Egypt · HURGHADA TOURS
Hurghada is a base, not a sight, and the good days all leave it. The 15 below cover the reef boats, the sandbank at Orange Bay, the desert quads and the long coach run to Luxor, with prices and departure times.
Leave Hurghada before dawn for a guided Cairo and Giza day trip. Explore the pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple, and Egyptian Museum with guides such as Ahmed Rabea, Noura, Mustafa Salah, or Ragab. Lunch is included, while a Nile boat ride, camel ride, and GEM visit depend on the option you choose.
“Our drivers and our tour guide - Ahmed Rabea were all great. Very helpful and friendly.”
Spend a full day aboard Royal Cruise Hurghada with early access to Orange Bay, two Red Sea snorkeling stops, a seafood and BBQ buffet, unlimited drinks, snacks, and a back massage. Guides Andrew and Mostafa help keep the day friendly, clear, and safe.
“Andrew and his crew really enjoy their job and it shows, they made the trip. I couldn't fault a single thing, pick up and do of at the hotel, lovely boat trip to Orange Bay (this trip leaves earlier so you are 1st there before all the other boats arrive) scuba diving and snorkeling at 2 beautiful spots. The provided lunch was good as well. I would do this trip again.”
Spend 7 to 8 hours aboard a Hurghada boat with breakfast, lunch, drinks, two snorkeling stops, and two hours at Orange Bay. Guides such as Abdul, Ahmed, Arabi, and Nemo help first-time swimmers, while banana boat rides and optional parasailing add extra fun.
“Such an amazing day! Everything ran smoothly from pick up to drop off. The food was delicious and the guides were so friendly, funny, and helpful. The snorkelling was a great experience and the island was so beautiful. Make sure you bring cash with you for the island. Drinks are quite expensive, around £10-15 each.”
Board the Royal Seascope at Hurghada Marina for a 45-minute view of coral and fish through wide underwater windows, followed by a 20-minute snorkel stop. Guides such as Mina, Mohammed, Ahmed, Maged, and Zezo help explain the trip and assist swimmers. Hotel pickup is optional.
“Mohammed and Ahmed were amazing and looked after us very well. They were great guides and very informative. The transport was on time and had no issues.”
Spend eight hours on the Red Sea with Go Shalabi, visiting Orange Bay, Giftun, and Magawish. You will snorkel at two sites, search for dolphins, and eat breakfast and seafood lunch onboard. Guides such as Ashraf, Ahmed, Talal, and Sayed help with safety, timing, and the lively atmosphere.
“It was all absolutely amazing, great team on the boat”
Set out from Hurghada or Makadi with guides such as Mohamed, Adam, and Sherif to search for dolphins in open water. You get two snorkeling stops, lunch, drinks, a sofa boat ride, and time to relax on deck. Dolphin swimming lasts 15 to 20 minutes when conditions allow.
“Absolutely amazing trip from start to finish. The crew really look after you! 2 amazing snorkelling spots and then time to see and swim with the dolphins. Finished off with some water sport fun and jumping of the boat! Special shout out to Mohammad who helped and guided me around the spots!”
Ride one of Hurghada’s real recreational submarines to 25 meters below the Red Sea. You get an air-conditioned cabin, a window seat, coral reef views, colorful fish, playful underwater crew, hotel transfers, and a soft drink. The submarine portion lasts about 45 minutes.
“This is a good experience since we can’t go diving and Snorkeling. It won’t make us feel uncomfortable when we were 25 meters under the water. Very nice captain and the crew members.”
Ride a quad through Hurghada’s desert for two hours with a safety briefing, guide, photo stops, and a short camel ride. Pick sunrise with breakfast, an early quad and horse combo, or sunset with dinner, a show, and stargazing. Shared or private transfers are available.
“really enjoyed the day great value for money the guides were helpful. We had a camel 🐫 ride for free food and entertainment excellent so 5 stars from me.”
Escape Hurghada for a traditional Hammam, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, body scrub, clay mask, and 45-minute massage. Choose shared, massage-only, or private VIP treatment. Transfers cover Hurghada, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, El Gouna, Soma Bay, and Safaga.
“Highly recommend, such a professional place and so relaxed. Thank you all”
Ride a quad through Hurghada’s desert for nearly two hours, with safety training, photo stops, and a short camel ride. Choose a fast or slower group, add GoPro footage, or book a sunset dinner, show, and stargazing program. Guides including Karim, Aladdin, and Salma help keep the outing friendly and organized.
“Was an amazing experience ended up going back 3 times.”
Ride a quad or buggy across Hurghada’s desert, visit a Bedouin village, bake bread, sip tea, and take a short camel ride. Sunset options add BBQ, Tanura, belly dancing, and fire shows. Guides including Youssef, Omar, Hassan, and Mo are praised for patient safety help.
“Omar and the crew were very patient and helpful as it was my first time on a quad bike. This was a wonderful experience”
Leave Hurghada around 4 a.m. for a long but rewarding day in Luxor. A group of up to 15 visits Karnak Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, Hatshepsut’s temple, and the Valley of the Kings, with lunch and hotel transfers. Guides such as Nana and Ahmed bring the sites to life.
“Great trip. Our guide was Ahmed and was great throughout. He really made sure we maximised our time.”
Fly from Hurghada to Cairo for a packed day at the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, and Khan el-Khalili. FTS Travels provides flights, transfers, entries, lunch, and a guide such as Ahmed Hassan, Sherif, or Ibrahim. Optional extras include the Great Pyramid, camel ride, Nile cruise, scarves, and photos.
“Mohammed Amin was very knowledgeable and made the trip very enjoyable he’s expertise really made the trip amazing. Definitely recommend”
Leave Hurghada around 1:30 to 3:00 AM for Cairo with an Egyptologist guide such as Sarwat, Ahmed, or Mo. Visit Khufu, the Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum, then add a Nile boat ride or Great Pyramid interior visit.
“Bus was ours for the day so belongings safe on board all day. Driver Emad & Zyad very kind always stopping when we needed facilities and always accompanying us. Cold drinks free all day. Stopped at a lovely clean place for lunch which was included. Food was excellent. Our guides Sarwat & Omar were wonderful. Very knowledgeable. Took us to all the best places. Took great photos!! Didn’t change us extra at any point or want tips. Felt very confident and safe with them all which I needed as was travelling with a child. Great trip *****”
Meet your horse at a Hurghada stable, learn the basics with guides such as Karim, Ameen, Keo, and Sasa, then ride through desert and along the Red Sea. Choose the swimming option for about an hour in the water. Hotel transfers, helmets, chaps, tea, coffee, and water are included.
“Very good excursion. Swimming with the horses in the sea was the highlight. Good fun and the tour guides were a good laugh”
Pick a temple, a reef or a dune.
