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Ras Sedr

It's located near to the Ahmed Hamdi Tunnel linking Africa and Asia passing under Suez Canal. The area stretches for 95 km along the eastern coast of the Suez Gulf in one of the most spectacular spots in the province of South Sinai.

Tourist attractions

Tourism assets of the area are so varied: natural, such as the mild climate, beach overlooking azure sea waters,fabulous mountains,valleys,natural water springs and unique flora and fauna. It also has such cultural attractions as battle and historical sites, Bedouin heritage, and Sinai handicrafts. The area was a station on the path of the exodus of Moses and Israelites from Egypt. Its passages were also the scene of many religious events and incidents described in holy books. They had also witnessed many military battles throughout history and were trodden and frequented by merchants’ caravans over the various ages. The area has long been regarded as historical destination.

St. Katherine

Located in middle of south Sinai (semi-Island) on the mountains of Sinai. 1 day enables you to go to the top of Moses mountain (considered to be the highest top in Egypt) and watch the sun shine or sunset from over the top, then in your way down you can visit The Monastery of St. Katherine. Purity and relaxed sould is the feeling you get in all the area of St. Katherine.

The Monastery of St. Katherine

The Monastery of St. Katherine is the oldest continuously inhabited monastery in the World and its library has the largest religious collection after the Vatican. It was built by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian in the 6th century AD, although there was already a church at the site of the Burning Bush erected by the Empress Helena in 330 AD. Byzantine Orthodox monasticism has even earlier roots, and the area is sacred to all three monotheistic religions, Judaism, Christianity and Islam.

The monastery was under the protection of the Prophet Mohammed, Arab and Turkish leaders and Napoleon, which helped to preserve it virtually undameged. In the walled compound there is a Fatimid mosque built next to the Orthodox church, a rare coexistence of religions in today's World. (source:St.Katherine.net)

Sharm El Sheikh

Short name (Sharm) The city of Peace located on the Red Sea in south (Sinai semi-Island) it has some of the finest snorkeling and diving sites in the world. It’s also known for it’s weather, diving, coral reefs and pure relaxation.On Neama Bay in Sharm you can find concentration of classy hotels and entertainment. Many world conference and meetings were held there while many kings, presidents and leaders from all over the world prefer to enjoy their vacations and relax there.

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Dahab

A small city in Sinai (semi-Island). Dahab is located about 90 Km north from Sharm El Sheikh city, known of some of the best dive sites in the world, diving safari, simple beach restuarants, cafes and many types of accommodation. Starting from economy camps to deluxe hotels. In Arabic Dahab means (gold) and it said that name was given by Arab Bedouins who linked the colour of the sand in Dahab to gold dust.

Activities:Diving-Snorkeling-swiming-Kite surfing-wind surfing-Diving safari-Seatrips-Desert Safari

Must See: The Blue Hole is one of the famous dive sites in the world for professional divers.

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Nuweiba

The small city is a tourist resort on the coast of South Sinai, 70 km south of Taba and 180 km north of Sharm el Sheikh and only 110 km from Saint Katherine. In the early 80s, Nuweiba was the favorite destination for independent travelers due to its ideal central location and its natural beauty. When the virgin beaches was later discovered, some chain hotels has decided to operate there with unbeatable prices.

Attraction area : Tarabin, the northern part, consists of a thick grove of palms, a shallow bay and the ruins of a Turkish fort. Tarabin is known for its lively oriental atmosphere.
Along the beach lively outdoors restaurants furnished in Bedouin style with carpets and cushions invite to lay back and relax in a unique vacation.

Nuweiba

Taba

The border city has a unique location overlooking Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Israel. A small city has all the excitement and fascination you could want, the beach with its blue water, its colored reefs and rare fish, and privacy of intimate sunbathing where you can relax and spend a leisurely afternoon enjoying the calm sea. Taba is about 150 KM North from Dahab city.

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