With a scattering of districts, there’s something to suit everyone. Golf fans will love El Gouna with its 18-hole championship course, watersports enthusiasts will be in their element at Soma Bay with its fantastic kite and windsurfing opportunities.

While, beach bums will favour the coastline along Sahl Hasheesh with its first-class sand spots. Known for its legendary history many of Egypt’s most famed ancient wonders can be reached from Hurghada.

Discover the best of the Red Sea

Snorkelling or diving in the Red Sea should be on everyone’s bucket list. Recognised as a world-famous underwater destination with some of the most impressive submerged sites on the planet, tours depart every morning here, with trips to suit every ability.

Just off the coast of Hurghada lies Careless Reef, a sunken cave which is celebrated for its fantastic visibility along with its hammerhead shark and moray eel sightings. What’s more, it’s perfect for beginners and professionals alike. While the shipwrecks at Abu Nuhas, which are 20 miles off El Gouna are astonishing.

Often described as a wreck graveyard with four safe sites in total, most people make a beeline for the British cargo ship called the SS Carnatic. Not only is the oldest of the bunch, but legend has it was carrying gold.

A day trip to Luxor

This early morning excursion is worth getting out of bed for. Don’t let the four-hour drive put you off, this once-in-a-lifetime experience is truly amazing. Taking you to the land where Pharaohs once roamed with a chance to catch a glimpse of the scenic River Nile along the way, it’s the perfect opportunity to explore Egypt’s mysterious history.

Valley of the Kings is one of the country’s most visited attractions with a worthy UNESCO World Heritage Site status. Housing 63 royal tombs, not all of which are open to the public, step inside and prepare to be amazed by vivid inscriptions carved into hard walls.

This is also where you’ll find the resting place of the child-king Tutankhamun – undoubtedly the most famous Egpytian Pharaoh. Karnak Complex is another site to behold. As the largest remaining religious site of the ancient world covering 200 acres, it’s home to a staggering 25 temples.

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