6-day Sinai Tour
The Sinai Peninsula in Egypt is a land of awe-inspiring beauty and historical significance. A six-day tour of Sinai is an unforgettable experience that will allow you to relax while enjoying some of the region's most stunning natural sites.
A visit to this region is an opportunity to immerse yourself in ancient civilizations, marvel at towering mountains and rolling sand dunes, and relax alongside the stunning Red Sea, teaming with sealife.
Our unique tour also allows you to meet local people and understand the rich, Bedouin culture. You will be hosted by local people who can help you better understand their connection to the land. Furthermore, the region's natural wonders are truly breathtaking, with towering peaks, pristine beaches, and crystal-clear waters on your doorstep that are home to a wealth of marine life. Whether you're interested in exploring the region's local culture, soaking up the sun on the beach, or getting up close and personal with nature, our tour of Sinai is an experience you won't forget.
Day 1 – Travel to Sinai
- 6:30 – Depart Tel Aviv
- 8:30 – Depart Jerusalem or Bethlehem
- 12:00 – Visit to Timna Park
- Stunning nature reserve located in the Negev Desert. Home to unique geological formations, as well as the world's earliest copper-mining site, which includes thousands of mineshafts and the remains of smelting furnaces.
- 14:30 – Arrive Eilat/Taba Border
- 15:30 – Pickup on Taba side of Border
- 16:00 – Arrive at Sakratah Camp
- Tea & welcome by the hosts, Basany & Achmad
- Tour camp
- Settle in to beach huts
- Relax
- 18:30 – Assemble at gathering place
- Review itinerary with hosts – questions
- Introduce local Bedouin – briefing on Bedouin culture and tribes.
- 19:00 – Dinner
Day 2 – Faro Island & Taba Heights
- 9:00 – Breakfast
- 10:00 – Depart for Pharoah's Island
- Coral island just off shore with impressive castle and ancient remains from many civilizations
- Swimming
- Snorkelling
- Optional visit to Salah El Din Citadel (only for those not snorkelling - additional fee)
- 14:00 – Visit Taba Heights Market
- Bedouin tent – coffee – tea
- Shopping – gifts – beer – pharmacy – clothes – medical clinic - supermarket
- 16:00 – Back to camp and relax
- 18:30 – Dinner
Day 3 – Bedouin village – ½ day chill out
- 9:00 – Breakfast
- 10:00 – Visit nearby Bedouin community for morning tea and conversation
- 13:00 – Light lunch
- 14:00 – Lounge on the beach
- nap – swim – snorkelling
- nap – swim – snorkelling
- 18:30 – Dinner
Day 4 – Weshwashy Canyon
- 9:00 – Breakfast
- 10:00 – Depart for Weshwashy Canyon
- A beautiful, narrow ravine where rainwater collects after torrential rains, forming a lake
- 10:30 – Weshwashy Canyon
- Light hike, swim, snorkelling
- Light hike, swim, snorkelling
- 14:00 – Return to camp
- 14:30 – Lounge on the camp beach – nap - tea
- 18:30 – Bedouin dinner in the mountains.
Day 5 – Dahab – Blue Hole
- 9:00 – Breakfast
- 10:00 – Depart for Blue Hole
- 100m deep submarine sink hole, one of the world's most famous diving and snorkeling spots
- 11:00 – Arrive Blue Hole
- Option - Blue Lagoon, Abu Galoom
- Snorkling - Diving (extra cost)
- 13:00 – Dahab for lunch & shopping on your own
- 15:00 – Depart for camp
- 16:00 – Arrive at camp
- 18:30 – Dinner
Day 6 – Departure
- 9:00 – Breakfast
- 11:00 – Depart the camp
- 11:30 – Arrive Taba/Eilat Border
- 12:30 – Depart Border
- 16:30 – Dropoff in Jerusalem or Bethlehem
- 18:30 – Dropoff in Tel Aviv (optional)
6:30 - Depart Tel Aviv (Clock Tower Square, Jaffa - see more info here)
8:30 - Depart Jerusalem (outside YMCA 3 Arches Hotel - see more info here) or Bethlehem (outside Walled Off Hotel - see more info here)
Dropoff in Jerusalem at YMCA 3 Arches Hotel at 16.30 on day 6
Optional dropoff in Bethlehem at 16.30 or Tel Aviv at 18.30 also available
Passport
Cash (currency? Shekels/Egyptian pounds/USD?) for lunches daily, shopping, any entrance fees and extra costs (such as optional diving)
Swimwear including beach shoes (coral can be sharp!)
Sun protection
Walking shoes
- Friendly English speaking staff, drivers & guides
- Beach hut, double occupancy – clean bedding provided
- 5 breakfasts & 5 dinners
- Entrance fees (as listed)
- Tea & coffee on request
- Water bottles on request and in trucks
- All transportation per itinerary
- Guided tours & activities per itinerary
- Shared clean toilets & showers
- Airfare / Travel Insurance
- Lunches
- Soft drinks (soda/cola) or alcoholic drinks
- Entrance fees, if applicable
- Any personal expenses
- Tips for drivers, guides & camp staff