{"id":3725,"date":"2026-10-30T19:00:05","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T16:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/?p=3725"},"modified":"2026-10-30T16:41:29","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T13:41:29","slug":"padi-open-water-course-duration-egypt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/fr\/padi-open-water-course-duration-egypt\/","title":{"rendered":"PADI Open Water Course Duration in Egypt: 3 Ways to Plan It (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PADI_Open_Water_Course_Duration_in_Egypt_Choose_the_Plan_That_Fits_Your_Trip\"><\/span>PADI Open Water Course Duration in Egypt: Choose the Plan That Fits Your Trip<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The PADI Open Water course duration in Egypt is usually 3 to 4 days. But the exact time you spend depends on one important choice: how and where you complete the theory part of the course.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/fr\/padi-open-water-course-duration-egypt\/#The_Three_Parts_of_the_Course\" >The Three Parts of the Course<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/fr\/padi-open-water-course-duration-egypt\/#Option_1_Do_Everything_in_Egypt\" >Option 1: Do Everything in Egypt<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/fr\/padi-open-water-course-duration-egypt\/#Option_2_Study_Before_You_Travel\" >Option 2: Study Before You Travel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/fr\/padi-open-water-course-duration-egypt\/#Option_3_Start_at_Home_Finish_in_Egypt\" >Option 3: Start at Home, Finish in Egypt<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/fr\/padi-open-water-course-duration-egypt\/#Which_Option_Is_Best\" >Which Option Is Best?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/fr\/padi-open-water-course-duration-egypt\/#Important_Timing_Tips\" >Important Timing Tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/fr\/padi-open-water-course-duration-egypt\/#Course_Price\" >Course Price<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/fr\/padi-open-water-course-duration-egypt\/#Book_Your_Course\" >Book Your Course<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/fr\/padi-open-water-course-duration-egypt\/#How_long_is_the_PADI_Open_Water_course_in_Egypt\" >How long is the PADI Open Water course in Egypt?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/fr\/padi-open-water-course-duration-egypt\/#Can_I_finish_PADI_Open_Water_in_3_days\" >Can I finish PADI Open Water in 3 days?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/fr\/padi-open-water-course-duration-egypt\/#Can_I_do_the_theory_at_home\" >Can I do the theory at home?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/fr\/padi-open-water-course-duration-egypt\/#Is_one_week_enough_to_learn_to_dive_in_Egypt\" >Is one week enough to learn to dive in Egypt?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>This guide compares three ways to plan your course so you can spend less time in the classroom and more time on the Red Sea. Want help choosing? Tell us your travel dates in the form below.<\/p>\n<div class=\"everest-forms\"><div class=\"evf-container layout-two\" id=\"evf-664\"><form id=\"evf-form-664\" class=\"everest-form\" data-formid=\"664\" data-ajax_submission=\"0\" data-keyboard_friendly_form=\"0\" data-form_state_type=\"\" method=\"post\" enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\" action=\"\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3725\"><div class=\"evf-field-container\"><input type=\"hidden\" id=\"_wpnonce664\" name=\"_wpnonce664\" value=\"710367f516\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wp_http_referer\" value=\"\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3725\" \/><div class=\"evf-frontend-row\" data-row=\"row_1\" conditional_rules=\"[]\"><div class=\"evf-frontend-grid evf-grid-2\" data-grid=\"grid_1\"><div id=\"evf-664-field_ys0GeZISRs-1-container\" class=\"evf-field evf-field-first-name form-row validate-required\" data-required-field-message=\"This field is required.\" data-field-id=\"ys0GeZISRs-1\"><label class=\"evf-field-label\" for=\"evf-664-field_ys0GeZISRs-1\"><span class=\"evf-label\">Full Name<\/span> <abbr class=\"required\" title=\"N\u00e9cessaire\">*<\/abbr><\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"evf-664-field_ys0GeZISRs-1\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][ys0GeZISRs-1]\" required><\/div><div id=\"evf-664-field_GU24mUTKxO-12-container\" class=\"evf-field evf-field-phone form-row validate-required validate-phone\" data-required-field-message=\"\" data-field-id=\"GU24mUTKxO-12\"><label class=\"evf-field-label\" for=\"evf-664-field_GU24mUTKxO-12\"><span class=\"evf-label\">Phone<\/span> <abbr class=\"required\" title=\"N\u00e9cessaire\">*<\/abbr><\/label><input type=\"tel\" id=\"evf-664-field_GU24mUTKxO-12\" class=\"input-text evf-smart-phone-field\" data-rule-smart-phone-field=\"true\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][GU24mUTKxO-12]\" required><\/div><\/div><div class=\"evf-frontend-grid evf-grid-2\" data-grid=\"grid_2\"><div id=\"evf-664-field_29GJhOXdeF-5-container\" class=\"evf-field evf-field-date-time form-row validate-required\" data-required-field-message=\"This field is required.