2 Day Cairo Delights (by bus or plane)

Experience all that magnificent Cairo has to offer with the expert knowledge and experience of qualified Egyptologists.

Starting with a drive through the dramatic Sinai Desert, and the Suez Canal tunnel (or a direct flight from Sharm el Sheikh), arrive in Cairo and visit the Egyptian National Museum to marvel at the legendary treasures of Tutankhamun, ancient artifacts and other masterpieces from the Land of the Pharaohs.

View a live paper making demonstration and an explanation of hieroglyphics at the Papyrus Institute before retiring to your 4-star hotel for dinner. In the evening, experience the wonders of the Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids.

After breakfast the next morning, take in the breathtaking Pyramids of Giza, last surviving Wonder of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Sphinx and Valley Temple. After visiting the Citadel, lunch (included) is followed by an unforgettable walk through the sounds, sights and smells of the Khan El Khalili bazaar, before beginning the return journey.

1 Day Cairo Delights (by bus or plane)

A great opportunity for those with limited time to experience the wonders of Cairo.
By plane:
Visit the Egyptian National Museum, home to the Treasures of Tutankhamun, the Pyramids, Sphinx and the colourful Khan el Khalili Bazaar, before returning by plane to Sharm in the evening. (Lunch included).
By bus:
Start with a drive through the Sinai Desert, underneath the Suez Canal and into the Egyptian capital, where you will visit the amazing Pyramids and Sphinx, the Egyptian National Museum, and visit a local bazaar and papyrus shop before returning to Sharm. (Lunch included).

1 Day Luxor Highlights

Fly from Sharm to Luxor and visit the Valley of the Kings containing tombs of the Pharaohs - including Ramses the Great - and site of the discovery of Tutankhamun’s treasures, untouched for over 3000 years, by British Egyptologist Howard Carter in 1922.

Visit the spectacular temple of Queen Hatshepsut in the rock face of Deir el Bahri, the Colossi of Memnon and an alabaster factory, then cross from West Bank to East Bank with a felucca ride on the Nile.

Following lunch, visit the monumental Temples of Karnak and Luxor as well as a papyrus factory before returning by plane to Sharm in the evening.

2 Day Cairo & Luxor (by plane)

Experience the most magnificent of Egypt's historic sites with this combination.

Fly from Sharm el Sheikh to Cairo, and with the expert knowledge of qualified tour guides and an Egyptologist, enter this ancient Nile city. Visit the Egyptian National Museum to marvel at the legendary treasures of Tutankhamun and ancient artifacts before moving on to the breathtaking Pyramids of Giza - the last surviving remnant of the Seven Wonders - and the famous Sphinx and Valley Temple.

After lunch (included), experience the sounds, sights and smells of Khan El Khalili bazaar before travelling to your overnight accommodation - a 4 star hotel in the Pyramids area. In the evening, visit the spectacular Sound & Light show at the Pyramids.

The next day fly from Cairo to Luxor, and journey to the Valley of the Kings, containing tombs of the Pharaohs - including Ramses the Great - and site of the discovery of Tutankhamun's treasures, untouched for over 3,000 years, by British Egyptologist Howard Carter in 1922.

Next is the spectacular temple of Queen Hatshepsut in the rock face of Deir el Bahri, and a visit the Colossi of Memnon and an alabaster factory.

Cross from West Bank to East Bank with a boat ride on the Nile and following lunch (included), visit the monumental Temples of Karnak and Luxor.

You are then free to shop, eat, explore or take a felucca ride (all payable locally) before flying from Luxor to Sharm in the evening.

St Catherine's Monastery

The 1 day tour crosses the Sinai Desert through some of the most amazing desert scenery, passing small Bedouin tents and villages to the Monastery of Santa Katarina - the oldest Christian monastery in existence and the smallest diocese in the world, where you will see the chapel and famous Chamber of the Skulls with explanations from your guide.

During the trip back to Sharm stop for lunch at Dahab, an old Bedouin town on the Sinai shore, rich in local atmosphere and a shopper's paradise, before returning late afternoon.

