Top Hurghada Day Trips

While in Hurghada, seize the opportunity to visit Cairo on a full-day trip with a professional guide. After an early start, journey to Cairo by air-conditioned coach and explore the main must-sees. Visit the world-famous Egyptian Museum to view its ancient artifacts, including Tutankhamun’s treasures and gold death mask; and if you wish, take an optional look at the incredible Mummy Room. After an included lunch, continue to Giza and ogle the Great Pyramids and Sphinx, the last remaining Ancient Wonder of the World, as your guide explains their history.

Step back in time with a full-day tour of Luxor’s ancient tombs and treasures from Hurghada. Enjoy views of the Egyptian desert as you travel by air-conditioned vehicle, and explore the iconic sites on both sides of the Nile River. Step between two great lines of sphinxes as you enter Karnak Temple to see the buildings and sacred lake within the complex. Pause for lunch at a local restaurant before visiting the Valley of the Kings, and take in royal tombs and Queen Hatshepsut’s vast temple before returning to Hurghada.

Discover Luxor’s ancient tombs and temples on a full-day trip from Hurghada that explores highlights on the east and west banks of the Nile. Make the journey from Hurghada to Luxor in the comfort of a climate-controlled minivan, then see the Colossi of Memnon, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the magnificent Temple of Karnak, among the largest religious structures in the world. By pre-booking transport, entrance tickets, and lunch, you save time and hassle, ensuring the maximum possible time experiencing Luxor highlights.

Experience the largest museum for ancient Egyptian art with its treasures from Egypt's great past such as the gold coffin of King Tutankhamun with all its elaborate and high-quality grave goods. Our tour guide will explain the most important exhibits to you in a humorous two-hour stay and answer your questions. Marvel at the last existing wonder of the world - a fabulous experience! You will find a total of three pyramids here: the Chephren, Cheops and Mykerinos pyramids. You can discover the area on foot, on horseback or by camel. Duration between 2 and 3 hours After visiting the pyramids of Giza, you will go to the Great Sphinx, by far the largest and most preserved sphinx. It consists of a human head on a lion's body. The Sphinx was carved from the remainder of a limestone mound that served as a quarry for the Great Pyramid of Cheops. Felucca ride on the Nile. for a fee.

Experience ancient Egypt’s most iconic sites on a full-day tour to Luxor from Hurghada, El Gouna, or Makadi. Explore a complex of royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, and walk the imposing arcades at the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the powerful ruler who became Egypt’s first female pharaoh. Slip between the crumbling Colossi of Memnon, stroll through the chapels, temples and sacred lake at the Karnak Temple, then return to the present with a trip to an alabaster factory and papyrus bazaar. 

Roar through the sand dunes on an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) on this signature desert adventure, tailored to adrenaline junkies. After a short lesson and a test drive, challenge your driving skills as you race to a Bedouin village to unwind over black tea, discover the local lifestyles, and enjoy a camel ride. For ease, your package includes hotel transfers; upgrade to make the tour private.

Zoom across the desert by quad bike and visit a traditional Bedouin village on a 5-hour afternoon adventure from Hurghada. Climb aboard a rugged quad bike and feel the thrill as you follow your guide over the desert terrain to a Bedouin settlement. Chat to the friendly locals over tea and, if you wish, puff a shisha (Arabic water pipe), plus enjoy dinner. Enjoy a camel ride across the sands and watch a beautiful desert sunset from a dune before riding your quad bike back to base.

Head out on the waters of the Red Sea on a full-day snorkeling tour from Hurghada. You’ll travel by boat toward Giftun Island, where you can jump in to swim and snorkel with the native marine life. Lunch is provided on board. By booking this tour in advance, you won’t have to worry about missing out if it fills up on your preferred day.

See the highlights of Cairo and Giza in just one day with this bus tour from Hurghada. You'll visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, check out the rich collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts at the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, and take a half-hour ride in a traditional felucca boat on the Nile River.

Excellent Private Full-Day Tour to visit the monuments of Luxor with lunch and hotel pick up included from Hurghada. Visit the capital of the Pharaohs and its impressive architectural legacy: the Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon and Temple of Hatshepsut with entrance fees comprised.

Venture out onto the Red Sea in a speedboat for a half-day private snorkeling excursion in search of dolphins. Head to a coral reef, dubbed the “Dolphin House,” and don you snorkel gear for a snorkel safari to find these majestic creatures. In addition to dolphins, you can spot colorful corals, fish, manta rays, moray eels, and more at the Dolphin House and El Fanadir reefs. Then, visit Abu Minqar Island and make a final snorkel stop at a shipwreck.

Enjoy a thrilling desert adventure on this comprehensive safari tour that culminates in a decadent Bedouin feast. Roar across the sand on an all-terrain vehicle (ATV); hop into a dune buggy for yet more thrills and spills; then head to a Bedouin village and ride a camel. You'll enjoy traditional Bedouin hospitality, including dinner and a show with fire eaters, belly dancers and tanoura spinners.

