Red Sea

We go on monthly trips to the Red Sea on a rotation basis to the following resorts. Hurghada, El Gouna, Sharm El Shiek, and Dahab. All club trips are below brochure prices, the savings are passed on to those on the trips and it costs nothing to join our social club. Each holiday is slightly different and suits different desires.
Most holidays are suited to both divers and none divers.
Those not wishing to go on an escorted trip can book with us independently.
If you wish to hire equipment or take courses while on holiday this is offered .
Egypt
Egypt has so often been described as the gift of the Nile and a cruise along
the river is for many the experience of
a lifetime. Few places in the world can compete with the magical atmosphere
and grandeur of this spectacular waterway, dotted with ancient temples and sites which have stood for
thousands of years. The sense of permanence and duration makes Egypt the land of the past - the
names of her pharaohs, ancient kings and temples echoing throughout
time. Her modern day people are warm, friendly, generous, intelligent
and fiercely proud of everything this wonderful country has to offer. Cairo, Egypt’s capital, is an exploding metropolis which somehow
preserves within it one of the finest medieval cities in the world. It is however the Museum of Antiquities, and the Pyramids at Giza with the
enigmatic Sphinx which hold visitors spellbound. Luxor was known in pharaonic times as ‘the city of a thousand gates’ and was the site of
Egypt’s capital during its most glorious period in history. Vast fortunes were expended on building temples such as Karnak and Luxor. Across the river is the starkly desolate Valley of the Kings, burial ground for
many of the New Kingdom pharaohs.
Hurghada
'Hurghada lies between an azure sea, teeming with coral and exotic fish and hazy blue mountains.'
Hurghada is the best-known of the Egyptian Red Sea resorts.
Originally a fishing village, it is now a fast developing town,
fascinating and lively, if somewhat untidy! The wide range of hotels
offers accommodation from the very basic to five star. Most are situated between five and seven kilometres south of Hurghada, on
the way to Safaga and Luxor. Each hotel offers a retreat from the bustle of the town, many having a range of shops and restaurants
close to hand. Transfers to and from your hotel in Hurghada are provided, except for those within walking distance.
El Gouna
'Under the silhouette of sharp edged mountains and bordering the waters of the Red Sea'
Ideally situated between the majestic mountains of the eastern
desert and the crystal clear waters of the world's richest sea. El Gouna (located 30km. North of Hurghada International Airport) is
gaining recognition as the most exclusive resort on the Red Sea. The resort is built on 7 million square meters of land and is totally
independent. It has a fully functional marina, golf course, eight hotels, clubhouse, various cafes and restaurants, discotheque, casino, two shopping
arcades, two diving centres, a marine sports centre and a water ski-ing school. El Gouna promises fun, amusement and relaxation,
with a level of service unique to the Red Sea. Please note: El Gouna is a new resort and still expanding. New facilities will be added and may
result in small scale work. However, this will not affect any of the hotels we use in the resort.
Sharm el Sheikh
'Coastal waters so rich in marine life, are rivalled only by Australia's Great Barrier Reef for
offering some of the finest dive sites anywhere in the world.'
Sharm El Sheikh lies at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula. The views
from here across the Gulf of Aqaba to the Saudi Mountains are breathtaking and the Red Sea is renowned the
world over for its coral reefs. Also worth a trip is St. Catherine's Monastery, dating back to the 4th
century and situated at the foot of Mt Sinai, from the top of which Moses received the Ten Commandments. The
main area for hotels in Sharm el Sheikh is Na'ama Bay (a central area), with the majority of them directly on
the beach. They offer a wide selection of restaurants along the bay and this gives the area a very cosmopolitan and social atmosphere,
particularly in the evenings, when strolling along the bay is a favourite pastime.
Dahab and Nuweiba
'Although the Egyptian Red Sea is best known for the resorts of Hurghada and Sharm el Sheikh,
there are other towns along the coast which have much to offer and are often less
commercialised' North of Sharm el Sheikh is Nuweiba -
well known for its sandy beaches and excellent diving - and Dahab, whose
main attraction is the high quality diving and a laid back restful pace of life.
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