Sunrise Over Mount Sinai

Departing late evening from Sharm el Sheikh, travel through the Sinai desert to the foot of the mountain where Moses is said to have received the Ten Commandments.

From here, your trek will take approx. 3 hours until you reach the summit - at a height of 2285m. Once at the peak, watch as the blanket of night is swept away and a new sun illuminates and floods the surrounding area with spectacular colour.

After your descent, a visit to the Monastery of St Catherine is included before setting off to Sharm for an afternoon arrival.

Please note - the climb is strenuous and guests should be fit to participate in this tour.

Coloured Canyon Jeep Safari

Experience the feeling of a timeless world, free of daily stress and see the wonders of the desert, coloured rock, rare fauna and fascinating geological structures.

Drive through impressive desert scenery, led by a guide, into the granite and sandstone mountains, passing an occasional water spring. Arriving at the Coloured Canyon, walk past the different rock colours after which the canyon is named.

Then on to Dahab - an old Bedouin town on the Sinai shore, rich in local atmosphere and a shoppers paradise – for lunch, before returning to Sharm el Sheikh.

Please note - for the walk through the canyon guests should be of reasonable fitness.

Camel Trip & Bedouin Evening

Take a step back in time to discover the secret life of the Bedouin.

Journey across the boundless ‘moon’ landscape to Wadi El Aat where you will join the desert’s most famous form of transport - the camel, which will lead you to a Bedouin camp.

There you will hear about the Bedouin way of life and enjoy a simple but tasty meal under the star filled desert sky.

Fantasia

An evening of Egyptian culture and entertainment in the Alf Leila Wa Leila complex at Ras Um Sid, decorated in the style of an Arabian village.

Enjoy an Egyptian four course dinner followed by a show in the main arena featuring belly dancers, Egyptian folk dancers and horse-back riding exhibitions with a Sound & Light show depicting the ancient history of Egypt.

Blue Hole Snorkelling & Dahab Day

Combine the sea and desert with a jeep ride through the Sinai Desert until you reach the area of Dahab, which means gold in Arabic – so named by the local Bedouin for its golden beaches. We drive along the beach to the Blue Hole. Relax at a Bedouin camp for 1.5 hours, giving you time to snorkel at this spectacular site. Afterwards, travel into Dahab, for lunch at the Hilton (included) and stroll through the shopping bazaar before returning to Sharm.

(Participants must be confident swimmers and know how to snorkel)

Ras Mohamed By Bus

See for yourself why Jacques Cousteau stated that the best diving years of his life were spent in the Red Sea. Ras Mohamed, declared a National Park in 1983, is home to one of the most beautiful coral reefs in the world.
Tour the park and view the strange rock formations, local wildlife and mangroves. Snorkel and discover the colourful marine life or simply relax and soak up the sun.
A truly memorable experience !

Star Gazer

Experience the wonders of deep space in the quiet of the desert.

Drive to the Megreh Valley to watch the sunset and then on to the Bedouin tent for soft drinks, Bedouin tea and “shisha” - Egyptian water pipe.

A Bedouin dinner is then served Including Kofta, Chicken, Rice, bread and salads.

Explore the night sky through 10” and 12” computer directed telescopes and enjoy a peaceful tea with the Bedouin.

Snorkelling / Lazy Day Boat Trips

Discover the Red Sea's magnificent marine life as you snorkel in the crystal clear waters of the spectacular Ras Mohamed National Park or in the Straits of Tiran.
Or you can simply relax on board and soak up the sun and peaceful atmosphere.

Lunch and drinks are provided.

Seascope

The Seascope mobile underwater observatory will take you on a guided tour of the coral reef, where enchanting Red Sea marine life can be observed amongst a myriad of colours, viewed through panoramic windows.

You will be able to film and photograph the wonders of the Red Sea in an air-conditioned and comfortable atmosphere, seated on movable stools.

