The Red Sea Racer's Route

Difficulty Level: Moderate to Challenging (long desert stretches + mountain passes)
Best Time to Ride: October–April (daytime 25-30°C, nights 15-20°C)
Average Temperature: 22°C–28°C (winter) | 35°C–40°C (summer – ride at dawn/dusk)

Route Highlights & Stops

Cairo to Ain Sokhna (120km)

• Terrain: Desert highway

• Pit Stop: Galala Mountain Viewpoint (epic photo op)

Ain Sokhna to Hurghada (300km)

• Terrain: Coastal road with Red Sea views

• Must-See: Giftun Islands (turquoise lagoons)

Hurghada to Soma Bay (80km)

• Terrain: Desert highway → resort roads

• Thrill: Final sprint through Martian-like desertscapes

Top Things to Do in Soma Bay

• Kite surf at Jaz Soma Bay (world-class winds)

• Dive Abu Soma Reef (dolphins + technicolor coral)

• Sunset at Captain’s Bar (signature cocktails)

• Geothermal Baths (natural hot springs under stars)

Top-Rated Hotels

🏨 Luxury: The Kempinski Soma Bay (private peninsula)
🏨 Boutique: Brenners Park Hotel (medical wellness focus)
🏨 Rider-Friendly: Jaz Soma Bay (beachfront bike parking)

Why This Ride?

• Varied Terrain: Desert straights → coastal curves → resort luxury

• Biker-Friendly: Long highways + gas stations every 100km

• Rewarding Finish: Dip in the Red Sea after the haul

"Start in Chaos. Arrive in Paradise."

(Pro Tip: Time arrival for golden hour—Soma Bay’s colors are unreal.)

516 KM

5 hr 20 min

Duration

one way

• 1998 Inception: Developed as Egypt’s first integrated wellness resort complex

• Geological Rarity: Built on a rare peninsula with natural hot springs

• Strategic Location: Protected bay perfect for watersports (300 windy days/year)