Unique Places in Hurghada

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The closest port for access to The Brothers will likely be Hurghada. The Bothers are two volcanic cores just breaching the surface of the water in the middle of the Red Sea. Located in the center of the sea, it is a multi-day trip, but well worth the journey to see the large critters in the open blue current. (see second photo for map of the Brothers relative to Red Sea coast)

This volcanic core comes from deep in the Red Sea, with nearly vertical walls. There is a healthy amount of fish and plant life to see. There is also a ship wreck on the wall which is positioned almost at a 60-degree angle. A few more meters to the side and it would have fallen off into the deep abyss.

You will likely be allowed to walk on the tiny islands and visit the light house. The island is under guard of the Egyptian military, but they mostly spend their time playing cards and fishing off the small dock.

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If you go to Luxor from Hurghada you are going to pass trough Qena, the second largest city in Egypt. There is not much to see in Qena but its surroundings are beautiful as well as the Mosque you will pass by. Make sure you are not asleep ( as much of the people are due to the early get up for the excursion) when passing Qena as or you will miss the beautiful nature.

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Camels are indispensable part of tourist landscapes in Egypt. They can be seen in all places of tourist congestions: near sights, parking of buses, on beaches of hotels.

I have got acquainted with this camel on a beach of the hotel "Hor Palace". His name is Felix. He is four years old (rather young!). A walk on a camel has been offered to me for 30LE ($6). I think it is possible to agree more cheaply. I did not have a desire to go for a drive on a camel. Therefore I have photographed him for 1LE.

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From Hurghada it is quite near to go to Luxor and explore the fascinating world of the ancient Egypt - Karnak, valley of kings, queens, the Hatshepsut temple, colossi, etc.
The buses go in organized tours, in convoys that can number even 200 buses (!) in the police escort.

Giftun Island is an island a few kilometres of shore Hurghada.
The only thing you find over here is sand a few tourist shops, a bar/restaurant and destroyed coral reefs.
The largest part of the island is no go area or private beach, only a stretch of 300 meters is reserved for public use.
Most snorkel trips and diving trips take place in this area and they always make a 2 hours stop at the island.
Many people say it is paradise, but I think it is big joke.

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Dr. Paul Joseph Goebbels (October 29, 1897 – May 1, 1945) was Adolf Hitler's Propaganda Minister (see Propagandaministerium) in Nazi Germany. Following Hitler's death he served as Chancellor for one day, approved the murder of his six children and committed suicide.

Goebbels was known for his zealous and energetic oratory, virulent anti-Semitism and perfection of the so-called Big Lie technique of mass propaganda.

Local people say that this boat belonged to him!!!

This beautiful house on the peninsula belongs to the owner of whole El Gouna and one of the most important people in Egypt. I hear he does a lot of work for the poor in the country and God bless him for that. (For security purpose I will not mention who it is). The house is marvellous and I would love to have one just like that ;)

A trip out to this protected island was bliss. The boat cruising across the perfect blue sea. As we approached the island all we could see were birds. We landed and walked around the island. It is a place where you must take nothing and leave nothing- except footprints.
There is a mangrove area, which is one reason the island is a conservation area.
After walking in the heat and sand, it was great to just wallow in the shallows