Quad Biking

After a short time getting the feel of the quad bike – which is built like a four-wheeled motorbike – set off into the mountains of the desert with your guide, convoy style, and within minutes you will be whizzing around. Lots of sand, lots of laughs and very little educational value on this journey of fun in the desert.

Quad Runner - Minimum age 16 - all participants must have a valid driving license with them

Off-Road Buggy - Double Occupancy – minimum age of accompanying child – 6 years

1 Day Jerusalem (Including Dead Sea) by Bus & Plane

Experience 5000 years of history all in a single day. The 1 day tour to Jerusalem begins with an early morning transfer to the Israel/Egypt border and a drive through the Arava Valley and Negev Desert with a stop at the lowest point on earth for a float in the Dead Sea.

At the point where the desert gives way to rolling green hills, enter the Eternal City and drive to the Mount of Olives for a panoramic view over the Old City and City of King David. Descend via the Garden of Gethsemane and the Kidron Valley to the Old City, walking along the cobblestone streets to the Western Wall – Judaism’s holiest site.

Trace Jesus’ last journey along the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and visit the Room of the Last Supper, the Roman Cardo and drive through the new part of the city, passing by the Knesset (Israel’s Parliament), before leaving for the airport and a flight back to Eilat and onward transfer to your hotel.

1 Day Massada, Dead Sea & Ein Gedi Spa

Drive through the Arava valley and Negev Desert to Massada, a mountain-top fortress in the midst of the desert overlooking the Dead Sea, and famous as the last stronghold of the rebels against the Romans.

Ascend by cable car and visit the ruins including King Herod’s winter palace, the synagogue, living quarters, bakery and hot baths with spectacular mosaics, whilst re-living the tragic story with explanations from your guide.

Continue along the shores of the Dead Sea to Kibbutz Ein Gedi for a buffet lunch, then on to the Ein Gedi Spa to relax in the sulphur pools at the lowest point on earth.

Cover yourself with the famous therapeutic black mud of the Dead Sea, and spend the afternoon experiencing the unique floating sensation unique to the Dead Sea.
Return to the border for onward transfer to your hotel.

1 Day Petra & Aqaba by Ferry or Plane

Beyond the towering mountains and rock formations of Wadi Rum, which once mesmerised Lawrence of Arabia, lies the Siq Canyon, where a walk along a narrow winding passageway leads to the magnificent Rose Red City of Petra.

Few sites in the world capture the imagination as dramatically as the breathtaking Nabataean structures of Petra, carved into brilliantly coloured rockfaces which rise toward the skies in continually changing shades of red, orange and pink.

Starting in Aqaba, begin your Jordanian adventure travelling along the Desert Highway, through the Moab Mountains along the King’s Highway to Petra. Visit the Treasury and Amphitheatre and wander around the ancient rock tombs and burial places, accompanied by a knowledgeable Jordanian guide, before returning through the canyon for a buffet lunch.

Drive south back to Aqaba, Jordan's only seaport. Here those travelling by ferry depart on the return journey. For those travelling by plane, there is a short city tour before flying back to Sharm el Sheikh.

Dive Sharm El Sheikh

Diving Courses & Packages
Experience the wonders of the Red Sea, up close!
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 Southern-most tip of the Sinai Peninsula.
Transfer time: Approximately 30 mins from Sharm airport
Medical: Nearest recompression chamber / medical facilities 4 miles from Red Sea Diving College

Summary: Diving in Sharm el Sheikh

The majority of the diving from Sharm El Sheikh is by day boat, leaving from the jetty in Naama Bay and visiting the diverse dive sites of the Northern Red Sea.
Shore diving and snorkelling are also available at various hotels that have a house reef (see individual hotel pages for details).
Dive sites are spread from the Straits of Tiran in the north to Ras Mohammed in the south. The Thistlegorm wreck located at Sha'ab Ali is also accessible from Sharm el Sheikh.
The day boats offer you a high degree of comfort, with saloon, sundeck, bathroom facilities and a kitchen.
Conditions range from slight reef slopes with little or no currents, found at local sites between Ras Nasrani and Ras Katy, to the vertical walls and current swept reefs of the Straits of Tiran and Ras Mohammed.

