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There are only a few places in the world where a first-time visitor is confronted with a mountainous desert landscape as spectacular as that of the Sinai. On our Bedouin Safari, you will actually trek into the heart of the desert on camel, by foot and by jeep. You will visit some of the awesome Sinai canyons and spend time with a Bedouin tribe, learning about their techniques of survival in this h

arsh desert environment. We will also take you to some of the ancient biblical sites in the Sinai, such as St. Catherine Monastery (reached by jeep), and to explore the Mount Sinai area by foot. To top it all sleeping under the stars in the desert is a most breathtaking and soul recharging experience.You will be accompanied by selected group of Bedouin Specialist Guides and their essential desert skills – only those who live here know how to find the shade, firewood and water needed to survive. You will learn how the hardy shrubs that survive here can be utilize for food or medicine, bake flat bread on open fires and spend some time with the Bedouin families located at the eco-lodge, who continue to live a traditional life-style. Once in the solitude of the deep desert the silence becomes intense. Sitting amongst the changing colors of the rocks of the desert as the sun sets, without a sound to be heard, it is easy to see why so many people have chosen the desert as a place of retreat.

Happy New Year 2014 to all friends :) :)
30/12/2013

Happy New Year 2014 to all friends :) :)

Wadi El Hitan - Valley of the WhalesWadi El Rayan itself is home to 2 lakes which were formed in 1973 as a result of exc...
28/12/2013

Wadi El Hitan - Valley of the Whales


Wadi El Rayan itself is home to 2 lakes which were formed in 1973 as a result of excess agricultural drainage water from the Fayoum region. Since then, extensive reed beds have formed around the shoreline, which in turn has created a perfect haven and breeding spot for many fish and migratory water birds. The area is now a nature reserve and is home to the world’s sole population of Slender-horned Gazelles, as well as 8 other mammal species and 13 species of bird. In the deserts surrounding Wadi El Rayan many rare and fascinating fossils have been found.

Whilst at Wadi El Rayan, one must visit the only waterfalls in Egypt. Despite being only a few metres high, the waterfalls have featured in many Egyptian pop videos and films. There is a bird-hide a few hundred metres up the shore, and a visitor centre which covers the wildlife, geology and prehistory of Wadi El Rayan. There are staff here keen to tell you about the region . If you want to extend your stay in the desert, there are some beautiful camping spots available by the shore.

Wadi El Rayan is located in the Fayoum area of Egypt. Despite there being no public transportation to Wadi El Rayan, our travellers can easily access the area by taking an optional excursions from Cairo, either as a single day trip, or an overnight tour staying in a hotel close by. We often use the Helnan Auberge hotel which has recently renovated rooms and a classical style, befitting a hotel that once hosted Winston Churchill. The journey from Cairo takes around 2 hours by minibus/car or 4x4 jeep plus another 40 minutes or so into the desert to the Valley of the Whales. You can book the trip in advance or arrange it while you are in Egypt.
Wadi El Hitan - Valley of the Whales

Dating back much further than the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and most of Egypt’s other treasures, the Valley of the Whales shouldn’t be missed. As well as some beautiful desert scenery, cliffs and rock formations, the valley is home to many fossils of amphibious mammals and marine life which were left stranded around 40 million years ago when the sea waters receded.

The Valley of the Whales was announced as World Heritage Site in 2005, because of the quality and quantity of the fossils found in this area. According to the World Conservation Union (IUCN), it is “the most significant site in the world to demonstrate the evolution of whales. This assessment is made in terms of the completeness, quality, concentration and accessibility of the fossils, and the abundant additional evidence enabling a robust construction of the paleogeography and paleoecology of the Eocene marine and coastal environment where they are found.”

To date, around 500 fossils have been discovered including 3 species of Eocene Whale. The largest of these, the Basilosaurus Isis, measured around 21 metres in length and had well developed five fingered flippers, hind legs, feet and toes. The other 2 species were Dorudon Atrox and Ancalecetus Simonsi.

The research done here has been responsible for the discovery of the first evidence of an early whale displaying rear limbs. Wadi El Hitan is now known as the worlds foremost site to demonstrate the evolution of whales. Fossilized mangrove roots have also been discovered leading experts to believe that area once had a landscape resembling that of the Florida Everglades.

A visit to the Valley of the whales is included in both the 1 and 2 day trips that can be taken from Cairo that also visit Wadi El Rayan. There is a well signed walk of between 1 and 3km through the valley with a wide range of whale, mangrove and other fossils to be seen. There is also a basic bedouin style tented campsite in a hollow in the cliffs which can make for a beautiful overnight stay in the desert.

28/12/2013

Make your Egypt trip balanced perfectly with a visit to Wadi El Rayan and Wadi El Hitan. Not on many tourist trips, Wadi Rayan is best known locally for its swimming beaches and waterfalls, but is also close to Egypt’s first natural World Heritage Site..!

