Shalateen Tour from Marsa Alam
- from Marsa Alam
- from Port Ghalib
- from El Qoseir
Shalateen Tour Highlights:
- Visit the camel market
- Explore the old town
- Lunch included at a local restaurant
- Visit Wadi El Qulaan
Shalateen Tour Overview:
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Hotel Pickup
Our tour begins with pickup from your hotel. From there, we’ll depart for the historic town of Shalateen, located 270 km south of Marsa Alam. The journey takes approximately 3 hours from Marsa Alam and 4 hours from Port Ghalib, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing transfer.
Camel Market Visit
Our first stop will be the famous Shalateen Camel Market. Discover how camels were once imported from Sudan through Shalateen and sold within the country. This visit will offer you an authentic insight into the local culture and trading traditions of the region.
Transfer to Wadi El Qulaan
We’ll continue our journey to Wadi El Qulaan, a spectacular nature reserve characterized by clear, shallow waters, where you can admire the mangroves and enjoy the sun in a tranquil setting. Wadi El Qulaan is the ideal place to immerse yourself in the beauty of nature and relax away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. You can also combine this stop with further exploration of Wadi El Qulaan for an even more complete experience.
Return to Your Hotel
Afterwards, we’ll head to your hotel to conclude the day. If you’d like to add a traditional lunch in our cozy Bedouin tent, we can arrange it for a small supplement of €10. Savoring local flavors in an authentic setting will make your tour even more memorable.
Included/Excluded
- Transfer from/to hotel
- English Speaking Guide
- Entrance Fees
- Lunch
- Soft drinks in the car
- Insurance
- Taxes and Fees
- Personal Expenses
- Drinks during Lunch
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Why Visit Shalateen?
One of the most authentic places in Egypt
Home to the largest camel market in the region
Unique mix of Egyptian and Sudanese culture
Untouched desert and coastal landscapes
This is not a typical tour… it’s a chance to see a completely different side of Egypt.
What is Shalateen and Why Visit It?
Shalateen is a remote town in southern Egypt, far from typical tourist routes. It’s one of the few places where you can see authentic desert life, untouched by mass tourism.
Visit the Famous Camel Market
The Shalateen camel market is the largest camel market in Egypt, where traders from Sudan and Egypt meet to buy and sell camels.
It’s a unique place where you can see real trade, local traditions and a completely different side of Egypt.
Experience Real Bedouin Culture
This trip is not about tourist shows — it’s about real local life. You will see how Bedouin communities live, travel and work in the desert.
It’s one of the most authentic cultural experiences you can have in Egypt.