Egypt Regional Guide

Hurghada, El Gouna, Marsa Alam, Sharm El Sheikh & Dahab — Best in Year-Round Diving (Best Sep–Nov & Mar–May) · Gateway: Hurghada Airport (HRG) & Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)

Hurghada, El Gouna, Marsa Alam, Sharm El Sheikh & Dahab (البحر الأحمر وجنوب سيناء) is famed for Ras Mohammed National Park, Giftun Islands, Marsa Alam Dugongs & Sea Turtles, Dahab Blue Hole, Mount Sinai Sunrise & St. Catherine's Monastery. Signature regional specialties include Sayadieh Red Sea Fish & Caramelized Onion Rice, Grilled Calamari & Bedouin Zarb. Primary transit hub: Hurghada Airport (HRG) & Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH).

Regional Highlights

  • Ras Mohammed National Park
  • Giftun Islands
  • Marsa Alam Dugongs
  • Sea Turtles
  • Dahab Blue Hole
  • Mount Sinai Sunrise
  • St. Catherine's Monastery

Getting Around Hurghada, El Gouna, Marsa Alam, Sharm El Sheikh & Dahab

Connected via Egyptian National Railways (ENR) Talgo High-Speed Day Trains (Cairo–Alexandria–Luxor) & Abela Egypt Sleeping Trains (#86/#87) and regional express corridors; local transit accepts Cairo Pass.