24/11/2013

You like the sea and the feeling to be on a boat? But you don't like it with 40 other unfamiliar tourists? We offer an affordable special boat for private trips with fishing, snorkeling, dolphin-spotting, diving and relaxing., book online with Egypt Traveluxe.!

A very popular camel or horse safari from Dahab is the trip from the Blue Hole to Ras Abu Galum. This trip is approximat...
24/11/2013

A very popular camel or horse safari from Dahab is the trip from the Blue Hole to Ras Abu Galum. This trip is approximately 1.5 hours, taking you along the beautiful mountainous coastline of the Red Sea.
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Camel and Horse riding safari in Dahabwww.egyptraveluxe.comHead into Egypt desert with the Bedouins, passing through the...
24/11/2013

Camel and Horse riding safari in Dahab
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Head into Egypt desert with the Bedouins, passing through the stunning, beautiful desert areas, through wadi's (valleys), golden cliffs, coloured canyons with layers of pink, red and green stone. You will also get to pass through and visit the scattered Bedouin tribes.

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The park is home to a variety of stunning geological features both underwater and on land ,Leave Dahab for Sharm el Sheikh by car where we will board our boat and sail to Ras Mohammed.,book online with Egypt Traveluxe.!

24/11/2013

Five pharaonic statue heads found near Luxor this week
A team of Egyptian and French archaeologists have found five heads of royal statues from the pharaonic era, officials from the antiquities ministry said on Saturday.
“The heads, which had crowns of Upper and Lower Egypt and were made from limestone, were discovered” south of Luxor, Antiquities Minister Mohammed Ibrahim said in a statement.

The head of the department of pharaonic antiquities, Mohammed Abdel Maqsud, said the heads measured 50 centimetres (20 inches) across and are estimated to be around 4,000 years old.
He said experts were studying them to determine if they belonged to decapitated statues found in the same location several years ago.

24/11/2013

A discovery of a Roman tomb in Aswan near Agha Khan Mausoleum after flee of its discoverers .
Tourism and Antiquities police of Aswan had found this Saturday a tomb dates back to Roman era with 4 mummies inside .

The information had reached Colonel Zakaria Sulaiman Chief of tourism Detectives impacts in Aswan reported that a drilling in one of the mountainous areas of West Nile in front of the city of Aswan, near the Tomb of the Aga Khan by unknown .

Move to place the author found the Tomb was opened by unknown where they found the tomb with 4 mummies dating back to the Roman era , 2 wooden coffins , and a wooden vase and 2 cut stone with Pharaonic inscriptions and traces back to the Roman era .

The investigation found that the unknown tried to open the Tomb, but they failed and were forced to escape after they felt the presence of the police , the contents of the tomb is kept until it is presented to the official antiques experts.

Early arrival, 16 hours Cairo Lay-overA 16 hours Cairo layover tour: See Giza pyramids, Cairo museum, Citadel of Saladin...
27/10/2013

Early arrival, 16 hours Cairo Lay-over
A 16 hours Cairo layover tour: See Giza pyramids, Cairo museum, Citadel of Saladin, Mohamed Ali alabaster mosque, Islamic medieval Cairo, Khan El-khalili bazaar, and El-Fishawy coffee shop.

Trip duration: 16 hours | Trip type: Private Guided Tour

Trip runs: Everyday

ITINERARY:
This transit time frame is ideal to take in all the sites of interest. In the early morning you will be transferred first to Giza pyramids to see the old Great pyramids of Egypt, and then proceed to the Egyptian national museum to see the collection of the boy king Tut together with more than 120000 pieces from ancient Egypt!

continue your tours with your guide to the citadel of Saladin to see the ancient fortress and the great alabaster mosque of Mohamed Ali. Finish your tours at the old part of medieval Cairo with Khan El-khalili large tourist bazaar and a well-worth cup of tea at El-fishawy cafe.
The tour Includes:

All tours as mentioned
All transfers as mentioned
pick up and drop-off services
A private tour guide and Egyptologist
A private air conditioned tourist van
Drinks at El-Fishawy cafe

The Tour excludes:

Entrance fees to all the sites
Gratuities
Please note:

VISA can be purchased in Cairo airport at a price of $15 USD.
The entrance fees are paid in Egyptian pounds, 60 Egp for Giza pyramids, 60 Egp for the museum, and 50 Egp for the citadel.
Your can exchange money in Egypt at the airport or you can ask your guide to take you to the closest exchange office or a bank.

TO BOOK AND CONFIRM THIS TOUR, please send us the following info:

your full name
Day of travel and tours
Nationality
your cell phone number
your flights details

Djara Cave & White Desert Camping 5 Days 4 NightsFor Desert camping lovers, this is a trip for you. A very special campi...
27/10/2013

Djara Cave & White Desert Camping 5 Days 4 Nights

For Desert camping lovers, this is a trip for you. A very special camping experience in two defferent deserts. Start your trip from Cairo and do one night camping at the white desert and another at the Djara cave. Afantastic unique desert adventure for those who love the silent nature and the beauty of desert wonders.

