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Al-Quseir,
known in Ptolemaic times as the White Harbor, has a long
history as one of the major ports of the Red Sea. From here,
Queen Hatshepsut launched her expedition to the Land of
Punt, as depicted in the reliefs in Deir el-Bahari temple at
Luxor. Legend has it that the expedition returned with two
live panthers and 21 incense trees. The 16th century
fortress of Sultan Selim, still standing in the center of
town, shows al-Quseir's former strategic importance. Today,
it is a quiet resort with sandy beaches, clear waters and
coral reefs. The town's narrow streets are lined with
colorful bazaars which have a decidedly Bedouin accent. An
ancient caravan trail, to Qift in the Nile Valley, leads
from al-Quseir through the mountains, passing several
Pharaonic and Roman sites. A new road, directly to Luxor,
opens soon.
Location:
85 Km South of Safaga, Red Sea, Egypt
How to get there:
From outside Egypt
Some international flights now go to Quseir, otherwise fly
direct to Cairo then either take an internal flight (see
below) or go overland by bus or by car.
Contact your travel agent for details.
From Cairo
Overland
You may like to book a tour through a travel agent or hire
your own transport. Bear in mind that desert driving has
special requirements and be sure to get a
suitable vehicle and guidance on possible hazards. 0therwise
you can travel to each location by bus or service taxi and
arrange trips from there.
Quseir:
Service taxis or buses (including Superjets) from Ahmed
Helmi terminal, near Ramses Station or from abdel Mounim
Riyad terminal, near the Ramses Hilton Hotel
Hurghada
Hurghada was founded in the early 20th century, and until a
few years ago, remained a small fishing village. But today,
it has gone on to become the foremost tourist resort of the
Red Sea coast and an international center for aquatic
sports. If it takes place in or on the water you can do it
here: windsurfing, sailing, deep-sea fishing, swimming, but,
above all, snorkeling and diving. The unique underwater
gardens offshore are some of the finest in the world,
justifiably famous amongst divers. The warm waters here are
ideal for many varieties of rare fish and coral reefs, which
may also be observed through glass bottom boats. This area
has many fine accommodations, usually offering warm and
efficient service. Restaurants are mostly along the main
road. While in Hurghada, don't miss the museum and aquarium,
with their complete collections of flora and fauna of the
Red Sea.
Today, Hurghada is known as a party town, particularly among
Europeans. Locals and others will tell you that life begins
at night in Hurghada, with the many, many clubs. They are
particularly frequented by the young, but certainly many
others of all ages. One may often find a rousing party
centered around the visitors from a tour group taking over
the action of a particular bar. They are easy to find along
the main street, along with loads of inexpensive and
expensive hotels.
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