The Red Sea Escape Route

Difficulty: Easy (well-paved highway, minimal curves)
Best Time: Year-round (avoid summer midday heat)
Avg Temp: 18-25°C (winter) | 30-38°C (summer)

Route Highlights: Galala Mountain Road

Cairo to Galala Base (80km)

• Terrain: Desert highway through Wadi Hagoul (canyon walls)

• Landmark: Galala City (futuristic desert development)

Galala Ascent (15km)

• Thrill: 12% gradient climbs with switchback curves

• Must-Stop: Galala Summit Viewpoint (1,000m elevation)

Galala Descent to Ain Sokhna (25km)

• Reward: Heart-stopping Red Sea reveal at every turn

• Pit Stop: Galala Waterfall (man-made oasis)

Top Things to Do in Ain Sokhna

• Private Beach Clubs: Zaytuna Bay or Stella Di Mare

• Off-Road Adventure: Wadi Araba dune bashing

• Sokhna Port Walk: Sunset shisha by the marina

Top-Rated Hotels

🏨 Luxury: Kempinski Soma Bay (10km south)
🏨 Boutique: Galala Heights Hotel (mountain-view infinity pool)
🏨 Rider-Friendly: Ain Sokhna Plaza (garage parking)

Why This Route?

Engineering Marvel: 22 tunnels + 7 viaducts carved through mountains
Adrenaline Rush: 60km of curves with ocean payoff
Bragging Rights: Conquer Egypt’s most scenic coastal pass

"The Mountain Demands Respect. The Sea Rewards Courage."

(Pro Tip: Weekday rides avoid tourist buses – weeknights are magic.)

120 KM

1.5 - 2 Hours

Duration

one way

Historical Context

• Ain Sokhna: Means "Hot Spring" – used since Pharaonic times for copper mining

• Modern: Developed in 1990s as Cairo’s closest Red Sea escape

• Industrial Hub: Major port for Egyptian steel exports

Where Mountain Curves Meet Red Sea Blues