & Motorbikes Adventures: With
our fleet of 4-wheel drive vehicles and bikes, Adventure
Holidays provides you with the opportunity to experience remote
areas of Egypt that are virtually inaccessible by any other
means. Our vehicles come fully equipped with all the necessities
that make long journeys comfortable and safe.
Escorted Self-Drive Safaris and Rallies:Adventure Holidays is
one of very few travel companies that provide self-drive
adventure safaris. Participants enjoy driving our 4WD Toyota
Land Cruisers, while being accompanied by leading and support
vehicles. Imagine the experience of challenging Saharan sand
dunes and other wild terrain while behind the wheel during an
exciting off-road adventure in the Sahara.
Combined Desert and Diving Safaris (including camel diving):
Participants take pleasure from exploring the mysterious desert
as well as diving in the breathtaking underwater world of the
Red Sea. In addition to our desert 4x4 cruisers. tional Safaris:
Although all our safaris give participants information on the
places they visit and the customs of people living in those
areas, this special program provides more. As part of this
adventure, we take you, accompanied by professional experts, to
archaeological sites, educational centers, museums, our company
is equipped to facilitate and assists Professional photoshooters,
movie shooting etcc..
Historical/Cultural Expeditions: It
has been said that one cannot appreciate what one has not yet
encountered. This exclusive safari allows adventure travelers to
visit locations explored by very few lucky people. We follow the
routes of early explorers such as Count Laszlo Almasy, better
known as the “English Patient”, and take you through unearthly
territories as we explore the most remote locations in Egypt.
Nile Felucca Sailing Adventures: To
visit the famous wonders of Egypt along the Nile Valley in a
unique, adventurous way, try sailing the Nile River with us in a
traditional felucca. While visiting the incredible temples and
monuments of ancient Egypt, this relaxing, slower paced journey
allows you to truly appreciate the full beauty of the green
boarders of the Nile and its local peoples.
Family Safaris: Adventure Holidays
Tours can organize special family adventures around Egypt so
that those with children can also take part in our adventures.
Hot Air Balloon Safaris:
Exquisite safari, gives the participant an overall view of the
visited areas, we travel in noman’s land areas inaccessible by
any other means except by air.
Fishing Safaris : Lake Nasser
If you are looking for solitude, silence and space, Lake Nasser
is the place.
The extensiveness and silence are the two things that strike you
most strongly. This is one of Egypt’s remote and wild places,
The areas we fish are extremely remote and wild as well. The
Lake Nasser Safari is a must for those who enjoy “ getting away
from it all “ you will be completely cut off from all form of
civilization.
Lake Nasser, located in southern Egypt, it was created by the
construction of Aswan High Dam, the lake can supply a catch up
to 80.000 tons of Fish per year, it boats 17 ancient Egyptian
and Nubian temples, it is full of resident and migratory birds
mainly ducks, the infrequent quick look of crocodiles and
monitor lizards. For those who have a sense of Adventure and
appreciate an outdoor life, the safari is a dream come true.
Dune Sand Boarding :
This unforgettable experience of gliding over the soft sand
dunes of the great sand sea, gives a thrill that is adrenalin
rush, this adventure is offered during most of our Adventures.
Extreme Adventures
Adventure Holidays, the only company providing safe extreme
adventures, among a variety of extreme adventures we offer Hot
air balloon parashooting, bungi jumping as l as the typical
aircraft parashooting.
Technical diving is one of our other specialities, we are one of
a few companies in egypt owning yachts equipped to accommodate
technical diving..
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White Desert Camel Trekking Safari
CAMEL AND TREKKING SAFARI
Highlights:
• Bahariya Oases & the Golden Mummies
• Bir Sahari, Mushroom area, White House, and the Wonders Area
• Tombs of the Nobles, Great Sand Sea & White Desert
• Farafra Oasis and Natural Hot Springs
Day 1
Leaving Cairo behind, we start our 370km journey to Bahariya Oasis.
lunch in restaurant, we tour the city; visit the Temple of Alexander the
Great, the Tombs of the Nobles, the Golden Mummies and the English
Mountain. We later go off road to bath in the hot spring under the
stars. The night is spent in a hotel in Bahariya Oasis, Dinner.