\" data-field-id=\"29GJhOXdeF-5\"><label class=\"evf-field-label\" for=\"evf-664-field_29GJhOXdeF-5\"><span class=\"evf-label\">Date \/ Time<\/span> <abbr class=\"required\" title=\"N\u00e9cessaire\">*<\/abbr><\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"evf-664-field_29GJhOXdeF-5\" class=\"flatpickr-field input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][29GJhOXdeF-5]\" data-time-interval=\"15\" data-date-time=\"date\" data-mode=\"single\" data-locale=\"en\" data-date-format=\"Y-m-d\" required ><\/div><div id=\"evf-664-field_LbH5NxasXM-2-container\" class=\"evf-field evf-field-email form-row validate-required validate-email\" data-required-field-message=\"Please enter a valid email address.\" data-field-id=\"LbH5NxasXM-2\"><label class=\"evf-field-label\" for=\"evf-664-field_LbH5NxasXM-2\"><span class=\"evf-label\">Email<\/span> <abbr class=\"required\" title=\"N\u00e9cessaire\">*<\/abbr><\/label><input type=\"email\" id=\"evf-664-field_LbH5NxasXM-2\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][LbH5NxasXM-2]\" required ><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"evf-frontend-row\" data-row=\"row_2\" conditional_rules=\"[]\"><div class=\"evf-frontend-grid evf-grid-1\" data-grid=\"grid_1\"><div id=\"evf-664-field_66FR384cge-3-container\" class=\"evf-field evf-field-text form-row validate-required\" data-required-field-message=\"This field is required.\" data-field-id=\"66FR384cge-3\"><label class=\"evf-field-label\" for=\"evf-664-field_66FR384cge-3\"><span class=\"evf-label\">Hotel Name<\/span> <abbr class=\"required\" title=\"N\u00e9cessaire\">*<\/abbr><\/label><input type=\"text\" id=\"evf-664-field_66FR384cge-3\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][66FR384cge-3]\" required><\/div><div id=\"evf-664-field_BTHyEdkhNI-6-container\" class=\"evf-field evf-field-select form-row\" data-field-id=\"BTHyEdkhNI-6\"><label class=\"evf-field-label\" for=\"evf-664-field_BTHyEdkhNI-6\"><span class=\"evf-label\">Choose your Trip<\/span> <\/label><select id=\"evf-664-field_BTHyEdkhNI-6\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][BTHyEdkhNI-6]\" ><option value=\"\" class=\"placeholder\" disabled  selected='selected'>Select Trip<\/option><option value=\"None\" >None<\/option><option value=\"Snorkeling - \u20ac35\" >Snorkeling - \u20ac35<\/option><option value=\"introduction dive - \u20ac65\" >introduction dive - \u20ac65<\/option><option value=\"Scuba Review - \u20ac80\" >Scuba Review - \u20ac80<\/option><option value=\"1 Day Dive - \u20ac55\" >1 Day Dive - \u20ac55<\/option><option value=\"2 Days Dive - \u20ac97\" >2 Days Dive - \u20ac97<\/option><option value=\"3 Days Dive - \u20ac133\" >3 Days Dive - \u20ac133<\/option><option value=\"4 Days Dive - \u20ac163\" >4 Days Dive - \u20ac163<\/option><option value=\"5 Days Dive - \u20ac197\" >5 Days Dive - \u20ac197<\/option><option value=\"6 Days Dive - \u20ac235\" >6 Days Dive - \u20ac235<\/option><option value=\"7 Days Dive - \u20ac274\" >7 Days Dive - \u20ac274<\/option><option value=\"8 Days Dive - \u20ac313\" >8 Days Dive - \u20ac313<\/option><option value=\"9 Days Dive - \u20ac351\" >9 Days Dive - \u20ac351<\/option><option value=\"10 Days Dive - \u20ac368\" >10 Days Dive - \u20ac368<\/option><option value=\"Private Sunset Trip - \u20ac500\" >Private Sunset Trip - \u20ac500<\/option><\/select><\/div><div id=\"evf-664-field_WtSgC3YrMq-8-container\" class=\"evf-field evf-field-checkbox form-row\" data-field-id=\"WtSgC3YrMq-8\"><label class=\"evf-field-label\" for=\"evf-664-field_WtSgC3YrMq-8\"><span class=\"evf-label\">Extra<\/span> <\/label><ul id=\"evf-664-field_WtSgC3YrMq-8\"><li class=\"choice-1 depth-1\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"evf-664-field_WtSgC3YrMq-8_1\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][WtSgC3YrMq-8][]\" value=\"Private Guide - \u20ac65\"  ><label class=\"everest-forms-field-label-inline\" for=\"evf-664-field_WtSgC3YrMq-8_1\">Private Guide - \u20ac65<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-2 depth-1\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"evf-664-field_WtSgC3YrMq-8_2\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][WtSgC3YrMq-8][]\" value=\"extra third dive - \u20ac30\"  ><label class=\"everest-forms-field-label-inline\" for=\"evf-664-field_WtSgC3YrMq-8_2\">extra third dive - \u20ac30<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-3 depth-1\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"evf-664-field_WtSgC3YrMq-8_3\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][WtSgC3YrMq-8][]\" value=\"extra wreck third dive &quot;el Mina wreck&quot; - \u20ac35\"  ><label class=\"everest-forms-field-label-inline\" for=\"evf-664-field_WtSgC3YrMq-8_3\">extra wreck third dive \"el Mina wreck\" - \u20ac35<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-4 depth-1\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"evf-664-field_WtSgC3YrMq-8_4\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][WtSgC3YrMq-8][]\" value=\"Dolphin House trip - \u20ac80\"  ><label class=\"everest-forms-field-label-inline\" for=\"evf-664-field_WtSgC3YrMq-8_4\">Dolphin House trip - \u20ac80<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-5 depth-1\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"evf-664-field_WtSgC3YrMq-8_5\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][WtSgC3YrMq-8][]\" value=\"Private Boat - The price depends on what you&#039;re looking for \u2014 just let us know what you need and we&#039;ll customize it for you.