Itinerary:

Day 1 (Cairo-Bahariyya): (L,D): 7:00 Drive to Bahariya Oasis (the Western desert) ( 365 K.M) 4 to 5 hours drive. 12:00 Arrive Bahariya Oasis, Bawiti Center of Bahariya. 12:00 to 13:00 Lunch in a local restaurant. 13:00 to 16:00 Check in the hotel & take a rest. 16:00 to 18:30 Drive with our jeep safari to see the daily life of the locals, hot & cool springs,the gardens,the farms,one of the biggest salt lake in oasis,the old & new Bedouin houses,Gabal el-dest (pyramid mountain) and climb to English mountain the highest point there to see the sunset. 18:30 to 19:00 Drive back to your hotel. 19:00 to 20:00 Opportunity to stop by at a local cafe for drinking tea & smoking Sh**ha. 20:00 to 21:00 Dinner & Overnight at A hotel .

Day 2 (Cairo-Bahariyya-Camp at Djara Cave): (L,D): 10:00 to 16:30 Drive toward Djara cave(it is 170 km off road )which is rather famous, as it is one of the very few well decorated caves in Egypt. It is located the middle of the Western Desert, on a limestone plateau, next to an old camel track connecting Farafra and Assiut. covered by the sand of the desert. Light is required and a helmet is a good idea too. The cave is also famous for its cave art, engravings depicting game and people. They were made during the Holocene wet phase, when this area was occupied by early hunters/gatherers. Picnic lunch on the way.16:30 to 19:00 Hiking to explore the cave area, then choose the best place to see the sunset. 19:00 Barbeque dinner under the stars. You will get to taste the Bedouin tea. Overnight camp ( We prepare for you a big tent, blankets and mattress).

Day 3- (White Desert Camp): (B,L,D): An early wake up to see sunrise. 7:00 to 8:00 Breakfast .8:30 to 12:00 Drive through the desert towards the White desert(120km off road) with stop by the sand dunes,Wadi El-Battekh "Watermelon valley"it’s a valley filled with strange rock shape and very soft in touch (Like talc without leaving powder trace in your hand), then we will stop by Acacia valley and we will keep driving till reach Ain el-Serw oasis for having Lunch, also called Ain Al-Serw, Ain Abu Hawas or Magic Spring, consists of just a little hill with a delightful water source and a few palm trees. 12:00 to 14:00 lunch at Ain El-Serw & rest. 14:00 to 16:30 Drive toward the white desert,on the way you can see panoramic view at desert Agabat, malachite valley, desert rose and explore the old white desert such as the limestone chalk mounds, also called Arabian Tents, before reaching the new white desert. 16:30 to 19:00 Hiking in the white desert exploring the bottom of an ocean 40 millions years ago and see the amazing formations and wind shaped sculptures, such as the Mushroom & The Chicken, then see the fantastic sunrise. 19:00 to 20:00 Enjoy the wonderful atmosphere waiting for your dinner to be prepared by the Bedouin guys. 19:00 Dinner under the stars. You will get to taste the Bedouin tea. Overnight camp ( We prepare for you a big tent, blankets and mattress).

Day 4 (White Desert ) Bahariyya: (B,L,D): Wake up early for amazing Sunrise. Free time to make pictures: White Desert's spectacular landscapes , more wind shaped sculptures such as The Rabbit, the slave, horse neck...etc Calcium rich desert. Breakfast at the camp. 8:30 9;30 Drive toward Akabat, one of the best panoramic view, on the way we stop by the mushroom before heading to Akabat. 11:00 to 13:00 Drive with our Jeep Safari to Al-Haiz,on the way we see the crystal mountain.sand dune,AlJabel Al-Maksous & the black desert(climbing one the mountain there for the best view).13:00 to 14:00 Lunch in El-Haiz(this village is 50km from Bawiti center of Bahariya). 14:00 to 17:00 Drive to Bahariya, On the way you will see the black desert, AlJabel Al-Maksous and the 50 meters sand dune. 17:00 to 17:30 Drive back to the hotel. Dinner and Overnight at your hotel.
Day 5 - Bahariyya/ Cairo: (B): After breakfast at your hotel, 9:00 to 11:00 Visit Bahariya sightseeing such as the Golden mummies museum & the Nobles tombs of 26th dynasty... 11:00 to 16:00 Drive back to Cairo.

Including:

Entrance fees to the sites mentioned in the above itinerary
All transportation as mentioned in the above itinerary
A professional Tour guide ( Egyptologist)
All Meals as mentioned in the above itinerary
Police License to get into the desert and Camp
Enough mineral water ( big bottles)
Enough water for washing up and normal use
Camp Equipments.
Two nights at a hotel
Two nights camping

Excluding:

Drinks from any kind other than those mentioned in the included items
Any additional requests
Gratuities
Items of personal nature

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