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El Gouna is the Red Sea's Premier Leisure destination, offering a wide range of facilities including restaurants, shopping and entertainment. The picturesque Downtown or the stylish Marina can be easily reached by foot or by using the El Gouna shuttle bus and boat service. From El Gouna you can embark on adventurous excursions venturing the desert, exploring the Red Sea or visiting the cultural sites to discover El Gouna's ancient history.

Culture trips

Egypt is the cradle of a rich civilization whose history dates back to more than five thousand years. Visitors can explore the historical sites from El Gouna in a one day excursion: The great Pyramids of Giza or Luxor and its magnificent temples and the Valley of the Kings are all sites that must be seen at least once in a lifetime. The ancient monasteries of St. Paul and St. Anthony are located just a few hours from El Gouna and represent the beginnings of Christian monastic tradition.

Desert adventures

The Eastern Desert invites for endless adventure trips: You can explore the impressive mountain scenery on a Quad runner or a Jeep Safari and visit the nearby Wadi's and Bedouin camps. Enjoy the authentic atmosphere with a camel ride and watch the sunset as you refresh yourself with a bedouin tea.

Hurghada

Hurghada has grown from a small fisherman village to the leading resort town on the Red Sea, thanks to its world renowned coral reefs and all year round sunshine. The 20 kilometer coastline boasts hundreds of hotels and restaurants and endless entertainment facilities including Shopping Malls, The Village Road Promenade, Hurghada Marina Boulevard and nightlife entertainment. The Oriental touch can best be explored in the old town El Dahar with its bustling city life and the Egyptian Souk. Further highlights include a Bowling Center, Aquaparks and an Aquarium.

El Gouna

Started as a one man's dream it is today Egypt's most sought after destination, built on ten kilometres of beachfront and surrounded by turquoise lagoons. It offers a wide range of services and facilities for guests as well as for the resident community. The downtown area and marina are lively spots with shopping arcades, cafes, restaurants, bars, supermarkets and community services such as a pharmacy, a hospital and education facilities. El Gouna's safe environment can easily be discovered either by foot, toktok or boat.

Boat trips

No visit to El Gouna is complete without discovering the Red Sea by boat. Visitors can choose from a wide range of options, to best suit their needs and interests. From a stylish sunset trip on a large Catamaran, a view of the coral reefs from the semi submarine or the glass bottom boat to a comfortable Lagoon trip while enjoying the scenic El Gouna. Visitors can also rent their own speed boat inside El Gouna or charter a boat for your friends and family.

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