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HURGHADA BEACH HOLIDAYS

VIBRANT RESORT WITH THE PERFECT MIX OF OLD AND NEW

OUR HURGHADA HOLIDAYS

Hurghada offers picture perfect golden sand along its breath-taking coastline, shelving gently into turquoise waters which are home to colourful reefs and coral gardens just waiting to be explored. This beach lover’s dream destination is also home to small fishing villages, a wide range of cosmopolitan resorts, a vibrant town, and the Sahara Desert where camel lines cross the rolling dunes. The perfect holiday destination for those looking to be as active or as relaxed as possible.

QUICK FACTS

  • Over 30km of golden sand and turquoise waters with year-round sunshine
  • An intriguing mix of old and new, tradition and luxury
  • Nightlife that keeps the adrenaline pumping all night long
  • Abundance of water sports, perfect for diving, snorkeling and windsurfing

WEATHER AND FLYING TIME

  • Air temperature: 16-35°c
  • Sea Temperature: 21-28°c
  • Flying Time: 5 hours – Hurghada International Airport
  • Continental Hotel Hurghada
    Private sandy beach

    Continental Hotel Hurghada

    from £1425pp
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  • Hilton Hurghada Resort
    Spa & wellness centre

    Hilton Hurghada Resort

    from £1385pp
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  • Marriot Beach Resort
    Great for families and couples

    Marriot Beach Resort

    from £1255pp
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  • Steigenberger Al Dau Beach Hotel
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    Steigenberger Al Dau Beach Hotel

    from £1435pp
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  • Sunrise Romance Resort
    Romantic getaway

    Sunrise Romance Resort

    from £1345pp
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  • The Three Corners Sunny Beach
    Hurghada’s finest casual resort

    The Three Corners Sunny Beach

    from £1355pp
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  • Aqua Park
    Soft & Easy

    Aqua Park

    Enjoy a lovely day out with the water lovers and let your kids and yourself have endless fun with more than 33 water slides.

    • Duration: 1 day
    from £60pp
  • Desert Safari
    Adventure Tours

    Desert Safari

    Discover the desert and enjoy riding camels, quads, Go Karts and have fun in the evening enjoying a lovely BBQ Dinner, belly dancing, Tanoura show and star watching by telescope.

    • Duration: One afternoon
    from £50pp
  • Dolphin House
    Boat Trip

    Dolphin House

    Another great day out in the Red Sea to three very different sites. If you are lucky, you may get the chance to see dolphins (NOT GURANTEED) in the wild.

    • Duration: 1 day
    from £40pp
  • Giftun Island (3 Islands)
    Adventure Tours

    Giftun Island (3 Islands)

    Relax on the island for one and half hours and get a fantastic tan, snorkel over the beautiful reefs WITH 2 STOPS 45 min each.

    Tuesdays Only

    • Duration: 1 hour and half
    from £36pp
  • Mahmya Beach
    Soft & Easy

    Mahmya Beach

    Here you can sunbathe, swim and snorkel all day until you are satisfied with the beauty of the best beach on the Red Sea.

    • Duration: 1 day
    from £100pp
  • Paradise Island
    Soft & Easy

    Paradise Island

    Known throughout the world for its coral reefs, crystal clear waters and relaxing beaches. Relax on the island for one and half hour to get a fantastic tan, snorkel over the beautiful reefs.

    • Duration: 2 hours
    from £50pp
  • Quad Safari
    Adventure Tours

    Quad Safari

    Travel through the desert on a quad bike to a Bedouin camp. Guaranteed to have your own quad, no sharing.

    • Duration: 2 hours
    from £35pp
  • Scuba Sensation
    Adventure Tours

    Scuba Sensation

    With its vast selection of coral reefs and various colorful sea life. This remarkable introductory day to diving includes two dives in the amazing Red Sea...

