Cycle the Sinai Desert
Dates: TBC 2008
The challenge starts in Cairo with a visit to the Pyramids, Egypt’s most visited monument and one of the world’s greatest tourist attractions. Having marveled at this man-made wonder you’ll head straight to the Sinai Desert for some incredible natural beauty.
By day you’ll cycle past a labyrinth of colourful canyons which give way to rugged granite mountains. On two nights you’ll camp out beneath the stars. One of the highlights is an optional climb of Mount Sinai where, according to the Bible, Moses received the Ten Commandments. You will finish this memorable cycle challenge on the shores of the Red Sea for some well-earned relaxation.
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| Day 1 | Depart UK Fly London to Cairo, arriving late evening. |
| Day 2 | The Pyramids Morining visit to the Pyramids. Afternoon transfer to Ras Sudr. |
| Day 3 | Ras Sudr to Chamam Faroun Cycle along the Suez Canal towards the hot springs of Faroun (approx. 55km of cycling). |
| Day 4 | Chamam Faroun to Wadi Feiran Cycling alongside the Red Sea then towards Wadi Feiran (approx. 128 km of cycling). |
| Day 5 | Wadi Feiran to St Catherine’s Monastery Cycle climb towards St. Catherine’s Monastery at the base of Mount Sinai (approx. 77km of cycling). |
| Day 6 | St Catherine’s to Nuweiba Optional morning climb of Mount Sinai. Downhill ride to Nuweiba (approx. 115km of cycling). |
| Day 7 | Nuweiba to Ras El Naqeb Cycle towards Ras El Naqeb, encountering again Red Sea (approx. 60km of cycling). |
| Day 8 | Red Sea to Cairo Free morning. Afternoon transfer to Cairo. |
| Day 9 | Return UK Morning return flight from Cairo to London. |
Minimum Sponsorship required to participate in this event: £2000
(Sponsorship includes the tour cost)
