Sinai, God's gift to Egypt and the world

Its deeply rooted history and incomparable beauty speak of this Holy land, that stands at the crossroads of time. A rare mixture of golden hues of sand and turquoise waters, it carries you through a memorable journey where the desert stops at the seashore. These majestic mountains and crystal-clear waters take you to a world of unique beauty that overlooks the Red Sea. This land of true grandeur, peace, charm and beauty awaits you.

Taba

At the northernmost edge of the Gulf of Aqaba
lies the small town of Taba, a picturesque
beach town that in ancient times was once
 a stopover on the caravan route to the Fort of
Aqaba. Taba can be crossed on foot. The town
is a perfect excursion point for visits to the
surrounding wonders, such as The Island of the
Pharaoh.

 A Citadel like no other

DahabSet beneath the mountain where Moses is said to have received the Ten Commandments, Saint Catherine
 Monastery has been one of the world's
 great centers of religious pilgrimage
for over fifteen centuries. Within its
 imposing walls rests a citadel like no
other, incredibly rich in important
religious and historical structures.
Among its treasures is a library of ancient
 manuscripts and icons second only to
the Vatican's itself, and a 6th century
church reputed to lie directly on the site
of the Burning Bush.
Quite simply, the monastery is a defining  feature of the Holy Land means Gold

Dahab is the Arabic word for gold, and it is almost certain that this locale in eastern Sinai derived its name from the fine yellow sand that colors its beaches. Dahab has a growing following, and the name may soon refer to the wealth that tourism is bringing to the small Bedouin village of Asalah. The combination of soft sand, gorgeous blue water, and a luxuriant strip of palm trees is pulling in the world. Within just a few miles of Dahab are some great adventure spots. Excellent dive sites lie both to the north and south, including Blue Hole, one of Sinai's best

The most glorious coral reefs at Ras Mohammed

Ras Mohammed National Park occupies one of the world's most extraordinary settings: a slender, dramatically arid peninsula at the very southernmost tip of the Sinai,
rising to a dramatic promontory that
looks out over some of the most
gloriously rich coral reefs that you
will ever see. The Ras Mohammed   
peninsula marks the nexus of the
shallow Gulf of Suez and the deep  
intercontinental chasm of the Gulf of
Aqaba, itself a small portion of the
Great Rift Valley that stretches deep
into Africa. Declared a park in 1983,
Ras Mohammed contains within its
modest area an astounding variety of
life, ranging from the gazelles of its
northern desert area to the brilliant
orange coral groupers of its skirting
 reefs.

 Nuweiba Oasis in the desert

Nuweiba, Eighty-five kilometers north of Dahab, and just above Abu Galum, lies the port and beach resort of Nuweiba. Like Sharm el-Sheikh, Nuweiba actually consists of several different locations, each with its own distinctive character. To the south, tucked at the foot of the steep mountains of the interior and lying on the shore of an expansive bay, are the port and luxurious oasis of Nuweiba Muzeina. This coastal resting spot has drawn travellers for centuries, having long been an important port for Muslim pilgrims en route to Mecca. Today, Nuweiba Muzeina's magnificent beaches and coral reefs are the most common draw, and the bay is home to a number of resorts and tourist villages. The port continues to offer ferry service to Aqaba on the Jordan coast on a daily basis.