Shalatin and Obelix-Home

4.5 (2 reviews) Red Sea, Egypt
Duration9h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, English
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Overview

The camel market of Bir Shalatin is the largest and most important in all Egypt. The animals, which come from Sudan, are transported on large trucks to the town and the lively atmosphere there afford a lot of nice picture opportunities.
We pick you up from the hotel, heading directly to Shalatin.
After lunch in a breezy restaurant, we continue our trip to get in touch with nature. If ever you have heard about the adventures of „Asterix and Obelix“, the very special rocks along the way will remind you menhirs. You may have some short hikes, just to get a feeling for this kind of „Natures architecture“. Following in our 4x4 cars the sandy way lined with menhirs in different shapes, you may also meet a little shepherdess with her flock of sheep. Dressed in colorfull clothes, she is following the nomad tradititons and her daily routine.
Finally, we are heading back to the hotel along the Costal Road which reminds you that here the desert meets the sea – a unique combination.

What's included

  • Low mileage well maintained Toyota Land Cruiser
  • Private transportation (pick up point) from the entrance of Wadi El Gemal National Park
  • Lunch
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Camel-market, Sight-seeing
  • Tour guide during the trip
  • Extra fees are applied on pick-ups from different hotels & other locations

What to expect

  1. 4h · Admission ticket included
    Explore the camel market, and stroll around the city which has other picturesque aspects, like the souk, that sells all local products, from food, spices, to cloth and man-made objects and that reveals Sudanese influences.
  2. Eastern (Arabian) Desert
    3h · Admission ticket included
    After lunch in a breazy restaurant we continue our trip to get in touch with nature. If ever you have heard about the adventures of "Asterix and Obelix", the very special rocks along the way will remind you menhirs. You may have some short hikes, just to get a feeling for this kind of "Natures architecture".
    Following in our 4x4 cars the sandy way lined with menhirs in different shapes, you may also meet a little shepherdess with her flock of sheep. Dressed in colorfull clothes, she is following the nomad tradititons and her daily routine.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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