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Adventurous residents and guests can embark upon any number of excursions from El Gouna. Try a lavish or casual boat trip to one or more of the islands surrounding El Gouna, or venture into the Eastern Desert for a visit to the nearby Bedouin village, star-watching or a tour of a desert monastery.
Arrangements can also be made to visit Egypt’s most popular historical sites in places including Luxor, Aswan—just 4 hours away—and Cairo, a mere 6 hours from the town. Following is the full line-up of itineraries you might consider during your stay with us, from
boat trips
and
desert safaris
to
Egypt’s primary attractions
Elegance Yachts Egypt, represented by CBS Yachting, rents a range of motor boats and yachts enabling you to travel from island to island in total privacy. Available for weekend and week-long charters.
Indulge in the luxury of a comfortable motor sailing boat with a spacious deck and sun beds. This 28-meter boat offers eight cabins with bathrooms and boasts a capacity of up to 30 persons. Galatea provides private day trips and multi-day diving and non-diving cruises with options such as beach and island trips, fish barbecues, snorkeling and diving.
The two-hour cruise to Gobal Island will give you plenty of time to relax on the spacious Galatea sun deck. Snorkeling on the coral reefs surrounding the islands provides an opportunity to observe the rich marine life, and a short test dive is also included. Guides and equipment are provided on board, and a delicious BBQ awaits you on the beach. After lunch, relax on the beach, swim, or explore the island’s amazing geography and splendid view.
Mahmeya offers the perfect island getaway with great music, fun crowd and fantastic beach. The day trip includes an open buffet lunch (beverages not included) and snorkeling equipment (fins, masks, tubes).
Hop on a 4x4 or quad runner and set off to explore the impressive Eastern desert. Some trips include a 15-minute camel ride and/or barbeque dinner with the Bedouins.
This 20-kilometer trip into the desert takes you to Wadi Belliye, a picturesque village where can watch the sun set as you refresh yourself with tea and shisha with the Bedouins. Mineral water, soft drinks, and tea included.
Drive 4x4s into the high desert mountains to the Red Sea telescope station, located 40 kilometers from El Gouna. The trip includes two stops along the way for a panoramic view of the area and sunset-gazing as well as tea with Bedouins. After a delicious barbeque dinner you’ll have the opportunity to explore the wonders of the universe with a telescope.
Located just a few hours from El Gouna, the 4th-century St. Anthony fortified community in the Eastern Desert represents the beginnings of Christian monastic tradition. Nearby you can go on a guided tour of the church and grounds of St. Paul Monastery, built around a mountain cave.
Located in the Sinai Mountains, the famous Ste. Catherine Monastery can be reached on a day trip through Sharm El Sheikh.
Tour one of the greatest capitals of the world featuring the Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, and a one-of-a-kind shopping trip to the traditional Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Choose to travel by bus or plane for either day or overnight trips.
Explore the best of the West and East Banks of the Nile with stops at the Valley of the Kings, Ramses Temple, Memnon Colossi, the Alabaster Workshop and Karnak Temple. Day or overnight trips with transportation either by bus or plane.
With its distinctive African atmosphere, pace and flavor, Aswan is Egypt's southernmost city and one of the most beautiful places on the Nile. Aswan is also home to a wide range of impressive ancient monuments, temples and monasteries. The bus trip from El Gouna is 5.5 hrs, and a minimum two-night stay is recommended, preferably during the cooler season. Custom-tailored trips are organized by request.
All of the above trips can be arranged through your preferred tour operator Alternatively, contact the
info@protourstravel.com.
El Gouna Information Center:
T (+2 065) 354 9702,
infocenter@elgouna.com
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