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Hurghada Itinerary - Tours and Activities

Updated: Mar 12

Hurghada is a beach resort town along Egypt’s Red Sea coast. It’s well known for snorkeling, scuba diving, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and of course history. There no shortage of things to see and do, so lets take a look.


Disclaimer

Part of the job of a travel agent is to save clients time and money. I looked through hundreds of tours and picked out the best tours to book in various categories that are both the best in quality and price.


Prices listed below are subject to change. Rates are typically discounted for larger groups and children, so use the links provided to see the exact cost for your specific scenario and book what is of interest to you.


Turkish Bath with Massage, Jacuzzi and Sauna

Relax in a sauna with a special steam bath and enjoy a jacuzzi. Prepare your skin before you start sunbathing on the beach and experience a 45-minute exfoliating massage.


Duration

3 hours

Availability

Everyday from 10:30am - 3:30pm

Price

  • Turkish Bath Jacuzzi and Sauna Without Massage: $22 per person

  • Turkish Bath Jacuzzi and Sauna With Massage: $29 per person


Arabian Nights Show

Visit the Alf Leila We Leila Show Center, which in Arabic means The Thousand and One Nights. Here you'll see replicas of the Sphinx and the temples of Luxor, Karnak and Abu Simbel, monuments of great importance in Pharaonic Egypt. You'll enjoy an incredible light and sound show with projections on the walls. You'll hear tales of the Arabian Nights with a Bedouin horsemen show. This unforgettable evening will conclude with Arabian dances.


Duration

3.5 hours

Availability

Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7pm

Price

$60 per person

Alternative

Neverland Musical Show - $60 per person


Arabian Dinner Experience In the Desert

Experience a unique romantic dinner in the middle of the desert where the ceiling would be the sky full of stars and the wall would be the mountains. Enhance your romantic occasion with a unique moment with your loved ones.


Duration

6 hours

Availability

Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturday at 3pm

Price

$127 per person

City Tour & Egyptian Papyrus & Handicrafts Museums

Explore Hurghada's lively district on this 5-hour tour. Discover the Mosque and experience the traditional Egyptian flair. Stroll through souks in the old town, explore local shops, and admire the fish market.


Duration

4 hours

Availability

Everyday at 3pm, 5pm, 8pm and 9pm

Price

$5 per person

Alternative


Day Trip to Mini Egypt Park

Get organized with tickets and transport to Mini Egypt Park, the theme park with 55 Egyptian landmarks in one place. Enjoy the perfect family day out and plot new Egypt travels as your private guide explains the stories behind each of the creations, from the Pyramids to the High Dam.


Duration

2 - 3 hours

Availability

Everyday at 4pm

Price

  • With Shared Transfer: $27 per person

  • With Private Transfer: $54 per person

Alternative

Sand City Museum - $6 per person


Luxor Valley of Queens, Temple of Karnak & Hatshepsut

Discover the wonders of ancient Egypt on this fun and interesting full-day tour from Hurghada to Luxor. After the pick-up at your hotel you will explore the Temple of Karnak, Hatshepsut, the impressive Valley of the Queens, the Colossi of Memnon and take a boat tour cross the River Nile.


Duration

17 - 19 hours

Availability

Everyday at 3:30am

Price

$40 per person plus $30 in entrance fees

Alternative

Day Trip to Cairo

Cairo lies around a 5-hour drive from Hurghada, meaning you can see the Giza Pyramids in a day. Leave the driving to the experts and catch up on sleep when you book this convenient bus tour, with round-trip transfers direct from your hotel, a live guide, and lunch. You'll visit the Egyptian Museum, the Giza Pyramids (including the Sphinx), and the Egypt Papyrus Museum: entrance fees are at your expense.


Duration

18 - 20 hours

Availability

Everyday at 1:30am

Price

$42 per person plus $25 in entrance fees

Alternative


Horseback Ride, Parasailing, and BBQ Lunch

Ride on horseback through the desert and beach. Stop for a delicious BBQ lunch and parasail over the Red Sea on this exciting trip from Hurghada.


