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The desert: ferociously blazing, deeply silent, apparently empty. Majestic and imposing in its simplicity. The sea: crystalline, with its million hues of blue, its fertile, healthy marine life, unpolluted, a triumph of nature. A holiday in the area isn’t complete without a visit to the desert, whether to a natural location; to one of the unexpected, hidden historical sites scattered throughout this crossroad of civilisations that has been for centuries the Red Sea, or to the natural marvels of the sea itself. In Makadi Bay, many excursions can be done to some outstanding sights. Here is a selection of the most interesting places in the area.

The Makadi Bay area is a place rich in historical sites and natural beauty. Your hotel will be able to organise for you guided or non-guided visits to some of these sights. Here is a selection of interesting excursions from Makadi Bay.

Giftun Island National Park

The Giftun Island excursion has been a must for holiday-makers since many years. The beauty of this desert island and its surrounding coral reefs makes for a wonderful day at sea. All hotels, diving and aquacentres in Makadi Bay offer excursions to Giftun, by boat and with snorkelling equipment included, on full day basis. Nowadays, two operators have been allowed to create fully serviced beaches on the island, with a restaurant, stylish palm tree shadows, beach volley, stretchers and toilets to make the most of your day on the island.

Monasteries of St. Anthony and St. Paul

A few hours drive takes you back in history and to two of the most inspiring and peaceful places of the Red Sea, the places where monasticism was born. The monks at both monasteries will introduce you to an ancient fascinating world. Apt to everybody.

Luxor

Many people choose to combine a relaxing holiday by the Red Sea with the sights of Ancient Egypt and the era of the pharaohs. Excursions to Luxor from Makadi Bay are available either by plane, departing from the Hurghada airport, or by bus. The most popular excursion to Luxor is on a full day basis, with an early morning departure, but you also have the choice to spend a night in Luxor and see the awesome sights over two days.

Other excursions are also possible, just ask your hotel’s guest relations desk. They will be able to direct you or hire a car or a cab for you.