EGYPT – The Red Sea - 2010/2011

 

The “Mare Rubum” of the Romans, the Red Sea has been called the “red” by Europeans since antiquity, a name that has also been taken over by the Arabs, (El Bahr El Ahmer), due to the colour of various mountain ranges bordering the sea. It runs from north to south east for about 1600 miles in length, and 120 to 240 miles in width, the Red Sea is nature’s beautiful gift to the Middle East. One of the last frontiers to be discovered by avid adventurers and enthusiasts, this tropical sea has slightly varying climatic conditions all year round, not to mention water clarity and spectacular and diversifi ed marine life which makes it famous for coral reefs and their habitants. Afi cionados of Scuba diving, snorkelling, deep sea fi shing and underwater photography head for Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh.

 

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED IN YOUR PACKAGE:

• Meeting/assistance at the airport

• Transfers to Cairo airport and from/to Sharm or Hurghada

• Domestic fl ights

• 3 nights at selected hotels with breakfast

• 3 dinners in Hurghada only

• Porterage at airport and hotels

• All hotel taxes and service charges

 

Sharm El Sheikh

 

At the southern tip of Sinai, Sharm El Sheikh has some of the finest and most beautiful snorkeling and diving sites in the world. Sharm El Sheikh is also known for its fishing, climate and as a place simply to relax in. It is also known for its sulphur springs, which are considered cures for rhe rumatism and skin problems.

 

Hurghada

 

Situated 385 Km south of Suez, Hurghada is a noted fi shing zone, especially for sharks, barracudas and swordfi sh. _ is beautiful town, an aquatic wonderland is reigned by mountains, desert, a clean sandy shore and a very clear blue sea. A highly developed resort area is located 3 miles south of Town, where the traveler can fi nd the most luxurious accommodation, comprising major international hotel chains such as the Sheraton and Hilton.