Day 2
Breakfast In Bahariya, start our drive towards the White Desert, we
reach Sahari well, where our Camels await us, lunch en route we start
our trekk towards the White Desert, and the Mushroom Area, and camp in
the White house. Dinner
Day 3
We start exploring the formations, the Santa tree and wind carved
sculptors that resemble both Human and Animal Faces. Lunch. We arrive to
Agabat area (the wonders area) and Wadi El Nagafi dunes and valley, the
night is spent in hole el Chur. Dinner and overnight Camping.
Day 4
After breakfast we move Gebel el Taradir, lunch, climb the mountain,
enjoy the sunset and overnight under the bright stars, Camping & Dinner.
Day 5
We head to Gur Hadid and tour of Ghabour area lunch, enjoy the Desert
and overnight under the stars, Dinner & Camping.
Day 6
Head towards Farafra Oasis, tour the City, have lunch, visit the
Heritage Museum and the Palm Groves, overnight in hotel - Dinner.
Day 7
Head back to Bahariya Oasis, on the way back we visit the Black Desert
and the Crystal Mountain, lunch in Bahariya and back to Cairo - dinner
and overnight in hotel
Day 8
After breakfast transfer to Cairo Airport and assistance for final
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On the foot steps of Alexander the Great
Cairo-Alexandria-Siwa-Bahariya-White Desert-Farafra-Cairo
Highlights
• Alexandria, Catacombs and the Old Harbor
• Marsa Matruh and Alamein
• Siwa, Arag, Bahrein, Sitra, and Nawemisa Oasis
• Bahariya Oases, the Golden Mummies & Tombs of the Nobles
• Great Sand Sea & the White Desert
• Farafra Oasis and the Hot Spring
Day 1:
Arrival and assistance by our representative for Visa and Transfer to
our hotel. Overnight.
Day 2:
Breakfast, then a drive to Alexandria, we visit the Old Harbor,
Catacombs, Roman Museum (lunch in Restaurant), the evening is spent
touring the city Dinner & Overnight at our hotel.
Day 3:
Breakfast, Leaving Alexandria behind we arrive to Alamein. There we
visit
the Museum and the II World War memorial. (lunch en route) Moving on, we
pass by Marsa Matruh. Upon reaching Siwa, we tour the old Siwan Village
of Shali, Dinner & overnight in hotel.
Day 4:
After Breakfast we visit Cleopatra’s Spring, Mountain of the Dead,
Alexander
the Great Temple (Temple of the Oracle), (lunch in restaurant) and take
a
donkey-drawn cart for a tour around the city before heading off road to
the
Great Sand Sea where we have dinner and relax while looking at the
stars,
overnight camping.
Day 5:
After Breakfast we head off road on a 400-km journey to Bahariya Oasis.
We pass by Bahrein, Nawemisa and Sitra Oases. We visit Roman catacombs
and pass through magnificent sand dunes of the Great Sand Sea. Picnic
lunch, upon reaching Bahariya, we check in our hotel, Dinner &
Overnight.
Day 6:
Breakfast In Bahariya, we tour the city; visit the Temple of Alexander
the Great, the Tombs of the Nobles, the Golden Mummies and the English
Mountain. Lunch en route, On reaching the White Desert, we start
exploring the formations and wind carved sculptors that resemble both
Human and Animal Faces, we explore the formations that resemble the
surface of a different planet. The night is spent in Farafra hotel,
Dinner
Day 7:
After breakfast we go off road to the “Black Desert” and the dune area.
We start
our climb of a 50meter dune. On route to Bahariya we visit the Crystal
Mountain and the Area of the Wonders with the Desert Roses and the
Arch.,
After lunch we head towards Cairo, upon reaching cairo we check in our
hotel,
Dinner & overnight.
Day 8:
After breakfast transfer to Cairo Airport. And assistance for final
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Sinai Sahara ( SEDP01 )
Highlights:
• Cairo, Taba & Coloured Canyon
• Nuweiba, Oasis of Ain Hudra, White Canyon & Abou Galloum “National
Park”
• Dahab, Ras Mohamed “National Park” & Sharm el Sheikh
Day 1:
Leaving Cairo behind, we head of to the town of Taba, where the rest of
the
Day is spent relaxing and swimming in the Bedouin village of Tarabeen.
Lodge for
The night. Dinner.
Day 2:
After breakfast we take our 4WD cars to the desert to a point where we
park and
continue on foot in the narrow Coloured Canyon. Our cars meet us to
continue
the route to our campsite in the isolated Oasis of Ain Hudra, We bathe
in the
cold spring and enjoy a barbecue meal and camp.
