Pharaohs Rally of Egypt
September 28th-October 7th 2007
The second most important and fascinating rally after the world-famous Dakar Rally is taking place this week in Cairo, Egypt.
The rally will run through seven stages which will be done this year as follows:
1.Cairo-Baharija 316,04 Km (196 miles)
2.Baharija-Sitra 374,73 Km (233 miles)
3.Sitra-Siwa 388,98 Km (241 miles)
4.Siwa-Siwa 347,61 Km (216 miles)
5.Siwa-Sitra 364,95 Km (226 miles)
6.Sitra-Baharija 369,19 Km (229 miles)
7.Baharija-Cairo 332,24 Km (206 miles)
Covering a total of nearly 3,000 kilometres (1,860 miles), this is a race full of competitive spirit, passion and adventure where competitors can marvel in some extraordinary sights and landscapes. Many even make the most of the occasion by planning a few pit-stop excursions and tours of many of Egypt's interesting highlights such as local bazaars and ancient burial grounds.
For more information visit www.rallyedespharaons.it
Read more about Cairo and other destinations at www.oneplanettravel.com
The goal is to cross the Sahara Desert in seven days, taking a circular route that will pass by the Sphinx of Gizeh before finally arriving at Cairo, the capital of Egypt. Lorries, cars and motorbikes are allowed in this rally; even a bus will be present throughout the tour.
The rally will run through seven stages which will be done this year as follows:
1.Cairo-Baharija 316,04 Km (196 miles)
2.Baharija-Sitra 374,73 Km (233 miles)
3.Sitra-Siwa 388,98 Km (241 miles)
4.Siwa-Siwa 347,61 Km (216 miles)
5.Siwa-Sitra 364,95 Km (226 miles)
6.Sitra-Baharija 369,19 Km (229 miles)
7.Baharija-Cairo 332,24 Km (206 miles)
Covering a total of nearly 3,000 kilometres (1,860 miles), this is a race full of competitive spirit, passion and adventure where competitors can marvel in some extraordinary sights and landscapes. Many even make the most of the occasion by planning a few pit-stop excursions and tours of many of Egypt's interesting highlights such as local bazaars and ancient burial grounds.
For more information visit www.rallyedespharaons.it
Read more about Cairo and other destinations at www.oneplanettravel.com