Egypt FAQs

Egypt is a year round golf destination, but the pick of the conditions falls between October and April, when temperatures sit comfortably around 22 to 26 degrees. During these months the weather stays pleasant throughout the day, so you can happily play an early morning or an afternoon round.

Yes, Egypt has a good mix of bed and breakfast and all inclusive hotels to choose from. The larger resorts such as the Steigenberger Ras Soma or the Cascades Golf Resort, Spa & Thalasso tend to offer plenty of a la carte dining options as part of an all inclusive stay.

Buggies are not automatically included in your golf holiday package to Egypt. There are plenty available across the courses, so adding one is straightforward, and they are not always essential either. Speak to a member of our sales team and they can advise if a buggy is required and the booking process.

Yes, Egypt works well for groups, with Hurghada in particular catering for parties of all sizes. The bars and restaurants around the marina and downtown areas are well suited to larger groups looking to eat and socialise together in the evenings.

Airport transfers are included as standard in your golf holiday package to Egypt. If your hotel has golf onsite, you will have the use of a shuttle service to the course, and where the golf is offsite we can arrange a private transfer to get you there and back.

For a good balance of value and playable conditions, early May or late in September are worth considering. These months sit just outside the peak winter golf season, so pricing tends to be a bit more favourable while the weather, although hot during the days, is manageable with early morning tee times.

Hurghada International Airport is the best gateway for a golf holiday in Egypt. It is well served from the UK, with EasyJet and now Jet2 flying direct from the main UK hubs, making for a straightforward journey out to the Red Sea resorts.

Yes, flights are automatically included in all GolfKings golf holiday packages to Egypt. We can arrange departures from a range of UK airports to suit where you are travelling from.

With a flight of around 5 to 6 hours from the UK, we would suggest a minimum of 5 nights to make the journey worthwhile and give you time to settle in and play a good selection of courses.

Nightlife is at its liveliest around Abu Tig Marina and downtown El Gouna, where there is a good choice of bars and restaurants. Many of the hotels also put on their own evening entertainment, so you can head out or stay in depending on how you feel after a day on the golf course.

If you're looking to travel during the peak winter season, we would suggest booking at least 4 months in advance to secure the best tee times. Availability is generally good, particularly at the larger hotels, but booking ahead helps you lock in the best price and your preferred tee times.

The Cascades Golf Resort, Spa & Thalasso is the only dedicated golf resort with 36 holes onsite at Somabay Golf Gary Player and Hidden Coves golf course. However, thanks to the compact layout of Hurghada's resorts and golf courses, you're only a short transfer away from several other excellent courses.

El Gouna and Soma Bay are the two most popular areas for a golf holiday in Egypt. El Gouna offers a lively resort town feel with golf close at hand, while Soma Bay is a quieter, more exclusive peninsula setting. Both sit on the Red Sea and make an excellent base for a golfing trip.

Egypt's Red Sea coast has a strong line up, including El Gouna Golf Club, the Gary Player-designed championship course at Soma Bay, Ancient Sands in El Gouna, and the newer Hidden Coves course, which together offer plenty of variety across the region.

Egypt is a fine choice for golfing couples, with year round sunshine, quality courses and luxurious beachfront resorts combine to make a relaxed trip that pairs golf with plenty of time to unwind by the Red Sea.

We would recommend pairing 5 rounds of golf over a 7 night stay. This gives you a good amount of golf while still leaving time to relax at the resort or explore the local area.

As a Red Sea destination, Hurghada is ideal for snorkelling and spending time on the beaches. Away from the water, you can ride quad bikes through the desert, or head to the marinas for a relaxed evening of drinks and dinner.