The thermal winds that once sped clippers to the East still bring thousands of migrating birds to the shores of the Red Sea, making it a paradise for bird-watchers. Today, the ancient ports are better known as some of the best diving and fishing resorts in the world. Here, you will find over 800 fish species, including the deadly stone-fish, the equally dangerous butterfly-fish, as well as surgeon fish, jellyfish such as the Cassiopeia, crabs that sometimes overrun the shore in the evening and some species of shark. Sunbathers relax on white sand beaches, or find shade in the mangrove lagoons that line the coast, while snorkelers explore the reefs. And the underwater wonder of the Red Sea remains a living tapestry of vibrant corals and exotic fish, waiting for you to discover its secrets.
 
Location:The East Coast of Mainland Egypt bordering the Red Sea
 
How to get there:
Some international flights now go to Hurghada, otherwise fly direct to Cairo then either take an internal flight  or go overland by bus or by car.

 

El Gouna,

the Red Sea's Premier Leisure Destination, is built on 10kms of scenic beachfront & boasts unique & diverse architecture. Spread across a myriad of islands interlinked together by beautiful turquoise lagoons, El Gouna offers a wide range of accommodation facilities, from comfortable guest houses to luxurious beach-front resorts.
 
El Gouna is easily accessible by air, lying 22kms north of Hurghada International Airport – a short flight away from Europe's capitals.
 
Once in El Gouna you will find a wide variety of activities to keep yourself busy. El Gouna is a diver's paradise with internationally certified diving centers. Windsurfing, kite surfing – first professional center in Egypt, waterskiing, parasailing, snorkeling & many other water sport activities are available.
 
From teeing-off at El Gouna's 18-hole USPGA Golf Course, to burning rubber on the go-karts circuit, the choices of sports and activities are endless.
 
Or maybe, you prefer to laze up and soak up the sun's rays at one of our many beaches.
 
Take advantage of the Dine-Around-Gouna program, which is unique to El Gouna's hotels. This facility allows guests on half-board basis to sample the different restaurants of all El Gouna's hotels, regardless of the hotel they are staying at. Kafr El Gouna
 
Or the downtown area, is the heart of El Gouna. A town center with plenty going on both day & night. It is here that guests & residents come together. The kafr is built in a traditional Egyptian style with inner courtyards, winding alleys & rolling domes, all surrounded by turquoise lagoons.
 
The Kafr provides everything one would expect of a lively downtown area: shopping arcades, bazaars, an art village, cafes, discotheques, a wide selection of restaurant & bars, an internet café, ATM machines, public phones, a post office, and an information center.

 

Hurghada

was founded in the early 20th century, and until a few years ago, remained a small fishing village. But today, it has gone on to become the foremost tourist resort of the Red Sea coast and an international center for aquatic sports. If it takes place in or on the water you can do it here: windsurfing, sailing, deep-sea fishing, swimming, but, above all, snorkeling and diving. The unique underwater gardens offshore are some of the finest in the world, justifiably famous amongst divers. The warm waters here are ideal for many varieties of rare fish and coral reefs, which may also be observed through glass bottom boats. This area has many fine accommodations, usually offering warm and efficient service. Restaurants are mostly along the main road. While in Hurghada, don't miss the museum and aquarium, with their complete collections of flora and fauna of the Red Sea.
 
Today, Hurghada is known as a party town, particularly among Europeans. Locals and others will tell you that life begins at night in Hurghada, with the many, many clubs. They are particularly frequented by the young, but certainly many others of all ages. One may often find a rousing party centered around the visitors from a tour group taking over the action of a particular bar. They are easy to find along the main street, along with loads of inexpensive and expensive hotels.
It is also a beach resort, where thousands of older Europeans and others come with their families to enjoy the sun and fun of private resort beaches, some all inclusive. Many of these hotels offer so many activities and facilities that one may never need to leave the resort. Often, the larger resorts have zoos, playgrounds, discos, bars, a number of pools and even small theaters.
 
Hurghada is also a city under development. Many new hotels and construction are taking place, and we can expect to see some great new hotels, restaurants and other facilities in the near future. Actually this is a busy section of the Red Sea in general. Safaga is just south of Hurghada, and Soma Bay with its beautiful Sheraton is even closer to the South. To the North is El Gouna, a highly organized resort community. Together, these communities and resort areas offer just about everything a visitor might wish for, from raucous parties to isolated scuba diving, with golf, bowling and fishing in between.

 

Makadi Bay

This new resort, 35 km south of Hurghada, is a beautiful natural bay, nestled between desert dunes and a superb mountain range. It offers translucent waters, white sandy beaches and exquisite marine life. Facilities include tennis, diving, watersports, an open-theatre, a health club, a children’s club, outdoor and indoor swimming pools, and horse and camel riding. At night, visitors can enjoy live music at a number of bars, restaurants and discos.
 