Diving Highlights

The Straits of Tiran

Found in the middle of the Gulf of Aqaba, the Straits of Tiran are approximately one and a half hours by boat from Naama Bay, and are one of the best loved diving sites in Sharm el Sheikh for qualified divers. Four coral reefs lined up in a row are visible on the surface; these are named after British cartographers (Gordon, Woodhouse, Thomas & Jackson), and are world famous for their extraordinary diversity of corals. Sightings of sharks, turtles and other big fish are possible. Currents around these reefs and steep drop offs require good diving skills.

Ras Mohamed National Park

Located at the Southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, the Ras Mohamed National Park area is home to many varied dive sites, the most spectacular of which are the Shark and Yolanda Reefs. Over a thousand species of fish and over a hundred different hard and soft corals have been recorded in the Ras Mohamed area due to underwater currents providing a feast of nutrients. Napolean wrasse, Moray eels and Turtles are permanent inhabitants.

The Wreck of the S/S Thistlegorm

The S/S Thistlegorm was a 126m long and 17.5m, wide merchant vessel commandeered by the navy during World War II. In the early hours of 6 October 1941, she was hit by two German bombers, and sank shortly after. Rediscovered in the early 90s, sitting upright at 30m, she has become of the best wrecks for diving 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

Thomas Canyon
It's almost as though Thomas Canyon was made for tec diving - the canyon opens at 35m; at 60 metres the Trimix Divers pass under a huge boulder, and this then brings you through a short tunnel and out onto a ledge at 72m. The ledge then drops vertically to the floor of the canyon at 90m.

Unknown wreck behind Jackson reef
The mystery wreck is lying upright in 75m of water. Her masts extend up to 45 metres and she is about 90m in length.

White Knights
The canyon at White Knights is a brilliant 50 metre dive.

Marine Life

From tiny Basslets and Glassfish to 6 foot Napoleon Wrasse and Manta Rays plus Hawksbill Turtles, Octopus, Cuttlefish and Squid as well as many species of Sharks including Whale Sharks, Hammerheads and Reef Sharks.

Golf Packages

Sharm el Sheikh's only golf course is located 10 minutes from the International airport and Naama Bay, in the grounds of the 5* Jolie Ville Golf Resort.

The Par 72 PGA Championship golf course (6021m) has matured to be one of the best in the world. Opened in 1997 and designed by American architect Sanford & Associates, the course features Bermuda grass and 18 man-made lakes, which attract a variety of exotic birds, of which 9 kinds belong to the endangered species list. 1250 Trees have been planted around the course, including Washingtonia palm trees, Jerusalem thorns, date palms, California fan palms, Hong Kong orchids and Flames of the Forest.

There are 4 sets of tees to choose from, and a double-ended practice centre which is home to the famous Jolie Ville International Golf Academy, where you can learn the latest winning techniques. A variety of programmes using the most advanced teaching methods are available, in a relaxed, low-pressure environment. No handicap is required to play. The instructors are glad to pass on their extensive knowledge and experience of the game to help you develop into a more confident and composed player.

The best features of the course are the large tiff-dwarf (grassed) greens. The green is the most preferred on the P.G.A. Tour. Each green is identical in cut and speed, 8.5 on the stimp meter to give you the perfect, consistent speed that holds the line every time. The lakes are inter-disbursed to force play to golf's truest test, the "risk or reward" factor. The cooling waters shimmer in the refreshing breezes that prevail all season.

Golf Clubhouse

The 19th Hole Restaurant & Bar in the spacious Club House is the central meeting point of the Jolie Ville Golf & Resort, offering a wide variety of food and beverages in different settings and an elegant lounge for drinks, snacks and chats.

Location & Getting There

The golf course is centrally located in Sharm el Sheikh's Um Marikha Bay, half way between the bustling centre of Naama Bay and the airport. The course is within the grounds of the 5* Jolie Ville Golf Resort, but you can use the course if you're staying at other hotels.

