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1 Day Luxor Highlights
An amazing day out visiting magnificent Luxor, the old capital of Egypt, on the banks of the River Nile. See the great temple of Karnak and the spectacular tombs of Valley of the Kings. Visit the temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon statues and sample the delightful Nile River whilst relaxing on a felucca (felucca for customers travelling by plane only).
Return flights (or bus), lunch, transfers and Egyptologist included.
2 Day Luxor Highlights
Venture right into the heart of the Pharaonic times and explore this amazing city. This excursion visits the same sites as the one day trip, and in addition the tombs of the Nobles, the superb Luxor Temple and the breathtaking temple of Medinat Habu.
Return bus, lunch, transfers, Egyptologist and overnight accommodation on half board basis included.
1 Day Cairo Delights
Experience the last remaining of the Seven Wonders of the World and explore the legends of Ancient Egypt. On this trip visit the awesome Egyptian National Museum and see the legendary treasures of Tutankhamun, ancient artifacts and other masterpieces from the Land of the Pharaohs.
Later, visit the awe-inspiring Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, and wander around the medieval Citadel.
Return flights (or bus), lunch, transfers and Egyptologist included.
Yellow Submarine
For an amazingly unique view of the Red Sea, tropical fish and beautiful coral, climb and dive to a depth of 15-20m. You can learn all about the workings of a submarine and watch a video about species of fish you might encounter.
Transfers, drinks and English speaking guide included.
Hurghada Encounter Resort Tour
A great way to start your holiday, and a great introduction to the bustling town of Hurghada. Look around this superb resort, sample the local sights and revel in its history. Try Egyptian water pipes, relax with a local drink, visit the duty free, and go shopping amongst the colour of downtown. .
Transfers and English speaking guide included.
Seascope Semi-Submersible
Join the crew on board the Seascope and enjoy a fantastic afternoon exploring the underwater wonders of the Red Sea. As you pass over one of the region's best coral reefs, you will be able to view the corals and brightly coloured fishes through 18 large panoramic windows. Great for memorable photos!
Transfers and English speaking guide included.
Quad Adventure
Throughout the years many forms of transport have crossed the sand dunes and rocky formations of the deserts. The camels of the Bedouin still roam the Sinai and the 4-wheel drives navigate the dirt tracks.
Now there is a new form of transport which brings you even closer to nature and impressive desert scenery in an exciting and fun way.
Travel on your own Quad Bike through the spectacular desert of the Eastern Sahara and the Red Mountains.
Mahmya Island
Island hop to Mahmya, home to the one of the most amazing beaches in the Hurghada region. "Mahmya" in Arabic means "protected area", and the island is truly an oasis of peace, where human settlements are strictly forbidden.
Enjoy a mouthwatering full buffet lunch on the fine white sand beach, relax to soothing music, sunbathe, swim and snorkel all day in the crystal clear waters of Mahmya. On your journey back to the Hurghada coastline, you may possibly even see dolphins...
Buffet lunch, snorkel equipment, transfers and English speaking guide included.
"The trip to Mahmya Island was particularly good - so clean and tastefully developed for tourism without spoiling the natural setting, also spotlessly clean everywhere." - E Ellis, London
Badawaya Desert Experience
For an action-packed day, join this adventurous excursion into the desert. Cross the awe-inspiring desert in a variety of exciting ways - by jeep, quad bike, off road sand buggy, camel and sand sail.
Visit a local Bedouin village, see the desert in all its glory at sunset, enjoy a BBQ dinner and watch a fantastic show under the stars.
Dive Hurghada
Diving Courses & Packages
A range of courses are on offer (including PADI courses) and packages for beginners and qualified divers. The dive centres featured in our programme are PADI approved and specialise in catering to the requirements of UK guests.
Essential Diving Info
Location: On the Red Sea coast of mainland Egypt, around 500km south of Cairo.
Transfer time: Approximately 30 mins from Hurghada airport.
Medical: Nearest recompression chamber / medical facilities are at the Hurghada Naval Centre, 10 mins by road.
Summary: Diving in Hurghada
Hurghada offers divers the choice of over 30 sites around the numerous offshore islands, which provide shelter for the day boats.
For the wreck diving enthusiast there are trips available to the world-renowned Abu Nuhas and S/S Thistlegorm Red Sea wrecks.
If you enjoy the rush of drift diving, the beautiful Giftun drift is a mere stone's throw away.
Diving Highlights
Careless Reef
This isolated reef is known to divers the world over for its large population of semi-tame Moray Eels. The reef features a steep wall dropping well beyond 40 metres, with a contoured profile offering many caves and cavelets for the more experienced diver. The reef's isolation, combined with the deep water in which it lies, makes it ideal for Pelagic-spotting and sharks are as likely here as at any reef in the area. Jacks, Tuna and Barracuda are also frequently spotted.
Giftun Seghir
The eastern wall of Giftun Seghir has sheer drops to great depths, it is very contoured and its craggy profile features some interesting caves. The reef is well covered with both hard and soft corals. The steep wall section boasts a phenomenal congregation of Gorgonians, as well as dense growth of sea whips and black corals. The reef shallows are particularly rich in friendly smaller reef fish while big impressive Pelagic buzz past in the blue waters off the wall.
Shaab Um Gamar
One of the nicest sites in the Hurghada area, packing lots of action into its small confines. There is a small wreck, lying at around 25 metres (80ft), as well as a very dense population of reef and Pelagic fishes.
Abu Nuhas
A ship graveyard containing the wrecks of Giannis D, Carnatic, Kimon M, Chrisoula K. All around 100 metres in length and found between 5 and 28 metres below the surface. These wrecks can only be dived if weather conditions permit, due to their location. There is great coral life in the area and lots of schooling fish around the wrecks.
