Winter sun, a Gary Player course on the Red Sea, five star resorts where the flights, board and green fees come in one price: Egypt is the value winter golf trip Europe forgets it has. Here is who it suits, the courses to build around, a sample week and what it costs.
All inclusive golf in Egypt is the trip for groups who want winter sun and a fixed price. The Red Sea resorts of El Gouna, Soma Bay and Makadi Bay bundle the flights, transfers, hotel, food and drink and a set of green fees into one number per person, so the week is easy to budget and there are no surprises at the bar. Buddies groups come for the value and the guaranteed sunshine; couples and families come because the same resorts hold the beach, the spa and the diving.
The golf is better than its reputation. The Cascades at Soma Bay is a genuine Gary Player championship test on the sea, and the El Gouna and Makadi courses are well kept, modern designs with water and desert in play. With a five hour flight and warmth from October to April, it is the easiest way to keep playing when the courses back home are closed.
A Gary Player Signature championship course on a peninsula jutting into the Red Sea at Soma Bay, with the sea in view on most holes and a links feel to the firm, breezy turf. The marquee round of the trip, set beside its own all inclusive resort. Indicative green fee around 70 to 110 euros, 2026.
An 18 hole championship course by Gene Bates and Fred Couples, threading the lagoons and islands of El Gouna beside a five star all inclusive resort. Water comes into play often, and the marina town is a short ride away. Indicative green fee around 60 to 95 euros, 2026.
A European Golf Design championship layout at Makadi Bay, set among desert and water with mountain backdrops, and paired with family friendly all inclusive hotels on the beach. A relaxed, scenic round. Indicative green fee around 55 to 90 euros, 2026.
An 18 hole championship course rising through the hilltop village of El Gouna, with sea and golf views from the residences above. A second strong option for a base in the marina town. Indicative green fee around 55 to 90 euros, 2026.
Photographs via Google, contributed by the Steigenberger Golf Resort El Gouna and Ancient Sands listings, DrJekyllnoMrHyde and sam samir. Green fees are indicative for the 2026 season; always confirm directly before booking.
Fly into Hurghada, transfer to an all inclusive base in El Gouna or Soma Bay and unwind with dinner and drinks already taken care of.
Open on the lagoon course in the marina town, then an afternoon by the pool or on the beach with the package looking after lunch.
A second El Gouna round through the hilltop village, leaving time for the marina, the spa or a snorkel trip.
The marquee round. Play the Gary Player course out on the Red Sea peninsula, the sea never far from the fairway.
Round out the week at Makadi Bay, desert and water with the mountains behind, then back to the all inclusive base.
Add a Red Sea dive or snorkel day, a quad trip into the desert, or a long day to Luxor before the flight home.
Third party figures for the 2026 season, shown as a planning guide only. Prices move with season, board basis, group size and availability, so always confirm directly before booking.
| Item | Indicative 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cascades, Soma Bay (Gary Player) green fee | approx. €70 to €110 |
| El Gouna course green fee | approx. €60 to €95 |
| Makadi Bay course green fee | approx. €55 to €90 |
| 7 night stay with 3 green fees, per person | from approx. €799 |
Best time to book: reserve the October to April winter sun window early, as it is the busiest with European groups. All inclusive board and extra rounds raise the package price; midsummer brings the lowest rates for those who do not mind the heat and an early tee time.
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October to April is the sweet spot on the Red Sea, warm and dry while northern Europe is cold, with comfortable temperatures for eighteen holes. Midsummer is very hot, which is when many resorts switch to an all inclusive, early tee time format.
Most Red Sea golf resorts bundle the flights, transfers, accommodation, meals and drinks, and a set number of green fees into a single price per person. It makes the trip easy to budget and one of the best value golf weeks in the winter sun.
El Gouna suits those who want a lively marina town with two courses on the doorstep; Soma Bay is quieter and built around the Gary Player course; Makadi Bay is family friendly and all inclusive. The courses sit within an hour of each other, so any base can reach them all.
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