4 DAYS · PRIVATE · FROM HURGHADA
Eastern Desert mountains
Granite peaks, Roman quarries and Egypt’s highest mountain outside Sinai. Hikes by day, camp by night.
PHOTO · granite peaksDuration 4 days, 3 nightsType PrivateStart/end HurghadaKids 12+Effort Hard — daily hikesGuide speaks AR · EN · FR
- Roman quarries at Mons Porphyrites
- The summit of Gebel Shayeb
- Camps in wide granite wadis
Four days in the granite mountains between the Nile and the Red Sea: Roman quarries at Mons Porphyrites, the peak of Gebel Shayeb, and camps in wide wadis. Hikes by day, fire by night.
Who it’s for
Experienced hikersTeenagers 12+ with hiking experienceMaybe not for you if…
Beginners — daily hikes are 5–7 hours on rough groundDAY 1
Into the mountains
Hurghada → Wadi QenaDrive inland to the first camp.
Overnight: camp
DAYS 2–3
Gebel Shayeb
Mons Porphyrites → Gebel ShayebRoman quarries and the climb.
Overnight: camp
DAY 4
Back to the coast
Camp → HurghadaDown to the sea by afternoon.
Included
4×4 with driver-guideBedouin mountain guideAll mealsCamping gearNot included
Drinks other than water and teaTipsTravel insuranceWHAT TO BRINGOpens on the season of your dates.
Every season
Passport, or a photo of itSunglasses and sunscreen (SPF 50)A hat or scarf for sun and sandClosed shoes, plus sandals for campHead torch — red light keeps your night visionPower bank: there are no sockets at campToothbrush, wet wipes and a small towelSome cash in Egyptian pounds for tipsBroken-in hiking bootsA daypack (20–25 l)Trekking poles if you use themPlus, in Autumn
A warm layer for evenings from late OctoberLight long sleeves for the dayStart and endHurghada. The exact pick-up time comes with your quote.
Flying in?Send us your flight — we plan day 1 around it and can collect you from the airport.
Drop-offBack at your hotel (or the airport) on the last day, usually by early evening.
SEASONAL PRICES · PER PERSONShown in EUR / USD / GBP · charged in EUR
Main seasonOct–Nov · Jan–Apr · Best temperaturesYOUR DATES€590
FestiveDecember · Book early — limited camps€675
SummerMay–Sep · Early starts, shorter drives€480
YOUR GUIDEHassanFormer dive instructor. Runs our Red Sea and stargazing nights.
WalkingHard. 5–7 hour hikes on rough, rocky ground each day.
ToiletsA toilet tent at camp; none on the trail.
HeatWe hike early and rest at midday; not offered in July and August.
WheelchairsNot suitable.
FitnessHard. 5–7 h hikes.
Main season price€590 pp
When would you like to go?● main● festive● summerExact dates come with your quote.
Adults12+
Children12–11 · 40% off
Estimate for 2, Nov€1,180
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