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Catch up with the latest special offers including diving offers, value added offers, kids' specials and more. Late availability offers can be found on the individual resort pages (see Sharm el Sheikh home, Sinai home (Taba, Taba Heights, Nuweiba & Dahab), Hurghada home, El Gouna home, Luxor home, Nile Cruise home & Agadir home).

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Quick Price Check (for package holidays and flights - find the lates prices for holidays departing up to October 2009, including special offers and discounts)
Diving Offers Special offers on Open Water Courses and other PADI courses, packages for qualified divers and more
Value-Added Offers Free massages, upgrades and more - make sure you get the most out of your holiday with our value added offers.
Value Added Offers in Taba & Sinai Value Added Offers in Sharm el Sheikh & Dahab Value Added Offers in Hurghada & South Coast Value Added Offers in El Gouna Value Added Offers in Luxor & Nile Cruises Value Added Offers in Eilat Value Added Offers in Central Israel Value Added Offers in Agadir Value Added Offers in Marrakech
Early Booking Offers Discounts available for early bookings at key hotels.
Multi-Centre Tour Offers Samples of savings on multi-centre itineraries. For more, call our reservations team on 020 8418 2525.
Kids' Specials If you're travelling as a family, save with our Kids' Specials. Please note that these can't be booked online.
Honeymoon Offers Choose a romantic location for your honeymoon and benefit from a range of offers available at selected hotels.
Single Travellers There's no need to pay a single supplement if you're flexible with travelling dates - find out more with a range of offers for singles.
Golf Offers Golf packages and special offers from the Red Sea.

Where We Go

Red Sea Holidays
We offer Red Sea holidays in Egypt, Israel and Jordan, as well as a comprehensive diving programme and golf holidays.
Red Sea Golf Holidays
Red Sea Diving Holidays
Sharm el Sheikh
Taba, Taba Heights, Nuweiba & Dahab
Hurghada
Marsa Alam
El Quseir
Soma Bay & Abu Soma
El Gouna
Aqaba (Jordan)
Eilat (Israel)

Egypt
Our comprehensive range of Egypt holidays includes package Red Sea holidays, Nile Cruises, multi-centres, Cairo city breaks and more.
Useful Information on Travelling in Egypt
Egypt & Jordan Holiday Information (please note this constitutes part of our booking conditions)
All-Inclusive Hotels in Egypt

Alexandria
An Mediterranean resort with history and style, Alexandria holidays are sure to be memorable.
Hotels in Alexandria 5* Renaissance 5*+ Four Seasons

Aswan
A relaxed atmosphere and fantastic location on the Nile make holidays in Aswan a unique experience.
Tours, activities & excursions from Aswan
Nile Cruises
Hotels in Aswan 5* Movenpick Resort Aswan

Cairo
Cairo is a fascinating metropolis and boasts some of Egypt's most famous sites. Explore the sights on a Cairo city break, or visit Cairo as part of a multi-centre itinerary.
Tours, activities & excursions from Cairo
Hotels in Cairo 5*+ Four Seasons Cairo at the First Residence
5*+ Four Seasons at the Nile Plaza 5* Grand Hyatt Cairo
5* Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino 5* Nile Hilton
5* Hilton Pyramids Golf Resort & Spa 5* Mena House Oberoi 5* Le Meridien Pyramids
5* Sofitel Le Sphinx 5* Movenpick Pyramids 5* Intercontinental Pyramids Park
5* Conrad Cairo 5* Sofitel el Gezirah 5* Fairmont Nile City

El Gouna
Built on a series of lagoons and islands, El Gouna is a beautiful and exclusive resort ideal for a relaxing Red Sea holiday.
Tours, activities & excursions from Hurghada, El Gouna & the South Coast
Diving in El Gouna The Dive Tribe (El Gouna Dive Centre)
El Gouna Golf Holidays
Hotels in El Gouna
5* Movenpick Resort & Spa 5* Sheraton Miramar 5* Steigenberger Golf Resort
4* Sultan Bey 4* Three Corners Ocean View 3* Dawar El Omda 3* Captain's Inn
3* Ali Pasha 3* Turtle's Inn

El Quseir
El Quseir is a peaceful, relaxed resort with beautiful scenery and a small local town.
Tours, activities & excursions from Hurghada, El Gouna & the South Coast
Hotels in El Quseir
5* Movenpick Resort El Quseir 5* Radisson SAS Resort

