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Hurghada holidays

Spend your Kuoni holiday to Hurghada enjoying aquatic pursuits.

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Until a few years ago Hurghada was a small fishing village. Today, it is one of the foremost tourist resorts of the Red Sea coast and is an international centre for aquatic sports. The unique underwater coral gardens are some of the finest in the world and justifiably famous among divers making for the perfect attraction to visit whilst on any of our Red Sea holidays.

Just outside Hurghada is El Gouna and Soma Bay, two smaller Red Sea Resorts but equally beautiful diving destinations.

Holidays in El Gouna are ideal for anyone with a penchant for watersports; the resort has two main beaches great for just kicking back and relaxing. The resort is criss-crossed by a network of canals creating small private beaches outside various houses that can be crossed by small stone bridges.

Soma Bay is a self contained community set on a beautiful peninsula surrounded by the glorious Red Sea. Home to some beautiful beaches and superb diving and snorkelling locations, it’s great for a quieter Red Sea holiday.

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Highlights of Hurghada holidays
•   Dive into the beautiful Red Sea and get up close and personal with fascinating underwater coral gardens and an array of colourful marine life.
•   Enjoy seclusion and privacy on your own private beach just outside your front door.
•   For something a little quieter, especially if combining it with bustling Cairo or Luxor, Soma Bay is the perfect retreat.

Hurghada Honeymoons

All of our Hurghada hotels make for fabulous honeymoon settings, but we have specially labelled a few of our favourite, most romantic retreats that we think make the most perfect settings for your dream honeymoon in Egypt.

Hurghada tailor made holidays
Handpick you Egypt holiday when you tailor make your itinerary with Kuoni.
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•   Choose your favourites from our online portfolio, or you can request a copy of our inspiring Egypt, Dubai, Morocco & Arabia brochure.
•   Pick up the phone and call our Personal Travel Experts on 01306 747002 and discuss your options and prepare your detailed holiday quotation.
•   Or request a quote online.

Hurghada multi centre itineraries
Egypt is the perfect destination for a multi centre holiday. Combine the Red Sea Coast with Cairo and Luxor or add a cruise down the Nile. You can also combine Egypt with outer countries in Arabia.

Hurghada facts
If you would like some more information on Hurghada, the Red Sea Coast or Egypt:
•    See our comprehensive list of Hurghada information and facts.
•    Or see our diving information or article.

Time difference / local time

GMT +2 hours
Language

Arabic

Currency

Egyptian pound
Safety

Pickpockets operate around tourist areas, so never carry money in your back pocket and leave valuables and jewellery in the hotel safe.

Highlights

Marine life
The waters of Hurghada are teeming with vibrant marine life – butterfly, grouper and napoleon fish, rainbow wrasse, moray eels, turtles and black-tip sharks. You can see these stunning creatures up close on a dive or at the local aquarium. If you’re lucky, you might even spot a pod of wild dolphins off the coast.

Bird-watching
The Red Sea Coast is a migration route for many birds flocking through from Europe. From August to December, keep your eyes peeled for raptors, cranes and white storks.

Beaches

Hurghada boasts a beautiful coast edging the warm waters of the Red Sea, which shrouds fantastic coral reefs and sunken shipwrecks.

Events and festivals

February

International Fishing Competition

Anglers from across the globe spend three days fishing for the best catch.

Hurghada International Festival

This two-week event features a triathlon and a 75km off-road run between sea and mountains.

Shopping

• Explore the alleyways of Hurghada’s souk, haggling for jewellery, spices and handicrafts.
• You’ll also find shops selling popular western brands in the recently-opened Hurghada Marina Boulevard.

Flying time to destination

4¾ hours to Cairo; 5¼ hours to Luxor

Activities

Beach, Eat & Drink, Shopping, Night life, Sport in general, Watersports, Wellness / Spa
Sports

Watersports
Try snorkelling, windsurfing, sailing and deep-sea fishing. Hurghada also has several PADI centres where you can learn to dive among the multitude of tropical fish.

Eating/Drinking

Food
• Authentic Egyptian starters are called mezzeh, and are best eaten with traditional pitta-style bread.
• Lamb is marinated in spices and grilled for juicy kebabs and shwarma is the Egyptian equivalent of the Turkish doner kebab.
• Popular desserts include dates soaked in milk, honey-laced pastries and baked rice.

Water
• Stick to bottled water, and remember that it’s easy to get dehydrated here in the summer.

Good to know

Religion
Islam

Dialling code
+20 65

Summer or Winter destination?

Summer, Winter
Clothing

• Egypt is predominately a Muslim country, so make sure you’re properly dressed when out and about. Revealing outfits are a no-no, especially for women.

• Pack lightweight cotton clothes in the summer and a jumper or jacket for cooler winter evenings.

Excursions

Giftun Island
This island is reachable by motorboat. Book a trip here and snorkel among stunning corals, swim and sunbathe.

Desert safari
Embark on a quad or jeep safari through the desert, home of traditional Bedouin tribes. You might even get the chance to go on a camel ride once you arrive at your camp.

Tipping

Tipping or ‘baksheesh’ is a way of life in Egypt and it’s customary to tip about LE£1 for every little service, so keep a pocketful of small change!

Climate data for this region

Best time to visit

From February to April and October to November.

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