Kick up the desert dust as you race across the sands on your own all-terrain vehicle (ATV) on this thrilling adrenaline safari, with door-to-door transfers from Hurghada hotels. Learn the basics and take a test drive before your guide leads you on a 12-mile (20-kilometer) journey across the desert to a Bedouin village. Refresh with water and Bedouin tea and take a camel ride before you head back through the sand to the start point.

Discover the vastness of the Sahara, enjoy a desert safari to a Bedouin village, and admire the beautiful sunset over the desert Experience a thrilling ride by quad bike ride and dune buggy Learn more about the traditional life of the Bedouins Enjoy a traditional Arabic evening with camel rides, an oriental show, and a delicious barbecue dinner Enjoy the sunset on the Hurghada desert between mountains

Snorkel the spectacular coral reefs of Giftun Island, including Orange Bay, on this door-to-door day trip to the Giftun Island National Park. Cruise to the island with a stop at Dolphin House Hurghada to swim with the wild dolphins that gather there, then explore its tropical waters. Your day includes a delicious buffet lunch on board the boat, guide assistance, a breakfast sandwich, and free-flow soft drinks and water.

Take time out of your Red Sea vacation and discover ancient Egypt on this small-group trip to Luxor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was once Egypt’s capital. Traveling overland with a guide, hit essential highlights including the Valley of the Kings, the Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple, and the Temple of Hatshepsut. Entrance fees are at your own expense but your day includes lunch and hotel transfers.

Discover the underwater wonders of the Red Sea on this cruise from Hurghada. Set sail on-board a semi-submarine with panoramic windows affording spectacular underwater views as you cruise along the coast. Then, dive in to swim and snorkel among vibrant corals, follow your guide along the reef, and look out for exotic fish and marine life.

Get more out of a visit to the Valley of the Kings with this small-group guided day trip from Luxor. With an Egyptologist guide, you’ll travel not only to the famous archaeological site, but also to the Colossi of Memnon and the temples of Hatshepsut and Karnak, too. You’ll cruise the Nile River by felucca sail boat, and enjoy an included lunch mid-tour.

Cruise over the Red Sea to spot and swim with wild dolphins, and ride a banana boat on this full-day trip from Hurghada, El Gouna, or Makadi. Sail to the Dolphin House, an area known for its high density of wild dolphins. Watch for these beautiful mammals in their natural habitat, and take a swim: with luck, dolphins might play alongside you. While you’re here, snorkel around the fish-filled corals or sunbathe on deck—the choice is yours. Cap your adventures with onboard lunch and unforgettable banana boat ride.

For maximum desert thrills, opt for this adventurous ATV trip that covers an impressive 43 miles (70 kilometers). After transfer from your Hurghada hotel to the base station, familiarize yourself with the vehicle on a short test drive, then roar through some of the Eastern Desert’s most scenic spots with a guide.

See ancient tombs and treasures on a full-day trip to Cairo from Hurghada by bus. Enjoy views of the desert scenery as you travel north along the Gulf of Suez to Giza, where Egypt’s most iconic pyramids dominate the skyline. Explore the royal monuments with an expert guide, descend to the Great Sphinx and Valley Temple, then enjoy a local lunch by the Nile River. Browse mummies, relics and jewels from around the country at the Egyptian Museum, and visit the renowned Khan el-Khalili bazaar before returning to Hurghada.

Take part in parasailing, a recreational activity where a one or two people are towed behind a boat while attached to a parachute, ascending up to 40-50 meters (about 164 feet) in the air with a full 7-10 min flight time. For this activity, no training is required. Your friendly and experienced captain and crew will do all the work to ensure your comfort and safety. Choose to fly single or two people at a time.

Take part in parasailing, a recreational activity where a one or two people are towed behind a boat while attached to a parachute, ascending up to 40-50 meters (about 164 feet) in the air with a full 7-10 min flight time. For this activity, no training is required. Your friendly and experienced captain and crew will do all the work to ensure your comfort and safety. Choose to fly single or two people at a time. Know that your safety is the number one concern; both captain and crew are CPR and Advanced First Aid Certified and all parasailing equipment is regularly inspected and certified.

Be picked up from your hotel in Hurghada by a representative and then transferred to the Marina. Take part in parasailing, a recreational activity where a one or two people are towed behind a boat while attached to a parachute, ascending up to 40-50 meters (about 164 feet) in the air with a full 7 - 10 min flight time. For this activity, no training is required. Your friendly and experienced captain and crew will do all the work to ensure your comfort and safety. Choose to fly single or two people at a time. Know that your safety is the number one concern; both captain and crew are CPR and Advanced First Aid Certified and all parasailing equipment is regularly inspected and certified.