    • Duration: 1 hour
    from £55pp
  • Seascope
    Boat Trip

    Seascope

    Enjoy a 2hrs cruise on the Red Sea in this beautiful yellow catamaran and admire the corals and beautiful array of tropical fish - without getting your feet wet.

    • Duration: 2 hours
    from £40pp
  • Sharm Elnaga
    Soft & Easy

    Sharm Elnaga

    Make your day memorable with its combination of sand, sun and sea. Take some time to snorkel in the Red Sea.

    • Duration: 1 day
    from £65pp
  • Submarine
    Boat Trip

    Submarine

    Fantastic underwater sights from the large panoramic windows as you cruise under the sea. All the wonders of the underwater world - tropical fish and beautiful corals. Excellent opportunity to see the underworld without getting wet.

    • Duration: 2 hours
    from £60pp
  • Turkish hammam and massage
    Soft & Easy

    Turkish hammam and massage

    The Turkish Hammam is an ancient bathing ritual during which you will enjoy a body polish; the special Turkish cloth (kese) along with special soap is rubbed and massaged across and into your skin leaving your body fresh, smooth and moisturized.

    Sauna, steam, Jacuzzi and transfer are also included.

    You may have any other alternative of massage rather than Swedish (free of Charge) except Hot stone and Thai massage, they’re subject to supplement.

    • Duration: 2 hours
    from £50pp

Hurghada is ideal for those who enjoy soaking up the sunshine as well as being active, especially underwater as there are many reefs and World War II wrecks waiting to be explored. Being the second largest town in the Red Sea and to make sure you make the most of your holiday we have listed below some facts that you will find handy as we know you will be very busy visiting the must-see historical sites, the warren of narrow streets in the old town of El Daha and tasting the local cuisine on one of the glitzy marina restaurants.

GETTING AROUND

White Toyota mini vans called micro bus have established routes. They are easy to use, you just flag them down and they stop wherever needed. Tell the driver your required destination before getting in. You will be able to arrange a taxi in resort however we would suggest getting a price before setting off and having the correct change to avoid any confusion at the end of the journey.

QUICK FACTS

  • As a British citizen, you will need a valid passport and a visa to enter Hurghada. You can get your visa at the airport when you arrive or from the Egyptian Consulate. For further information please visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/egypt/entry-requirements.
  • Hurghada is 2 hours ahead of UK time (GMT).
  • The currency used is the Egyptian pound.
  • The language spoken is Arabic
  • Resorts will be busy after Ramadan as Egyptian families will go away to celebrate. Ramadan is a sacred month when Muslims fast from dawn until sunset. Ramadan for the year 2021 starts on the evening of Monday, the 12th April lasting 30 days and ending at sundown on Tuesday the 11th of May.
  • If you are up for a challenge you could attend Hurghada’s International Festival, this 12 day event in February features a triathlon followed by a 75km off-road run between the sea and the mountains.
  • The Sights
    The Sights

    To the North you will find the historic old town, El Daha, with its narrow streets, souks and coffee shops where you get a real taste of traditional Egyptian life. Travel south to Sekalla for a more modern feel enjoying the fantastic selection of shops by day before moving onto cocktails and dinner in one of the many beachside venues by night. The perfect atmosphere for your getaway!

  • Oceanfront
    Oceanfront

    Ideal for anyone looking to enjoy water-based activities, Hurghada boasts mile upon mile of stunning coastline perfect for kiteboarding or windsurfing, and an underwater adventure paradise for enthusiastic divers. Children will love paddling here as the soft, warm sand safely shelves gently into the sparkling sea. The marina offers shops, restaurants, and bars.

  • Explore More
    Explore More

    For the thrill seekers there are some of the best dive sites on offer including World War II shipwrecks, and for those that prefer to stay dry why not book a desert safari or a day trip to the beautiful Gifton Island where turtles and dolphins can be seen. Hurghada is convenient for trips by bus, the journey to Luxor takes around 3.5 hours, and to Cairo around 6 hours.