Why Hurghada?
Where the desert meets the sea lays the capital of the Red Sea Governorate, Hurghada, also known as Al-Ghardaka in Arabic, a truly unique and fascinating place to visit. Hurghada was founded in the early 20th century, and until a few years ago, remained a small fishing village. But today, With over 20km of spectacular sandy white beaches it has gone on to become the foremost tourist resort of the Red Sea coast and an international centre for aquatic sports.
Hurghada provides a gateway to the Red Seas prime diving sites. The warm waters are ideal for many varieties of rare fish and coral reefs. Which can also be observed through glass bottom boats and submarines.
Hurghada offers something for everyone, permanent summer weather and leisure activities, including scuba diving, desert safaris and golf, making this the most popular resort in Egypt. It presents a great opportunity for cultural, historical and recreational tourism. Nearby lie the stunning resorts of Sahl Hasheesh and El Gouna, both exclusive destinations with sublime views of the desert and mountains.
Hurghada is situated approximately 300km from Luxor, famous for its ancient temples, tombs and the Valley of Kings. The city of Cairo is 500km away, famous for its Great pyramids, the Egyptian Museum and the Sphinx.