Day 3:
Today we continue our off road drive to the Oasis of Bir Saghir. We
reach the
coast of Abou Galloum “National Park”, and enjoy swimming, We end our
day
with a Bedouin night & Dinner, Camping under the stars.
Day 4:
Leaving the cars behind, we load our Camels and start en route to
Dahab’s Blue
Hole, We snorkel and camp in a lodge in the Bedouin village of Assalah
Day 5:
This morning we take our 4WD cars to Ras Mohamed “National Park”, one of
The best diving and snorkeling locations in the world. With our
snorkeling guide
We explore the locations most interesting reefs and fish. For those not
interested
In snorkeling we offer some of Egypt’s most spectacular beaches. Later
we Check
In our hote, dinner and overnight.
Day 6:
An early start takes us to the jetty of Sharm El Sheikh. A 3hr-yacht
trip takes us
to Tiran Island Reefs. Upon our arrival we listen to a briefing from our
snorkeling
guide and hit the water, We explore the semi sunken wrecks as well as
the reef
system - Lunch is served onboard the yacht, later in the day we return
to the jetty.
For those not interested in the Sea, we alternatively offer a quad
runner
adventure, in which we visit some of the Sinai deserts most interesting
locations.
The rest of the day free before dinner & overnight in hotel.
Day 7:
The day is spent on the beach, Leaving Sharm El Sheikh, we return to
Cairo,
Dinner & overnight at our hotel.
Day 8:
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport and assistance for final
departure. |
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Sinai
Camel and Trekking Safari
Highlights:
• Sharm El Sheikh & Nabq National Park
• Saint Catherine & Ain Hudra
• Ain Um Ahmed, Wadi El Masri & Nuweiba
Day 1
Upon arrival Meet by our Representative and Assistance through Customs,
transfer to our hotel in Sharm El Sheikh, Dinner & Overnight.
Day 2
Breakfast In Sharm and later we start our drive towards Nabq “National
Park” so called “ The Forest of Mangroves” have lunch and continue to
St. Catherine, Dinner & Overnight in St. Catherine Lodge.
Day 3
We start with an early climb of Mont Moses and enjoy the “Sun Rise”,
after descending the mountain we visit St. Catherine Monastery after
Lunch we meet with our Camel Caravan and ride to visit the Rocks of
Inscriptions, continue through Wadi Hagag till reaching Ain Hudra,
Dinner & Overnight Camping.
Day 4
After breakfast we move towards Wadi Hudra till reaching Al Farsh
continue trekking through Wadi Medilla & Wadi el Khala till reaching
Mont Berga Dinner and Overnight Camping under the Stars.
Day 5
Today we continue our Camel Trekk through Wadi Zalaga, Dinner and
overnight Camping in Ain Um Ahmed.
Day 6
We Continue walking along the steam of Water till reaching Wadi Agoula,
Dinner & Overnight Camping.
Day 7
We take back our Jeep Cars and drive through Wadi Al Masri, hike through
the Colored Canyon, then drive to Nuweiba where we have the possibility
of snorkeling, have lunch and later we head back to Sharm El Sheikh,
Dinner & Overnight in Hotel.
Day 8
After breakfast transfer to Sharm airport and assistance for final
departure. |
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North Coast of Egypt
Cairo-Alexandria-Marsa Matrouh-Siwa-Cairo
H ighlights:
- Alexandria & the Old Harbour
- Alamein & Marsa Matrouh
- Siwa Oasis & The Great Sand Sea
Day 1:
Arrival Cairo, meet by our representative for assistance through customs
and immigration formalities, transfer to Alexandria, upon arrival we
check in our hotel - dinner and overnight.
Day 2:
Breakfast, then we start visiting the Roman Museum, Catacombs, Pilar,
Library of Alexandria, lunch in Restaurant, the evening is spent touring
the city. Dinner and overnight hotel.
Day 3:
After breakfast, we leave Alexandria behind, we arrive to Alamein 60-km.
There
We visit the Museum and the II World War memorial, Moving on, we reach
Marsa Matrouh we check in our hotel- Dinner and overnight.
Day 4:
Today is spent on Leisure enjoying the marvelous beach of Marsa Matrouh
( Half board accomodation ).
Day 5:
After breakfast we head towards Siwa Oases, upon arrival we tour the
city, have
lunch – later we head off road 17-km to the Great Sand Sea, where we
enjoy
the magnifecent Sand Dunes, dinner and relax while looking at the stars,
overnight camping.