Soma Bay
is an exclusive Red Sea resort in Egypt. Just a short 4 hour flight from Central Europe, with year round sunshine and mild temperatures, Soma Bay offers vacationers an ideal Red Sea holiday. The resort location boasts some of the most beautiful sandy beaches of the Red Sea and panoramic views of desert mountains and blue skies. Luxury hotels, championship golf, a thalasso spa, a diving and kitesurfing center all make Soma Bay an ideal place for relaxation and recreation.

 

Safaga,
or Port Safaga (Bur Safaga) is a working port located 37 miles from Safaga with several tourist villages specializing in diving holidays, a handful of hotels and some excellent fish restaurants. Its unspoiled beaches and stiff breezes made it the ideal venue for the 1993 World Windsurfing Championships. Day trips to Tobia Island or Mons Claudianus in the Red Sea Mountains can be arranged with local guides

 

Al-Quseir,

known in Ptolemaic times as the White Harbor, has a long history as one of the major ports of the Red Sea. From here, Queen Hatshepsut launched her expedition to the Land of Punt, as depicted in the reliefs in Deir el-Bahari temple at Luxor. Today, it is a quiet resort with sandy beaches, clear waters and coral reefs. The town's narrow streets are lined with colorful bazaars which have a decidedly Bedouin accent. An ancient caravan trail, to Qift in the Nile Valley, leads from al-Quseir through the mountains, passing several Pharaonic and Roman sites. A new road, directly to Luxor, has been opened.
 
Location:85 Km South of Safaga, Red Sea, Egypt
 
How to get there ;
Some international flights now go to Quseir through Hurghada airport or Marsa Alam Airport

Port Ghalib

The new marina and leisure development of Port Ghalib, situated close to Marsa Alam airport,Just 02 km, is set to be the largest in the Middle East once completed and will feature restaurants, cafes, bars, numerous retail outlets, a traditional Egyptian bazaar and an international marina surrounded by well appointed luxury residences and sophisticated hotels.
since 2002, the Port Ghalib International Marina has been a crowning feature in the community. With space to accommodate up to 1,000 yachts, it makes for a stunning harbor display. The award-winning International Marina is fully staffed with Harbor Master, Customs and Immigration office for traveling ships, as well as fully equipped repair and fueling facilities. As Egypt's first private seaport, the marina is upheld to international standards by UK based marina company Camper and Nicholson, who have acted as the marina's operator consultants since 1999. Port Ghalib's inland community is comprised of a scenic main road Corniche that extends over half a mile along the Port Ghalib peninsula. The half a mile peninsula features over 165 venues for dining, entertainment, boutique shopping, cultural expeditions into both antique and modern art, facilities for outdoor activities and a lively night life.

 

Marsa Alam

Many modern guides to Marsa Alam describe it as a fishing village on Egypt's Red Sea coast 132km (82mi) from Al-Quseir and 800km (500 mi) from Cairo.  However, with a new international airport, a number of other planed tourism projects and many new hotels, it is rapidly becoming much more than a fishing village.
 
Marsa Alam sits on the T-junction between the Red Sea coast road and the road from Edfu which sits on the Nile river about 230km (142mi) inland. This road, which was probably originally built by Ptolemy II in the Greek period, passes through some historic landscape where the ancient Egyptians mined much of their gold. Several gold mining operations are known. Just off this road are found two areas, called Wadi Barmiya, and about about 30 kilometers further into the mountains. Wadi Baramiya extends into another larger Wadi named Miya, where a temple was built by, among others, Seti I. Both areas were probably gold mining communities.
 
In addition, a wealth of rock inscriptions from as early as the predynastic period may also be found along this route near Marsa Alam. Here, the smooth rock faces were an ideal canvas for ancient graffiti, which dates from the earliest times right up until the present. The ancient graffiti depicts animals, including giraffes and cattle, but also includes hunting scenes, such as an ostrich hunt with dogs. Unfortunately, with the expansion of this road, many if not all of these inscriptions will be soon lost.

 

What to visit In and from the Red Sea

• Overday Cairo
• Overday Luxor
• Snorkeling Trip
• Dolphin House
• Jeep Safari
• Quad runners
• Super Safari
• Semi Sub-Marine
• Sub-Marine
• Night Amusement Shows
• Full Day Aquapark
• Overday Aswan       * only from Quseir- Port Ghalib – Marsa Alam
• Two Days Aswan & Abu Simbel     * only from Quseir- Port Ghalib – Marsa Alam