Hike the ancient trail Moses walked and experience raw mountain beauty Concealed deep in the Sinai mountains at an elevation of 1,600 m above sea level lies the town and protectorate of St Catherine, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This holy ground is sacred to all religions and holds spiritual significance as the divine spot […]
Experience Egypt’s Western Desert for an adventure off the beaten path In between the road that loops out into the Western Desert from Cairo reconnects with the Nile Valley at Luxor passes through four oases, including Al-Dakhla and Al-Kharga Oases. Kharga is the oasis furthest to the south and is the largest of the four […]
Experience the magical terrain of the White and Black Deserts Located in Egypt’s Western Desert, the charming Al-Farafra Oasis sits in a land depression surrounded by the White and Black Deserts and the Great Sand Sea. The terrain in the deserts just outside of Al-Farafra is surreal; it will make you feel like you’ve been […]
Home to the White Desert and the Black Desert Explore Al-Bahariyya Oasis where ancient rituals, religions, and agriculture have created the rich cultural layers that make the village the peaceful escape that it is today. Located 370 km southwest of Cairo, it is the closest Western Desert oasis to the capital city. Hot springs with […]
Egypt’s desert sanctuary Friendliness and smiles are infectious in Siwa, Egypt’s most remote desert oasis. Located 300 km southwest of , Siwa is a charming urban oasis. This desert sanctuary may be off the beaten path, but the effort it takes to get there is well worth it. As soon as you arrive, you will […]
Discover some of Christianity’s holiest sites Located in the desert at the halfway point between Cairo and Alexandria, Wadi al-Natrun is regarded as one of the most sacred places in the world for Christian monasticism. For 1,500 years, the monks of Wadi al-Natrun enjoyed the isolation of the desert, nestled in a quiet oasis of […]
Egypt’s best-kept secret Known for lush farmland, picturesque dunes, the beautifully mesmerizing Magic Lake, and cascading waterfalls, Fayoum is one of Egypt’s best kept secrets. Home to the UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site Wadi al-Hitan (Whale Valley), Fayoum is also one of Egypt’s most significant ancient cities and an area steeped in history and culture. […]