LOCATION
The Sinai Peninsula is a part of Egypt connecting the Continents of Asia and Africa. Surrounded by the Gulf of Suez, Red Sea, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Israeli Negev desert.
THINGS TO DO
Sinai Desert has something to offer to all its tourists with varying interests. Whether it is visiting the awesome Sinai canyons, spending time with a Bedouin tribe, learning desert survival skills or visiting the ancient biblical sites, Sinai Desert is a treat to explore. There are some great beaches here.
DESTINATIONS IN SINAI DESERT
Mount Sinai
The 2285-meter long Mount Sinai is famous throughout the world as the site where God had spoken to Moses and given him the 10 commandments. It is this belief itself that has drawn pilgrims for over a thousand years to this place. The mountain is also popular amongst adventure buffs who try climbing it in order to have a fantastic view of the sunrise.
St. Katherine's Monastery
A three-hour journey from Sharm el Sheikh, St Katherine's Monastery lies at the foot of Mount Sinai, about 100 kilometres inland. The surroundings of St. Katherine's are spectacularly rugged and starkly beautiful. The Monastery of St Katherine was built over 1400 years ago by the Roman Emperor Justinian to protect the monks and hermits residing in the area. It is the oldest Christian monastery in continuous existence. The walled complex houses the ornate chapel as well as an amazing collection of religious icons and jeweled crosses assembled from all over the Orthodox world.
Colored Canyons
Located about 12 km north of Nuweiba, the Canyon lies in a limestone mountain chain named "El Tih", where, it is said, Moses was lost for 40 years. As the name suggests, the canyon has been stained in a variety of attractive ways transforming the cliffs to a spectacular multi-colored stone, due to the sandstone getting mineralized. Surrounded by 60-meter cliffs, the area can be only reached through 4-wheeled vehicles. The Colored Canyons are a perfect place for trekking and climbing.