\"  ><label class=\"everest-forms-field-label-inline\" for=\"evf-664-field_WtSgC3YrMq-8_5\">Private Boat - The price depends on what you're looking for \u2014 just let us know what you need and we'll customize it for you.<\/label><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"evf-frontend-row\" data-row=\"row_3\" conditional_rules=\"[]\"><div class=\"evf-frontend-grid evf-grid-1\" data-grid=\"grid_1\"><div id=\"evf-664-field_2qT3987aVS-11-container\" class=\"evf-field evf-field-select form-row\" data-field-id=\"2qT3987aVS-11\"><label class=\"evf-field-label\" for=\"evf-664-field_2qT3987aVS-11\"><span class=\"evf-label\">PADI Scuba diving courses<\/span> <\/label><select id=\"evf-664-field_2qT3987aVS-11\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][2qT3987aVS-11]\" ><option value=\"\" class=\"placeholder\" disabled  selected='selected'>Select Course<\/option><option value=\"None\" >None<\/option><option value=\"PADI Scuba diver course - 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\u20ac100<\/option><\/select><\/div><div id=\"evf-664-field_OiUhPVrOMs-13-container\" class=\"evf-field evf-field-checkbox form-row everest-forms-list-3-columns\" data-field-id=\"OiUhPVrOMs-13\"><label class=\"evf-field-label\" for=\"evf-664-field_OiUhPVrOMs-13\"><span class=\"evf-label\">Equipment Rental<\/span> <\/label><ul id=\"evf-664-field_OiUhPVrOMs-13\"><li class=\"choice-1 depth-1\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"evf-664-field_OiUhPVrOMs-13_1\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][OiUhPVrOMs-13][]\" value=\"Full Equipment - \u20ac20\"  ><label class=\"everest-forms-field-label-inline\" for=\"evf-664-field_OiUhPVrOMs-13_1\">Full Equipment - \u20ac20<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-2 depth-1\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"evf-664-field_OiUhPVrOMs-13_2\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][OiUhPVrOMs-13][]\" value=\"Dive Computer - \u20ac10\"  ><label class=\"everest-forms-field-label-inline\" for=\"evf-664-field_OiUhPVrOMs-13_2\">Dive Computer - 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\u20ac10\"  ><label class=\"everest-forms-field-label-inline\" for=\"evf-664-field_OiUhPVrOMs-13_6\">optical mask - \u20ac10<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-7 depth-1\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"evf-664-field_OiUhPVrOMs-13_7\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][OiUhPVrOMs-13][]\" value=\"wet suit - \u20ac5\"  ><label class=\"everest-forms-field-label-inline\" for=\"evf-664-field_OiUhPVrOMs-13_7\">wet suit - \u20ac5<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-8 depth-1\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"evf-664-field_OiUhPVrOMs-13_8\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][OiUhPVrOMs-13][]\" value=\"15L Tank - \u20ac5\"  ><label class=\"everest-forms-field-label-inline\" for=\"evf-664-field_OiUhPVrOMs-13_8\">15L Tank - \u20ac5<\/label><\/li><li class=\"choice-9 depth-1\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"evf-664-field_OiUhPVrOMs-13_9\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][OiUhPVrOMs-13][]\" value=\"Logbook - \u20ac15\"  ><label class=\"everest-forms-field-label-inline\" for=\"evf-664-field_OiUhPVrOMs-13_9\">Logbook - \u20ac15<\/label><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div id=\"evf-664-field_yhGx3FOwr2-4-container\" class=\"evf-field evf-field-textarea form-row\" data-field-id=\"yhGx3FOwr2-4\"><label class=\"evf-field-label evf-label-hide\" for=\"evf-664-field_yhGx3FOwr2-4\"><span class=\"evf-label\">Notes<\/span> <\/label><textarea id=\"evf-664-field_yhGx3FOwr2-4\" class=\"input-text\" name=\"everest_forms[form_fields][yhGx3FOwr2-4]\" placeholder=\"Add your notes here\"  ><\/textarea><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"evf-honeypot-container evf-field-hp\"><label for=\"evf-664-field-hp\" class=\"evf-field-label\">Phone<\/label><input type=\"text\" name=\"everest_forms[hp]\" id=\"evf-664-field-hp\" class=\"input-text\"><\/div><div class=\"evf-submit-container \" ><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"everest_forms[id]\" value=\"664\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"everest_forms[author]\" value=\"1\"><button type='submit' name='everest_forms[submit]' class='everest-forms-submit-button button evf-submit ' id='evf-submit-664' value='evf-submit' data-process-text=\"Processing\u2026\" conditional_rules='&quot;&quot;' conditional_id='evf-submit-664'  id=\"evf-submit-664\" aria-live=\"assertive\">Submit<\/button><\/div><\/form><\/div><!-- .evf-container --><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Three_Parts_of_the_Course\"><\/span>The Three Parts of the Course<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Every PADI Open Water course has three parts, wherever you take it:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Knowledge development: the theory, through reading, videos and short quizzes.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Confined water dives: 5 practice sessions in calm, shallow water.