The Sinai Peninsula was formed around the same time as the Red Sea (i.e. 40-50 million years ago) by the Great Rift which tore the Arabian tectonic plate away from the landmass of Africa. The Peninsula lies at the northern tip of the Red Sea and is separated from mainland Egypt by the Gulf of Suez to the west and from Arabia by the Gulf of Aqaba to its east.

Originally a small fishing village, over the past twenty years or so Hurghada has grown to be an international tourist resort focussed on scuba-diving. Hurghada has developed north and south of the original village, taking up a huge stretch of the coastline with many 5* hotels dotted along the coastline.

Cairo

The bustling, cosmopolitan city of Cairo and capital of Egypt is a must for all visitors to the country. The largest city in Africa, Cairo is a thriving metropolis steeped in history, yet adapting to life in the 21st Century.
Every visitor to Cairo must take the time to visit the Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza. The Great Pyramid at Giza is the only remaining wonder of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. A visit to the Egyptian Museum

If you are on a land-based holiday or if you are combining a liveaboard holiday with a land-based package, the chances are you will want to see something of this fascinating country – perhaps venture inland to some of the more remote desert locations or indulge in a spot of culture by taking in a day trip or longer to Egypt’s cities which are steeped in history.