DAY HIKE THROUGH THE SINAI WADIS
Hike Itlah Valley, or Wadi Itlah, is located in the Sinai Peninsula, Egypt, in Saint Catherine City. It’s in the west of Saint Catherine City. 3 hours from Sharm El-Sheikh, 1.5 hours from Dahab, and 6 hours from Cairo.
Wadi Itlah is one of the old valleys where the nomadic spend the winter; it’s a really warm valley for the winter. and it also has some old houses for the nomads. The distance from Saint Catherine City to the wadi is almost 2 km, with rocky and sandy trails. There is Canyoun at the end of the trail, for a total distance of 6.15 km.
We could meet Dr. Ahmed Mansour, the famous herbalist and healer of the tribe; he lives in that valley. They say he is the last one of the herblists in the Sinai wilderness. He knows really well about tradition and custmos. If we are lucky enough, we will find him in his garden because he mostly leave in the morning for the mountains.
The best time to start the hike from Saint Catherine City is in the morning. The height of the wadi is 1400 metres above sea level, and the height of St. Catherine City is 1570 metres above sea level.
Easy
3 Stops
6.15 KM
Trail Highlights
Bedouin Gardens
Itinerary Details
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Pick-up point in Saint Catherine City
We will help you to get a driver will pick you up and transport you in comfortable cars with highly experienced drivers on the roads of Sinai, next to St. Catherine City where is the pick up point.
Meeting and starting point next to Fox camp
You will meet and get to know your local Bedouin guide, who will lead your private hike to Wadi Itlah, one of the old valleys in the Sinai where the nomadic people lived in Egypt.
hike 4-5 hours through Wadi Itlah
You will start to hike the wadi after completing the trip registration with the Bedouin guide. The trail is divided into a path of 2 km from Saint Catherine City to the Chapel of St. John Climacos (Galeli Max), then a 2 km mix through the valley and mountain trail to the gardens of the wadi, where we could meet Dr. Ahmed, and from there also another 2.15 km to the point where we could meet the car again.
Back to the hotel
You will find your driver waiting for you to go back to the hotel again, and we will organise our time for the convoy. because there is a convoy every 2 hours to leave Saint Catherine City, and we must be with a convoy.
Trail Map
Elevation Profile
The Price Inclouds
Expert Bedouin Guide
A professional bedouin guide knows the wilderness like the back of his hand to help you have a special trip
Transfer to Saint Catherine City & back
We will help you to find the best transportation to Saint Catherine city
Saint Catherine city entrance tickets
Saint Catherine reserve entrance tickets
Bottled water on the hike
Mineral water
Bedouin meal
Bedouin traditional meal cooked with love up the firewood
The Price Doesn’t Includes
Tipping for Escorts
Tipping according to your personal preference around 12.5% from the trip price
Personal Expenses
You can spend some of these expenses on buying local gifts, such as handicrafts and local products
Any extras not mentioned in the program
Example snacks gifts
What To Expect
HIKING
You don’t need to be an expert hiker to join this trip, but you do need to be fit enough to hike for at least 4-5 hours. You will walk through a nice mountain path, rocky trails, and boulders.
WEATHER
Saint Catherine’s unique weather is due to its 1570-metre-high mountains and valleys. The best time to enjoy this trip is in spring and autumn, when the daytime temperatures are lower and more pleasant for trekking (usually ranging from 15 to 27 °C). But we run a lot of other hikes during the winter and summer with prepared visitors. Winter nights and mornings can be really cold. Rains at this time of the year are very likely to happen. So it’s a key point to be prepared for cold weather and have waterproof layers because rain is expected, but a good jacket is good for your safety. Accurate data is crucial for understanding the weather conditions as the trip date approaches. We will be able to gather information about the weather conditions that we are going to face. We’ve got to be well prepared for all conditions—the hot weather and the cold weather—with the right clothes and good equipment.
What to Bring
Battery charger or Solar charger
Energy bars, nuts and snacks
Extra cash
head torch
Hiking poles
Passport
Hiking day-pack (20-30 litres)
Hiking shoes
Sun hat
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
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