EGYPT · TOURS IN HURGHADA
The hotel strip exists because of the reef a few hundred metres offshore. These 15 cover the island boats, the dolphin runs, the desert quad evenings and the very long day to Luxor, with prices and how much time you actually get in the water.
Travel from Hurghada to Cairo by air-conditioned minivan or bus, then explore Giza with an Egyptologist guide such as Ahmed Rabea, Ragab, Mustafa Salah, or Noura. See the pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Egyptian Museum, and enjoy lunch. Optional extras include a Nile boat ride and camel or horse ride.
“Ragab was brilliant really informative, good fun and helpful all day”
Spend 8.5 hours aboard Royal Cruise Hurghada with guides such as Andrew and Mostafa. Reach Orange Bay early, snorkel at two Red Sea sites, enjoy a buffet lunch, soft drinks, snacks, a back massage, and optional water sports. Hotel pickup covers Hurghada, Sahl Hasheesh, Safaga, Makadi Bay, and El Gouna.
“The whole tour on boat has been the best experience in my life. Snorkelling was fantastic. Next year im bringing my children to share this experience. Andrew and mostafa was brilliant tour guides.. Thank you 🙏🏽”
Join Zanetta Tours for a full Red Sea day from Hurghada. You’ll snorkel at two coral sites, eat breakfast and lunch aboard a well-equipped boat, then spend two hours at Orange Bay. Guides such as Abdul, Ahmed, Arabi, Nemo, and Ezz are known for helping first-time swimmers. Pickup is optional, and the $34 price includes food, drinks, equipment, and water rides.
“Such an amazing day! Everything ran smoothly from pick up to drop off. The food was delicious and the guides were so friendly, funny, and helpful. The snorkelling was a great experience and the island was so beautiful. Make sure you bring cash with you for the island. Drinks are quite expensive, around £10-15 each.”
From Hurghada Marina, you ride a semi-submarine to a nearby reef, watch fish through wide underwater windows for about 45 minutes, then snorkel for 20 minutes. Guides such as Mina, Mohammed, Ahmed, Maged, and Zezo help with the boat and water activities. Hotel pickup is optional.
“The trip was great. Smooth transport from hotel to the boat, clear explanation and accomodation on boat. Great views from both on the deck and from below. Gray thanks to our guides: Ahmed and Hesham”
Spend eight hours at sea with Go Shalabi, visiting Orange Bay, Giftun Island, and Magawish. Expect guided snorkeling, dolphin watching, breakfast, seafood lunch, fruit, and unlimited drinks. Guides such as Ahmed, Ashraf, Talal, and Sayed keep the day lively and help less confident swimmers in the water.
“Every thing was amazing, go shalabi 27 was the best group, Said did a great job, he and the whole team was very helpful. The weather was windy, but that doesn’t stopped us to have fun. Jimmy was the best photographer. Soooo Ninja Turtles forever 1000/10”
Spend a sea day searching for dolphins near Hurghada or Makadi, with two snorkeling stops, a sofa boat ride, lunch, drinks, and time to relax on deck. Guides such as Mohamed, Adam, Sherif, and Mahmoud help with water activities and safety. Dolphin swimming lasts 15 to 20 minutes when weather, swimming ability, and boat traffic allow.
“Absolutely amazing trip from start to finish. The crew really look after you! 2 amazing snorkelling spots and then time to see and swim with the dolphins. Finished off with some water sport fun and jumping of the boat! Special shout out to Mohammad who helped and guided me around the spots!”
Board a 44-seat Sindbad submarine in Hurghada and descend 25 meters below the Red Sea for about 45 minutes of reef viewing through individual windows. You will see corals, reef fish, rays, and a sunken ship while seated in air-conditioned comfort. Hotel transfers and soft drinks are included, but photos and videos cost extra.
“From start to finish the sinbad submarine company had all things in place. The submarine experience was definitely worth it and highly recommended. If u want photos from outside the submarine when under the water, a diver will be taking them and you can pay $50 and wait 24hrs to receive. You can also pay for photos on the boat transfer to the submarine. Free cold water and soft drink.”
Join a guided two-hour quad ride from Hurghada and nearby resorts, with a safety test, desert photo stops, and a five-minute camel ride. Choose sunrise and breakfast, an early quad and horse combination, or sunset with dinner, traditional entertainment, and stargazing. Fast and regular riding groups are available.
