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.
Cairo day trips from Hurghada by bus or plane: the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum with an Egyptologist guide.
Luxor day trips from Hurghada to the Valley of the Kings, Karnak and Hatshepsut Temple, by bus, small-group minivan or private car.
Two-day trips from Hurghada to Aswan and Abu Simbel: the great temples of Ramses II, Philae Temple and the Nile at its most beautiful.
Snorkeling trips in Hurghada to the coral reefs of Giftun Island and Orange Bay, plus beginner and certified dives with lunch on board.
Desert safari in Hurghada by quad bike, buggy or jeep, with a camel ride, a Bedouin village visit and dinner under the stars.
Family activities in Hurghada that kids love: the dolphin show, the Grand Aquarium, horse riding and easy days on calm, shallow beaches.
Island trips from Hurghada to Orange Bay, Giftun, Paradise Island and Hula Hula, with white sand, snorkeling stops and lunch on board.
Dolphin trips in Hurghada: sail to Dolphin House to see wild dolphins in the open sea, swim with dolphins, or enjoy the dolphin show.
See the Red Sea reef without getting wet: semi-submarine and glass-bottom boat trips in Hurghada, ideal for kids and non-swimmers.
Parasailing in Hurghada: fly high above the Red Sea, alone or in tandem, with wide views of the islands and the coast below.
Speedboat trips in Hurghada for couples, families and small groups: reach the islands and Dolphin House faster and spend more time in the water.
Fishing trips in Hurghada on the open Red Sea, by private or shared boat, for beginners and experienced anglers alike.
Dendera and Abydos tours from Hurghada: the Temple of Hathor with its painted ceilings and the Temple of Seti I, far from the crowds.
Day trips from Hurghada to the monasteries of St. Anthony and St. Paul in the Red Sea mountains, among the oldest Christian monasteries in the world.
Private tours from Hurghada with your own car, driver and guide: Luxor, Cairo or the islands at your own pace, ideal for couples and families.
Hurghada city tour: the old El Dahar market, the Marina, El Mina Mosque and the Coptic cathedral, with time for souvenirs and spices.
Our guests’ favorite trips from Hurghada in one place: Luxor, the islands, the desert and the dolphins.
Practical tips before you book: the best time to visit Hurghada, what to pack, what trips cost and how to plan your days.
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.