Hurghada
Hurghada rivals Sharm el Sheikh for nightlife and shopping, and is renowned as a watersports centre.
Tours, activities & excursions from Hurghada, El Gouna & the South Coast
Diving in Hurghada Divers' Lodge (Dive Centre in Hurghada)
Hotels in Hurghada
5*+ Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh 5* Hurghada Marriott Beach Resort 5* Intercontinental
5* Hilton Hurghada Resort 5* Hilton Hurghada Plaza 4* Sofitel
4* Hilton Hurghada Long Beach Resort

Luxor
Home to Luxor and Karnak Temples, the Luxor Museum and the Valley of the Kings, Luxor is home to some of Egypt's most famous sites and is also the starting point for Nile Cruises.
Tours, activities & excursions from Luxor
Nile Cruises
Hotels in Luxor
5* Sonesta St George 5* Maritim Jolie Ville Luxor Resort
5* Steigenberger Nile Palace & Resort Luxor 5* Sofitel Karnak Luxor

Marsa Alam
Marsa Alam is one of the Red Sea's fastest growing and most exciting developments. We feature hotels in the beautiful Coraya Bay area and in Port Ghalib, set to be one of the most desirable destinations in the region.
Diving in Marsa Alam Emperor Divers (dive centre in Marsa Alam)
Hotels in Marsa Alam
5*+ The Palace at Port Ghalib 5* Sahara Sun Sands 5* Sahara Sun Oasis
5* Iberotel Coraya Beach Resort 4* Marina Lodge 4* Sol Y Mar Solaya Resort

Sharm el Sheikh
The biggest and most popular of Egypt's Red Sea resorts, Sharm el Sheikh's variety of hotels, nightlife and spectacular diving have long made the resort a favourite with divers, families and couples.
Tours, activities & excursions from Sharm el Sheikh & Dahab
Diving in Sharm el Sheikh Red Sea Diving College Red Sea Waterworld (Sharm el Sheikh Dive Centres)
Sharm el Sheikh Golf Holidays
Hotels in Sharm el Sheikh
Ras Um Sid 5*+ Ritz Carlton 5* Renaissance Golden View Beach Resort
5* Hilton Sharm Waterfalls Resort 5* Maritim Jolie Ville Resort & Casino
5* Iberotel Grand Sharm 5* Hilton Sharm Dreams Resort 3* Falcon Hotels
5* Sharm el Sheikh Marriott Beach Resort 5* Sofitel 4* Iberotel Club Fanara & Residence
Naama Bay 5* Tropitel Naama Bay 5* Sonesta Beach 5* Novotel Sharm el Sheikh
4* Hilton Sharm el Sheikh Fayrouz Resort 4* Sonesta Club 3* Fantazia 3* Eden Rock
Garden Reef Bay 5*+ Hyatt Regency
El Pasha 5* Sheraton
Um Marikha Bay 5* Maritim Jolie Ville Golf & Resort
Sharks Bay 5*+ Four Seasons Resort Sharm el Sheikh 5*+ Grand Rotana Resort & Spa
4* Hilton Sharks Bay Resort 4* Coral Beach Rotana Resort
Ras Nasrani 5* Conrad Sharm el Sheikh Resort 5* Baron 5* Baron Palms
White Knight Bay 5* Savoy 4* Sierra
Nabq Bay 5* Radisson SAS 4* Park Inn Resort

Soma Bay and Abu Soma
The Soma Bay region (including Abu Soma) is very picturesque and its unspoilt reefs are a haven for divers and snorkellers alike.
Tours, activities & excursions from Hurghada, El Gouna & the South Coast
Diving in Soma Bay Orca Divers (dive centre in Soma Bay)
Hotels in Soma Bay & Abu Soma
5*+ Sheraton Soma Bay
5* Intercontinental
5*+ La Residence des Cascades

