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Above: Local bedouin muscians, Jordan

Special interest tours in Egypt, Jordan & Syria

These tours all concentrate on a particular theme or topic, and the itineraries focus mainly on this throughout. Special interests featured may include religious or military history or wildlife & birdwatching for example. We also have a separate dedicated category devoted to fishing holidays.

If you would like us to design a tailor-made itinerary around your own special interest, please don't hesitate to ask.

Ancient Christians in Egypt

Prices fromUK£895

Egypt | Biblical sites of Ancient Egypt, Cairo, Tanis, Alexandria, Mt Sinai

11days

Saint Catherines Monastery, site of the burning bush, Egypt

Egypt and its great Pharaohs are mentioned throughout the Bible; the Old Testament features stories of the Great Exodus, while in the New Testament there are tales of the Holy Family and their journey into Egypt. This tour focuses on many Egyptian biblical sites such as the Church of St Sergius (where the Holy Family resided), Mount Sinai (where Moses received the 10 commandments) and St Catherine’s Monastery (site of the burning bush).

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Muslim Heritage

Prices fromUK£595

Egypt | Islamic sites and teachings of Egypt

9days

A unique and interesting, Islamic journey through the land of the Pharaohs. Follow in the footsteps of some of the Prophet Mohammed’s descendants, take part in teachings from Imam’s and visits to significant Islamic sites located throughout the country.

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Route of the Holy Family

Prices fromUK£495

Egypt | Biblical sites of Ancient Egypt, Cairo, Tanis, Wadi Natrun, Minya, Assyut

9days

Church of St George, Coptic Cairo, Egypt

The Gospel of Matthew describes the Holy Families flight into Egypt, where Joseph, his wife Mary and their infant son Jesus escaped King Herod’s ‘Massacre of the Innocents’. Our route of the Holy Family tour aims to follow the path which the Holy Family took through Egypt.

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Mount Sinai, Egypt

Site of Moses and the Ten Commandments and St Catherine's Monastery.

Siwa Oasis, Egypt

Guide to this famous desert oasis made famous by Alexander the Great, and site of the ancient Oracle.

St Anthony's Monastery, Egypt

Interesting desert monastery dedicated to St Anthony and situated on the road between Hurghada and Cairo.

St Paul's Monastery, Egypt

Guide to this Coptic Christian monastery situated on the road between Hurghada and Cairo.

Boat diving

Short guide about the pros and cons of boat diving.

PADI diving courses

Detailed look at the various courses offered by PADI.

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Customer feedback

"The crew were tops! Very knowledgable and helpful in everything and being so down to earth! the layout of the truck alone puts all other overland trucks to shame. I had comments from people on the other tours and they all said they were very jealous of our truck. i have enjoyed my time immensely... would do it all over again!"

Ms. Adele Samuel (Istanbul to Cairo - overland expedition)