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Wadi Feiran Region Treks Wadi Feiran, the largest oasis in South Sinai lies at the foot of majestic Mt. Serbal, originally thought as the biblical Mt. Sinai. There are a number of historical, religious and archeological sites in Wadi Feiran, like the ruined old and lush new Orthodox Monastery, Mt. Munaja, Nabatean and Byzantine sights. Mt. Serbal, although not the highest mountain in Sinai, seems bigger than any other mountain, as it stands in the midst of smaller mountains and hills, close to the coast of the Gulf of Suez. It harbours a number of mountain top basins with lush vegetation and a small group of ibex, and offers views hard to match anywhere, to the hills and the coastal plain around it and the high mountains in the distance.
North of Wadi Feiran there are vast sandy desert plains with significant archeological and natural sights, such as the Valley of the Inscriptions, the turquoise mines of the pharaos in Wadi Maqara, the pharaonic temples dedicated to Hathor and Sopdu at Serabit el Khadim, and the Forest of Pillars at Mt. Foga. Because of the distances the area is best visited with a 4WD, and we offer a 2-day add-om program to these hard to reach places. | Mt. Serbal Trek (3 days) |  Starting in Wadi Rimm just North of Wadi Feiran, this treks offers some of the best views of the Gulf of Suez and the lowlands on the other side, as well as secluded mountain basins and a number of historical sites. Climbing Mt. Serbal from Wadi Rimm is easy, but descending on the other side to Naqb Shaharani is very steep and care has to be taken. It is recommended for fit people only. The trek ends in Wadi Feiran, the biggest oasis in South Sinai, at the Orthodox Nunery.
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| Sheikh Awad - Mt. Serbal Trek (5 days) |  Starting in Sheikh Awad from the El KArm Ecolodge, this program leads to the oasis of Feiran along one of the oldest pilgrim routes, topped with spectacular views of the Gulf of Suez. Climbing Mt. Serbal from Wadi Rimm is easy, but descending on the other side to Naqb Shaharani is very steep and care has to be taken. It is recommended for fit people only. The trek ends in Wadi Feiran, the biggest oasis in South Sinai, at the Orthodox Nunery.
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| Serabit el Khadem - Mt. Foga 4WD Add-On (2 days) |  North of Wadi Feiran there are vast sandy desert plains with significant archeological and natural sights, such as the Valley of the Inscriptions, the turquoise mines of the pharaos in Wadi Maqara, the pharaonic temples dedicated to Hathor and Sopdu at Serabit el Khadim, and the Forest of Pillars at Mt. Foga. Because of the distances the area is best visited with a 4WD, and we offer a 2-day add-on program to these hard to reach places. The program starts in Wadi Feiran and finishes in St. Catherine, but other arrangements can be done. One night desert camping.
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