Egypt Challenge 2010

Join us for this fantastic fundraising and volunteering expedition through Egypt, organised in association with Different Travel.

Dates: 5-14 March 2011
Cost: £1700 full board (includes a contribution to BibleLands' funds)

This challenge is for people who want more than just a holiday - it's a chance to really get to know Egypt and its people, and support BibleLands' work at the same time. The trip includes three days volunteering at St Andrew's Refugee Services. This will be an amazing opportunity to get involved and make a personal difference to the lives of people living in poverty. We encourage you to raise the cost of the trip by holding events in your local community - spreading the word about our work as well as raising funds.

The expedition begins on the Sinai Peninsula, where we will explore the sweeping desert landscapes surrounding St Katherine's Monastery and climb Moses Mountain at sunset for spectacular views of a land steeped in a thousand years of history. Then it's on to Cairo. St Andrew's needs help with maintenance work and redecorating to keep the premises a safe, bright and welcoming environment for the displaced people who use its services. In just three days, we'll aim to get the building looking amazing - and the more volunteers we have, the more we can do!

The trip will require a reasonable level of fitness but the trekking will not be strenuous and no special skills are required. Download the dossier for information and advice about visiting Egypt.

BibleLands Egypt Challenge Dossier (PDF)

Booking Form and Medical Form (PDF)

Terms and Conditions (PDF)

Itinerary

Day 1 (Sat): LONDON / CAIRO / SHARM EL SHEIK: Fly from London to Sharm el Sheikh via Cairo and transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 2 (Sun): SHARM EL SHEIK / ST KATHERINE’S Transfer to the village of St Katherine’s, situated in the Sinai Peninsula, close to the monastery. This afternoon take a gentle trek in the surrounding desert landscape.

Days 3 & 4 (Mon & Tue): ST KATHERINE’S Spend two days exploring the area on foot, including a visit to St Katherine’s Monastery, the world’s oldest functioning Christian monastery. Climb the dramatic Moses Mountain (2285m) in time for sunset, returning after sunset to the hotel.

Day 5 (Wed): ST KATHERINE’S /CAIRO Return to Sharm el Sheik and take a short flight to Cairo. On arrival, pay an introductory visit to St Andrew's Refugee Services, where you will be working for the next few days.

Days 6, 7 & 8 (Thu, Fri, Sat): CAIRO Spend three days at St Andrews undertaking a range of tasks.

Day 9 (Sun): CAIRO A day to explore the sights of Cairo. Visit the pyramids and the world-famous Cairo museum on a full-day guided tour.

Day 10 (Mon): CAIRO / LONDON Return flight to London.

To find out more about Different Travel, visit their website.

Contact Caroline at editor@biblelands.org.uk or 01494 897908 if you would like to discuss this trip further.