5-DAY MT SINAI EXTENSION

 

Sat   Day 18      CAIRO

Morning visit to the Egyptian Museum, which is one of the most exceptional museums in the world. After your visit you will be transferred to your hotel for lunch. Afternoon free.
Ramses Hilton Hotel (Breakfast)

Sun  Day 19       CAIRO / MT SINAI

Early morning transfer to the airport for your Egyptair flight to Sharm El Sheikh 0730/0830. Upon arrival you will travel by road to Mt Sinai. The monastery is one of the oldest continously practising religious institutions in the Middle East, and its dramatic location in the desert near Mt Sinai is an added attraction. You will arrive mid-afternoon.
Monastery Guesthouse (Breakfast)

Mon  Day 20        MT SINAI / CAIRO

Early morning departure by camel to witness the sunrise from the top of the mountain. Camels can only complete about 60% of the journey and the balance is done on foot. The desert sunrise is usually spectacular, and you return to the monastery for breakfast. There will be an opportunity to visit the monastery and library before being transferred by road to Sharm El Sheikh Airport for your Egyptair flight to Cairo 1530/1630. Upon arrival you will be transferred back to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Ramses Hilton Hotel (Breakfast)

Tue  Day 21       CAIRO / DUBAI

Morning free, during which time you may wish to visit the famous Nileometer. This instrument has recorded the height of the Nile for many centuries. Alternatively you may wish to visit Coptic or Islamic Cairo before being transferred to the airport for your flight to Dubai 1915/2350. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Millennium Hotel (Breakfast)

Wed  Day 22     DUBAI / AUSTRALIA

Morning transfer to the airport, where you will connect to your flight to Australia.
In flight

Thu  Day 23   AUSTRALIA

Tour members arrive before breakfast at Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne.



TOUR COST 5-DAY MT SINAI EXTENSION 2006

Twin Share                                $ 895.00
Single Supplement                      $ 325.00