Duration

3 hours

Availability

Everyday at 2pm

Price

$37 per person

Alternative


Jeep Safari ATV, Buggy, Camels & Bedouin Show & Dinner

Have a wonderful 7-in-1 Safari trip. Enjoy Jeep Safari, ATV Quad, Buggy experience, and Camel Ride. Visit Bedouin Village and have a delicious BBQ Dinner with Oriental, Tanoura, and Fire Shows.


Duration

7 hours

Availability

Everyday at 11:30am and 12:30pm

Price

$29 per person

Alternative

Semi-Submarine Trip & Snorkeling Tour

Discover the brilliant corals and vibrant marine life of the Red Sea, without becoming a scuba diver. Descend in a semi-submarine and look for life from clownfish to lionfish on the reef. Enjoy snorkeling and parasailing if you choose.


Duration

3 hours

Availability

Everyday at 10am

Price

Alternative

Full-Day Submarine & Speedboat to Paradise Island - $48 per person


Orange Bay Island Luxury Snorkeling Cruise

Visit the magical Orange Island on this day trip with plenty of free time to enjoy the water and sun. Snorkel near colorful coral reefs, enjoy thrilling water sports, and savor lunch on board.


Duration

4 – 8 hours

Availability

Everyday at 8am

Price

  • Standard Trip: $18 per person

  • Standard Trip with Parasailing & Watersports: $18 per person

  • Plus €10 per person in National Park Fees

Alternative


Red Sea Sunset Boat Party with Drinks

Make the most of your time in Hurghada and enjoy a sunset party cruise on a catamaran. Soak up epic views of the coastline as you glide along the waters of the Red Sea, listening to upbeat music from a live DJ and sipping on delicious cocktails.



Duration

5 hours

Availability

Fridays at 3pm

Price

$74 per person

Full-Day Diving or Snorkeling Tour

Experience the fascinating underwater world in Hurghada on a snorkeling trip or a diving trip with lunch. Enjoy exploring two underwater sites on this tour with hotel pickup and drop-off.


Duration

7 hours

Availability

Everyday from 11am - 3pm

Price

Alternative

Full-Day Wreck Diving in Hurghada with Lunch - $50 per person


Dolphin-Watching Cruise with Snorkeling & Lunch

Get up close to dolphins on a snorkel trip from Hurghada. Enjoy a boat cruise to areas in the open sea where you can swim or snorkel with dolphins among colorful coral reefs.



Duration

8 hours

Availability

Everyday at 7:30am

Price

$22 per person plus Tourist Tax of €2.50

Alternative


Parasailing Adventure

Take part in parasailing and ascend up to 40-50 meters in the air with a full 5 to 7 min flight time. The captain and crew will ensure your comfort and safety.


Duration

30 mins

Availability

Everyday from 11am - 3pm

Price

  • Parasailing Without Transfer: $16 per person

  • Parasailing With Transfer: $28 per person

  • Parasailing Adventure with 15 Min Jet Ski Zego &Transfer: $47 per person

Alternative

Flyboard Experience

For 30 minutes, you'll enjoy flyboarding over the Red Sea. During this experience, you'll be defying the laws of gravity and reaching heights of up to 7 metres! How long will you manage to hold on without falling?


Duration

30 mins

Availability

Everyday at 9am

Price

$90 per person


Jet Ski Zego

Experience the newest extreme water sport on this Jet Ski Zego sea trip from Hurghada. Get a safety briefing and practice ride before embarking on a solo journey.


Duration

1.5 hours

Availability

Everyday at 11am, 12pm, 2pm and 3pm

Price

  • 15 Minute Ride Without Transfer: $21 per person

  • 15 Minute Ride With Transfer: $36 per person

  • 30 Minute Ride With Transfer: $47 per person


Hurghada Jungle Aqua Park