Top day tripLuxor day trip from Sahl Hasheesh
Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon in one long day by air-conditioned bus.
· approx. 15 h· lunch included
from / adult€70
Sahl Hasheesh excursions start from your hotel lobby: we collect you anywhere in the bay, about 20 minutes south of Hurghada airport, and bring you back after the trip. The resort is quiet, with one long promenade, the Old Town piazza and a sunken reef you can swim to from the shore, so most guests use it as a calm base and go out for the bigger days. Boats for the islands, the dolphins and the reefs leave from Hurghada Marina, around half an hour away, and the desert starts just across the main road.
Luxor is the closest it gets on this coast, roughly 3.5 to 4 hours by road, so a day at Karnak and the Valley of the Kings is very doable. Cairo works by bus, private car or plane. Below is every trip we run from Sahl Hasheesh, sorted by type, with the real starting price per adult. The Sahl Hasheesh pickup is already in that price. Every trip has an English-speaking guide, children up to 4 go free, there is no deposit, and we do not stop at shops on the way.
Most guests here combine one culture trip, one day on the water and one evening in the desert.
From Sahl Hasheesh, 20 km south of Hurghada airport, the most booked excursions are Luxor in one day (from €70), Cairo and the pyramids (from €70), an island day such as Utopia (from €75), the dolphin boat trip (from €70) and the super safari with Bedouin dinner (from €40). Prices include pickup from your Sahl Hasheesh hotel and an English-speaking guide. Children up to 4 go free, ages 5 to 11 pay half, and you pay on the day with no deposit.
Updated: · Hurghada Excursion team, 20 years on the Red Sea| Trip | From / adult | |
|---|---|---|
| Luxor day trip by bus, with Egyptologistapprox. 15 h | €70 | Book |
| Cairo & the pyramids by busfull day | €70 | Book |
| Utopia Island: beach, snorkeling & lunchapprox. 8 h | €75 | Book |
| Swim with dolphins boat tripfull day | €70 | Book |
| Super safari with Bedouin dinnerapprox. 5 h | €40 | Book |
| Snorkeling tour, two reefsapprox. 5 h | €35 | Book |
| Seascope semi-submarineapprox. 2 h | €25 | Book |
| Private speedboat to Paradise Island (per boat)approx. 4 h | €170 | Book |
Luxor, Cairo, Dendera and Abydos with an Egyptologist guide.
Islands, reefs, dolphins, speedboats and submarines, back by late afternoon.
Quad, jeep, camel and horse rides, a Bedouin village and dinner under the stars.
The Valley of the Kings, Karnak and the Pyramids of Giza, with an English-speaking Egyptologist and no shopping stops.
Top day tripKarnak, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon in one long day by air-conditioned bus.
Private carThe same sights with your own car, driver and Egyptologist. You set the pace and the stops.
Bus, car or flightThe Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum. About 6 hours each way by road, or a 1 hour flight from Hurghada.
2 daysThe East Bank on day one, a sunrise balloon flight over the West Bank on day two, and a night in Luxor in between.
PrivateTwo great temples with far fewer visitors: the painted ceilings at Dendera and the Osiris temple of Seti I at Abydos.
2 daysThe pyramids and the museum, then the Mediterranean: the library, Qaitbay Citadel and the Corniche.
Pick a category to see every trip, the price per adult and exactly what is included.
Most bookedUtopia, Ozirea and Eden: a boat from Hurghada, a long stop on the sand, two snorkel reefs and lunch on board.
Wild dolphinsOut to the reefs where pods of spinner dolphins often swim near the boat, with snorkel stops and lunch.
Masks, fins and a guide in the water with you. Good for first-timers and children who swim.
Your own speedboat to Paradise Island and the reefs, with no crowd on deck.
Kids love itSee the coral without getting wet: the Seascope semi-submarine or a real dive with the Sindbad submarine.
Two boat dives with equipment, or a first dive with an instructor if you have never dived.
SunsetQuad, jeep and camel rides into the Eastern Desert, tea in a Bedouin village and dinner under the stars.
A ride through the desert and down to the beach, best early morning or before sunset.
Short trips that work with small children: the semi-submarine, the dolphin show and the aquarium.
Sharks, rays and reef fish in Hurghada's big aquarium, a good plan for a windy day.
The old Dahar market, the Marina and a shopping stop in Hurghada, half an hour north.
A car, driver and guide just for you. You choose the plan and the pickup time.
The Old Town, the Sunken City, beaches, evenings and the weather by month, from our team on the ground.
Philae Temple, the High Dam and a felucca on the Nile, with Abu Simbel on the longer trip.
Tell us your hotel, your dates and who is travelling. We will suggest the best mix and reply on WhatsApp, usually within minutes.
Boat days, submarines, the dolphin show, a Turkish bath and the longer trips: everything else you can book from Sahl Hasheesh, with hotel pickup.
A pirate-style ship with snorkel stops, lunch and games on deck. A favourite with families.
