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Trip Profile
Flights direct to Cairo with British Midland. Transport private mini/midi bus, 4WD, quad bike, camel and on foot!
Accommodation
6 nights good hotels, 1 night auberge at foot of Mount Sinai.
The hotel in Cairo and Nuweiba Village are of a high standard and have good facilities including good-sized swimming pools.
You need to take note that the St Catherine's guesthouse provides basic accommodation. Despite the standard being lower at this property, the location more than makes up for it. Linen is provided.
Swimming
All hotels have pools. We also spend time by the Red Sea where you can swim or snorkel in crystal clear water.
Food
All breakfasts, 2 lunches and 4 dinners included.
Reality Check
This is an active trip and has specifically been designed with teenagers in mind and a good level of fitness is required as we climb Mount Sinai, spend a day snorkelling, go quad biking and travel into the desert. The Sinai trek reaches 2285m and takes around 3-4 hours - you need to be prepared with good walking shoes and suitable clothing.
There are two long drives between Cairo and the Sinai, though these are limited to day 3 and 7. Stops will be made en route.
Egypt can get hot, especially in the summer months. You need to be prepared and stay hydrated. Bottled drinking water is readily available in all hotels and during many excursions. You should also be prepared with warm jumpers as temperatures drop quite significantly in the desert at night.
Ramadan Please note that the Muslim month of Ramadan will take place from 01 August to 30 August 2011 (dates can shift slightly). This is a time when followers of Islam do not eat or drink between sunrise and sunset. This can sometimes affect the opening hours of certain tourist sites. However we will ensure that that the itinerary is affected as little as possible if you travel during this period. Food and drink is available to tourists during the day.
Normal group size and age
Normally 5 to 20 plus leader (Egyptologist at Pyramids), and necessary staff for activities. Minimum age 11.
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Going on a Family Group trip is a fantastic way to meet new friends and create lasting friendships – for parents and children alike! These holidays combine exploration with sociability and fun, as other families will join you. Minimum ages vary across the trip range, but is usually from 5 years old.
Teenage Adventures offer a broad range of itineraries visiting more remote destinations and more challenging activities. Minimum age from 11. These trips are now officially recommended by The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Wilderness: Visit the deserts, jungles, plateaux, tundra and mountains of all seven continents, including Antarctica.
Culture: Let Exodus show you a different side to many of the world's greatest cultural attractions.
All Exodus trips are active but some may have different activities scheduled every day. Activities we offer include kayaking in Slovakia, trekking in the Drakensberg, cycling in the Tuscan countryside or canoeing along the Zambezi River.
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