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Things To Do In El Quseir Off The Beaten Track

El Quseir has been inhabited for almost 5000 years. With ancient civilisations leaving their mark on this now tranquil and laid back town. There are some great history artifacts and things to do in El Quseir, if you know where to look!


Things To Do In El Quseir | One Of The Oldest Towns On The Red Sea Coast

El Quseir, translates from Arabic to “the small palace”. It is one of the oldest towns on the Red Sea coast. For centuries, El Quseir was a strategic port. First for the ancient Egyptians, then later for pilgrims traveling to Mecca, and for trade routes connecting the Nile Valley to the Red Sea. The unique location of El Quseir made it a meeting point of cultures. Good news for us as influences from Pharaonic, Roman, Ottoman, and Islamic eras still visible today. Unlike the bustling tourist resorts, El Quseir offers a slower, more authentic experience. History, culture, and the sea all in one place!

Things to do in El Quseir, one of the oldest towns on the Red Sea coast. See the El Quseir Hotel and wander the old town’s historic coral-stone streets

When you holiday in El Quseir, step back in time when you visit the Ottoman Fortress and wander the old town’s coral-stone streets. Do take a moment to admire the beautifully restored Sheikh Tawfik House, now El Quseir Hotel. And, a relaxed walk along the Corniche, plus a visit to the historic mosque are definitely worth the time. Plus, if you’re into scuba diving, don’t miss El Quseir’s pristine dive sites, where untouched coral reefs await beneath the waves.

Things to do in El Quseir, one of the oldest towns on the Red Sea coast. See the Ottoman Fortress and wander the old town’s historic coral-stone streets

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El Quseir town is about 1 hour 45 minutes from Hurghada Airport and the distance is approximately 145 km. Making El Quseir an easy to reach holiday destination from Hurghada airport.

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