| Visitors can discover the rich tradition of Bedouin gardens and medicinal herbs in a fun day of exploration and eating. This programme can be done on a day visit from Dahab. An early visit to the monastery could also be fitted in.
Galleries: Bedouin gardens; Medicinal herbs Stories: Medicinal herbs |
| 1 day | Bedouin gardens |
| 9.00 am | Climb from village to garden of El Freish (remains of Byzantine irrigation) |
| 10.00 am | Scramble down to Wadi Qweiz (identify herbs) |
| 11.30 am | Discover cell and shrine of John Climacus (see Sinai history stories) |
| 12.30 pm | Bedouin lunch in garden of ‘Oda (Bedouin cuisine) |
| 1.30 pm | Visit other gardens (learn about Bedouin gardening techniques) |
| 3.00 pm | Visit herbal garden (learn about the medicinal herbs) |
| 5.00 pm | Climb over ridge or scramble up gulley to village of Abu Seyla |
| 6.30 pm | Transfer back to village of St Catherine |
