Appolonia and Qulaan Village - Wadi El Gemal

Itinerary
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Stop At: Wadi Gemal, Red Sea coast, south of Mersa Alam, Marsa Alam Egypt

Full Day Trip in Wadi El Gemal National Park in Marsa Alam. The area is characterized by its Roman Ghost Cities and prominent by its environment with a great range of flora and fauna.

Trip program:

> Pick-up at your hotel in or around Wadi El Gemal Park. (Free pick up from hotels South of Marsa Alam and North of Wadi El Gemal Park).

> Get in 4×4 cars to the Protected National Park.

> First stop is at Kab El Khawara after almost 10 km drive for a scenic view of Wadi El Gemal.

> After a decent off road drive, stop and start a hike of 5 km. Our team will lead you through the hike to reach the Ancient Roman Ghost City of Appolonia. Walk through the wreck and travel back in time to envisage as well as learn about the lifestyle of Roman engineers and labor in the mining industry.

> Stop by for lunch after the hike. A full course meal containing Local Bedouin Bread backed fresh with the Ababda style. Followed by BBQ chicken and a green salad. After lunch have some fresh fruits for dessert together with Gabana local coffee grilled in front of you.

Wadi El Gemal is home to a Bedouin tribe called Ababda. On the west and closer to the mountains, they live as shepherds and camel breeders. The tribe has been living in harmony with nature and has preserved their cultural heritage of music, dance and culinary art to a great level. Sill in our modern world their exist communities that still respect nature fully and live while leaving intact.

> Move forward subsequently to Qulaan Beach Settlement. Time to sit by the beach and enjoy a relaxed evening in one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

Duration: 11 hours