Red Sea and Sinai
Egypt
We'll start of the trip aboard Sina Dream Luxury Sailing Yacht. Throughout the cruise we'll bring you the best oriental entertainment; Tanoura, violinist, singer and belly dancing show. While enjoying the show you get the opportunity to feast on a premium seafood open buffet full of shrimp and squid.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Sinai Peninsula, a triangular bridge of desert and stone that has served as a crucible for civilizations for millennia. As you stand here, you are at the intersection of Africa and Asia, framed by the dual…
Listen in the app2Dahab — The Bedouin Haven
We begin our exploration in the small, laid-back town of Dahab, located on the southeast coast of the Sinai Peninsula. Dahab, which translates to 'gold' in Arabic, likely refers to the color of its sandy shores or the golden hue…
Listen in the app3The Blue Hole — Depths of the Infinite
Located just north of Dahab, the Blue Hole is one of the most famous and enigmatic diving sites in the world. It is a natural submarine sinkhole that plunges vertically to a depth of over 100 meters. …
Listen in the app4The Ascent of Mount Sinai — Jabal Musa
Our journey now takes us inland to the heart of the Sinai's high mountains, to the peak of Mount Sinai, or Jabal Musa—the Mountain of Moses. Rising 2,284 meters above sea level, this mountain is revered as the site where,…
Listen in the app5Saint Catherine’s Monastery — A Living Archive
Nestled at the foot of Mount Sinai is the Monastery of Saint Catherine, the oldest continuously operating Christian monastery in the world. Established in the 6th century by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian, its massive granite…
Listen in the app6Abu Galum and the Blue Lagoon — Coastal Wilderness
Further north along the coast lies the Abu Galum Protectorate, a remote area where the mountains plunge directly into the sea, leaving only a narrow strip of shore for travel. To reach this area, one must typically take a boat…
Listen in the app7Nuweiba — The Gateway to the East
Our final stop on the peninsula is the port town of Nuweiba, situated on the Gulf of Aqaba. Nuweiba has long served as a vital link between Egypt and the Levant, with regular ferry services connecting it to the city of Aqaba in…
Listen in the app8Closing
As our journey through the Red Sea and Sinai comes to a close, it is worth reflecting on the enduring power of this landscape. We have traversed a land that is as much about silence as it is about story. …
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What is Red Sea and Sinai?
Red Sea and Sinai is a place in Egypt with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 28.7402, 33.7805 |
| Last updated |