Shalateen

A trip to discovery pristine and unexplored landscape. Going all over the desert market of Shalateen near the border between Egypt and Sudan. We'll show you the commerce of the camel and each kind of goods: local manufactured articles, fabrics and agricultural products. In this place negotiations are carried on as they were some centuries ago. This is a rare example of beauty and authenticity.

Address or meeting point

In the reception of each hotel.

Hours & minutes

11 hours.

kilometers

From 200 km to 450km (depend of hotel situation).

Start or opening time

From 04:00 a.m. to 07:00 a.m. (depend of hotel situation).

End or closing time

From 05:00 p.m. to 07:00 p.m. (depend of hotel situation).

Participants

Maximum number 100 persons.

Minimum number 6 persons.

Position

Is it possible to get there by public transport? No.

Guides & companions

Is it done with a guide, a driver and/or an instructor? Yes.

Which languages do guide/instructors speak? English.

Are audio guides or brochures available? if so, in which languages? Yes.

Are they trained in CPR/First Aid? Yes.

Do you provide additional companions or personnel? No.

Shopping information

Is there a shop? How much time is spent on shopping? Yes.

Are any commercial stops made during the tour? Yes.

Content & Specialized items

Are additional items needed? Which ones are included? No.

List the specific clothing required T-shirt, short pants and walking shoes.

Meals

Is lunch/dinner included on this tour? Yes, lunch is included.

Is there a restaurant at the venue? Yes.

May the client bring his/her own food? Is there a picnic area? No.

What is the seating capacity of each restaurant? 100 persons.

List the menu (include the cost of an alternative one) Meat, rise and salad.

Is bottled water and/or soft drinks included with the meals? Yes, one bottle of water and one soft drink are included.

Is coffee / tea included at the end of each meal? No.

Can specials requests be accommodated? (vegetarian,...) Yes.

Are there smoking / non smoking areas? Yes.

Are there restrooms available? Yes.

Snacks

Is there a snack included? No.

If not included, is there any place to get a snack? Yes.

Drinks

Are drinks included? No.

Is there any place to get a drink? Yes.

Physical condition

What is the fitness level required? Any.

Would people with limited mobility have accessibility problems? (to the vehicle, to the restaurant,...) Yes.

Is it feasible for wheelchair-confined persons? No.

How much walking is required? (km, meters) 4 km.

Advisories

Is there any fee or limitation for photo/video camera usage? No.

Which currencies are accepted? EGP, GBP, USD and EUR.

Product price detail

General entrance

For cancellation up to 3 days, a full refund will be given. For cancellation up to 1 days, 50% refund will be given.