A holiday in Hurghada is perfect for all travellers; families looking for fun-filled beach holidays, couples in search of an exotic getaway, or visitors looking for exciting deep-sea diving and desert safari adventures.
Holidays in Hurghada can provide all the above and more - and they can be tailored to all budgets. Hurghada, which used to be a simple fishing town, is located about 385 km southeast of the Egyptian capital, Cairo, on the west coast of the Red Sea. Its clear seas and untouched coral reefs as well as the mountainous desert behind the town, attract thousands of tourists from the UK and Europe every year. Available Hurghada hotel accommodations run the gamut from ultra-posh holiday resorts to cheap guesthouses. The most affordable hotels in Hurghada tend to be in the downtown area, but Hurghada hotels of all categories line the beaches, including glamorous resorts such as the five-star Steigenberger Al Dau Club Beach Resort, 6 km outside of the town centre. For an exceptionally luxurious Hurghada holiday, try the select five-star
Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh Hotel, located approximately 25 minutes outside of Hurghada. Guests at any Hurghada hotel have access to an amazing range of beach and water sports facilities. However a Hurghgada holiday offers many non-beach attractions as well. Consider joining an organised tour into the desert, or take a trip on a glass bottom boat to view the spectacular tropical fish. If you play golf, the five-star Steigenberger Al Dau Beach Resort has an on-site 9-hole par 3 pitch and putt course that is open to guests throughout the year. For many travellers, a day trip to one of the tranquil islands just off the coastline can be a welcome escape from crowded Hurghada resorts and beaches. Since Hurghada is a real town and not an isolated tourist resort compound, when you go on
holidays to Hurghada you will have the advantage of not being limited to the entertainment provided by a single Hurghada hotel. The town boasts numerous bars, discos, rock clubs, shops and restaurants. For an ideal holiday, Hurghada is best avoided during July and August, when temperatures soar to above 40c. Package holiday Hurghada deals are offered by most major UK operators, and many charter flights and low cost airlines fly from London and UK regional airports to Hurghada International Airport, about 8 km from city. Hurghada late deals during the summer months can be found easily.