Look down from Mount Sinai towards the turquoise waters of Ras Mohammed National Park, with its rare and beautiful reefs teeming with exotic fish and it is easy to understand why the park is called the jewel in the crown of the Red Sea. From mountains of coral which rise from the sea bed and an amazing spectacle of fish including reef shark, stingray, turtle and dolphin, these inviting waters are paradise for snorkellers and divers. Mount Sinai is revered by Christians, Muslims and Jews all of whom believe that God delivered his ten commandments to Moses from the summit which towers over a monastery dedicated to St Katherine, the legendary martyr of Alexandria who was tortured and beheaded for her Christianity.
Recommended accommodation
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Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh
Lying on the shores of the Red Sea, close to some of the best diving waters in the world and with a scenic backdrop of mountains and desert, this resort has a charming village-like atmosphere.
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Hyatt Regency Sharm El Sheikh
Poised on the edge of an aqua oasis, the Hyatt Regency Sharm El Sheikh resort is enveloped by the spectacular land and seascapes of Egypt's Sinai Peninsula.
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Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh
The only luxury all suite resort on the Red Sea Coast, this exclusive hotel has a spectacular setting on 48 acres of palm and flower-filled grounds with a private beach overlooking sea and distant mountains.
Sample itinerary
DAY 1 - 3 Cairo
Arrive Cairo. Spend two days exploring the city.Visit sights such as the Pyramids & Sphinx at Giza. Overnight at the Four Seasons Cairo at the First Residence.
DAY 4 Aswan
Fly to Aswan & transfer to the Old Cataract. Sit back, relax & enjoy the views, before embarking on the luxury cruise.
DAY 5 - 9 Nile Cruise to Luxor
Board the Oberoi Philae for a four night cruise on the Nile from Aswan to Luxor. En route visit fascinating, historic sites and enjoy elegant & varied evenings.
DAY 10 Luxor
Disembark the cruise & spend one night at the Old Winter Palace in Luxor. Opportunity to explore the city further.
DAY 11 - 12 Cairo
Return by air to Cairo, overnight at the Four Seasons at Cairo Nile Plaza & then fly home.
*Option to extend to Alexandria/Siwa
Prices start from £1,525 excluding flights.
Please call us for a bespoke itinerary and quotation.
