Coral, Red Sea, Egypt

The Red Sea

The Red Sea sits between Africa and Asia. Most famous for its turquoise waters and the fabulous underwater world it is a perfect area for a rest and relaxation holiday and also makes a great choice for some winter sun with a flight time of under five hours and balmy temperatures in the mid-20s between November and March.

Red Sea Coast, Sinai Peninsula, Taba, Egypt
Taba, Egypt

Sinai Peninsula

The triangular peninsula known as the Sinai Peninsula is bordered by the Mediterranean to the north and the Red Sea to the south and has long been in the forefront of many a battle. Today, it has some of the best hotels and infrastructure in Egypt.

Essentially the Sinai is a desert that has little evidence of much domesticity or inhabitants; the only known inhabitants are the Bedouin people, who have lived there for many years.

Experiences

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Snorkelling, Red Sea, Egypt
The Red Sea

Snorkel in the Red Sea

Dive or snorkel in the translucent turquoise waters of the Red Sea.

Sinai Mountain, Egypt
The Red Sea

Mount Sinai

Climb Mount Sinai, a sacred mountain in both Islam and Christianity.

Sinai Desert, Egypt
The Red Sea

Sinai Desert

Explore the deserts of Sinai and spend time with the resident Bedouin.

Monastery of St. Catherine, Sinai, Egypt
The Red Sea

St Catherine’s Monastery

Visit the Monastery, home to the oldest surviving library in Christendom.

Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh, Pool, Hurghada, Egypt
The Red Sea

Relax at the Red Sea

Spend a few days of total relaxation in five-star comfort in one of the Red Sea’s magnificent coastal resorts.

Where to stay

Some of the wonderful places to stay that we frequently recommended.

Four Seasons Sharm el Sheikh £££££

  • Egypt
  • Beach and Island Escapes

Located on a hillside and surrounded by gardens, the Four Seasons Sharm el Sheikh offers 136 guestrooms and suites all of which boast either a private balcony or terrace and most have views of the Red Sea.

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Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh £££££

  • Egypt
  • Beach and Island Escapes

Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh is a luxury resort on the Red Sea Coast. The architecture of the resort is inspired by the classic Arabic designs of the region, creating an elegant and authentic feel with domed ceilings, sweeping archways and Arabic lighting throughout. Built on one level with spacious courtyards, the light and airy guestrooms and suites are spread across 48 acres. Eighteen suites have their own private swimming pools, most of which are heated in the cooler months.

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Avenue of the Sphnixs, Luxor Temple, Egypt
Avenue of the Sphnixs, Luxor Temple, Egypt

Highlights of Egypt including a Nile Cruise

This classic Egypt holiday takes in the iconic highlights of the country, staying in historic properties that add to the sense of history and place.
Begin in Cairo, moving between the bustle of bazaars and museums and the contrasting desert setting of the pyramids. On the banks of the Nile River, Luxor begins an immersion into the rich history of the country, best showcased on a cruise, gently navigating, watching daily life unfold, exploring shoreside temples before ending amidst the picture perfect setting of Aswan.

11 days

from £5,995 pp

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Clare Higginson

It was my passion for languages that first encouraged me to leave the UK behind and grab my rucksack. Since then, it’s been a mixture of intriguing cultures, jaw-dropping landscapes and the wonder of seeing animals in their natural habitat that sees me continuously extending my travel wish list.

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