South Sinai Excursions by Tarot Tours Garranah

South Sinai

Sinai looks like nothing so much as the surface of the moon. So the theory says that the name Sinai derived from the lunar deity Sin. Early inhabitants, worshipping the Trinity: Sin (Moon), Shamash (Sun) and Ishtar (Venus) named the peninsular after the moon-god Sin.


Suggested Tours during your stay in South Sinai


Ras Mohamed


One of the most beautiful sites all over the world.There are more than 130 kind of coral reefs and more than 1000 kind of fishes like no where else in the world. You will have the chance to  snorkel or swim in this national park. You can also climb to "The Shark" Observatory to witness the most enchanting view of both Aqaba and Suez Gulf.

Ras Mohamed
Ras Mohamed

Tiran Island


Sail with the Boat to the north east of Sharm El Sheikh ,where Tiran island is not only perfect for snorkeling and diving, but is also the perfect site for those who can't swim .

Tiran Island
Tiran Island

Coloured Canyon


One of the geological wonders of Sinai where you will discover the extraordinary colors and shapes of the rocks which were formatted by the magic of nature.
In some points these rocks can reach 40 meters hight and a little more than a meter wideth. They are made of sandstone possessing an incredible range of hues; dark brown, red and straw yellow , and this is due to the presence of manganese and iron oxides.
 

 

Cairo


You will have the opportunity to see the Great Pyramids of Giza and their guardian The Sphinx it is a huge funeral complex guarded by the legendary lion body with the face of king Chephren . You will also visit the Egyptian museum of antiquities where more than 120 000 pieces are exhibited , including an exhibit dedicated to the Tut-Ankh-Amon collection of treasures, gold and jewelry . You will end the trip with Khan El Khalili bazaar , an open market area the most attractive place which is a paradise for shoppers.

The Great Sphinx
The Great Sphinx

Mount Moses


A pilgrimage trip from Sharm El Sheikh to the mountain where Moses received the tablets of the Law with the Ten Commandments a memorable experience and watching the sun rise from its peak which is 2882 meters above the sea level The view from the peak is truly breathtaking and well worth the efforts of ascending.

Mount Moses
Mount Moses

St. Catherine Monastery


Located at the foot of Mount Sinai it has attracted pilgrims since AD 337 when the Empress Helena, mother of the Greek king  Constantine, ordered the building of a sanctuary around the site where Moses is reputed to have encountered the Burning Bush. You can also visit the richly adorned church, the ‘Burning Bush’ chapel, the library and Moses’ Well.There are some of the world’s best-preserved and priceless ancient manuscripts and icons.

St. Catherine Monastery
St. Catherine Monastery

Desert Safari


Make your visit to Sharm El Sheikh something really special! Desert Safaris are the best way to experience the mystery of Desert. There are specialized desert safari packages and tour itineraries available for those interested in desert adventure travel. The tour is carried out by either camels quad or horse riding .

Jeep Safari
Jeep Safari

Luxor


The capital of ancient Thebes where you can visit the famous Luxor and Karnak Temples.The latter is the largest place of worship ever built. This complex of temples, was built over more than two thousand years. Within the complex, the great “Hypostyle Hall” is an incredible forest of giant pillars. You can enjoy watching Karnak Sound and Light by night in several languages.Visit the West Bank of the Nile , the ancient Theban necropolis , including the Colossi of Memnon and the Valley of the Kings, where the magnificent tombs were discovered, those richly decorated tombs were deeply carved  into the desert rock . Continue the tour to visit El Deir El Bahari, this impressive temple of Queen Hatshipsut the only female pharaoh within the Ancient Egyptian history. The Temple rises out of the desert plain in a series of terraces and merges with the sheer limestone cliffs that surround it.

Luxor, the capital of ancient Thebes
Luxor, the capital of ancient Thebes

Diving


Egypt's Red Sea has some of the best scuba diving in the world, and people come from everywhere to explore the underwater wonders, including pristine reefs and many shipwrecks. Most destinations for scuba diving are the same as for beach vacations. In Sharm el-Sheik, Taba, Dahab and Nuweiba in Sinai On the western Red Sea coast El Gouna, Hurghada, Soma Bay and Safaga on the Red Sea coast, one will always find dive shops as well as great places to dive. We have also found that many people come to Egypt to receive either initial or advanced diving training. Obviously, scuba diving holidays can and usually do involve an element of a standard beach vacation, and most everything pointed out above about beach vacations can be applicable to a scuba diving vacation. Enjoy diving with our business partners “Aquarius diving club “

Fantastic underwater sight
Coral reef

Petra


Petra, Jordan is a popular extension for many tour to Egypt, particularly when visiting Sinai. This is a unique, pink and salmon colored 2,000 year old rock-carved city that served as the capital of the Nabataean Arabs , Petra , means "stone or rock" in Greek, it is most famous for "The Treasury", otherwise known as Khasneh (Khazne Faraoun).

in 1812, a young Swiss explorer named Johann Ludwig Burckhardt converted to Islam heard locals speaking of a "lost city" hidden in the mountains of Wadi Mousa.

In order to find the site without arousing local suspicions, Burckhardt disguised in a pilgrim seeking to make a sacrifice at the tomb of Aaron, a mission which would provide him a glimpse of the legendary city. He managed to bluff his way through successfully, and the secret of Petra was revealed to the modern Western world.

Petra, Jordan
Petra, Jordan

Jerusalem


Jerusalem is the capital and largest city of Israel in both population and area . The city has a history that goes back as far as the 4th millennium BC, making it one of the oldest cities in the world. Jerusalem has been the holiest city in Judaism. The city contains a number of significant ancient Christian sites and is considered the third-holiest city in Isreal.

Jerusalem
Jerusalem

Dolphin show


Why not treat the family to a fantastic Dolphin Show in Sharm. These are very clever animals and are amazing to watch. These beautiful animals are trained by Russians and you can watch them dance and perform acrobatics to the music and even get to see them draw! Fantastic. There are 3 gorgeous dolphins from the Black Sea.

Dolphin show
Dolphin show

The Fortress of Pharaoh's Island


Pharaoh's Island, also called Coral Island or Geziret Faraoun.It lies eight kilometers south of Taba and 250 meters off the coast. The Phoenicians were the first to make use of this island's natural harbor during the 10th century BC to foster trade with Egypt Early in the 12th century the Crusaders built a fortress there, to protect pilgrims traveling between Jerusalem and the Monastery of St Catherine and to harass Arab trade as well. Sultan Salah El Din (Saladin) evicted the Crusaders from the island and significantly strengthened the fortress later in the 12th century. Today you can follow in the footsteps of the legendary Lawrence of Arabia and explore the fully renovated fortress of medieval character with its towers, arched doorways, sleeping quarters, baths and kitchens.

Pharaoh's Island
Pharaoh's Island