Excursions
Adventurous residents and guests can embark upon any excursion 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.
BOAT TRIPS
Island hopping
GRB Yachts, Fairline and Sunseeker enable you to travel from island to island in total privacy. Available for weekend and week-long charters. Please contact: GRB Yachts Ext. 77926, or Sunseeker Ext. 77961
Ocean Diva Catamaran Sailing Cruises
Ocean Diva 1 (62 ft) and 2 (74 ft) are fast catamarans and capable of up to 26 knots sailing through the water. They are stable, eco-friendly and very comfortable. They are sailing with two stops at our secret reefs, where you can swim, snorkel or just relax. Contact: 0100 010 2952, 0100102951
DESERT SAFARI
Daytime Trips
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.
Sunset Quad Trip
This 20-kilometer trip into the desert takes you to Wadi Belliye, a picturesque village where can watch the sunset as you refresh yourself with tea and shisha with the Bedouins.
Canyon Safari
We include sunrise and sunset trips depending on the season. We can also provide a private trip made just for you with our sand buggies and jeeps. All Trips include a visit at the Bedouins, with tea, Soft drinks, Water, Shisha and Camel Ride. Ext.:32325 Mobile.: 01001433086
Alex Safari Adventures
We include all types of trips depending on the season. From sand buggies and jeeps to quad driving. For more information please dont hesistate to contact us on: 01005511974

Excursions
St. Paul & St. Anthony
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.
St. Catherine
Located in the Sinai Mountains, the famous St. Catherine Monastery can be reached on a day trip through Sharm El Sheikh.
Cairo
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.
Luxor
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.
Aswan And Abu Simbel
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, contacts below:
Pro Tours
Number: 0653580085
Ext: 32175 32176
Mobile: 01202020812
[email protected]
www.protourstravel.com
El Gouna Information Centre:
T +20 65 354 9702
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