Enjoy the Red Sea Riviera in Egypt

The Red Sea Riviera has something to offer to most vacationers, especially sun-seekers and divers. Egypt's Red Sea has some of the best scuba diving in the world, and people come from all over to experience the natural and un-natural underwater wonders, including beautiful, pristine reefs and many impressive shipwrecks.

There are many areas of Egypt’s Riviera that are near ancient ports and ruins, and travelers are encouraged to contact our experts in order to ensure they don’t miss a thing!

The Two Most Popular Red Sea Destinations

Sharm El Sheikh

Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt: Travel, Tours, & Vacations


Sharm El Sheikh is the leading tourist spot in the Sinai and on the Red Sea Riviera. Sharm is a year round resort, hot in the summer, but pleasant and warm in the winter, and it has many great international hotels. The beaches and diving opportunities at Sharm El Sheikh are some of the best in Egypt.

Sharm El Sheikh Day Tours, Trips & Excursions
Hurghada

Hurghada, Egypt: Travel, Tours & Vacations


About 395 km. south of Suez you will find Hurghada. It has a very pleasant climate all year round and offers facilities for underwater fishing and snorkelling. It has camping sites such as Sea Land and Caravan about 40 km from town. In Hurghada also, lies one of the world's biggest aquariums or aqua-culture museums, comprised of rare pieces in all phases of evolution. Hurghada is extremely popular among tourists and you will find hotels in all price ranges.

Hurghada Day Tours, Trips & Excursions

Highly Recommended Red Sea Destinations

El Gouna

El Gouna


Under the silhouettes of sharp edged mountains and bordering the crystal waters of the Red Sea lies El Gouna, the region's most exclusive destination. Built on clusters of islands surrounded by turquoise lagoons, El Gouna spreads over 11 kilometers of the most pristine beachfront. El Gouna is located 25 km north of Hurghada and the hotels in El Gouna are in a league of their own.
Marsa Alam

Marsa Alam


About 260 km south of Hurghada, Marsa Alam has several rest houses, such as the Egyptian Shooting Club and is rich with marine life and therefore very suitable for diving and fishing. It is connected to Edfu by a paved desert road, 280 km long.

Red Sea Riviera, Sinai Peninsula

Dahab

Dahab


Dahab, Egypt used to be a simple fishing village but it's bright blue waters and friendly people have made it a popular destination for travelers worldwide. Especially backpackers.
Nuweiba

Nuweiba


Along the Aqaba coast of the Red Sea in Sinai, a little south of Taba, the town of Nuweiba stretches for 7 km. It has been there for some time, but only recently have tourist investors discovered it. Now you will find several new hotels strung out along the coast both north and south of town.
Taba

Taba


Taba is located in Sinai a few kilometres from the Israeli border. The border can be crossed on foot, and there is direct bus service to Eilat, Israel. Taba currently boasts 5-star hotels, great restaurants and quaint, cozy beach cafes. And there is a brand new beach comunity, Taba Heights, nearing completion, which will offer a wide variety of fun and interesting activities.

Red Sea Riviera, Red Sea Coast

Safaga

Safaga


About 65 km. south of Hurghada, this small port is also a tourist area comprising several bungalows and rest houses, including the Safaga Hotel. Having numerous phosphate mines, it is regarded as the phosphates export centre. A paved road of 164 km. connects Safaga to Qena of Upper Egypt. Safaga is quite unknown to most vacationers, still.
Al Quseir

Al Quseir


Located 80 km south of Safaga, Al Quseir is a main port for exporting phosphates. It is also a suitable site for camping and water sports. A paved road of 220 km. connects it to Qena.