The course is easily accessible by cab, and is about 10 minutes by car (7km) from Naama Bay, and 5km from the airport.

Course Facilities

* Par 72 PGA Championship golf course
* International Golf Academy with PGA instructors - private, semi private and group lessons, clinics and multi-day Golf Academies available
* Double-ended grass tee professional practice facility
* 2 large practice putting greens
* 3-hole short game area
* Fully stocked Pro shop
* Clubhouse with dining area
* Caddies
* Electric golf cars
* Club rental
* Club storage and cleaning
* Food and beverage services.

Details on the Holes

Hole No. (1)
Par 4, 370 meters, Hcp 2

Play your drive down the left hand side as the prevailing wind is from the left to right. Use an extra club to the green as you are normally into the wind.

Hole No. (2)
Par 3, 186 meters, Hcp 14

The prevailing wind from the left side will blow your ball to the right. Aim left to a deep green. The most beautiful view of the course and mountains is from the mound behind the green.

Hole No. (3)
Par 4, 364 meters, Hcp 4

A hole with length and distinction. Tee shot must avoid sand to the left. A Good chance to make a birdie !

Hole No. (4)
Par 5, 518 meters, Hcp 16

Long and into the wind. Length is rewarded here. Take an extra club & aim to the left due to the prevailing wind.

Hole No. (5)
Par 4, 302 meters, Hcp 10

Avoiding the strategically positioned desert area left, is key to good scoring. The fairway’s right side opens the green for a lofted club. Good chance for a birdie on this short hole. Aim left for the prevailing wind.

Hole No. (6)
Par 5, 473 meters, Hcp 12

Confidence in your second shot is paramount to whether you can “cut the corner” and go for the green in two. Good birdie chance. Lake guards the entire right side from the tee to the green.

Hole No. (7)
Par 3, 139 meters, Hcp 18

A beautiful Par 3 guarded by 6 sand bunkers. A high soft and short iron is rewarded by this narrow, backsloping green. Green slopes down from front to back away from tee.

Hole No. (8)
Par 4, 335 meters, Hcp 6

A strong tee shot takes the lakes out of play. Spectacular mounding around the green defines the hole’s strategy.

Hole No. (9)
Par 4, 330 meters, Hcp 8

A bold tee shot over the cross-bunkers shortens the hole. Left side is deceptive as the fairway slopes to the lake.

Hole No. (10)
Par 5, 526 meters, Hcp 5

A long dogleg left par5. Place your drive to the right of the fairway bunker on the left second shot, Play left to avoid the lake on right side. Use an extra club to the large uphill green.

Hole No. (11)
Par 3, 171 meters, Hcp 7

Aim for the centre of the very wide green to avoid the two greenside bunkers..

Hole No. (12)
Par 4, 405 meters, Hcp 1

The most challenging hole on the course. A Long par 4 into the wind. Take an extra club. A par is a great score here. Good Luck !

Hole No. (13)
Par 5, 477 meters, Hcp 17

Excellent birdie opportunity on this short par 5. Slight dogleg to the right with a good size green.

Hole No. (14)
Par 3, 184 meters, Hcp 9

Wind and Water can be a significant influence on this long par 3, Use an extra club extra club to reach the green.

Hole No. (15)
Par 4, 325 meters, Hcp 11

A short par 4. Long hitters need to lay up with an iron to avoid water near the green. A great birdie hole!

Hole No. (16)
Par 4, 304 meters, Hcp 15

A drivable par 4 for the long hitters. A safe play is an iron to the middle of the fairway and then a short shot to the large green. A definite birdie hole !

Hole No. (17)
Par 3, 173 meters, Hcp 13

A beautiful par 3 with the Sinai mountains as your back-drop. Use enough clubs as it is a very long green. Birdie is a good score here !

Hole No. (18)
Par 5, 438 meters, Hcp 3

A draw from the tee is ideal to avoid out of bounds right and the "right to left wind".