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A journey into the mystic wilderness is a worthwhile and authentic adventure experiencing the desert in a different way, through the eyes of the Bedouins. The Bedouins are proud of their ancient culture and independence, and they are known for their hospitality. Tourist and travelers will enjoy a camel trek experience, during the trip Bedouins will invite you to be their guest/s. It is a legendry journey, where you will experience the desert in its pure beauty, and stunning nature. Amongst the marvelous destinations that worth a visit is Habiba village at Nuweiba which is build along the sea shore, a place that remains intact and well preserving nature and at the same time offering high quality services.
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| Pharaoh's Island & Salah El-Din's Castle |
 One of Taba's main attractions is simply breathtaking. The island, surrounded by outstanding blue and turquoise water was once a Phoenician port. Later occupied by Crusaders and then taken under control by Sultan Salah El Din. The island and the castle remain intact. The reef around the island is popular with snorklers and divers alike.
Pharaoh's Island , also called Coral Island or Geziret Faroun, lies eight kilometers south of Taba and 250 meters off the coast. The Phoenicians were the first to make use of this island's fine natural harbor during the 10th century BC to foster trade with Egypt . Much later the small rocky island came under Byzantine control.
Early in the 12th century the Crusaders built a fortress there to protect pilgrims traveling between Jerusalem and the Monastery of St Katherine and to harass Arab trade. Sultan Salah El Din (Saladin) evicted the Crusaders from the island and significantly strengthened the fortress later in the 12th century. The Mamelukes and Ottomans probably further fortified it when they became the dominant force of the region.
Today you can follow in the footsteps of the legendary Lawrence of Arabia and explore the fully renovated fortress of medieval character with its towers, arched doorways, sleeping quarters, baths and kitchens .
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| Diving: |
Most of the diving in Sinai is done with a shore-based, day boat dive operation or a live-aboard dive boat. The currents vary from no current to very strong ones, so it is strongly advised to dive or snorkel with guides or with experienced divers who have dove in the area before and are familiar with the conditions. |
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| PEACE TREATY BETWEEN ISRAEL AND EGYPT March 26, 1979 |
Sixteen months after Sadat's visit to Israel , the Israel-Egypt peace treaty was signed in Washington . It contains nine articles, a military annex, an annex dealing with the relation between the parties, agreed minutes interpreting the main articles of the treaty, among them Article 6, the withdrawal schedule, exchange of ambassadors, security arrangements and the agreement relating to the autonomy talks. The latter issue was contained in a letter addressed by President Sadat and Prime Minister Begin to President Carter.
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| The Egyptian Riviera |
The Egyptian Riviera comprises five tourism planning sectors within the Gulf of Aqaba zone: Taba , Nubia, Dahab, Wadi Kid, and Sharm El-Sheikh. Among the five sectors, Taba and Nubia were given top priority for tourism development and were combined to an area known as the Egyptian River .
Moreover the Gulf of Aqaba on the Egyptian Riviera offers a variety of tourist attractions, from a dramatic mountain backdrop to stretches of golden beaches. Underwater coral reefs and marine life offer a spectacular time for divers and snorkels. There is much room for tourists within a diversity in marine life species that includes 250 different corals and 1,000 species of fish.
Historical sites are also available in the area. Saladin's fortress is one such site, as well as the Bedouin culture, scenes and handicrafts. In the Riviera , adventurers and sportsmen will find a heaven with lots of activities, including desert safaris and mountaineering . |
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