Problem is snorkelling from the beach has still not been officially lifted and so is not allowed from the Sultan Gardens yet
Have arranged my guide for Cairo and Luxor. Bought the flights for the former but need to do it for the latter yet....
I also have in mind to do:
-a seascope trip for the kids (well and this big kid too
)-A desert stargazing trip which my daughter and I are REALLY looking forward too
-(an evening trip out to Old Market +/- Naama Bay)
-And lastly to get a taxi and make a 1/2 day trip to St Catherine's to see the Monastery and the desert scenery on the way.
(and of course a couple of days doing sbsolutely nowt except lazing by the sea/snorkelling (hopefully!) and by the pools
So, questions:
1) Anyone done the St Cats trip? DId you use a hotel taxi or arrange one locally? How much I expect to pay?
2) I am planning to do it as a circuit - there via Dahab and back via El-Tur to maximise scenery viewing on the way (after Luxor/Cairo the youngest in particular will not be keen at all for any hikes in the desert I am sure!) - any comments or tips for this?
3) recommendations for nice stops on the way? Also including nice/clean stops for snacks and toilet etc
4) lunch - at at the monastery? what other good option?
5) The monastery and Hagar Musa - what else should be try to make a point of seeing there? (no climbing Mt Sinai with a 6 year old!)
6) any tips for companies to book the local trips (seascope and desert star-gazing) with?