Day 6:
Breakfast then we head back to Siwa, upon arrival we start visiting
Cleopatra’s
Spring, Mountain of the Dead, Alexander the Great Temple (Temple of the
Oracle), lunch in restaurant, we later check in our hotel - dinner and
overnight.
Day 7:
After breakfast, start heading back to Cairo – lunch en route, upon
arrival we check in hotel - Dinner and overnight.
Day 8:
After breakfast transfer to Cairo Airport, and assistance for final
departure. |
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Golden Mummies Exploration
Cairo-Bahariya-Farafra-Dakhla-Kharga-Luxor
Highlights:
Cairo
Bahariya & White Desert
Farafra Oasis, Dakhla Oasis
Kharga Oasis, Baris, Luxor
Day 1:
Arrival Cairo meet and assist by our Representative for Entry
Visa, transfer to
Our hotel, Overnight.
Day 2:
After breakfast we leave Cairo behind, we start a 370-km on road
to Barariya
Oasis. Upon reaching Bahareya, we check in our hotel, tour the
city, have
Lunch, Later we visit the Temple of Alexander the Great, Tombs
of the Nobles
and the English Mountain. We join a Camel Caravan for one hour,
later have
dinner in our hotel & Overnight.
Day 3:
After breakfast we go off road to the Black Desert and the dune
area. We start our
climb of a 50meter dune. On route to Farafra we visit the
Crystal Mountain, the
area of the wonders with the Desert Roses and the Arch. Moving
on we head to
the White Desert 160km. On reaching the White Desert, we start
exploring the
formations and wind carved sculptors that resemble both Human
and Animal
faces. We explore the formations that resemble the surface of a
different planet.
The night is spent in the Desert ( Camping & Dinner ).
Day 4:
Reaching Farafra Oasis we visit the city, visit the Local
Museum, Then move on
to Dakhla oasis 230km, Upon reaching Dakhla, we visit the Old
Covered City,
with its oil press, school, courthouse and dwelling chambers,
Muzzawaka
“external” & Deir el Haggar, have lunch, check into our hotel,
Dinner and
overnight.
Day 5:
Leaving Dakhla behind, we head to Kharga. 190km - 100 km before
Kaharga, we
head off road to Kasr El Labakha roman area, and explore the
dwellings area, the
Temple, and the spring. Lunch picnic reaching Kharga Oasis we
check in our
hotel Dinner and overnight..
Day 6:
In Kharga, we visit El Bagawat Cemetery, visit of Hibis Temple
“external”
and the Museum, have lunch - The night is spent in Kharga,
Dinner in hotel.
Day 7:
From Kharga we head to Baris 55km we visit the Temple of Dush,
picnic lunch
and later on we head to Luxor 300Km, upon arrival we visit
Karnak & Luxor
Temples, check in our hotel, Dinner & overnight.
Day 8:
After breakfast transfer to Luxor Airport and assistance for
final departure.
N.B.
The above program could be realized starting Luxor and ending
Cairo. |
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Heart of Sinai
Highlights:
• Sarabit El Khadem Mountain
• Temple of Hathor & Turquoise Mines
• Mount Sinai & St. Catherine’s Monastery
• Taba, Dahab, Nuweiba & Sharm El Sheikh
Day 1:
Arrival Cairo, assistance at Cairo Airport and transfer to our Hotel,
Overnight.
Day 2:
After Breakfast, we leave Cairo behind, An early start takes us to the
fortpoint,
Moses spring, Hammam Faroun, picnic lunch at Wadi El Tayeba then arrive
to
The fisherman’s city of Abou Zeniema, in which we head off road to the
area
Of Sarabit El Khadem, Dinner & overnight camping.
Day 3:
After breakfast, passing by the ancient mining cites, colorful mountains
and
heaps of sand to finaly reach the Mountain of Sarabit. We park our cars
and
start our 1 hr climb to the summit of the mountain to reach the ancient
Egyptian Temple of Hathor ( the Goddess Protector of the Mines of
Turquoise) - have lunch, we tour the Temple and later on visit the
ancient
Turquoise Mines, Upon our decent we reach the site of our Bedouin camp
dinner and overnight.
Day 4:
After breakfast, we start crossing through the heart of Sinai to reach
St.