A full sea day on a large, steady boat: two reefs, swimming time and lunch.
A whole boat and crew for your group, with your own route, reefs and lunch.
A beach bay south of Marsa Alam where green turtles feed on the seagrass. You snorkel from the shore.
A real submarine that dives down to the reef, with big windows on both sides.
Several sea activities packed into one day in Hurghada. The trip page lists every stop.
Dolphins and sea lions at Dolphin World in Hurghada, an easy outing for small children.
The Dahar market, El Mina Mosque and the Marina boardwalk after dark.
Makadi Water World or Jungle Aqua Park, with a return transfer from Sahl Hasheesh.
A full day for the new museum and the pyramids, with your own car and Egyptologist.
Fly in, see the pyramids, the museum and Old Cairo without the long drive.
Two days, four great temple sites and the Valley of the Kings, private.
A cruise ship between Luxor and Aswan with Edfu and Kom Ombo, and transfers from Sahl Hasheesh.
Pickup from Sahl Hasheesh is already in the price. No transfer surcharge on the day and no hidden fees.
No deposit and no card. You pay in cash on the day of the trip, in euros, dollars or pounds.
No forced stops at papyrus, perfume or alabaster shops. Your time goes to the sights.
A guide or crew who speaks English on every trip, and licensed Egyptologists on Luxor, Cairo, Abydos and Dendera.
Starting prices with pickup from your Sahl Hasheesh hotel included. Children up to 4 go free, ages 5 to 11 pay half, from 12 the adult price applies. No deposit: you pay on the day.
Starting prices per person, Sahl Hasheesh pickup included. Boat, island and submarine prices can change with the season, and the speedboat price is per boat. Ask us for today's price on WhatsApp.
We collect you from the lobby of your hotel. The exact pickup time comes by WhatsApp the evening before. Tap your hotel to start a booking.
Your hotel is not listed? We pick up from every hotel, villa and apartment in Sahl Hasheesh. Just send us the name.
Free days are part of the holiday too. These are the ones our guests ask about most.
Submerged ruins on the reef in front of the Old Town, now covered in coral. Shallow, close to the shore and free.
Arches, fountains and cafés in Arabic-style buildings by the sea. Best in the late afternoon light.
A long seafront walk along the bay, quiet and easy with a pushchair.
Many hotels have a pier out to the reef. Ask at reception about the best time of day.
The Marina, the old Dahar market and restaurants, about half an hour away by taxi.
The bay is calm and sheltered, ideal for a slow day between the long trips.
For the full list, see our Sahl Hasheesh travel guide.
Boat trips leave in the morning and most safaris start in the afternoon, so you keep quiet mornings on the beach.
Average daytime highs and sea temperatures, rounded. Winter evenings can be cool and windy, so bring a light jacket.
| Month | Day | Sea | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| January – February | 22–23 °C | 21–22 °C | Luxor, Cairo, safaris |
| March | 25 °C | 22 °C | Everything, some windy days |
| April – May | 29–33 °C | 23–25 °C | Islands, snorkeling, diving |
| June – August | 35–37 °C | 27–29 °C | Boat trips; desert at sunset |
| September | 34 °C | 28 °C | Warmest sea, dolphins |
| October – November | 27–31 °C | 25–27 °C | Everything, best all-round |
| December | 23–24 °C | 23 °C | Luxor, Cairo, safaris |
Approximate distances and driving times.
| To | Distance |
|---|---|
| Hurghada airport | ≈ 20 km · 20 min |
| Hurghada Marina & city | ≈ 25 km · 30 min |
| Makadi Bay | ≈ 20 km · 20 min |
| El Gouna | ≈ 50 km · 50 min |
| Safaga & Soma Bay | ≈ 45 km · 40 min |
| Luxor | ≈ 270 km · 3.5–4 h |
| Cairo & the pyramids | ≈ 480 km · 6 h by road · 1 h flight |
Our pick for each kind of day. First time here? One island day, one dolphin trip and Luxor show you the best of it.
| You want | Our pick |
|---|---|
| White sand & shallow water | Utopia, Ozirea or Eden Island |
| Dolphins in the wild | Dolphin boat trip |
| No crowds on the boat | Private speedboat |
| Small children | Seascope semi-submarine |
| Turtles | Abu Dabbab, Marsa Alam |
| First time underwater | Diving day with an instructor |
| Adrenaline | Quad ride at sunset |
| A windy-day plan | Grand Aquarium Hurghada |
| Ancient Egypt | Luxor in one day |
| The pyramids | Cairo by bus, car or plane |
Private & tailor-madeYour own car, your own guide, your pace. Tell us where you want to go and we send you a plan with a price.
Private cars between Hurghada airport, your hotel in Sahl Hasheesh, Hurghada, Makadi Bay and El Gouna, at a fixed price per car.
Answers from 20 years of running excursions on the Red Sea.
