Five days of reef, sand and stillness on Egypt's Red Sea coast, the perfect counterpoint to a history-heavy itinerary, or a holiday in its own right.
Egypt's Red Sea coast is one of the world's great diving and snorkeling destinations, with coral reefs beginning just meters from the shore and visibility that regularly exceeds 20 meters. It's also simply a beautiful place to do very little for a few days.
This itinerary balances an all-inclusive beachfront base with a guided reef excursion, a desert safari for contrast, and a free day you can spend however you like, by the pool, on the water, or on an optional flight to Luxor.
Coral gardens just offshore, a short boat ride from the resort
Quad biking into the dunes for a Bedouin dinner under the stars
The Pyramids of Giza, a quick stop on the transfer to the coast
A full-day flight to Luxor's temples for history between beach days
Private transfer to your beachfront resort in Hurghada or El Gouna, with the rest of the day free to settle in.
A guided boat trip to offshore reefs, suitable for both first-time snorkelers and certified divers.
An afternoon quad-bike safari into the desert, ending with a traditional Bedouin dinner under the stars.
A day at leisure on the resort, or an optional full-day flight to Luxor's temples and tombs.
Private transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
From a half-day introductory dive to a full open-water certification course, run by PADI instructors at the resort's dive center.
An early flight to Luxor for a guided day among the temples and tombs, back on the coast by evening.
A half-day of treatments at the resort spa, a relaxed pairing with the desert safari or dive day.
No, snorkeling needs no certification at all, and our included excursion welcomes complete beginners. If you'd like to try scuba, an introductory 'discover' dive can be arranged with an instructor, no certification required.
Both are excellent and we work with 5-star properties in each. Hurghada has more reef access directly offshore, while El Gouna has a quieter, more design-led resort feel. We'll recommend based on your preferences.
Yes, it's commonly used as the relaxing second half of a longer Egypt itinerary. We can connect it directly with our Luxor & Karnak or Cairo & Giza itineraries.
Most of our partner resorts include local beverages, including beer and house wine, within the all-inclusive package. Premium imported brands are usually available at an extra charge.