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Open water dives: 4 dives in the sea with your instructor.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>How you organise the first part makes the biggest difference to your holiday time.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Option_1_Do_Everything_in_Egypt\"><\/span>Option 1: Do Everything in Egypt<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You arrive with no preparation and complete theory, practice and dives in Hurghada. This is the simplest option and usually takes about 4 days.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Day<\/td>\n<td>Plan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day 1<\/td>\n<td>Theory and first confined water sessions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day 2<\/td>\n<td>More theory and confined water practice<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day 3<\/td>\n<td>Open water dives 1 and 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day 4<\/td>\n<td>Open water dives 3 and 4, final review<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Option_2_Study_Before_You_Travel\"><\/span>Option 2: Study Before You Travel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you complete the theory online before your holiday, you can often finish the in-water training in about 3 days. Ask us how to get started with the theory before you book your flights.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Day<\/td>\n<td>Plan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day 1<\/td>\n<td>Knowledge review and confined water practice<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day 2<\/td>\n<td>Open water dives 1 and 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day 3<\/td>\n<td>Open water dives 3 and 4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Option_3_Start_at_Home_Finish_in_Egypt\"><\/span>Option 3: Start at Home, Finish in Egypt<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some divers complete the theory and confined water training with a PADI center at home, then do only the 4 open water dives on holiday. This can take as little as 2 days in Egypt. Contact us before booking to check that we can complete your training.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Option_Is_Best\"><\/span>Which Option Is Best?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Want simplicity? Do everything in Egypt.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Want more beach time? Study the theory before you travel.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Very short trip? Ask about finishing your open water dives with us.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Timing_Tips\"><\/span>Important Timing Tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Keep at least 18 to 24 hours between your last dive and your flight.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Do not start diving on your arrival day if you are tired.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">If you need a doctor&#8217;s approval, arrange it before you travel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Course_Price\"><\/span>Course Price<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At Chloe&#8217;s Diving Center, the PADI Open Water Diver course costs \u20ac400, including learning materials, certification, logbook and daily taxation. Learn more on our<a href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/padi-open-water-diver-course-in-hurghada\/\"> PADI Open Water Diver course in Hurghada<\/a> page and see all prices on our<a href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/daily-diving-prices-in-hurghada\/\"> diving prices in Hurghada<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Book_Your_Course\"><\/span>Book Your Course<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whichever plan you choose, the PADI Open Water course duration in Egypt fits easily into a one-week holiday.<a href=\"https:\/\/chloes-diving.com\/booking\/\"> Book your course<\/a> or message us on<a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/201221590220\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> WhatsApp<\/a>.<\/p>\n        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_is_the_PADI_Open_Water_course_in_Egypt\"><\/span>How long is the PADI Open Water course in Egypt?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tUsually 3 to 4 days, depending on how you complete the theory.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_finish_PADI_Open_Water_in_3_days\"><\/span>Can I finish PADI Open Water in 3 days?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYes, especially if you study the theory before you arrive.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_do_the_theory_at_home\"><\/span>Can I do the theory at home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYes. Ask us before your trip and we will explain how to get started.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_one_week_enough_to_learn_to_dive_in_Egypt\"><\/span>Is one week enough to learn to dive in Egypt?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYes. 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