Thistlegorm
The Thistlegorm was a 126 metre long and 17.5 metre wide merchant vessel commandeered by the navy during World War II. In the early hours of 6th October 1941 she was hit by two German bombers. Rediscovered in the early 90's, sitting upright at 30 metres, she has become one of the best wrecks in the Red Sea. Her holds are open and easily accessed showing the full range of cargo which includes ammunition, trucks, motorbikes, armoured vehicles, plane wings and engines, trains and tenders, Wellington boots and waders. The wreck is exposed to the tidal currents and prevailing winds, which can make this dive inaccessible at times. These conditions and the depth of the dive means that this is only open to experienced divers.
Technical Diving Highlights
Giftun Drift (The Black Canyon)
Arguably one of the best deep dives in the world. Nitrox to Advanced Trimix.
Colona Wreck
Lying at 60 metres. Extended range to Trimix.
Mobil Oil Tug Boat
105 metres. Advanced Trimix.
Erg Somaya
Beautiful drop off. Nitrox Semi Closed Circuit Rebreather to Extended range.
Abu Ramada South
Great Wall right under the boat. All disciplines to Advanced Trimix.
Marine Life
A wide variety of colourful hard and soft corals, clownfish, lionfish, tuna, groupers, jacks, turtles, dolphins, reef sharks, leopard sharks, eagle rays, schools of colourful tropical fish and numerous other reef fish.
Golf Packages
Take a swing on this 18-hole championship course that's designed to accommodate for all levels of player, as well as featuring a club golfhouse including a turkish hammam, a gym and three plunge pools for some after game pampering.
Introduction: El Gouna Golf Course
El Gouna's 18 hole championship course is the perfect location for year round golf holidays, offering players stunning views and a course the challenges the strength, ingenuity and skill of novice and professional alike.
Gene Bates and Fred Couples designed the El Gouna course with every level of golfer in mind, from the beginner looking to try out the game for the first time to the advanced golfer playing the tournament circuit. The course boasts up to five different tees, carefully placed bunkers, lagoons, and desert rough, all designed to challenge the individual at his or her own level.
Out on the greens, golfers find that navigating the course's pitfalls and varied wind currents challenges their creativity and hones their ability.
Golf Clubhouse
If you're looking to relax after the game, the course Clubhouse and Fitness Club offer a well-equipped gymnasium, three plunge pools, a sauna, a beautiful Turkish bath, and massage services. Additionally, the on-site Angsana Spa offers professional treatments.
The Terrace 19th Hole Bar, located in the Clubhouse, serves drinks and light snacks, while the La Rotisserie Restaurant in the Clubhouse tower offers fine French dining with a panoramic view of the course. In the course's Pro Shop you will find unique souvenirs, exclusive accessories, high-quality clothing, handmade leather articles and more.
Location & Getting There
El Gouna's golf course is centrally located at the 5* Steigenberger Golf Resort, easily accessible from most of El Gouna's Hotels and from the shops, restaurants and bars of Downtown. The resort is easy to get around on foot, by taxi or by tuk-tuk; plus a shuttle bus operates from the hotels to the golf club. El Gouna is serviced by the airport at Hurghada, approximately 30 minutes south of El Gouna by road.
Facilities
Aqua driving range with practice area (putting green, chipping & pitching area)
Rental service for golfers - left and right handed clubs for women, men and children, pull trolleys and electric golf carts, golf bags and shoes
Caddy house with bag storage for guest players, free of charge
Caddying service (subject to availability)
Clubhouse with reception
Sun terrace with view of the golf course
Bistro bar serving hot and cold dishes, and drinks
Golf coaching (PGA and local professionals)
Fully equipped Pro Shop, selling clothing, hand-made leather articles and gifts
Changing and shower facilities
Locker rooms (women's and men's)
Wellness centre (including fitness room, Turkish Massage and Angsana Spa)
Course catering - drinks and snacks on holes 4 and 14
Club Rules & Golf Course Regulations
El Gouna Golf Club requests from guest players proof of membership in an internationally recognised golf club.
Maximum handicap allowance is 45. Higher handicaps with permission of the Club Management or PGA Pro will be accepted at special tee times when the course is not busy.
Tee times must be requested in advance and confirmed by the Club.
Tee off times for 9 hole rounds are only available from 7am-8am from hole 10 and after 1pm from hole 1.
Tee off times are subject to change.
Golfers have to accept foursome groups.
Soft spikes must be worn.
Disregarding any rules as stated by club management or course marshal may result in a ban from El Gouna Golf Course.
Course Information
Holes An 18-hole Championship Course
Rating Par 74
Opening 1999 (front nine); 2000 (back nine)
Length 6296 metres
Tees 5-6 tee locations on each hole for ladies and men
Grass The course uses Seashore Paspalum grass type
Handicap 0-45 for all levels (with proof required)
Opening Times Opens 365 days a year at 7am, closes at sunset daily (1700 in winter).
Design Gene Bates in cooperation with Fred Couples
Course Type The course is a desert type one.
Challenges 65 bunkers, lagoons and desert hazards.
Irrigation The Rain Bird computerized irrigation system applies water using a sophisticated weather station.
Environment This specific grass was chosen as it is now used on many courses for the reason that it is an environmentally-friendly grass type which requires less water, reduced fertilization and pesticide applications and delivers a great surface for golf playability.
Views The clubhouse and its facilities grant panoramic views of El Gouna, lagoons and mountains.
Lessons Beginner and advanced courses in English, German or French.
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