The Hurghada Travel Guide
Everything you need to know before you book: the islands and reefs, the desert, Luxor and the Pyramids, honest prices, safety and what to pack — written by the team behind Hurghada Day Trips.
New to Hurghada? Read these first
Things to Do in Hurghada: 25 Best Ideas (2026/27 Local Guide)
From reef snorkeling to Pharaonic temples — every experience worth your holiday time, grouped by interest, with honest tips.
Hurghada Excursion Prices 2026/27: What Every Trip Should Cost
A transparent price list for every trip, what's included, and why the cheapest offer can end up the most expensive.
Is Hurghada Safe? An Honest 2026 Guide for Holidaymakers
Official advice, sea and sun safety, excursions and scams — practical, calm and honest.
Plan your trip
Weather, prices, safety, packing and itineraries.
Things to Do in Hurghada: 25 Best Ideas (2026/27 Local Guide)
From reef snorkeling to Pharaonic temples — every experience worth your holiday time, grouped by interest, with honest tips.
Best Time to Visit Hurghada: Weather Month by Month
Air and sea temperatures, wind, crowds and the best excursions for every month of the year.
Hurghada with Kids: Family Day Trips That Actually Work
Excursion ideas by age group, plus practical advice on timing, sun and long-distance trips with children.
Hurghada Travel Tips: Money, Tipping, Dress & Safety
Cash or card, how much to tip, what to wear and other practical advice before your excursions.
7 Days in Hurghada: The Perfect One-Week Itinerary
A balanced week of sea, desert, history and rest — plus swaps for families and couples.
Egypt Visa for Hurghada 2026: Cost, e-Visa, Entry Rules & Vaccines
Visa on arrival or e-Visa, what it costs, which documents you need and which vaccinations are recommended.
Hurghada Excursion Prices 2026/27: What Every Trip Should Cost
A transparent price list for every trip, what's included, and why the cheapest offer can end up the most expensive.
Is Hurghada Safe? An Honest 2026 Guide for Holidaymakers
Official advice, sea and sun safety, excursions and scams — practical, calm and honest.
What to Pack for Hurghada: Excursion Packing List
What to bring for boat days, desert nights and temple visits — a checklist that works.
Red Sea
Islands, reefs, dolphins, marine life and diving.
Snorkeling in Hurghada: Best Spots, Tips & Reef Etiquette
The best reefs, what fish you'll see, beginner tips and how to snorkel responsibly.
Giftun Island Guide: Orange Bay vs Mahmya vs 3 Islands
Which Giftun Island trip is right for you? A side-by-side comparison of the most popular options.
Orange Bay Hurghada: The Complete 2026 Guide
Where it is, how the day works, what it really costs and how to get the most from Hurghada's most photographed beach.
Dolphin House Hurghada: An Honest Guide to Swimming with Wild Dolphins
Chances of seeing dolphins, the rules that protect them, and how to pick a trip that respects the pod.
Red Sea Marine Life: Fish You'll See Snorkeling in Hurghada
A friendly field guide to the fish, turtles and corals of Hurghada's reefs — and the few animals to admire from a distance.
Scuba Diving in Hurghada for Beginners: Your First Dive Explained (2026)
What happens on a first dive, who can do it, and the safety rules every beginner should know.
Diving in Hurghada: Try Dives, Daily Dives, PADI Courses & Prices
Intro or Daily diving, what each costs, which reefs you dive and when the water is warmest.
Hurghada Reefs, Islands & Wrecks: A Guide to 29 Spots
A short, honest description of every reef, island and wreck our boats visit around Hurghada — and which trip takes you there.
Mahmya Island Hurghada: Beach Club, Snorkeling & How to Visit
The calmest beach day on the Giftun islands: what Mahmya is like, where the reef starts and how the day works.
Small Giftun (Giftun Soghayar): Reef Walls & Drift Dives
The small island south of Giftun Kebir with steep reef walls — a classic for divers and confident snorkelers.
El Fanous East & West: Shallow Reefs at the Tip of Giftun
Two easy, shallow reef sites at the northern tip of Giftun Kebir — great for snorkeling and first dives.
Abu Ramada Island Hurghada: Snorkel Reef at the Southern Tip
A long, narrow island south of Giftun with a colourful reef off its southern tip.
Gotta Abu Ramada 'The Aquarium': Hurghada's Fish-Rich Reef
A small round reef so full of fish that divers call it 'The Aquarium'.
Paradise Island Hurghada (Abu Minqar): Beach, Reef & Tips
Why 'Paradise Island' is really Abu Minqar, and how to enjoy its beach and shallow reef flats.
Magawish Island Hurghada: Beach, Lagoon & Reef Ring
The island north of Hurghada where our three islands cruise starts: beach, lagoon and reef ring.
El Fanadir Reef Hurghada: The Easy Reef Close to Town
The long fringing reef just off Hurghada's coast — short boat ride, calm water, perfect for first dives.
Umm Gamar Island Hurghada: Walls, Caves & Coral Plateaus
A narrow island north of Hurghada with reef walls, caves and coral plateaus — often combined with Dolphin House.
Tobia Island Safaga: Shallow Reefs & the Tobia Soraya Dive Site
The island off Safaga with a chain of small reefs — a favourite for guests staying in Safaga and Soma Bay.
Desert
Safaris, Bedouin culture and the night sky.
Hurghada Desert Safari: What to Expect & How to Choose
A plain-English guide to Hurghada's desert safaris — types, timings, clothing and safety.
Bedouin Culture in the Eastern Desert: What You'll Experience on a Hurghada Safari
Tea, bread, camels and hospitality — what a Bedouin camp visit is really like, and how to be a respectful guest.
Stargazing in Hurghada: Seeing the Milky Way from the Egyptian Desert
Dark skies, planets through a telescope and the Milky Way — how to enjoy the desert night.
Ancient Egypt
Luxor, the Nile, the Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Hurghada to Luxor: How to Get There & Which Trip to Choose
Distance, travel time, shared vs private vs overnight, and a realistic plan for one day in Luxor.
Hurghada to Cairo: Bus vs Plane for Seeing the Pyramids
Travel times, costs and an honest comparison of coach and flight options for a Pyramids day.
Karnak Temple Guide: What to See in Luxor's Greatest Temple
The Great Hypostyle Hall, the obelisks and the sacred lake — how to understand Karnak in two hours.
Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut & the West Bank: A Luxor Guide
Which royal tombs to choose, when Tutankhamun is worth the extra ticket, and how to enjoy Hatshepsut's temple.
Luxor Hot-Air Balloon Ride: Is It Worth It From Hurghada?
Sunrise over temples and the Nile — how the flight works and why it needs a night in Luxor.
Nile Cruise from Hurghada: Luxor to Aswan Explained
The route, the temples, life on board and how to add the Nile to a Red Sea holiday.
Pyramids of Giza Guide: What to See on a Day Trip from Hurghada
Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure and the Sphinx — how to enjoy the plateau and handle the vendors.
Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) Guide: Tutankhamun's Treasures & Highlights
The complete Tutankhamun collection, the Grand Staircase and how to see the highlights in a few hours.
Hurghada town
Neighbourhoods, markets, the Marina and family days out.
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