THE RED SEA

RED SEA — CORRIDOR OF ANTIQUITY

Known in Arabic as Baḥr al-Aḥmar, this vast expanse has served for millennia as Egypt’s gateway to the world—a bridge between civilizations and a conduit for spice and silk. Today, the coast remains captivating, defined by the contrast between arid mountains and the teeming life beneath the waves. Its crystal waters and vibrant reefs border a line of celebrated desert towns and coastal sanctuaries: from the luxury havens of Hurghada, El Gouna, Sahl Hasheesh, and Soma Bay to the pristine deep south of Marsa Alam. Across the gulf, the Sinai coast offers a distinct rhythm, spanning the lively shores of Sharm El-Sheikh and Dahab to the sacred, quiet stillness surrounding St. Catherine.