Taba, Taba Heights, Nuweiba & Dahab
The Sinai coast north of Sharm el Sheikh features impressive landscapes and is home to several resorts, including Nuweiba, Dahab, Taba and Taba Heights.
Tours, activities & excursions from Taba, Taba Heights & Nuweiba
Tours, activities & excursions from Sharm el Sheikh & Dahab
Diving in Taba & Taba Heights Red Sea Waterworld Taba Heights AquaSport Taba (dive centres)
Diving in Nuweiba Emperor Divers (dive centre)
Diving in Dahab Reef 2000 (dive centre)
Taba Heights Golf Holidays
Hotels in Taba Heights
5* Hyatt Regency 5* Taba Heights Marriott Beach Resort 5* Intercontinental Resort
5* Sofitel Taba Heights 4* Three Corners El Wekala
Hotels in Taba
5* Movenpick Resort Taba 5* Hilton Taba Resort 4* Sea Star
Hotels in Taba Coast
5* Radisson SAS 5* Sonesta Beach Resort Taba
Hotels in Nuweiba
4* Hilton Nuweiba Coral Hilton 3* Swisscare Nuweiba Resort Hotel
Hotels in Dahab
5* Hilton Dahab 5* Le Meridien Dahab 4* Swiss Inn Resort 4* Tropitel Dahab Oasis
2* Bedouin Moon

Tailormade & Multi-Centre Holidays in Egypt
Enjoy Egypt at your own pace, or see the highlights on a multi centre holiday. We can create a bespoke itinerary to suit your individual requirements, and provide a quote quickly and efficiently.
Classical Egypt (Cairo + Nile Cruise)
Highlights of Egypt (Nile Cruise + Cairo)
The Egypt Experience (Nile Cruise + Hurghada/El Gouna/Luxor)
The Complete Egypt (Nile Cruise + Cairo + Hurghada/El Gouna)
Speeding Through Egypt (Cairo + Nile Cruise + Hurghada/El Gouna)
Wonders of Upper Egypt (Luxor + Aswan)
Ancient Treasures & Modern Adventures (Nile Cruise + Luxor + Sharm el Sheikh).

Nile Cruises (including sample itinerary)
Nile cruise holidays - visit the sights of Egypt's majestic Nile in style from the comfort of a top class cruiser.
5*+ Sonesta St George 1 5* Presidential Nile Cruises 5* Movenpick Radamis 2
5* RA 2 4* RA 1 4* Movenpick Radamis 1 5*+ Oberoi Philae 5*+ Oberoi Zahra
Lake Nasser Cruise (including sample itinerary)

Israel
We offer a range of holidays to Israel including beach holidays to the Red Sea and Mediterranean, city breaks to Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, fly-drive Kibbutz holidays and a Holy Land Highlights guided tour.
Useful Information on Travelling in Israel
Israel Holiday Information (please note this constitutes part of our booking conditions)
Eilat Holiday Information (please note this constitutes part of our booking conditions)

Carmel Forest
Hotels in Carmel Forest
5*+ Isrotel Carmel Forest Spa Resort

Dead Sea & Galilee
The Dead Sea makes a unique holiday destination. We offer a range of the best Dead Sea hotels offering the latest treatments and pampering options.
Dead Sea Spa Packages
Tours, excursions & activities from Central Israel
Hotels in the Dead Sea
5* Daniel Dead Sea 5* Sheraton Dead Sea 5* Crowne Plaza Dead Sea
5* Isrotel Dead Sea Resort & Spa 4*+ Magic Nirvana Club

Eilat
Eilat is the original Red Sea resort and today offers quality hotels, diverse dining and nightlife options and VAT-free shopping. Eilat is also home to Dolphin Reef, where you can snorkel or dive with semi-wild dolphins.
Tours, activities & excursions from Eilat
Diving in Eilat AquaSport Eilat Red Sea Sports Club (dive centres)
Hotels in Eilat
North Beach 5*+ Isrotel Royal Beach 5*+ Dan Eilat 5*+ Hilton Queen of Sheba
5*+ Herods Sheraton Resort 5*+ Herods Vitalis Spa 5* Isrotel King Solomon
5* Sheraton Eilat 5* Dan Panorama Eilat 5* Le Meridien 5* Magic Palace
4* Isrotel Royal Garden 4* Isrotel Sport Club 4* Isrotel Lagoona 4* Golden Tulip
4* Golden Tulip Palmira 4* Crowne Plaza 4* Golden Tulip Privilege 4* Caesar 4* Rimonim Neptune
3* Isrotel Agamim (Water Garden) 3* Isrotel Riviera Club
Coral Beach 4* Isrotel Ambassador
Taba Beach 5*+ Eilat Princess
Eilat Town 4* Club Hotel

