2 day tours to Sinai from Israel

All options for 2 day tours from Eilat to the Sinai desert, St. Catherine Monastery, sunrise from Mt. Sinai, camel tours, jeep and hiking tours.

The desert has gone a-begging for a word of praise these many years.
It never had a sacred poet: it has in me only a lover.
John C Van Dyke - 1901

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The Monastery of St. Catherine, Sinai
 

We strongly advise visitors touring in Sinai or Egypt to cross the border the day or evening before the tour. This allows participants a comfortable morning pick-up time, high standard hotels at much lower rates and the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful Red Sea coastline prior to the tour departure.  We arrange all transportation from Eilat, booking the hotel and help at the border crossing

Sinai 2 day tour options from Eilat:

2 days St. Catherine, Mt. Sinai and camel tour in the sand stone area:
Tour price: 2 people- $720 total, 3 pax $310 4-6 pax $295 p.p.
Incl 3* hotel or Bedouin hostel 8$ less p.p.- highly recommended
Private tour sup.- 30$ p.p.

2 days St. Catherine, Mt. Sinai and jeep tour in the sand stone area:
Tour price: 2 people- $720 total, 3 pax $310 4-6 pax $295 p.p.
Incl 3* hotel or Bedouin hostel 8$ less p.p.- highly recommended
Private tour sup.- 30$ p.p.

2 days St. Catherine, Mt. Sinai and Hiking in the High Range Area:
Tour price: 2 people- $720 total, 3 pax $310 4-6 pax $295 p.p.
Incl 3* hotel or Bedouin hostel 8$ less p.p.- highly recommended
Private tour sup.- 30$ p.p.
 

2 days jeep and camel combined tour in the Sinai:
Tour price: 2 people- $720 total, 3 pax $310 4-6 pax $295 p.p.
Incl 3* hotel or Bedouin hostel 8$ less p.p.- highly recommended
Private tour sup.- 30$ p.p.

2 days open group tours into the Sinai desert:
2 days Mt. Sinai, the Monastery and jeep tour
2 days Mt. Sinai, the Monastery and camel tour

Camel tours in the Sinai desert

Tour add-ons of Egypt and Sinai
Our tour add-ons are a great and easy way to visit the more extraordinary attractions. 
Take a short glance at these popular add-ons to see how a few extra hours can make a world of difference to your tour.

Sinai - Two day St. Catherine's Monastery, Mount Sinai and Camel tour combined
Day one– Starting the tour early at Taba or hotels, we head south and follow the coastal road until reaching the sand stone area. We board the most authentic and reliable form of desert transportation - the camel. This ancient desert wanderer allows us to experience the desert environment in the most magical and fun possible way. We begin the day in the oasis of Ein Hudra before riding and walking through the most scenic canyons and Wadis in the area. Stopping on the way for tea and a Bedouin herder’s picnic lunch, which includes pita bread prepared on the campfire. Returning around sunset to the road. From here we head straight to the towering red granite mountains of the high range where both St. Catherine’s monastery and Mount Sinai are found. We enjoy our evening meal and settle for the night at a local hotel, or at the beautiful Bedouin hostel (Recommended).

Camels for climbing Mt. Sinai 25$ p.p. supplement.     

Sinai - Two day St. Catherine's Monastery, Mount Sinai and jeep tour combined
Day one– we board our jeeps and begin our journey to the heart of the picturesque Sinai desert. Having reached the Sandstone area we leave the road for a breathtaking 4X4 adventure through this beautiful wilderness. In this area we find the delicate rock formations of the southern Mt. Baraka and enjoy the breathtaking view from the top of nearby sand dunes, the highest in Sinai. We visit the ancient tribal cemetery of Nawamis (4000 BC), the ‘Rock of Inscriptions’ and the beautiful ‘Hollow Mountain’, as the sun goes down we head straight to the towering red granite mountains of the high range where both St. Catherine’s monastery and Mount Sinai are found. We enjoy our evening meal and settle for the night at a local hotel, or at the beautiful Bedouin hostel (Recommended).

Day two– Early morning we begin our ascent on Mount Sinai, walking in the footsteps of the devoted pilgrims who tread this route centuries earlier. We should reach the summit just before dawn in time to witness its incredible sunrise and splendid views. Descending the mountain we return to the hotel for breakfast. We spend the later part of morning touring the monastery of St. Catherine, taking in its fascinating and unique sights and exceptional history.  Following lunch we drive back to Eilat, We stop in the way on the beach near Nuweiba for lunch.

