3 Days in Hurghada: Suggested Itineraries
It’s a little Las Vegas in style, but the Red Sea resort port of Hurghada is brilliantly positioned for snorkel adventures and desert encounters. Glittering hotels lining the sands have beach bars, swimming pools and shady umbrellas, and the downtown market is the place to practice your bartering skills. Try our three-day itinerary for fun in Hurghada by the Red Sea.
Day 1: Red Sea Adventures
To see what’s waiting for you under the sea, dive under the water aboard Sinbad the Submarine, for an underwater viewing without getting your feet wet. Glass-bottom boat cruises are also fun, and the corals and sea creatures you’ll see are just the beginning if you join a Red Sea snorkeling cruise to Giftun Island.
Day 2: Desert Encounters
With the desert sands fringing Hurghada’s western edge, it’s easy to be lured by the legends of the desert and its Bedouin inhabitants. Jeep safaris visit oases and Bedouin villages for camel riding, folklore and a spectacular desert sunset, followed by a traditional Bedouin barbecue dinner under the stars.
Day 3: Historic Destinations
The Red Sea is just one side of Egypt, and you can’t say you’ve seen the real Egypt without taking in the monuments and mummies of Luxor. Explore the pharaohs’ underground tombs in the Valley of the Kings, across the River Nile from Luxor, known in ancient times as Thebes. On the Nile’s east bank, Luxor Temple features the gigantic seated statue of Rameses, soaring obelisks and towering corridors of columns. Nearby Karnak is another maze of ancient statues and colossal columns for timeless sightseeing with the sphinxes.
Fantastic afternoon out and amazing value when compared to other companies. Plenty of time spent roaming the desert and over to the beautiful mountains. Time at the Bedouin village. Free camel ride ! After a tasty bbq it was back on the bike for some more action in the desert. Stopping to watch the sunset fall over an amazing backdrop of the mountains. Book it today !!!! Continue Reading »
Very exciting afternoonevening in the desert! Continue Reading »
The trip was fantastic. Boarding a boat which took us out to a floating "island" then venturing into the submarine. Seats faced outwards, with two people looking out of the windows. The sub dived and then moved slowly along the coral there were many different types of fish that we saw with a diver who ensured that there were plenty of fish throughout. It was a really great trip. Continue Reading »
