From per adult
Excursions should be booked on the premises at the Discovery desk
El Gouna-Red Sea
Egypt African coasts and Middle East
Ancient Thebes (2 days)
Named "the city of a hundred doors" by Homer, this open-air museum is totally unique.
Sacred city of Amon-Re, these two days in ancient Thebes will take you back to the days when this mythical figure visited Thebes each year in his golden boat. A guided visi of the splendid Temple, with sound and light show, now called the Temple of Karnak, where the Pharohs reigned for 5 centuries. Sphinxes guard the road leading to the Temple of Luxor. The dignity of the two Pharaohs leaves an indelible impression of peace and eternity. On the opposite bank of the river lies the secret valley, the royal Necropolis of Thebes. The Valley of the Kings and Queens and the Temple of Hatchepsout invite the visitor to meditate, not so much on death but on eternal life. Dinner (with water + a local drink), and a night in a 5-star hotel.
For information:
● Cultural excursion accompanied by a guide
● Transport by bus.
● Transport time: 5 hours
Cairo (1 day)
Recommended by our Discovery centre.
A fabulous univsere in which past and present mingle with ease, the "mother of the world" offers ancient monuments, bustling city life and the majestic Pyramids.
The Museum of Cairo houses Tutankhamon's treasure, mummies, statues, sarcophagi and countless other wonders of the world. After lunch, admire the last of the 7 wonders of the world, the fascinating and majestic Pyramids of Giza that dominate the city and continue to astonish and amaze visitors of all ages and horizons, and the stone Sphinx, guardian of the temple of the sun. The Mohammed Ali mosque is a fascinating sanctuary with narrow stain-glassed windows that cast multicoloured light all around. The prince who is buried here wanted it to resemble the sanctuaries of his home city, Istanbul. Round off your day by exploring the citadel of Salah al-Din, also known as the Mountain Castle.
For information
● Cultural excursion accompanied by a guide
● Transport by plane then bus
● Transport time: 1 hour 15 mins
Glass bottom boat ride (1/2 day)
The coral reefs are a magic experience.
Aboard a glass-bottom trimaran, admire the unique marine gardens of the Red Sea, with their wealth of underwater life.
For information:
● Excursion accompanied by a guide
● Transport by boat
● Travel time: 1 hour 30 mins.
Mahmeya Island (1 day)
Excursion recommended by our Discovery centre.
Off the Egyptian coast, admire the magnificent expanse of the Red Sea, from the top of the hill on Giftun Island.
The island is a protected nature reserve, one and a half hours away by motor boat. The subtle colours and sparkling water that surround the island are totally breathtaking. Enjoy snorkelling on the coral reefs and sunbathing on white sands. After a buffet lunch in the island restaurant, take the time to lounge under a parasol at the end of an unforgettable day.
For information:
● Cultural excursion accompanied by a guide
● Transport by boat
● Travel time: 1 hour 30 minutes.
Quad biking
Just 10 minutes away from the frenzy of the beaches, lies infinite emptiness. This is the Arabian desert, Bedouin country.
Desert discovery, sunset or barbecue, three programmes to choose from, three variations to explore the oriental desert. From a backdrop of stone and rocky plateau hewn out of the the pink mountain range, the fascinating arid environment of the mountains gives way to the totally contrasting landscape of a magnificent rocky gorge.
● Desert discovery: 2 hours
● Sunset: 3 hours
St Paul's and St Anthony's Monasteries (1 day)
The Bedouin Desert (1/2 day)
The desert has a magnetic charm. As infinite and changing as the sea, its magic reaches its zenith during the afternoon.
Between the Nile and the Red Sea, the fabulous panorama of the eastern desert unfolds before your eyes. The Bedouin population have remained faithful to their ancestral art of living. Take a short ride on a camel, take the time to soak up this fascinating landscape; sit back and observe your surroundings as you enjoy a traditional tea. After sunset, watch an oriental show and enjoy a "mixed grill" dinner.
For information:
● Cultural and sports excursion
● Transport by 4x4
● Travel time: 1 hour
Valleys and Temples of Luxor (1 day)
Recommended by our Discovery centre.
An avenue lined with giant rams, bigger than buffaloes, stretches before you.
Its gates open onto the sacred lake that was used for ritual sailing. Opposite the colossi of the Ethiopian court and a vast array of columns, discover the splendid Temple of Karnak. After lunch in a hotel in Loxor (water and 1 local drink included), explore the royal necropolis. Over the Nile to the Valley of Kings, home to some sixty royal tombs, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsout and the Colossi of Memnon, which portray Pharaoh Amenophis the 3rd.
For information:
● Cultural excursion with guide
● Transport by bus
● Travel time: 5 hours (one way).