Egypt

Red Sea

Hurghada, Egypt
Red Sea, Egypt
La Maison Bleue, El Gouna
Red Sea, Egypt

Why visit The Red Sea

Egypt’s Red Sea coast offers a brilliant mix of vibrant marine life, desert scenery and relaxed luxury, all within easy reach of Cairo or Upper Egypt. While we tend to avoid the busier resorts around Sharm El Sheikh, the stretch near Hurghada, El Gouna and Soma Bay offers a quieter, more refined alternative.

This is where you’ll find clear turquoise waters, pristine coral reefs, and elegant boutique resorts with first-class service. Whether you’re diving with a private guide, learning to kite-surf in a protected lagoon, or snorkelling straight from your jetty, the underwater world here is extraordinary, and among the best in the world.

Back on land, the landscape shifts to arid mountains and golden deserts, where we can arrange everything from private stargazing dinners to quad-biking adventures through dramatic canyons. El Gouna, in particular, is perfect for those who prefer a low-key atmosphere, with excellent dining, independent shops and private villas tucked along palm-lined lagoons.

With year-round sunshine and easy domestic access from Cairo or Luxor, the Red Sea is an ideal stop for rest and rejuvenation at the start or end of a longer Egyptian journey, especially for those who want barefoot luxury without the crowds.

 

Red Sea, Egypt

Highlights of Upper Egypt

  • Private diving and snorkelling – Explore vibrant coral reefs teeming with marine life on guided trips tailored to your level and interests.

  • Kite-surfing in El Gouna – Take to the turquoise shallows with expert instructors in one of the world’s most reliable kite-surfing spots.

  • Stylish resorts and private villas – Stay in elegant beachfront properties offering discreet service, peaceful surroundings and direct access to the sea.

  • Desert adventures by 4WD – Venture inland to explore dramatic canyons and rolling dunes with expert drivers and scenic sundowner stops.

  • Dining by the water – Enjoy fresh seafood and Middle Eastern flavours at alfresco restaurants overlooking the marina lagoons or open sea.

  • Year-round sunshine – With consistently warm weather and clear skies, this is one of Egypt’s best regions for winter sun and relaxed escapes.

An underwater world

Egypt’s Red Sea is home to more than 1,000 species of fish, many found nowhere else on earth. The coral reefs here are among the healthiest and most accessible in the world, with exceptional visibility, often over 30 metres, making it a paradise for divers and snorkellers alike.

 

 

Trading routes

Ancient ports along the shoreline once linked Egypt to Arabia, East Africa and India. Archaeological remains near modern Hurghada and El Quseir reveal centuries of maritime history, from pharaonic expeditions to Roman trade and early Islamic pilgrimage routes.

 

 

 

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Getting to the Red Sea

The easiest way to reach Egypt’s Red Sea coast from Cairo is by domestic flight, with daily services to Hurghada taking just over an hour. From there, private transfers to El Gouna or Soma Bay take 30 to 45 minutes. Alternatively, a road journey from Cairo takes around 5 to 6 hours by private vehicle.

 

 

 

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OUR FAVOURITE TIME TO VISIT

This really is somewhere you can visit year-round, although August can be close to stifling with temperatures in the high 30’s centigrade (c100F).

 

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