Catherine, Waking up at 12 pm we start our trip to Mount Moses, reaching
the
area, we Start our 3-hour climb of the 2000 m high mountain. We enjoy
the
sunrise from One of the highest summits of Sinai. Upon our decent we
visit the
St.Catherine’s Monastery, have lunch, then proceed to Wadi Ghazala,
dinner &
overnight camping at Ain Hodra.
Day 5:
After breakfast, driving in Wadi Ghazala takes us to a point where one
is forced
To leave ones’ car and continue on foot, Passing under and over
boulders,
Through narrow Canyons which barley fit one person, we reach the other
side of
The Canyon - have lunch, later we head to Taba, visit Salah El Din
Fortress and
back to Nuweiba, Dinner & overnight camping on the beautifull beaches of
Nuweiba.
Day 6:
After breakfast we start driving from Nuweiba till Ras Abou Galloum,
trekking till the Blue Hole snorkeling and enjoying our picnic lunch,
camping at
Dahab “Wadi Genay”, dinner & overnight.
Day 7:
After breakfast we start heading to Sharm El Sheikh, visit Neama Bay,
later arrive
to Ras Mohamed “National Park”, lunch on the beach, later we start
heading
back to Cairo, check in our hotel Dinner & Overnight.
Day 8:
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport and assistance for final
departure. |
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CAIRO - WESTERN DESERT - SINAI SAFARI
OPTIONAL LIST
T OUR EXPLANATION (Mini Safaris)
+ Full Day
Cairo/Qasr El Saga/Dimeh/
Wadi Rayan/Wales Cemetary/
Lunch/ back Cairo
Early Departure from Cairo to the road of Fayoum , 43 km from
Cairo , we start our desert track going to the old Roman ruins
of Qasr el Sagha and Dimeh ( 60 km ), we visit Lake Qaroun .
Proceed to the National park of Wadi Rayan where we visit the
Water Falls & the Wales Cemetery – have Lunch, later we start
heading back to Cairo ( 130 km ).
+ Half Day
Sakkara Jeep Safari / Camel
Ride with Lunch
Departure from Cairo to start our desert track by our Jeep Cars
to Explore the Egyptian Sahara, there we will find “the Camels
waiting for us” to take us for a ride, Lunch at Sakkara, later
we head back to our hotel.
+ Full Day
Al Wahat Al Mondathera/ picnic
Lunch/Cairo
Early Departure from Cairo to start our desert track using
Bahariya road till reaching Al “Wahat Al Mondathera” means the
“Vanishing Oases” 180-KM, there we start exploring the ruins of
the Oases, the “ Santa Trees “ , famous for petrified remains of
Trees and Animals, enjoy a picnic lunch in the Desert, Later we
start heading back towards Cairo.
+ Overnight (2days)
Cairo/White Desert/Bahariya
Oases/Cairo
We start our 370km journey to the White & Black Desert, Lunch
Boxes en route - visiting the wonders & the mushroom areas, we
reach the white Desert and start exploring the Wild Formations
that looks like Animals and Human Faces. Dinner and overnight
Camping under the stars. The second day we head back to Bahariya
Oases, we visit the Temple of Alexander the Great, the Tombs of
the Nobles, and the Museum of the Golden Mummies, have lunch and
later we start heading back to Cairo.
+ Overnight (2days)
Cairo/Saga/Dimeh/Fayoum/Wadi Rayan
Desert Camping/Back to Cairo
Early Departure from Cairo to start our desert track ( 43km ) to
visit the old Roman Ruins of Qasr el Sagha and Dimeh ( 60 km ),
The Local Museum & Lake Qaroun, we continue to the National park
of Wadi rayan where we visit the water falls, have lunch - later
we head off road, Camping & overnight in the Desert. The second
day we visit the Wales Cemetary, have Lunch and later start
heading back o Cairo.
+ Overnight (2days)
Cairo/Al Wahat Al Mondathera/
Camping/Back to Cairo
Early Departure from Cairo to start our desert track till
reaching Al “Wahat Al Mondathera” means the “Vanishing Oases”
180-KM, there we start exploring the ruins of the Oases, the “
Santa Trees “ , famous for petrified remains of Trees and
Animals, enjoy a picnic lunch in the Desert, Dinner and
overnight Camping. After breakfast we start heading back to
Cairo- picnic lunch en route.
