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Hurghada
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Once an isolated and modest fishing village, Hurghada has metamorphosed into a sprawling collection of more than 100 hotels, and is now Egypt's most popular resort destination. Hurghada is an Egyptian town with a diversity missing from the airbrushed resort atmosphere of Sharm el-Sheikh.
Set on the Red Sea coast, Hurghada is holiday central for diving, snorkeling, sailing and fishing trips. A good base for excursions to Luxor or Cairo, Hurghada turns into a party town by night, with hotel restaurants and nightclubs turning up the heat. With warm temperatures year-round, and little chance of rain, it's also a popular winter holiday destination.
Best of Hurghada: Top 3 Must-Do Experiences
Best of Hurghada: Suggested Itineraries
Diving in Hurghada is particularly good for beginners, although most of the best sites can only be reached by boat. Hurghada is also convenient if you want to combine a diving holiday with a visit to Luxor and other Nile Valley sites.
Get your bearings in Hurghada on a comprehensive city tour. You'll see all the sights, including the Big Mosque, St Mary Church and the port area, with free time for shopping in the bazaars. Then see the underwater world off Hurghada on a Sinbad Submarine dive under the Red Sea. Of course, no trip to Hurghada would be complete without some Red Sea snorkeling, and the magic of a sound and light spectacular Egyptian cultural dinner and show.
Day Two: Day Trips from Hurghada
For a trip combining adventure and culture, hit the desert on a quadrunner with a Bedouin dinner to follow. After an exciting one-hour quad session on the desert sands, you'll meet Bedouin people and learn about their lives, then witness an amazing sunset over the Egyptian desert as you enjoy a BBQ dinner. Or head to the water to spend a relaxing day cruising to Giftun Island, to snorkel, soak up the sun and enjoy an island lunch. Or just sit back and relax on a two-hour Red Sea cruise to see the thriving marine life and coral reefs.
Day Three: Hurghada Private Tours
You'll see more on private tour of Hurghada with a qualified Egyptologist guide to lead the way, including free time for shopping in the bazaars. Then head further afield on a private excursion to Egypt's most famous sights, including the Great Pyramids and Sphinx at Cairo. The private day trip to Luxor takes you to the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple - take the two-day tour to include an unforgettable evening visit to Karnak for the sound and light show.
Best of Hurghada: Top Hotels
Peaceful, exclusive and opulent beyond your imagination, the Oberoi features palatial suites decorated in minimalist Moorish style. Each individually decorated accommodation comes complete with sunken marble baths, walled private courtyards - some with private pools - and panoramic sea views. Simply the most luxurious destination on the Red Sea.
One of the older resorts in Hurghada, this all-inclusive is a good choice if you're looking for low-key luxury. Unlike some of the more upmarket choices in this part of the city, the Giftun caters mostly to families looking for a cheap package holiday. Accommodation is in pleasant chalet-style rooms, and guests can take advantage of the popular on-site diving center and windsurfing facilities.
Located south of Hurghada proper, this 298-room resort is part of the Ras Abu Soma 'resort cluster', one of a number of self-contained tourist centres being built along the coast south of Hurghada. Built in pseudo-Pharaonic style, the Sheraton boasts typical five-star amenities, including a golf course, tennis courts and a postcard-perfect beach of powdery sand.
Best of Hurghada: Top Dive Centers
Whether you're new to diving or an old hand, this PADI 5-star center promises to broaden your awareness of conservation issues and take your diving skills to a new level.
Dive Point operates out of the Rotana Coral Beach Resort and the Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh. Learn to dive or become a diving professional with this fun-oriented team of experienced divers.
At the Magawish Resort, this Scandinavian outfit offers professional education in PADI diving, as well as fun sun and snorkeling excursions out to sea.
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