There is only one bus per day going from Cairo to St Catherine in the center of desert Sinai Peninsula – it departs from Trugoman Station in Cairo (they call it now Cairo Gateway – just follow brown signs…). The ticket cost 40 pounds (1 USD=5.5 pounds) and it is better to buy it a day in advance. Dont trust them if they will tell you that it is 7 hours drive – it took us 8,5 hours.
We crossed Suez Canal by tunnel, then there was only desert around. This is not luxury, a/c bus – but they do not take more passengers then seats…
Unfortunately the most attractive part of juurney – through the oases was alrady in a dark.
The route ends at Al-Milga village near the mosque. The owners of small hotels and guesthouses are
waiting for travellers. I can recommend Sheikh Musa Camp – you can sleep there in the dorm with shared bath for just 15 pounds. Dinner cost 20, substantial breakfast -15… Great stars over you… Cup of tea at the fire… Good night traveller!