Tour price: 2 people- $720 total, 3 people: $310p.p.  4 people or more: $295 p.p,

Price with the Beduine hostel is 8$ less p.p.
Tour price: 2 people- $720 total, 3 pax $310 4-6 pax $295 p.p.
Incl 3* hotel or Bedouin hostel 8$ less p.p.- highly recommended
Private tour sup.- 30$ p.p.
Tour price includes: All meals, hotel and entrance fees to St. Catherine area.
Tour does not include: Israel - Egypt border taxes, tips and entrance to the library of St. Catherine’s monastery ($5 paid on site).

Camels for climbing Mt. Sinai 25$ p.p. supplement.
Camels: Adding 2-3 hours camel tour on day 1- 30$ p.p.

 

The sand stone area of the Sinai
 

 

Sinai - Two day St. Catherine's Monastery, Mount Sinai and hiking in the high range area
Day one- Hiking with backpacks through the magnificent Red Granite Mountains of Sinai's High Range is an experience of a lifetime. Explore the beautiful ancient monasteries, Bedouin gardens, orchards, oasis, waterfalls and rock pools, accessible only by foot. Enjoy the incredible panoramic views of the High Range, which span the whole of the Sinai Peninsula. as the sun goes down we head straight to the towering red granite mountains of the high range where both St. Catherine’s monastery and Mount Sinai are found. We enjoy our evening meal and settle for the night at a local hotel, or at the beautiful Bedouin hostel (Recommended)..

Day two– Early morning we begin our ascent on Mount Sinai, walking in the footsteps of the devoted pilgrims who tread this route centuries earlier. We should reach the summit just before dawn in time to witness its incredible sunrise and splendid views. Descending the mountain we return to the hotel for breakfast. We spend the later part of morning touring the monastery of St. Catherine, taking in its fascinating and unique sights and exceptional history.  Following lunch we drive back to Eilat, We stop in the way on the beach near Nuweiba for lunch.

Tour price includes: All meals, guide, Bedouin scout, hotel and entrance fees to St. Catherine area.

Tour price includes: All meals, hotel and entrance fees to St. Catherine area.
Tour does not include: Israel - Egypt border taxes, tips and entrance to the library of St. Catherine’s monastery ($5 paid on site).

Camels for climbing Mt. Sinai 25$ p.p. supplement.      

 

Sinai Two Day Combined Camel and Jeep Tour (Sinai tours) 
Explore the wonders of the Sinai desert, far from the tourist track, with a tour that combines the excitement of a 4X4-jeep adventure, the serenity of a magical camel trek and the warm hospitality of semi-nomadic Bedouin. 

Day one- Crossing the Taba border into Sinai we board our jeeps and begin our journey to the heart of the picturesque Sinai desert. Having reached the Sandstone area we leave the road for a breathtaking 4X4 adventure through this beautiful wilderness. In this area we find the delicate rock formations of the southern Mt. Baraka and enjoy the breathtaking views from the top of nearby sand dunes, the highest in Sinai. We visit the ancient tribal cemetery of Nawamis (4000 BC), the ’Rock of Inscriptions’ and the unusual ’Hollow Mountain’, as the sun goes down we settle for the evening at an authentic Bedouin camp near the Ein Hudra oasis. Here we enjoy traditional Bedouin hospitality and join the Bedouins in their evening meal before settling down for the night.

Day two- We board the most authentic and reliable form of desert transportation - the camel. This ancient desert wanderer allows us to experience the desert environment in the most magical and fun possible way. We begin the day in the oasis of Ein Hudra before riding and walking through the most scenic canyons and Wadis in the area. Stopping on the way for tea and a Bedouin herder’s picnic lunch, which includes pita bread prepared on the campfire. Returning around sunset to the road and our transport back to Eilat.
Tour price: 2 people- $720 total, 3 people: $310 p.p. 4 people or more- $290 p.p.
Tour price: 2 people- $720 total, 3 pax $310 4-6 pax $295 p.p.
Incl 3* hotel or Bedouin hostel 8$ less p.p.- highly recommended
Private tour sup.- 30$ p.p.

 

Desert Eco Tours is the leading operator to the Sinai and Egypt from Israel. Be discerning, we won’t compromise the quality of your tour, be sure you don’t.
Tours to the Sinai doesn't incl border tax of $68 p.p. and tips. Tours to Egypt and Cairo doesn't incl visa as well ($42 p.p.)

 

 

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