White sand & shallow water
Islands & Beach Trips from Makadi Bay
A day on the offshore islands, with snorkeling stops, time on the beach and lunch on the boat.
Calm water, islands & a day in Luxor
Makadi Bay is a quiet resort bay about half an hour south of Hurghada, with sheltered water and a reef that starts right off the hotel beaches. It is an easy base for families: the sea trips are short, the boats leave from close by, and you are back at the pool by late afternoon. From here you can spend a day on the white sand of the offshore islands, look for dolphins on a boat or speedboat trip, try a first dive or a parasail ride, or go fishing with a local crew.
On land there are quad and jeep safaris into the desert behind the coast, horse rides, and city tours of Hurghada. Luxor is about four hours away by road, close enough for a full day at Karnak and the Valley of the Kings, and Cairo and Aswan can be reached on longer trips. On this page you will find all our Makadi Bay tours sorted by type: island and beach trips, snorkeling, dolphin trips, desert safaris, historical tours to Luxor and Cairo, 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.
Islands, reefs, desert and the temples of Luxor. Every excursion picks you up at your hotel in Makadi Bay, with no deposit and free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
On the water 8 tour typesSwipe →
A day on the offshore islands, with snorkeling stops, time on the beach and lunch on the boat.
Boat trips to the reefs off the coast, with gear and a guide.
Your own boat to the islands and the Dolphin House, at your own pace.
See the reef through the glass, great with small children.
Intro dives with an instructor, or boat dives for certified divers.
Line fishing from a boat, with rods and bait on board.
Desert & family 4 tour typesSwipe →
Quad and jeep rides into the desert behind the coast, with a stop at a Bedouin village.
Mosques, markets and the Marina in Hurghada, with time to shop.
Nile Valley & ancient Egypt 3 tour typesSwipe →
Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Hatshepsut in one full day.
The Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum.
Philae Temple, the High Dam and a felucca on the Nile.
Plan your stay 2 optionsSwipe →
Guide
Private cars between Hurghada airport, your hotel in Makadi Bay and Hurghada, at a fixed price.
Short answers from our team.
Most guests start with a day on the islands: white sand, shallow water and two or three snorkel stops on the way. A dolphin trip is the next favourite, either on a group boat or on a private speedboat. For something different from the sea, a quad safari in the late afternoon gets you into the desert just as the light turns golden. And if you have a free day, Luxor is the trip to take: Karnak and the Valley of the Kings are about four hours away. See all island trips, dolphin trips and Luxor tours from Makadi Bay.
Prices depend on the trip. These are our starting prices per adult:
Hotel pickup in Makadi Bay is included in the price, and you pay on the day of the trip.
Yes. Luxor is about four hours each way by road through Safaga and Qena, so the day starts early and you are back in the evening. The usual plan covers Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Hatshepsut. Cairo and Aswan are further, around six hours by road, so check each trip page to see how the journey is organised and how long it takes. See all Luxor tours and Cairo tours from Makadi Bay.
Most dolphin trips go to the Dolphin House, a reef where a resident pod of spinner dolphins is often seen. You can go on a group boat, which includes snorkel stops and lunch, or on a private speedboat, which is faster and leaves when you want. Sightings are likely but never guaranteed, and the crew keeps a respectful distance so the dolphins are free to come closer. See our dolphin trips and speedboat trips from Makadi Bay.
Young children usually enjoy the semi-submarine and the glass boat most, because they see the fish without getting wet. An island day works well too, with calm, shallow water around the beach. Our family-friendly tours collect easy outings such as the Grand Aquarium in Hurghada. Luxor and Cairo mean long hours on the road, so they suit older kids better. See our family-friendly tours and submarine and glass boat trips.
Yes, both are made for first-timers. An intro dive needs no licence: an instructor explains the equipment, stays next to you the whole time and takes you down to a shallow reef. Parasailing needs no experience either. You are strapped into a harness on the boat, fly for a few minutes over the bay, and land back on the deck, alone or together with someone. See our diving tours and parasailing in Makadi Bay.
Makadi Bay is about 30 km south of Hurghada, around 30 to 40 minutes by car from the airport. We run private transfers from the airport to your hotel and back, and between Makadi Bay and Hurghada, at a fixed price agreed before you travel. See our Hurghada airport transfers.
Yes, pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Makadi Bay are included. 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 your pickup time, and you pay on the day.
