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Holidays in El Gouna, Egypt

El Gouna is a gorgeous resort town located on the coast of the Red Sea. There are 10,000 citizens who live in the town, which was built on the beach. With the beautiful weather year round and the stunning beaches, El Gouna is a spectacular place to take a holiday.

The main activity that people enjoy in El Gouna is the beaches. You can view the breath-taking waters of the Red Sea and bask in the sun. There are many things that you can do while on the beaches. Scuba diving is well known in El Gouna. You need to receive proper training before you take a dive; therefore, the city offers excellent diving instructors. After you receive your certification, you can dive into the amazing waters and see the fascinating creatures of the sea. You might be able to view dolphins, rays, sunfish, beautiful reefs and much more. It is an opportunity of a lifetime.
With the miles of coastline, there are many water sports that you can enjoy. You can fish, sail, snorkel, windsurf or water ski. Some people even rent their own yacht. Kite boarding is also another fun activity in the town.

The beaches in El Gouna are spectacular. The most popular beach in town is Zeytuna Beach, where you can swim, bask in the sun or take part in the many water sports.

There is an awesome 18 hole golf course in El Gouna that provides excellent views. The course was designed be Fred Couples and is suitable for all levels. Another sporting activity in the town is beach volleyball, as there are courts available. El Gouna is also home to a go-cart course and camel rides are available, as well as horseback rides.

El Gouna has vibrant and exciting nightlife. One of the main discos in town is Palladium. It is an open-air amphitheater that surrounds the dance floor. The club has free popcorn and excellent music. There are other clubs in town as well, including Sands Bar and Peanuts Bar.

The town has 14 excellent hotels for you to stay. All of the hotels are all-inclusive, so the food, water sports or some other activities are included with the price. Transportation is available from the hotels to the airport.

You do not want to take a holiday in El Gouna without going shopping. There are two main shopping centres in town, and you can find souvenirs, antiques, jewelry and much more. There are even some duty free shops in El Gouna.

The peak season is between September and November; therefore, it is more crowded at that time. Temperatures are nice all year, so you can visit the city anytime.
This resort town is known for its outstanding architecture, as the buildings and hotels are just gorgeous. There are bridges, arches, canals and cobbled streets in the city. You can take a holiday to El Gouna and experience the dramatic scenery and landscape.

You will have the time of your life while taking a holiday in El Gouna. The town is breath taking, and you will leave with everlasting memories.

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Top five things to see and do in Egypt

Egypt has all the ingredients of a perfect holiday: rich cultural and historical heritage including the world’s most iconic landmarks, a dry, sunny and hot climate, pristine beaches, world-class scuba diving and snorkelling a plethora of water sports to choose from and a bustling capital filled with markets and bazaars. So, with so much to see and do, how do you narrow you to-do list down to just five things? Here’s a good place to start.

The Valley of the Kings

On the West Bank of the Nile at Luxor you’ll find the Valley of the Kings. This is one of the most important archaeological finds in the world. This is the burial site of almost every king of the Ancient Egyptian civilization, including its most famous, Tutankhamen.


The Temples of Luxor

On the East Bank of the Nile are a series of temples focusing around the Temple of Luxor and the Temple of Karnak. This was the main settlement throughout the Ancient Egyptian era.

The Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx

Just outside of Giza, on the outskirts of Cairo are perhaps Egypt’s most famous landmarks, the Pyramids. Located on a plateau, guarded by the also famous Sphinx, the Pyramids date all the way back to the third millennia BC, the fourth Dynasty of the Ancient Egyptians.

Cairo and the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities

Cairo is vast and offers much to see and do from the medieval Islamic city to the Coptic sites in the Old Town area as well as numerous night bazaars and food markets. Felucca rides along the Nile and sipping coffee and smoking sheesha are popular evening attractions. The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities is a must do. This is one of the world’s greatest museums and its collection of Egyptian antiquities, is without doubt the best preserved and most extensive in the world, with more than 136,000 items on display including Tutankhamen’s treasures.

Snorkelling or scuba diving in the red sea

Away from all that history is another side to Egypt, this one is found not on land, but underwater. The Red Sea is teeming with life and boasts some of the best scuba diving and snorkelling in the world. There are shipwrecks, colourful corals, schools of fish of all kinds, sharks, rays and all manner of sea life, large and small. It’s also a great place to learn to scuba dive as the waters are calm and clear.

Enticed yet? Egypt holidays from Thomas Cook offer something for everyone, especially if you decide to go for one of the Nile Cruise and beach stay packages.

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Sharm El Sheik – Holidays on the Red Sea Riviera

Culture and History in Sharm el Sheikh

Sharm el Sheikh, or the ‘Sharm’ as it’s often called, sits in Egypt on the shores of the Red Sea.  It is a relatively new resort by today’s standards, beginning life as an early Bedouin settlement before divers began running day trips to the area for paying customers.  It was only in the early 1980’s when building in the area began, and yet it is now one of them most sought after locations for a holiday.

The weather in Sharm el Sheikh is hot, and it really doesn’t matter when you’re visiting either, and despite its considerable distance from the UK, holidays in Sharm el Sheikh are popular with British holiday makers.

Mount Sinai, Sharm-El-Sheik

Mount Sinai, Sharm-El-Sheik

The local culture is prevalent throughout the resort, partly due to the fact that the early developers of the tourist trade eventually became residents of the area themselves and visitors are able to enjoy some of Egypts most interesting sites, such as Mount Sinai or the Pyramids, by taking advantage of the numerous Sharm el Sheikh excursions that leave from the resort daily.

