Sea, desert & ancient Egypt
Hurghada excursions cover far more than the beach. From your hotel you can snorkel the coral reefs of Giftun Island and Orange Bay, ride a quad bike into the Eastern Desert for sunset at a Bedouin camp, or spend a full day among the temples of Luxor and the tombs of the Valley of the Kings.
With an early start, even the Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo work as a day trip. On this page you will find all our Hurghada tours and day trips in one place, sorted by type: sea and island trips, desert safaris, historical tours to Luxor and Cairo, family activities and private trips.
Every excursion includes hotel pickup, there is no deposit to pay, and you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before.
Boat days, snorkelling and water sports on the Red Sea. Most leave the marina in the morning and get you back to your hotel by late afternoon.
Most bookedBoat days to Giftun Island, Orange Bay, Hula Hula and Paradise Island, with snorkel stops on the reef and free time on white-sand beaches.
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Coral reef snorkelling for first-timers and daily boat dives for certified divers.
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Boat trips to Dolphin House reef, where wild spinner dolphins often swim close to the boat. Sightings are likely, never guaranteed.
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See the coral and fish through underwater windows without getting wet. A good choice for children and non-swimmers.
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Faster rides to the islands and Dolphin House, so you spend less time travelling and more time in the water.
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A short flight above the bay, towed by a boat, with a wide view of the reef and the Hurghada coast.
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Line fishing from a boat on the Red Sea, for beginners and keen anglers alike.
ExploreThe Eastern Desert starts a short drive from the hotels. Morning trips avoid the heat, afternoon trips end with the sunset.
Long days with an early pickup, an Egyptologist guide and most sites covered in one go. Bus, minivan and private car options.
Day tripKarnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple in one day, or stay overnight and add a hot air balloon ride.
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Day tripThe Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Go by bus or minivan for a long day, or fly to save hours on the road.
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Multi-day trips to Aswan and the temples of Abu Simbel in the far south of Egypt.
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Two well-preserved temples with original painted colour, much quieter than Luxor.
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The monasteries of St Anthony and St Paul in the Red Sea mountains, among the oldest in the world.
ExploreShorter outings that suit children, and private trips where you set the timing.
Easy half-day activities for children: the aquarium, the dolphin show and glass-bottom boats.
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Your own car, driver and guide. Good for couples, families and small groups who want their own pace.
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The old town, the marina and the local markets, with time to shop for spices and souvenirs.
ExploreLook at the trips our guests book most, or read our guide before you choose.
Short answers from our team in Hurghada.
Most guests mix three kinds of trips during a week. For the sea, a boat trip to Orange Bay or Giftun Island with snorkeling stops on the reef. For the desert, a quad and jeep safari that ends with dinner at a Bedouin camp. For history, a full day in Luxor with the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Karnak. If you have time for a fourth, the dolphin trips and the semi-submarine are easy favorites. See all island trips, desert safaris and Luxor day trips from Hurghada.
Prices depend on the trip. These are our starting prices per adult:
Hotel pickup in Hurghada is included in the price, and you pay on the day of the trip.
Yes. Luxor is about 4 hours by road, so you leave early, visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Karnak, and are back at your hotel in the evening. The Pyramids of Giza are about 460 km away, around 5 to 6 hours each way by bus, so that trip leaves at night and returns late. To save time on the road, there is also a Cairo trip by plane, with about one hour of flying. An Egyptologist guide joins you on both. See all Luxor day trips and Cairo day trips from Hurghada.
Spend at least one day on the water. The beaches in town are shallow with little coral, but the reefs around Giftun Island and Orange Bay are some of the easiest places in the Red Sea to see fish and coral without diving. Watch one sunset in the desert. And keep an evening free for a walk through the old El Dahar market and along Hurghada Marina, which costs nothing. See our snorkeling trips in Hurghada.
Kids usually love the semi-submarine, because they can watch the reef through the glass without getting wet. The dolphin show, the Hurghada Grand Aquarium and island boat trips with shallow beaches are also easy outings for small children. The bus trip to Cairo is a very long day, so we suggest it for older kids. See all family activities in Hurghada.
Before you book with any Hurghada tour operator, ask three things. Is the price final, or will you pay extra for tickets, lunch or transfer? Do you have to pay a deposit? What happens if you cancel? With us, every trip page lists what is included and what is not, there is no deposit, and cancellation is free up to 24 hours before. We are a local team based in Hurghada, and you speak directly to us on WhatsApp.
Yes, pickup and drop-off are included for hotels in Hurghada. We also pick up from El Gouna, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, Soma Bay and Safaga, where a small transfer supplement may apply; we always tell you before you book. To book, send us your hotel name, the date and the number of adults and children on WhatsApp at +20 120 290 5255. We confirm availability and the pickup time, and you pay on the day.
