El Gouna-Red Sea (Egypt) -

Discovery

Discovery excursions office

The Discovery Centre offers a variety of excursions to discover the country.

The program of the excursions and the prices are given for information only. Prices can change during the season according to the current rate of the country. Excursions have to be paid on the premises with local currency.

The Club Med has drawn up a Responsible Tourismcharter for all the destinations it serves, to guarantee responsible practice towards the environment, both natural and cultural, and ethical participation towards local economic development.

We kindly invite you to download the "Responsible Tourism in Egypt" charter.

Please click here: Responsible Tourism in Egypt"

Ancient Thebes (2 days) Named "the city of a hundred doors" by Homer, this open-air museum is totally unique. Sacred city of the God, 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 visit of the Temple of Karnak will show you some of the wonders of this eternal universe through a "son et lumière" show. 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. On the eastern bank of the Nile, facing the Necropolis, Luxor Club Med welcomes you for meals and for your overnight stay.

For information:
Cultural excursion accompanied by a guide
Transport by bus.
Transport time: 5 hours
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 sport excursion
Transport by 4-wheeled drive
Travel time: 1 hour
Cairo (1 day) 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. The fascinating and majestic Pyramids of Giza dominate the city and continue to astonish and amaze visitors of all ages and horizons. After lunch, admire the last of the 7 wonders of the world, 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 h 15 mins
Glass-floor boat ride (1/2 day) The coral reefs are a magic experience.

Aboard the glass-bottomed 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) From the highest point of Giftun island, admire the magnificent expanse of the Red Sea, ranked as a natural heritage reserve.

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: 1h 30 mins.
On the Goélette M/S Galatea (1 day) Curl up on the deck in the shade of the boat's sails as Egypt's Red Sea coastline offers you a view of superb coral reefs.

Driven by the warm winds, this fabulous yacht will take you to magnificent creeks, through beautiful, wild landscapes. Snorkelling in the Red Sea is an unforgettable experience, with its wealth of coral and exotic fish. Lunch will be a barbeque on the beach of Gobal Island.

For information:
Sports excursion
Transport by yacht
Travel time: 2 hours
Quad biking (outside Club Med) 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
Sunset and barbecue: 6 hours.
Valleys and temples of Luxor (1 day) 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 at the Luxor Club Med, 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) This excursion can also be done by plane.