Entertainment in Sharm el Sheikh

When planning holidays to Sharm el Sheikh it’s often a good idea to look at what’s on in advance.  There are several festivals held throughout the year and these days of celebration, when the locals enjoy parades and dancing, as well as fishing competitions and camel races, and these festivals can be organised to celebrate anything, from the start of Spring to the ending of a battle.

Other things to do in Sharm el Sheikh include the highly acclaimed diving trips (there are plenty to choose from), camel rides, and an evening trip to go star gazing in the desert followed by a romantic night in a Bedouin tent.

Evening entertainment in the area is just as abundant as its daytime activities, but in this case many of the most popular nightclubs are located in the main hotels.  The Pacha nightclub in Naama Bay Sharm el Sheikh is one of the most exclusive in the area, with VIP tables and personal bouncers – for the rich and famous only of course – and an open air dance floor complete with decorative pool.

Transportation to Sharm el Sheikh/in Sharm el Sheikh

Prices for cheap flights to Sharm el Sheikh can come in at around £350 return from London and take around five hours depending upon your departure airport and the number of stops (if any).  There aren’t as many budget airlines offering flights to Egypt as the main carriers, but if you’re prepared to travel in the winter months you’ll be able to find plenty of cheap holidays in Sharm el Sheikh. (There’s a search form at the bottom of this page to help you hunt for the perfect flights for you).

Travel around the resort area is possible by bus, but as everywhere is reasonably close, taxis are a convenient alternative.

Naama Bay, Sharm-El-Sheik

Naama Bay, Sharm-El-Sheik

Accommodation in Sharm el Sheikh

Five star hotels in Sharm el Sheikh are plentiful and are often over the top opulence and lavish in style.  The Four Seasons Resort Sharm el Sheikh is an example of this type of hotel – it provides a first class personal service for all its guests, where every need is catered for.  It offers room service facilities, airport transfers on request and, very thoughtfully, allows guests to make use of the spa facilities after their checkout time.

The Tiran Island Hotel Sharm el Sheikh is a fantastic family oriented resort lying just ten miles from the airport, which makes travelling with young children reasonably manageable.  It offers an all inclusive package with excellent buffet dining options, and its friendly staff are on hand to help guests book activities and trips out with the hotel.

Holiday Facilities in Sharm el Sheikh

Your holidays in Sharm el Sheikh can be as relaxing or as action packed as you like, and with plenty of activities on offer you’ll be sure to spend at least some of your time just trying to make up your mind.

Groups of friends will delight in the opportunity to go kite surfing on the long, flat beaches at Nabq.  This is a fast paced adrenaline packed activity, and it’s probably best done in the early morning before the air heats up too much.

Couples can enjoy the underwater serenity of scuba diving with one of the many tour operators leaving from the local resorts.  Marvel at the amazing underwater scenery and marine life as you experience the weightlessness of swimming beneath the surface of the red sea.

Families wanting to get out on the water can relax on a trip on the Red Sea by glass bottomed boat.  The kids will love the chance to see the brightly coloured fish up close, and parents can sit back and enjoy the ride without worrying about any of the details.

See all available late holiday deals to Sharm el Sheikh (you can change dates to suit you).

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Holidays in Egypt - from Cheap to Luxury

Egypt attractions and sightseeing

Are you looking for a holiday destination somewhere where the sights are stunning, the weather is hot and the culture is fascinating? Well holidays to Egypt will be just what you need. This article will guide you on a few of the places to be in this spectacular country so that you can make the most of your time spent there.

A pearl of Egypt many say is Cairo, which offers many sites to see and is the heart of the country. If you want to get a feel for the Egyptian history and are completely taken in by all of the mummy documentaries and movies that come on TV then this is the place to be as egypt holidays give you a taste of what it was like to live In the Egyptian times as you walk around the tombs, magnificent Muslim monuments, the Great Pyramids of Giza and plenty more. You are assured that you can never see everything in one stay. If you are a fan of hitting the shops whilst on holiday then you will be happy to know that there are traditional shops spanning back from the 14th century up to modern air conditioned shopping centers that feature all of the latest fashion!

If you want to go for egypt luxury holidays then there are plenty of five star hotels which guarantee top quality service and classic surroundings. A few of the best are: Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino, Grand Hyatt and Four Seasons Cairo. However if you are looking for bargain Egypt holidays then there is still plenty out there which offer great value and unbeatable accommodation deals and a few of these are: Havana Hotel, city view hotel and Windsor Hotel Cairo.

Another place to visit on your holidays in Egypt is Asyut about 234 miles away from Cairo. This fascinating cities name originally meant ‘city of the wolf’. It is an old city yet the largest in the Upper Egypt. The relaxing aura of this stunning place will take your breath away as you chill out on Banana Island. You will also discover a bridge which controls the water flow of the river Nile and many other interesting snippets of historical Egypt on your travels around this region. You will find that there is quite a selection of hotels and dining to complete your holidays in Egypt such as Casa Blanca hotel and Reem Touristic hotel alongside the brilliant restaurant at Akhnaton Touristic Hotel.

And the adventure doesn’t end there. You travel back to the time of ancient Egypt and go camel trekking in the Sahara Desert; check out some of the hotels and resorts on the sandy shores of the Red Sea and much more.

You will also be glad to know that the flight is not as long as many anticipate, a mere five hours is all it takes to reach this gorgeous holiday destination.

You may want to consider traveling in the peak season however when the severity of the heat has cooled down a bit so October to May time are usually the most popular times to visit.

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