Sinai

    One of the remaining places on earth that is almost untouched by modern civilization,"Sinai the land of turquoise" is a ragged triangle of holy places, pilgrim routes and military outposts. Visitors come and follow in the foot steps of legendary gods and goddesses and ancient warriors and Biblical prophets and heroes.
  
   It is a land of verdant oases, flat deserts and towering mountains. The goddesses Isis crossed this wedged shaped desert peninsula in search of the god Osiris and where Alexander the Great and Cleopatra and Antoney armies fought. It was in Sinai that Moses received the Ten Commandments and the holy family traveled through to Egypt.

Land mark in Sinai

  Sharm El Sheikh:
the southern tip of Sinai peninsula and situated between the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aqaba, Sharm el Sheikh has some of the finest snorkeling and diving sites in the world. It is also popular for its weather, fishing, diving and pure relaxation.

  Ras Mohamed:
Ras Mohammed is designated as parks and nature reserves with strict laws and regulations to protect and preserve it. Ras Mohammed lies in the narrowest strip between the Gulf of Suez and the Gulf of Aqaba. Scientists, explorers, scuba divers and campers alike seek Ras Mohammed for adventure and excitement as it is the richest area for marine life in the Red Sea.

  St. Catherine:
Saint Catharine village is an admirable place to be visited. You should not miss the climb of Mount Sinai where Moses received the ten commandments. The monastery of St. Catharine has been a holy spot throughout history. The modern basilica that is in perfect condition dates back to the reign of the Emperor Justinian in the 6th century AD.

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