Jerusalem
One of the world's most fascinating cites, Jerusalem has plenty to offer visitors of all faiths and interests. We offer a range of Jerusalem hotels from budget to luxurious.
Tours, excursions & activities from Central Israel
Hotels in Jerusalem
5*+ King David 5*+ Inbal Jerusalem Hotel 5*+ The David Citadel Hotel Jerusalem
5*+ Sheraton Jerusalem Plaza 5* Renaissance 5* Dan Panorama Jerusalem 5* Crowne Plaza 4* Mount Zion 4* Jerusalem Pearl 3* Jerusalem Tower Hotel

Tel Aviv & the Mediterranean Coast
Tel Aviv is an exciting, cosmopolitan city break destination, with miles of sandy beaches that also make it perfect for sun holidays. We also offer holidays in Herzlia, Natanya and Haifa.
Tours, excursions & activities from Central Israel
Hotels in Tel Aviv
5*+ Hilton Tel Aviv 5*+ Dan Tel Aviv 5*+ David Intercontinental
5*+ Sheraton Tel Aviv Hotel & Towers 5* Dan Panorama Tel Aviv 5* Crowne Plaza
5* Isrotel Tower 5* Renaissance Tel Aviv 5* Sheraton Moriah Tel Aviv
5* The Carlton Tel Aviv 4* Metropolitan 4* Basel 4* Melody 3* Sea Net
Hotels in Herzlia
5*+ Dan Accadia Herzlia on Sea 5* Sharon 5* Daniel Hotel & Spa
Hotels in Natanya
5* Seasons Boutique Hotel 4* King Solomon 3* Margoa

Tours in Israel
Visit the main sights on an Israel guided tour, or explore at your own pace and experience the unique Kibbutz culture on a fly-drive holiday.
Holy Land Highlights Tour (guided tour of Israel)
Kibbutz Fly-Drive Programme

Jordan
We offer a range of holidays in Jordan, including short breaks to Amman and Petra, guided tours of Jordan and multi-centre holidays.
Useful Information on Travelling in Jordan
Egypt & Jordan Holiday Information (please note this constitutes part of our booking conditions)

Amman
Jordan's capital city is a fascinating mixture of old and new and is a great place to start your Jordan holiday, or for a city break.
Hotels in Amman 5* Grand Hyatt 5* Le Meridien 4* Days Inn 3* Toledo Hotel

Aqaba
Jordan's Red Sea resort offers a range of options for those seeking culture, pristine reefs for diving or snorkelling, or a simple beach holiday.
Diving in Aqaba Sea Star (dive centre)
Hotels in Aqaba 5* Intercontinental 5* Movenpick Resort & Residence Aqaba
5* Radisson SAS Tala Bay Resort 4* Marina Plaza

Dead Sea
Dead Sea holidays offer unique landscapes, high quality hotels and treatments featuring the famous waters and therapeutic mud.
Hotels in the Dead Sea 5* Movenpick Resort & Spa 5* Kempinski Hotel Ishtar
5* Jordan Valley Marriott Resort & Spa

Petra
Since being voted once of the new wonders of the world, Petra has gained much deserved recognition as a truly magical destination. Visit Petra as a short break or as part of a multi-centre tour.
Hotels in Petra 5* Movenpick Resort Petra 5* Crowne Plaza 5* Marriott Petra

Tours in Jordan
Discover all the key sites of Jordan in the company of an experienced guide.
Treasures of Jordan (7 night guided tour)
Classical Jordan Tour (7 night guided tour)

Morocco
Marrakech city breaks and relaxing holidays in Agadir, Morocco's premier beach resort.
Useful Information on Travelling in Morocco
Morocco Holiday Information (please note this constitutes part of our booking conditions)

Agadir
Agadir offers fantastic weather, miles of sandy beaches and a taste of Moroccan culture; an ideal beach destination for those looking for something a little different.
Excursions, activities and tours from Agadir
Hotels in Agadir 5*+ Sofitel Agadir 5* Dorint Atlantic Palace 4* Amadil Beach
4* Iberostar Founty Beach 4* Kenzi Europa 4* Le Tivoli 4* LTI Agadir Beach Club

