The Red Sea Riviera Run

Route: Cairo → Ain Sokhna → Hurghada → El Gouna
Distance: ~500 km (one way) | Duration: 6-7 hours
Difficulty: Moderate (long desert stretches + coastal crosswinds)
Best Time: October-April (daytime 25-30°C, nights 18-22°C)
Avg Temp: 22-28°C (winter) | 35-40°C (summer - ride at dawn/dusk)

Route Highlights & Stops

Cairo to Ain Sokhna (120km)

• Terrain: Desert highway

• Must-Stop: Galala Mountain Lookout (1,000m elevation, panoramic views)

Ain Sokhna to Hurghada (300km)

• Thrill: Red Sea Coastal Road (turquoise waters on your right)

• Pit Stop: Wadi el Gemal Protectorate (wildlife spotting)

Hurghada to El Gouna (30km)

• Final Stretch: Resort-lined causeway (wind in your face, lagoons sparkling)

Top Things to Do in El Gouna

• Kitesurf at Mangroovy Beach (world-class winds)

• Sunset at Abu Tig Marina (yacht-spotting + cocktails)

• Dive the Gota Abu Ramada Reef (aka "Aquarium")

• Art Walk at Downtown Gouna (murals & galleries)

Top-Rated Hotels

🏨 Luxury: Mövenpick Resort El Gouna (overwater villas)
🏨 Boutique: The Chedi El Gouna (adults-only serenity)
🏨 Budget: Captain’s Inn (nautical-themed marina stay)

Why This Ride Rocks

Visual Rewards: Desert → sea → Venetian-style canals
Biker-Friendly Roads: Wide lanes, minimal trucks past Hurghada
Designer Finish: Arrive at Egypt’s "Venice" with salt-crusted gear

"From Sand to Sophistication – One Epic Ride."

(Pro Tip: Time your arrival for Friday night – marina parties are legendary.)

440 KM

2-3

Day Trip

One way

Built in 1990 by Egyptian billionaire Samih Sawiris, El Gouna is a man-made archipelago of 12 islands connected by bridges and lagoons. Designed as Egypt’s first fully planned resort town, it combines European elegance with Red Sea charm – think Venice meets the Caribbean, with a desert twist.