| is a truly amazing country. It is a breath-taking | | | | resort on the Red Sea Riviera. Hurghada offers |
| country all through, with thousands of years of | | | | the ultimate prize for the lovers of aquatic sports |
| rich tradition and history, plus some of the most | | | | including kiting, sailing, deep-sea-fishing, snorkeling |
| outstanding landscapes in the world. Very few | | | | and scuba divers. Because it is centrally located in |
| people - even those who have never traveled to | | | | comparison with the other resorts along the Red |
| Egypt but only hear or read about Egypt – | | | | Sea, Hurghada is more or less the entry point to |
| believe this. Because it is true. This North African | | | | accessing the other diving sites including off-shore |
| country has a long history full of events. Events | | | | islands. |
| that shaped the history of the world and charted | | | | El Gouna |
| the destiny of the world’s civilization. | | | | Another water-sports haven is located roughly 20 |
| Egypt is also the home of Cairo, the largest City | | | | kilometers north of Hurghada. El Gouna presents |
| in Africa - with a population of about 11 million | | | | two main beach fronts: Mangroovy Beach and |
| people. | | | | Zeytoona Beach. The resort was developed and |
| Over the last many thousands of years, the | | | | is owned by Orascom Hotels. There are more |
| annual ever-faithful and regular Nile River flooding, | | | | than 10 hotels in thee range of 3 star to 5 star. |
| the survival instincts of the people, together with | | | | Plus a golf course, of course!. |
| steadfast rulers in the form pharaohs, paved the | | | | Sharm El Sheikh |
| way to excellence. This combination certainly | | | | Sharm El Sheikh has been heralded as the |
| conspired to nurture one of the world’s | | | | ‘City of Peace’. This is in |
| greatest civilizations of the ancient world. This, | | | | recognition of the various peace conferences that |
| again, in spite of the apparent isolation from the | | | | have been held there. Here you also find sulphur |
| eastern and western borders by the fierce | | | | springs that many believe to have medicinal value |
| desert. | | | | and can cure those suffering from rheumatic and |
| Today, Egypt is where the past meets the | | | | skin ailments. |
| present. It is a country of enormous | | | | The outline of Sharm El Sheikh’s coastline |
| contradictions where ancient traditions live | | | | is one of its kinds. It is the cosmopolitan capital of |
| harmoniously with modern technology. Egypt is | | | | the Sinai Peninsula. It has the large hotel |
| where the western civilization meets the | | | | complexes owned and managed by international |
| ever-living eastern traditions. The present Egypt is | | | | hotel chains as well as the smaller, intimate hotels |
| a welcoming and tolerant country where | | | | with modern designs and taste. You will also find |
| everybody can feel at home. From students of | | | | just about all the amenities you would expect of |
| archeology to business travelers, to couples on | | | | a tourist centre, including casinos, discos, |
| honeymoon, to inter-generational families – | | | | nightclubs, golf courses and well as health facilities. |
| all will feel very much at home while on vacation | | | | Hotel accommodation standards are very high, |
| in Egypt. | | | | actually world-class. Respected brand names in |
| To the discerning holiday-maker, Egypt can offer | | | | hotel management like Hyatt Regency, Accor, |
| that all-in-one holiday package that is not so easy | | | | Marriot, Le Meridien, Ritz-Carlton, Marriott, Hard |
| to get in a single destination. Most travelers | | | | Rock Café, Kentucky Fried Chicken and |
| considering a vacation to Egypt will probably be | | | | McDonalds have their presence firm in Sharm El |
| influenced by the rich tradition, deep history, | | | | Sheikh. |
| amazing archeological sites and rich culture that | | | | Sharm el Maya |
| are Egypt’s background. The images and | | | | This is the name given to the bay area of the old |
| narrations about the pyramids, the temples and | | | | town of Sharm el Sheikh. This picturesque bay is |
| the museums will certainly direct your thoughts. | | | | a natural harbor and home to many small boats. |
| Yet these are just a few of what Egypt has to | | | | The beautiful sandy beach has a profusion of |
| offer to you as a visitor. These are only but the | | | | palm trees providing natural shade for the sun |
| better-known of Egypt’s attractions. | | | | loungers. This beach area of Sharm El Maya has |
| There is a lot more in the form of the Red Sea | | | | only recently been developed with 5 star hotels |
| Riviera. | | | | and the old town is only a short walk away. |
| Away from, or rather apart from, the very | | | | Naama Bay |
| interesting artifacts:- the pyramids, the temples, | | | | After Sharm El Maya, we introduce to you |
| the sphinx and tombs, there is much more. I | | | | Naama Bay. This long sandy bay was where the |
| invite you to look at Egypt beyond the pyramids, | | | | first hotel was set up in the early eighties. The |
| to the world renowned Red Sea Riviera. Consider | | | | development of the shore-line on this bay is now |
| extending your vacation and visit the Egyptian | | | | complete and the seafront boasts a beautiful |
| beach resorts. You will not regret spending your | | | | paved walk-way, lined with bougainvillea and |
| time on the beautiful beach resort cities of | | | | oleander, following the full sweep of the bay. |
| Hurghada, Sharm el Sheikh and the other equally | | | | Naama Bay is the place to be in the evenings |
| beautiful resorts on the Riviera. These resorts are | | | | while you enjoy your vacation on the Red Sea |
| known for their uniqueness. If the length of your | | | | Riviera. Here you will find shops, restaurants, bars |
| entire vacation is anything between 9 days and 16 | | | | and all. |
| days, you can enjoy a vacation of a life time | | | | Ras Um Sid Cliff |
| combining both the historical and the seashore | | | | This cliff top area links Naama Bay and the bay |
| sites. This will allow you to split your time | | | | of Sharm El Maya. Ras Um Sid is centrally situated |
| between Cairo, Luxor, Aswan etc and then finally | | | | at just about 5 minutes drive from Sharm in one |
| finished up at any one of the resorts on the Rea | | | | direction and Naama in the other direction. Um El |
| Sea, on the eastern shore of mainland Egypt and | | | | Sid is also famous for its coral reefs and has a |
| to the south of the Gulf of Suez – the | | | | very high cliff, where many of the hotels are |
| area known as the Red Sea Riviera. | | | | situated. This is a prime diving area and you will |
| As you begin the process of gathering information | | | | find a wide selection of companies that offer |
| for your Egypt tour vacation, close your eyes | | | | diving courses. You can undertake your PADI |
| and imagine yourself in one of the most beautiful | | | | qualification at a very good price. |
| and famous deep-sea diving paradises in the | | | | There is very little chance that boredom will find |
| world. Think of crystal clear water, magnificent | | | | place in your vacation on the Egyptian Red Sea |
| corals, exotic underwater plants and rare tropical | | | | Riviera. A wide variety of activities are available to |
| fish. Imagine whatever it is that represents your | | | | choose from. Diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, horse |
| perfect deep-sea diving or beach holiday. Let your | | | | and camel riding, desert safaris are just some of |
| imagination loose and picture the splendor of the | | | | the options you will have make. |
| white sandy beaches and the crystal clear blue | | | | Access to the Red Sea Riviera is easily achieved |
| waters of the sea. | | | | from Cairo. You can get into Egypt through Cairo |
| Hurghada | | | | and connect a local flight into Hurghada |
| Hurgada was founded in the early 20th century. | | | | International Airport. The Hurghada International |
| Over the years, the once small fishing village has | | | | Airport also receives direct flights from Europe |
| developed into a formidable tourist destination. It | | | | cities. |
| is actually the largest, most developed seashore | | | | |