Marrakech
There's much to experience in Marrakech, from colourful souks to green gardens, and we offer a range of quality Marrakech hotels and riads for which to explore this wonderful city.
Excursions, activities and tours from Marrakech
Hotels in Marrakech 5*+ La Sultana 5*+ Terre Resort & Spa 5*+ Es Saadi Palace 5* Sofitel Marrakech 5* Es Saadi Gardens & Resort 5* Kenzi Farah
5* Jardins de la Koutoubia 5* Le Meridien N'Fis 5* Le Pavillon du Golf 5* Les Jardins D'Ines 5* Palmeraie Golf Palace
Riads in Marrakech
5* Angsana Riad Aida 5* Angsana Riad Si Said 5* Angsana Riad Lydines
5* Angsana Riad Bab Firdaus 5* Angsana Riad Blanc 5* Angsana Riad Tiwaline

Red Sea Diving

Our comprehensive diving programme offers something for people of all abilities and ages, including PADI courses for beginners and advanced divers, packages for qualified divers, wreck diving, technical diving, liveaboards and more.

Red Sea Diving Home
Specialities: Liveaboards - the VIP One Solo Traveller Weeks Yoga Diving
Diving FAQs
Diving Safety Prerequisites
Diving Holiday Information (please note this constitutes part of our booking conditions)
Diving Offers
About Us - Why should you book your diving holiday with Longwood?

Diving Packages & Courses
Gain PADI certification on a learners' course, or increase your knowledge and skills on a continuing education course. Alternatively, qualified divers can choose from daily boat or shore diving packages of varying lengths.
PADI Progression Chart
Entry Level Courses
PADI Bubblemaker PADI Discover Scuba Diving PADI Open Water Diver PADI Scuba Diver
PADI Junior Open Water Diver PADI Open Water Referral
Continuing Education
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver PADI Emergency First Response PADI Rescue Diver
PADI Enriched Air Nitrox
Packages for Qualified Divers
Boat Diving Shore Diving Wreck Diving Night Diving Technical Diving Diamond Diving Service Liveaboards Special Interest Diving Holidays (Photography courses etc)

Dive Resorts
Use our resort info, highlights and tips to find the resort best for your diving holiday.
Sharm el Sheikh Info Red Sea Diving College Red Sea Waterworld Diamond Diving Service VIP One Liveaboard Wreck Diving
Marsa Alam Info Emperor Divers
Taba & Taba Heights Info Red Sea Waterworld Taba Heights AquaSport Taba
Nuweiba Info Emperor Divers
Dahab Info Reef 2000 Yoga Diving Solo Traveller Weeks
Hurghada Info Divers' Lodge Wreck Diving
El Gouna Info The Dive Tribe Wreck Diving
Aqaba Info Sea Star Wreck Diving
Eilat Info AquaSport Eilat Red Sea Sports Club

Multi-Centre Holidays and Tours

Combine culture with relaxation or contrast resorts on a multi centre holiday, or visit all the highlight of your chosen country on a guided tour. We can create the perfect itinerary for your holiday, and our team of experts will make sure it's memorable.

Multi-Centre & Tour Special Offers

Tailormade & Multi-Centre Holidays in Egypt
Classical Egypt (Cairo + Nile Cruise)
Highlights of Egypt (Nile Cruise + Cairo)
The Egypt Experience (Nile Cruise + Hurghada/El Gouna/Luxor)
The Complete Egypt (Nile Cruise + Cairo + Hurghada/El Gouna)
Speeding Through Egypt (Cairo + Nile Cruise + Hurghada/El Gouna)
Wonders of Upper Egypt (Luxor + Aswan)
Ancient Treasures & Modern Adventures (Nile Cruise + Luxor + Sharm el Sheikh).

Tours in Israel
Holy Land Highlights Tour (guided tour of Israel)
Kibbutz Fly-Drive Programme

Tours in Jordan
Treasures of Jordan (7 night guided tour)
Jordan Discovery Tour (7 night guided tour)

Golf Holidays in Egypt

The Red Sea makes a perfect golf destination, with near-perfect weather, good off-course facilities and a range of convenient hotels. Red Sea golf holidays are also very cost efficient, and offer plenty beside to keep the non-golfers entertained.

Golf in Taba Heights
Golf Special Offers

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