Things to do in Hurghada, Red Sea and Sinai: The Best Cultural Tours

May 4, 2022 Chanda Heide

Stunning coral reefs and turquoise waters perfect for windsurfing have made Hurghada, on Egypt's Red Sea Coast, a busy resort town. Within easy reach of the stunning Giftun Islands and the Eastern Arabian Desert, Hurghada has seen enormous amounts of development in the past decade—and yes, it does seem overrun with tourists at times. But it’s a relatively easy beach escape for Europeans, and some of the world's best diving and snorkeling sites are just offshore. Walk or catch a cab to explore the old quarter, El Dahar.
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1. From Hurghada: Day Trip to Cairo by Plane with Transfers

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See gallery Experience the history and culture of ancient Egypt on this full-day Cairo excursion. You’ll be picked up at your Hurghada hotel for the flight to Cairo, where you’ll visit the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Valley Temple, the Egyptian Museum, and more.

Inclusions: Transfers from Hurghada by air-conditioned van, Egyptologist tour guide, Flight tickets, Entrance fees to the attractions mentioned in the description, Restaurant lunch during the tour

Exclusions: Transfers from Makadi, Sahl hashesh, Soma Bay, El Gouna and Safaga (5 Euros per person), Drinks at the restaurant, Any extras not mentioned in the description

Reviewed By Bulgaria_Plamen

It was a great experience. They picked us up at 3:30 from our cruise ship docked on the east side of the river. Then we were taken to the takeoff site where we watched the preparation od the balloons. Flew over Hatshepsut temple, Valley of the Kings etc and stopped for the sunrise over thr Nile. We were floating at over 700 m above the ground. The flight took around 50 minutes. Then we were driven back to the ship. Great! Totally recommend!

2. Private Full Day tour to Luxor from Safaga port

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Enjoy a shore day steeped in Egyptian history on this daylong tour to Luxor, from Safaga Port. After convenient cruise port pickup, cross the desert to Luxor, where you visit the Karnak Temples and columned Hypostyle Hall. Next, stop at the Valley of the Kings, visit the towering Colossi of Memnon stone statues, and explore Hatshepsut Temple, commissioned by Egypt's powerful female ruler in the 15th century BC.

Inclusions: Pick up services from Safaga Port & return, All transfers by an air-conditioned vehicle, Private Tour guide Egyptologista, Water- soft Drink during your tour, All taxes & service charge

Exclusions: tipping., Entrance fees

Reviewed By corina_balaceanu

I highly recommend taking this trip by plane. We booked less than 2 days in advance, there were almost no tickets left. We had business class seats to go. My name was wrong so I had to buy another ticket at the airport, maybe last seat on the plane. The agency was fair and deducted the amount from the total price agreed, very correct! From there, everything went very smooth. We were expected at the airport in Cairo by our guide Zenab and our driver. We had a private tour just for ourselves. We could go at our own pace. Zenab was a great guide and person. She was very welcoming and did her best to please us at all times. Overall, I totally recommend this travel agency, they are very thrust worthy and will guide you from and back to your hotel entrance. Thank you!!

3. City Tour - Hurghada

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Experience a city tour through Hurghada and visit the most famous mosque in the city, the aquarium, and the papyrus factory. Enjoy a view of the Red Sea and get to know a local fisherman at the harbor.

Inclusions: Transfers in air-conditioned vehicle, German-English- Russian speaking tour guide, Juice and cake in a garden restaurant, 1 bottle of water during the tour, All taxes and additional fees

Exclusions: Photo shooting session available on request at extra charge, Transfer from (Makadi, Sahl Hasheesh, Ahia) extra charges 5 $ per person, Transfer from (El Gouna, Safaga) extra charges 10 $ per person

Reviewed By mohamedhK837WQ

Was amazing diving trip with very professional company everything is good clean and staff ane equipment we are recommended this company for all people if you want diving in hurghada thanks mandolin travel