+ 2 Overnights (3days)
Cairo/Siwa/Great Sand Sea/
1 night hotel/ 1 night Camping/
Back to Cairo
Leaving Cairo behind, we arrive to Alamein. There we visit the
WWII Museum and the War memorial. (lunch en route), upon
reaching Siwa, we tour the old Siwan village of Shali, Dinner &
overnight at our hotel, The second day we visit Cleopatra’s
Spring, Mountain of the Dead, Alexander the Great Temple (Temple
of the Oracle), (lunch in restaurant) and take a donkey- drawn
cart for a tour around the city before heading off road to the
Great Sand Sea, We enjoy a Bedouin Tea, later we prepare our
Campsite, Dinner & Overnight. – The third day we continue
enjoying an early breakfast in the mysterious deserts of Egypt
and later we start heading back to cairo, passing by Marsa
Matrouh ” North Coast of Egypt” for lunch.
+ 2 Overnights (3days)
Cairo/Bahariya/white Desert
1 night hotel/ 1 night Camping/
Back to Cairo
Leaving Cairo behind, we start our 370km journey to Bahariya
Oasis, we tour the city; visit the Temple of Alexander the
Great, the Tombs of the Nobles, the Golden Mummies Museum and
the English mountain, Dinner & overnight at our Hotel. – The
second day we continue our trip by heading towards the White
Desert passing by the Arch of “Agabat”, visiting the wonders &
the mushroom areas, we reach the white Desert and start
exploring the Wild Formations that looks like Animals and Human
Faces. Dinner and overnight Camping under the stars. Our
Adventure continues as we will have more things to be explored “
the Black Desert and the Crystal Mountain “, have lunch at
Bahariya and head back to Cairo.
Overnight (2days)
Cairo/Abu Zneima/Sarabit/Mines of
Turquoise/St.cathrine Lodge overnight/
Mont Moses/St. Cathrine/Back to Cairo.
Early departure from Cairo to cross the tunnel of Ahmed Hamdi
passing under the Canal of Suez, reaching Abou Zneima, we head
for 63-KM on track to Sarabit El Khadem where we stop for lunch,
we visit the Temple of Hathor Goddess & the Mines of Turquoise,
later we start heading towards St. Catherine, Dinner & Overnight
in St. Catherine Lodge.
The Second day “early in the morning” we ascend the Mont Moses
to watch the “Sunrise” and later we descend to visit the
Monastry of St. Cathrine on the way back to Cairo, we visit the
Monastry of the Nuns of Wadi Firan – picnic lunch en route.
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Rallies
Based on its experience in
handling rallies on the wild desert terrain, Travco has been chosen by
JVD International, the organizing company of the Rally of the Pharaons,
which marks its 23rd anniversary held under the patronage of the
Minister of Tourism Mr. Zohair Garannah, as the official travel partner
in the 2006 rally.

Travco is actively engaging in the pre-event travel arrangements to
ensure a smooth flow of all the contestants and the accompanying
delegations’ travel related affairs guaranteeing an unmatched reception
of the convoy from beginning till end. Travco has always been keen on
sponsoring such international events to further enhance the Egyptian
tourism market and promote Egypt as one of the top destinations on the
touristic map.
After days of outlining the stunning southern Egyptian desert, Jacky
Ickx, director of JVD International S.R.L, says, “We found a very
interesting track of spectacular unheard places.” The first stage of the
3000 km long race begins under the Sphinx on October 3rd pushing south
to Baharia, Farafra, Dakhla and Siwa Oases then back to Cairo on October
9th, 2006 to end the race followed by the final ceremony announcing the
winners.
This year, JVD International S.R.L enriches their fans experience with
the extended drive in the Egyptian desert, over 70 metres-high dunes,
majestic canyons, extraordinary pinnacles of sand, and soothing oases.
Confirming the race of FIA World Cup and FIM World Championship,
Pharaons 2006 is set to rediscover the mysterious lands of Egypt through
seven stages while ensuring the highest in safety measures. JVD
International S.R.L announces that registration for the 2006 rally is
open till August 31st.
Launched in 1982, Jacky Icks, Vincenzo Lancia and Daniele Cotto, famous
rally drivers, converted their passion for engines and adventures into
JVD international organization for rally competitions in 1998, where
great performances, unspoilt nature experiences and pleasure are
combined. By 2000, this competition became included in the FIM Tout
Terrain World Championship.
Renowned international media and news agencies have dedicated 30
correspondents to cover the rally; in addition to, live TV report on the
rally to be run 15-minutes- daily. |
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