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Ask on WhatsAppOn the water: island days to Utopia, Ozirea or Eden, the dolphin boat trip, snorkeling tours, the Pirates and Nefertari boats, a private speedboat to Paradise Island, the Seascope semi-submarine and the Sindbad submarine, and diving. On land: quad, jeep and camel safaris with a Bedouin dinner, horse riding, the Grand Aquarium and an evening in Hurghada. Further away: Luxor in one day, Cairo by bus, car or plane, Abydos and Dendera, Abu Dabbab for the turtles, and Aswan. Pickup from your Sahl Hasheesh hotel is included on every trip.
See island trips, dolphin trips, desert safaris and Luxor tours.
The Seascope semi-submarine and the dolphin show start from €25 per adult, a snorkeling tour or quad ride from €35, the super safari from €40, island days from €65 and the dolphin boat trip from €70. Luxor by bus starts from €70, Cairo by bus from €70, Luxor by private car from €95, Abydos and Dendera from €140 and two days in Luxor with a balloon flight from €250. A private speedboat starts from €170 per boat. These prices already include pickup from Sahl Hasheesh. Children up to 4 go free and ages 5 to 11 pay half. You pay on the day, in cash, with no deposit.
Yes. Sahl Hasheesh is a little further from the boats and the main roads than central Hurghada, and the extra transfer cost is already built into every price on this page. There is nothing to add on the day for pickup and drop-off at your hotel.
Our Luxor day trip by bus starts from €70 per adult and €35 for children aged 5 to 11. It covers hotel pickup, an English-speaking Egyptologist, Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, a stop at the Colossi of Memnon and lunch. Tutankhamun's tomb needs an extra ticket. With your own car and guide it starts from €95, and two days with a sunrise balloon flight from €250.
See all Luxor tours from Sahl Hasheesh.
About 270 km, roughly 3.5 to 4 hours each way via Safaga and Qena, with a coffee break and the usual checkpoints. That makes Sahl Hasheesh one of the closest resorts to Luxor on the Red Sea. Pickup is early, around 5:00, and you are back in the evening. Ask your hotel for a breakfast box the night before and bring your passport or a copy.
Yes. By bus from €70 it is a very long day, about 6 hours each way. The private minivan from €110 gives you your own pace, and the trip by plane from €260 cuts the travel to a one-hour flight from Hurghada. All three include the pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum with an Egyptologist. With more time, take two days in Cairo, or Cairo with Alexandria.
See all Cairo tours from Sahl Hasheesh.
Yes. Every excursion from Sahl Hasheesh runs with an English-speaking guide or crew, and on Luxor, Cairo, Abydos, Dendera and Aswan the guide is a licensed Egyptologist. Our team also answers WhatsApp in English.
Most island, dolphin and snorkeling boats leave from Hurghada Marina, about 30 minutes north. We pick you up at your hotel, take you to the boat and bring you back. Some semi-submarine and diving trips use other jetties along the coast; the trip page and your pickup message say which one.
Wild spinner dolphins live on the reefs off Hurghada, and the dolphin boat trip goes to the spots where they are most often seen, with snorkel stops and lunch. Dolphins are wild, so sightings are likely but not guaranteed. For a sure thing with small children, the dolphin show in Hurghada takes about two hours.
See dolphin trips.
Yes. You can snorkel from many hotel jetties, and the Sunken City in front of the Old Town is an easy swim from the shore. For the best coral and more fish, take a boat to the reefs and islands off Hurghada, or the day trip to Abu Dabbab for the turtles.
See snorkeling trips.
The Sunken City is a group of submerged ruins on the reef in front of the Old Town promenade, now covered in coral and full of fish. It sits in shallow water, so you can snorkel there on your own from the beach. Go on a calm morning and wear water shoes.
The resort is quiet in the evening. Walk the promenade and the Old Town piazza, eat at your hotel or one of the restaurants by the water, or join a desert safari with dinner under the stars. For bars, the Marina and shopping, Hurghada is about half an hour away by taxi or on our evening city tour.
About 20 km, around 20 minutes from Hurghada airport, and about 30 minutes from Hurghada Marina and the city. Makadi Bay is around 20 minutes to the south. We run private transfers at a fixed price per car.
With small children, the Seascope semi-submarine, the dolphin show, the Grand Aquarium and the Pirates boat work best. Children up to 4 go free on most trips and ages 5 to 11 pay half. On island days the boat crew has life jackets in children's sizes.
See family tours.
October to April is the most comfortable for everything, including Luxor and Cairo. May, June and September are good for the sea. July and August are very hot by day, so book boat trips and evening safaris and keep the long drives for cooler months.
No deposit. You pay on the day of the trip, in cash in euros, dollars or pounds sterling. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the trip. There are no hidden fees and no shopping stops.
Take your passport or a clear copy on Luxor, Cairo, Abydos, Dendera and Aswan, because there are police checkpoints on the road. For boat trips and safaris you do not need it.
Yes. We run the same trips with pickup from Makadi Bay, El Gouna and Hurghada, and from Safaga, Soma Bay, Marsa Alam and Sharm El Sheikh.
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