4. 8 nights Cairo,Aswan,Luxor,Abu simbel,Nile cruise&Red sea from Cairo airport

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Best offer, Take the stress out of planning with this 9-day sightseeing tour of Egypt. Explore Aswan,Luxor and the Valley of the Kings,Abu Simbel and take a cruise down the Nile River. Plus spend time on Hurghada Beach at the Red Sea where you can snorkel. Your Egyptology guide will help you understand the significance of these historical sites. This is ideal for first-time visitors to Egypt Combine cruise and land tours with this option All overnight accommodations are included in the price. most meals are included in the package. See all that Egypt has to offer on a week-long private excursion from Cairo airport. See the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx; take a Nile River cruise from Aswan to Luxor; stop at the Abu Simbel, Komombo, Karnak and Edfu temples; and learn about Egyptian history and culture. Explore most of Egypt’s highlights on a week-long private tour. our target to make sure that our guests will have unforgettable time during their stay in Egypt

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, 3 nights on 5 stars Nile cruise board with all meals start with lunch end with breakfast, all sites which mentioned in program, 2 nights at 3 stars hotel in Cairo with breakfast, a/c transport, door to door transfers from and to Cairo international airport, 2 nights at 3 stars hotel in hurghada with breakfast and dinner, taxes and charges, handling fees, expert Egyptology tour guide, snorkeling day tour in hurghada red sea, A/C first class train tickets from Cairo to Aswan, a/c bus from hurghada to Cairo, horse and carriage, cabin with all facilities, qualified licensed drivers

Exclusions: entrance fees (around 90 us dollars per person for all the sites), tipping(recommended), drinks

Reviewed By andrearN5124JE

This tour is amazing, I would totally recommend it to family and friends! We had the chance to explore all the temples from Aswan, Abu Simbel to Luxor. Our guide Ramzy was a key part to make this trip unforgettable, he was very knowledgeable and always willing to answer all the questions we had about the history of the temples. He was always with us and made sure that we had the best experience. The cruise was really nice too, the room was well equipped and the staff were very helpful and friendly.

5. Day trip to Luxor: Balloon & West and East &Felucca ride& Meals From Hurghada

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Visit the monuments of Luxor on a day's excursion. Take the chance to visit the capital of the Pharaohs and its impressive architectural legacy

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Egyptologist guide, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Café expenses, Felucca Ride, Entrance fees(The most expensive part of the trip), Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

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Reviewed By Miguelvortex1

Was amazing good price too. I recommend to all. We got lucky and crossed the Nile River yeahhh. Do it, very safe, and friendly. Picked us up at hotel and dropped us off, and gave us tea in the morning. I recommend ????!

6. Private Tour: Luxor Day Trip from Hurghada

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Luxor or Waset as it was called in Ancient Egypt or even Thebes during the Greek Time is one of the world heritage sites that should be as a must to be visited. It is locating about 280 km southwest of Hurghada, Red Sea or around 4 hours drive. Such a day trip private is the best option for adults or couples. It is a guided tour with the Egyptologist visiting the east and the west bank including Lunch.

Inclusions: private Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Qualified Egyptology tour guide, Lunch at local restaurant, All taxes, fees and handling charges, all the sites which mentioned in itinerary, door to door transfers from and to your hotel, taxes and charges, bottled water, necessary licenses for the tours, private tour(you will have your own licensed driver and your own qualified guide)

Exclusions: Gratuities, Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing

Reviewed By corina_balaceanu

I highly recommend taking this trip by plane. We booked less than 2 days in advance, there were almost no tickets left. We had business class seats to go. My name was wrong so I had to buy another ticket at the airport, maybe last seat on the plane. The agency was fair and deducted the amount from the total price agreed, very correct! From there, everything went very smooth. We were expected at the airport in Cairo by our guide Zenab and our driver. We had a private tour just for ourselves. We could go at our own pace. Zenab was a great guide and person. She was very welcoming and did her best to please us at all times. Overall, I totally recommend this travel agency, they are very thrust worthy and will guide you from and back to your hotel entrance. Thank you!!

