El Quseir
El Quseir is an exquisite resort situated on the Red Sea coast, with a tranquil atmosphere, beautiful beaches and turquoise blue waters.
Add some adventure and culture to your trip by exploring the ancient sites of El Quesir.
Wadi Hammamat
The inland quarry of Wadi Hammamat, with ruins and rock inscriptions dating before 4000 BC, and Bir Umm Fawakhir, the sixth-century Byzantine gold mines in the Eastern Desert.
Bedouin village
For visitors keen to get to grips with local life, there is a nearby Bedouin Village where visitors can learn about the nomadic tribe's people and their desert survival skills.
Set along a beautiful fringing reef, El Quesir offers an exceptionally tranquil setting, the idyllic spot is perfect to relax, dive or snorkel.
Dive centres:
Pharaoh Dive Club
Dive sites:
Ras Quseir
Marsa Waled
Fanadir Reef
Dive Products:
1 Nov 2011- 31 Oct 2012
Beginners courses:
Scuba Diving £179
Open Water / Junior Open Water £249
Open Water Referral £215
Intermediate courses:
Advanced Open Water £225
Emergency First Response £59
Rescue Diver £260
Enriched Air Nitrox £70
Advanced Courses:
1 Day's Diving (2 shore dives) £49
2 Day's Diving (4 shore dives) £89
3 Day's Diving (6 shore dives) £125
4 Day's Diving (8 shore dives) £155
5 Days Diving(10 shore dives) £179
6 Days Diving (12 shore dives) £195
1 Day Diving (2 boat dives) £59
2 Day's Diving (4 boat dives) £115
3 Day's Diving (6 boat dives) £159
4 Days Diving (8 boat dives) £200
5 Day's Diving (10 boat dives) £245
6 Day's Diving (12 boat dives) £285
1 Day Non Guided House Reef Diving £29
5 Day's Non Guided House Reef Diving £145
For more information or pre-booking, please contact our local partner, Highway Travel:
email: sharm@resortservices.co.uk
phone: ++20 69 360 2236
2 Day Luxor Highlights (by bus)
A great way to explore the ancient history of Egypt, this two day tour is perfect for those seeking a taster of fascinating Luxor.
Arriving in Luxor, stop off at the massive Colossi of Memnon, the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatschepsut, the spectacular tombs at the Valley of the Kings and an alabaster factory. Visit the awe-inspiring Temple of Karnak, the largest temple complex in the world, also visit the Luxor Temple, constructed by Ramses II, the Temple of Medinat Habu, Valley of the Queens and Tombs of the Nobles.
US$250
1 Day Aswan Memories (by bus)
Aswan is located 80 miles south of Luxor and is a peaceful and comparatively small resort with plenty of historical interest. Visit the famous Philae Temple, followed by the Aswan High Dam, where you can marvel at the sheer size and design and continue to the Unfinished Obelisk.
US$165
Desert Discovery (afternoon/early evening event)
Drive out into the desert to a traditional Bedouin village and enjoy some local Egyptian tea, before going on a short camel ride, enjoy a guided tour of the Bedouin village and see how these traditional dwellers really live before enjoying a BBQ dinner.
US$44
The Camel Market & Shalateen (full day)
visit the city of Shalateen, here you'll visit the camel market, where you can see thousands of camels being traded between the Egyptian and the Sudanese.
After seeing the camels, visit the market area where you can haggle with the hundreds of outlets selling many souvenir items or visit the Egyptian cafe, super market or restaurant.
US$100
Desert & Red Sea (full day)
Drive out to a traditional Bedouin village and enjoy some local Egyptian tea before going on a short camel ride, continue to Abu Dabbab beach, where you can snorkel the crystal clear waters of the Red Sea or simply spend the afternoon relaxing on the beach.
US$75
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