Egypt's busiest Red Sea resort, and a gateway to warm-water reefs.
Hurghada excursions are all about the Red Sea. Grown from a small fishing village into Egypt's busiest coastal resort, Hurghada sits on a long stretch of warm, clear water with dozens of offshore reefs and islands within easy reach. It's the classic choice for a first Red Sea trip, a family beach holiday or a sun-and-sea add-on after the temples.
Boat trips head out to Giftun Island and Orange Bay for snorkelling over coral gardens, while divers explore reefs and wrecks up and down the coast. Inland, desert safaris by quad or jeep reach Bedouin camps under the stars, and long day trips run west to the temples of Luxor.
Guided by local experts
Private & group options
Secure online booking
Top attractions
Reefs, islands and desert — Hurghada is built for time on and under the water, with the temples of Luxor within a day's reach.
The most popular boat trip from Hurghada: white-sand bays and shallow reefs ideal for snorkelling.
Warm, clear water and reefs full of coral and fish make this one of the world's favourite dive destinations.
Half- and full-day cruises combine snorkelling stops, swimming and lunch out on the water.
Quad bikes, jeeps and camels head into the Eastern Desert to Bedouin camps for sunset and dinner.
The waterfront promenade for dining and evenings out, and the older quarter's markets and cafés.
A long but rewarding day inland to the temples and tombs of ancient Thebes.
Explore the coast
A whole coastline of reefs and islands, with the ancient sites of the Nile Valley an easy day trip away.
The islands
The islands off Hurghada are ringed by shallow coral reefs and bright white sandbars — the Red Sea at its most postcard-perfect.
Orange Bay on Giftun is the headline stop, with warm, calm water that suits first-time snorkellers as much as seasoned divers.
The Red Sea Riviera
Hurghada runs for miles along the shore, a strip of resorts and marinas backed by the Eastern Desert.
That mix means you can snorkel in the morning, ride the dunes by quad at sunset, and still fit in a day trip to Luxor's temples.
Gallery
Plan your visit
The Red Sea coast is a year-round destination — warm and swimmable in every season. Spring and autumn are glorious, and water temperatures stay comfortable all year.
Summer is hot but tempered by sea breezes and perfect for water time, while winter stays mild and sunny by day, cooler after dark.
Getting around
Hurghada sits on the Red Sea coast, roughly a one-hour flight from Cairo or around a four- to five-hour drive.
Hurghada International Airport receives direct scheduled and charter flights from many European cities, making it one of the easiest places in Egypt to reach directly from abroad.