“It was really nice, I went by myself. The pick up time was accurate and you have two hours in de desert where you can choose if you go fast or normal with the group, after we had 5 min camel ride and dinner was delicious! They have rice, salad, potato, bread, chicken and köfte.”
Trade Hurghada’s heat and activity for a Turkish bath, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, scrub, clay mask, and 45-minute massage. Choose a shared session, private massage-only visit, or VIP package with private room and transfer. Separate changing areas suit couples, women, and anyone wanting more privacy.
“the whole experience was second to none. we got the vip for couples and it was unreal. a must do if you are here. Adi and Dina where such lovely people. we where blessed with them water fruit bowl and chocolate given while in the jacuzzi. Best experience so far in Egypt where going back next week before we head home. if I could give 20 stars i would.”
You’ll ride a quad bike for about two hours across desert plains, valleys, dunes, and Red Sea viewpoints, with a safety test and stops for photos. Guides such as Aladdin, Karim, Hasheem, and Salma help keep groups together. Add hotel transport, GoPro video, a longer camel ride, horseback riding, or a sunset dinner and show.
“We had an amazing time on the quad biking expedition through the Egyptian desert 🇪🇬! The views of the ocean 🌊 were breathtaking. The staff were all so friendly and helpful, definitely deserving of a 5-star rating ⭐. Riding through the desert landscape was such a thrill, and I highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for adventure. I can't wait to go back again someday! Topped off by a short camel ride on Max and Oscar 🐪. P.S. remember to tip your guides! #quadbiking #egypt #desert #ocean #adventure #travel #camels”
Choose a morning, sunset, dinner, express, or Stars Valley trip with hotel pickup from Hurghada. You’ll ride a quad or buggy, visit a Bedouin village, bake bread, sip tea, and take a short camel ride. Evening options add BBQ, Tanura, belly dancing, a fire show, and telescope stargazing. Guides include Youssef, Omar, Hassan, and Mo.
“Omar and the crew were very patient and helpful as it was my first time on a quad bike. This was a wonderful experience”
Travel from Hurghada to Luxor in a small group of up to 15, with hotel pickup, an Egyptologist guide, lunch, and visits to Karnak, the Colossi of Memnon, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Valley of the Kings. Guides may include Ahmed, Nana, Nazer, or Khaled. The day runs about 15 to 16 hours.
“Very nice trip, and our guide Nazer was fantastic, he Explined everything very good. One thing is that we could have a little more time at the different spot”
This long but rewarding Cairo day begins with a flight from Hurghada and a guide-led visit to the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, lunch, and Khan el-Khalili. Guides including Ahmed Hassan, Sherif, Ibrahim, and Ahmed Wahib are praised for clear explanations and helpful photo stops. Optional extras include the Great Pyramid, camel ride, Nile cruise, scarf, and photographer.
“Mohammed Amin was very knowledgeable and made the trip very enjoyable he’s expertise really made the trip amazing. Definitely recommend”
Leave Hurghada around 1:30 to 3:00 AM for Cairo by air-conditioned van. Visit the Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx, and Egyptian Museum with a local Egyptologist guide such as Sarwat, Ahmed Hassan, Sherif, or Mohammed. Lunch, bottled water, hotel transfers, and optional Great Pyramid entry, photographer, and Nile boat ride are available.
“We recently did a day tour from Hurghada to Cairo and had a fantastic experience. The tour company was excellent from start to finish Our drivers were very helpful and friendly, making the long early-morning journey comfortable. The vehicle was modern and very comfortable for such a long trip. In Cairo, our guide, Dier, was outstanding so knowledgeable, friendly, and made the history come alive while showing us the pyramids and other incredible sights. What really stood out was the professionalism and care from the whole team. Even when my daughter accidentally left her shoes in the van, the company was quick and helpful in sorting things out. We truly…”
You’ll ride with guides such as Karim, Ameen, Keo, and Sasa across Hurghada’s desert and beach, with an optional one-hour horse swim in the Red Sea. Hotel transfers, helmets, chaps, refreshments, and riding instruction are included. Bring swimwear if you choose the water option.
“Very good excursion. Swimming with the horses in the sea was the highlight. Good fun and the tour guides were a good laugh”
Pick a desert, a reef, a ruin or a reserve.
