NOTE: The Red Sea Tour is in the middle of a re-design. The following itinerary is a sample of the tour, and is very close to what the final product will be.
Few places on earth can match the scenic wonders of Egypt's Red Sea coast, with its crystal clear waters, stunning underwater life, and breathtaking desert and mountain landscapes.
The striking contrast between the windswept sand, the high jagged mountains and the blue water of the red sea is simply dramatic.
The Red Sea Bike and Sail Itinerary
Level of Biking: Moderate 2-3 (varied terrain and length of days)
Day 1: Coral Sun Beach Resort
Small boat in Makadi Bay - Red Sea Egypt
Arrive Hurghada, Egypt and transfer to Safaga Coral Sun Beach Resort.
Overnight with dinner at Coral Sun Beach Resort
Day 2: Mons Claudianus/Safaga, and Al Quseir, Egypt
Mons Claudianus
After breakfast, transfer from Safaga to Roman quarry at Mons Claudianus.
After a short hike through the quarry and a short break for drinks, biking 23 km. Return by bus back to Coral Sun Beach Resort for lunch.
Time to relax at hotel beach.
Check-out of hotel and luggage to be transferred to la Vela.
3pm - Depart for biking along the shores of the Red Sea , 35 km from Safaga - Al Quseir; after arrival, short walking tour to visit the sites of Al Quseir and the ancient Roman Harbour north of the city
Dinner and overnight on La Vela in Al Quseir
Total biking: 58 km
Day 3: Port Ghalib
Sultan Selim's Fortress
After breakfast and visit of Sultan Selim's Fortress, sailing from Al Quseir to Port Ghalib with lunch on board
3pm - depart Port Ghalib by bike or ATV (extra charge) for 13 km to the fantastic ancient Roman fort and present-day Bedouin settlement of Fustat Port Ghalib.
Upon arrival at Fustat Port Ghalib, bike or ATV (extra charge) an additional 2 km to ruins of an ancient Roman gold mine.
Dinner and Bedouin entertainment at Fustat Port Ghalib
Bus returns passengers after dinner to la Vela at Port Ghalib.
Overnight on la Vela at Port Ghalib
Total biking: 15 km
Day 4: Port Ghalib-Fustat Port Ghalib
Camels
Early morning departure by ATV or 4WD to Balarick Springs/Um Hawitat mines above Fustat Port Ghalib.
A fabulous morning on the Wadi with herds of wildlife feeding on the abundant acacias reminiscent of the African savanna, and the local tribesmen treat us to a morning snack of gabana, fresh-brewed coffee with ginger, and fresh-baked bread with various cheeses, fruits and juices on the Wadi.
After a wonderful morning on the Wadi, lunch at Fustat Port Ghalib and return by bike to la Vela at Port Ghalib.
Dinner and Overnight on la Vela at Port Ghalib.
Total biking: 13 km
Day 5: Port Ghalib to Hamata, Wadi Gemal National Park
Turtle in Red Sea
Full day sailing with snorkeling stops en route to Hamata, Wadi Gemal National Park
Dinner and overnight on la Vela at Hamata
Day 6: Hamata to Sharm El Luly, Wadi Gemal National Park
Doug pulling a camel
Morning biking from Hamata to Sharm el Luly with picnic lunch provided by la Vela 30 km.
Snorkeling and lunch at Sharm el Luly.
3 PM - We are met by jeeps from Fustat Wadi Gemal for safari to the upper entrance of Wadi Gemal National Park, where we will bike down from the water source to a beautiful spot on the Wadi where local tribesmen will treat guests to a wonderful spread for an afternoon snack, with gabana, fresh baked bread and more.
Biking 23 km down from water source to Fustat Wadi Gemal, Wadi Gemal National Park.
Dinner at Fustat Wadi Gemal with Bedouin music and show.
Return by bus to la Vela, Hamata
Overnight on la Vela at Hamata
Total biking: 53 km
Day 7: Hamata
Early morning biking to Mangrove Forest Preserve for birdwatching/wildlife tour.
Return by bike to la Vela at Hamata for lunch. Roundtrip biking: 20 km
3 PM - biking 12 km to El Qolun Village for afternoon swim, time to relax and explore
Farewell candelight dinner at El Qulon Village
Return by bus to la Vela at Hamata for overnight.
Total biking: 32 km
Day 8: Marsa Alam, Egypt or Hurghada, Egypt
Marsa Alam, Egypt
After breakfast, depart to Marsa Alam or Hurghada Airport for return flights to Cairo or beyond.
Red Sea Tour Dates:
| 2011: | Dates will be available soon |
Alterations: We reserve the right to make alterations to the planned route due to changing wind and weather conditions, and where required by organizational necessities. Traffic and road conditions may require us to adjust the biking routes and to use our support vehicles to move passengers and equipment as necessary.
EU 200 pp / $300 pp deposit at time of booking; Balance at 60 days prior to departure.
Cancellation terms: 10 percent between time of booking to 60 days prior to departure; 50 percent between 60-30 days; 100 percent inside of 30 days
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