The oldest road in history leads through North Qarun. Walk along it by night and marvel at the sights along the way. A special meal awaits us at the lake, a so- called “Mandy".   Price: From 135 $/ p.p. Early Birds*: 120 $/ p.p. Registration Deadline: 48h before the trip (13h00) Attention: Program will change in order to the moon!

• (Payment 1 week in advance, free cancellation until 48h before the trip, less than 48h we will keep 10% of trip fee)

Dates: Frost Moon Hike      19.11. 20.11.21 Deadline                   17.11.21 (13h00) Cold Moon Hike      17.12. 18.12.21 Deadline                  15.12.21 (13h00)   Attention: Do not miss the unique Solar Eclipse on 3.12. 4.12.21

Trip Outline:

Day 1

• 9h00 meeting point in Maadi, street 9, Cafe Greco
• Around 2 hours’ drive to North Qarun
• Lunch at the archeological site Qasr El Sagha
• Drive to the beginning of the old road, start hiking into the darkness following the moon. We run as fast as the slowest of us.
• When we arrive at the Camp of North Qatrani, dinner is waiting for us (surprise: it is a so called “Mandy“) Vegetarians please inform us with the registration.
• Overnight in the camp (toilets and water available)

Day 2

• Breakfast in the campsite – afterwards drive to the watermelon field
• Visit of the archeological site of Dimeh, drive along the dunes, North Qarun Lake – Lunch – Drive back to Cairo. Estimated arrival time: Around 5 – 6 pm
• You should bring: Good shoes, torches, a light sweater, your own sleeping bag, sun-glasses, hat, sun-protection, personal belongings

Trip includes:

• Transportation
• Camping Equipment (except sleeping bag)
• Guide
• Dinner
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Water
• Fees
• Campsite

 

Trip excludes:

• Tips
• Transportation to the meeting point
• Soft drinks (available in the campsite)