7. Day excursion from Hurghada to Luxor

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Enjoy crossing desert from Hurghada to Luxor to visit great karnak temples and cross the Nile to visit Valley of the kings, Hatshepsut temple and colossi of Memnon

Inclusions: Pick up from your hotel in Hurghada, Air-conditioned modern van Hurghada / Luxor / Hurghada, Excursion to Luxor as mentioned in program, Lunch at local restaurant included, Soft drinks, Bottle of Mineral Water to Each person during the tour, All taxes & service charge

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Reviewed By IamfromAfrica

Ahmed, is a fantastic guide. Knowledgeable, kind,calm demeanor. He takes stunning pictures and video

8. Day Tour To Luxor from Hurghada by Bus

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Staying in Hurghada need not mean missing out on UNESCO-listed Luxor—and you don’t need to spend the night there, either. Visit five key highlights of Egypt’s ancient capital with a qualified Egyptologist guide in just one day: the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, Luxor Temple, the Temple of Karnak, and the Colossi of Memnon.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off inside hurghada, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Lunch at local restaurant, Qualified Egyptologist guide, taxes and charges, necessary licenses for the tours

Exclusions: Entrance fees to the Karnak Temple, Entrance fees to the Valley of the Kings, Entrance fees to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut , Gratuities

Reviewed By corina_balaceanu

I highly recommend taking this trip by plane. We booked less than 2 days in advance, there were almost no tickets left. We had business class seats to go. My name was wrong so I had to buy another ticket at the airport, maybe last seat on the plane. The agency was fair and deducted the amount from the total price agreed, very correct! From there, everything went very smooth. We were expected at the airport in Cairo by our guide Zenab and our driver. We had a private tour just for ourselves. We could go at our own pace. Zenab was a great guide and person. She was very welcoming and did her best to please us at all times. Overall, I totally recommend this travel agency, they are very thrust worthy and will guide you from and back to your hotel entrance. Thank you!!

9. Luxor Trip by Bus from Hurghada Full Day

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After pick-up from your hotel, drive to Luxor to visit the most famous monuments in all Egypt, including the temple at Karnak. After that, relax over lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor. Then get on board a Felucca, a type of sailing boat typical in Egypt to cross over the Nile to the City of the Dead (optional). The impressive Colossi of Memnon will greet you there – the the last remnants of the Temple of Amenophis III. Be enthralled by the magnificent architecture of the Valley of the queens and visit the temple of Hatshepsut, one of the female rulers of Ancient Egypt. After you've had enough time to explore the extensive monuments to your satisfaction, you will be driven back to your hotel.probaly back at 21:30 pm

Inclusions: Local taxes, Buffet lunch, historical professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, all tickets enterance for temples

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Drinks " coffee & tea & coca ", Transfer from makadi/el gouna/sahl hasesh/soma bay/ safaga extra charge per car, Banana island

Reviewed By 431petard

Nice experience, good price. I recommend trying. You will do snorkeling around coral reefs, and have a lunch on the boat.

10. Day Trip to Luxor from Hurghada with Hotel Pickup and Lunch

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Go on this full-day excursion to Luxor from Hurghada with a local guide. You will get to visit the Colossi of Memnon, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Temple of Karnak. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Inclusions: Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Sightseeing tour, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Lunch, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Drinks (available for purchase), Gratuities, Transportation from El Gouna and Sahl Hasheesh extra charge.

Reviewed By B7456KEkateb

We did the 2 dives trip in late March, 2021. It was GREAT and I highly recommend it. They talked us through our concerns about scuba diving and we felt very safe. Lunch was good. The photos and videos they took were great. The coral and fish were beautiful. The wet suits were enough to keep us fairly warm. This was one of our favorite experiences in the entire 2 week vacation in Egypt. Note that there are several tour groups that offer this same trip. They all moor at exactly the same place – so I’d go with whichever is cheapest. You can book here are at WhiteSharkEgypt.com or by sending a text through WhatsApp at 20 128 999 9007.

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