El-Tor
EgyptEG
City in South Sinai, Egypt
El Tor, also romanized as Al-Tur and At-Tur and known as Tur Sinai, formerly Raithu, is a city and the capital of the South Sinai Governorate of Egypt. The name of the city comes from the Arabic term for the mountain where the prophet Moses is believed to have received the Tablets of the Law from God; this mountain is designated Jabal Al Tor.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 12,733
- Coordinates
- 28.242, 33.622
- Timezone
- Africa/Cairo
- Elevation
- 14 m
Overview of El-Tor
El-Tor sits in Egypt and reads as a compact town. The headcount is close to 12,733. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Expect culture and wellness to fill most of your time.
Things to do in El-Tor
Culture in El-Tor
(2)The culture shortlist for El-Tor: Cathedrals and Churches. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for El-Tor. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Wellness in El-Tor
(1)Wellness in El-Tor covers Hammam. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows El-Tor's own activity tags.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Egypt first, then drive or cycle into El-Tor. The local time zone is Africa/Cairo.
Similar destinations
Places near El-Tor that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is El-Tor known for?
- El-Tor is mainly a destination for culture and wellness, set in Egypt with around 12,733 inhabitants.
- What can you do in El-Tor?
- You can plan around Cathedrals, Churches and Hammam in El-Tor. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- Where is El-Tor located?
- Administratively, El-Tor sits in Egypt — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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