Discovery Tours Egypt

El Gouna, lagoon resort.

El Gouna is a privately developed resort town built on lagoons and islands joined by bridges and canals, with hotels from small marina places to five-star. Programmes can include kitesurfing, diving and Giftun boat days; confirm availability with our team.

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Three white day boats moored on shallow turquoise water

Red Sea · Nearest airport Hurghada International (HRG)

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At a glance.

Region
Red Sea coast, about 25 km north of Hurghada.
Nearest airport
Hurghada International (HRG), 30 to 40 minutes by road.
Setting
Lagoons and islands joined by bridges and canals. Local movement is by tuk-tuk, shuttle bus and boat.
Town centres
Abu Tig Marina, Downtown (Kafr El Gouna) and Tamr Henna square.
Activities
Kitesurfing at Mangroovy Beach in steady wind and shallow lagoons, diving and snorkelling off the coast, and two golf courses.
Giftun Islands
Full-day boat trips leave from Hurghada marina, about 25 km south, with a transfer from El Gouna.
Stay length
3 nights as a short stop, 4 to 7 nights as the right amount, or a kite week.
Season
Year-round. We confirm kite timing with each request.

What programmes can include.

Availability and partner operators are confirmed per request.

  1. Hotels

    El Gouna is named among the destinations on our Red Sea hotel-contracting list. Confirm current availability with our team.

  2. Transfers from Hurghada airport

    Private transfers from HRG can be arranged.

  3. Diving and snorkelling

    A dive centre or snorkel boat can be lined up for a half or full day.

  4. Red Sea programme days

    Any Hurghada day tour is reachable by transfer from El Gouna.

Programme building blocks.

  1. Kite lesson or kite week

    At Mangroovy Beach, as a half or full day.

    Half or full day

  2. Dive or snorkel boat

    Off the coast, from a dive centre or boat.

    Half or full day

  3. Giftun Islands by boat

    Boat leaves Hurghada marina; transfer arranged from El Gouna.

    Full day

  4. Luxor, then El Gouna

    Temples first, then a beach finish.

    Multi-day

Planning notes for trade.

  • For resort events or MICE, ask our team.
HurghadaRed Sea coastMakadi BayMICE programmes

Related reading from our operations desk.

  1. Water Experiences in Egypt: Nile to Red Sea

    B2B briefing for agents on combining Nile cruises and Red Sea programmes: vessel choices, seasonality, logistics, supplier standards and practical steps to build sellable itineraries.

Ask us about El Gouna.

Tell us the hotel category, the activity mix and the dates, and we will confirm what is open.

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