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Best time to be there

Winter (October to April) for cultural trips, although May to September is great for the Red Sea. Ramadan is a particularly exciting time be in Egypt - it is celebrated here with more exuberance than anywhere else in the world.

Fly to

Cairo (bmi - daily; British Airways - daily)

flying time

4 hours 50 minutes direct

time difference

GMT +2 hours

Visas

Required - obtainable in advance or on arrival

Health Requirements

No mandatory vaccinations




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Red Sea

Egypt's Red Sea coast runs from the Gulf of Suez to the Sudanese border. Its mineral-rich red mountain ranges inspired the mariners of antiquity to name the sea Mare Rostrum, or the Red Sea.

Hermits seeking seclusion founded early Christian monasteries here, sharing the wilderness with camel-trading Bedouin tribes. Today, the crags and limestone wadis of the Eastern Desert remain relatively unexplored, home to ibex and gazelle. But the Red Sea itself, dotted with coral reefs, fringed by ancient ports, teeming with underwater life, has a rich maritime history which stretches back to Pharaonic times.

The thermal winds that once sped clippers to the East still bring thousands of migrating birds to the shores of the Red Sea,  making it a paradise for bird-watchers. Today, the ancient ports are better known for some of the best diving and fishing in the world. Here, you will find over 800 fish species, including the deadly stone-fish, the equally dangerous butterfly-fish, as well as surgeon fish, jellyfish such as the cassiopei, crabs that sometimes overrun the shore in the evening and some species of shark. Sunbathers relax on white sand beaches, or find shade in the mangrove lagoons that line the coast, while snorkellers explore the reefs. 

The underwater wonder of the Red Sea remains a living tapestry of vibrant corals and exotic fish, waiting for you to discover its secrets.

Suggested Red Sea accommodation

four seasons resort sharm el sheikh egypt 

Four Seasons Resort Sharm el Sheikh    

Soaked by the year-round sun, embrace the unparalleled seaside resort experience in an oasis of green set against the surrounding desert landscapes. With a choice of a sunrise or bedouin breakfast served...

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Hyatt Regency Sharm el Sheikh

Poised on the very southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, this 35 hectare property defies its desert setting with lush, tropical gardens, endless terraced pools and waterfalls. This property offers fantastic watersports...

oberoi sahl hasheesh hurghada egypt 

The Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh  

Inspired by the local Arab architecture stroll around the resort, set on 48 acres of gentle hills, sloping down to its own 850-metre private beach, washed by the warm waters of the coral-rich Red Sea. Gaze at the silver...