Hurghada is a resort city on Egypt’s mainland coast along the Red Sea. This page lists package tours staying in Hurghada, Egypt Triangle itineraries combining Sharm El Sheikh and Cairo, and day trips from Hurghada.
Both are on the Red Sea coast. Sharm El Sheikh is on the Sinai Peninsula, where reefs are closer to shore, and staying exclusively in Sinai offers a visa exemption with the “Sinai Only” stamp. Hurghada is on the mainland; it is close enough for a day trip to Luxor by road and is known for its long sandy beaches. A full tourist visa is required for itineraries that stay in Hurghada.
Boat trips to the Giftun Islands and Orange Bay are among the most popular excursions, with their white sandy beaches and snorkeling spots. The Dolphin House boat trip visits a reef area inhabited by dolphins. On a Luxor day trip, you can visit the temples of Karnak and Luxor and the Valley of the Kings in a single day; the drive takes about 4 hours each way.
Egypt Triangle tours combine Sharm El Sheikh, Cairo and Hurghada in a single itinerary; travelers usually stay two nights in each city, and transfers are by road. Most itineraries return from Hurghada. Some combine Hurghada with Luxor and Aswan, or with Zanzibar.
Package tours in Hurghada generally include All Inclusive accommodation. Most hotels have a private beach; areas outside the city, such as Sahl Hasheesh and Makadi Bay, are quieter, while the city center and Marina area are livelier.
The sea season is open all year; in winter, the water temperature is around 21–23 °C. Hurghada is exposed to northerly winds, so evenings can be cool in winter. If you plan to add a trip to Luxor, October–April is more comfortable.
Hurghada Marina, with its restaurants and cafés, is a popular evening meeting place. At the market in the old town of El Dahar, you can shop for spices, papyrus, and handicrafts; the Sakkala district is the center where hotels and shops are concentrated. City tours usually include the Marina, the Coptic Church, and El Mina Mosque. In the desert, visitors can go on ATV and buggy safaris and enjoy dinner at a Bedouin camp.
Hurghada is one of the Red Sea’s diving hubs. The reefs around the Giftun Islands are known for snorkeling, while sites such as Abu Ramada and Carless Reef are popular for scuba diving. Those without a certification can try a discovery dive with an instructor. Equipment and diving fees are not included in the package; prices for optional excursions are listed on the tour page.
There are direct flights from Türkiye to Hurghada; the airport is a short distance from the city centre and most hotels. The journey from Cairo to Hurghada takes around five to six hours by road or one hour by plane.
Yes; a full tourist visa is required for Hurghada because it is outside the Sinai Peninsula. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your return date.
Yes; a day trip from Hurghada to Luxor is included in this list. The journey takes approximately 4 hours each way.
Most of the tours currently offered depart from Istanbul; the Egypt Triangle tour from Diyarbakır also returns from Hurghada.
This is a full-day boat tour; the duration and services included in the price are listed on the tour page.