Things to Do in Hurghada

Discover Cairo
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Home to three blockbuster sites – the ancient Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum, which houses relics from King Tut’s tomb. You can see all three in a daytrip  from the Red Sea Riviera.

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Spy fish in the Aquarium

Wander through under water tunnels, observing gigantic mantas and sea turtles, sharks and different fishes. Discover the rain forest - the Earth's oldest living ecosystem - with its evergreen trees, plants, springs and a lazy river and a mini zoo featuring different kinds of birds and wild animals.

Check out the Coptic Monastery

Hidden deep in the Red Sea Mountains, St Anthony’s Monastery is the largest and oldest Coptic monastery in Egypt.  A self-contained village with gardens, a mill, a bakery and five churches, the best of which is St. Antony's Church. There is also a library with over 1,700 handwritten manuscripts. 

Chill on Orange Bay Island

The island offers all kind of reliable services to make you feel at home, including a special play area for children. Take part in a variety of water activities for children and adults!

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See Egypt in Minature

The (new) Miniature Museum includes a collection consisting of 60 works of art by well selected artists.
Behind every piece of art is a story of how it came to be part of Mini Egypt's collection that is now housed in one place at Mini Egypt Park.

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Explore the Desert

The best way to see this patch of Egypt is riding a quad bike. With your guide, you'll have plenty of opportunities to take in the area's dramatic landscapes while you zoom across the sands. 

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Whistle Stop Tour of Luxor

Luxor is known as the world’s greatest open-air museum. Built along the Nile, on the site of ancient Thebes, it’s the address of must-see sights like the Temple of Karnak – the largest religious site in the world. It’s also home to the Valley of the Kings, where Tutankhamun’s tomb was discovered. 

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Take a trip on a  glass bottomed boat

The Red Sea has amazing marine life. you’ll find the fire engine-red Hurghada Star, the polka-dotted coral grouper and the egg yolk-yellow thorny seahorse. Ancient-looking giant turtles and moray eels cruise waters, too. For a close-up view without the snorkel, a glass-bottomed boat is the answer. 

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Hidden Treasures in Luxor 

The paintings of the Gods and Pharaohs on the walls of the Osiris Temple at Abydos are among the most beautifully preserved in Egypt. The Temple of Hathor, goddess of love and joy is located in Dendera which is situated at the north of Luxor.

Have Fun in an Aqua Park

Featuring 35 water slides, 14 outdoor swimming pools, a heated pool, water lakes, poolside umbrellas and sun beds plus a fantastic range of sports and social activities for people of all ages. Enjoy all this with a full day admission ticket.

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Dive the Red Sea

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The Red Sea waters contain some of the best coral reefs and dive sites in the world. Shaab El Erg reef, populated by wild dolphins,  Umm Gammar, where moray eels glide over the seabed, and Thistlegorm wreck a World War II cargo ship.

Barter in Dahar

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For a proper peek into Egyptian life, you can’t beat Hurghada’s downtown area, El Dahar.  The ultimate shopping experience, though, is in the labyrinth of stalls in the souk. Go with the flow and check out the spices, perfumes and food stalls as you wander.

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People watch in the Marina

Apart from its nautical character, Hurghada Marina has become very well known for its exclusive bars and restaurants, choice of designer shops and holiday apartments surrounding the port.

The Marina Harbor has a capacity for 200 yachts.

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Dance the Night Away

Hurghada is home to several nightclubs, mainly located on and around Memsha, including Hard Rock Cafe, Elements,Little Buddha and Papa's Bar

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Check out Hurghada Museum

Museum is home to over 1,500 artifacts which are exhibited according to various themes such as daily life, sports, royal imagery in ancient Egypt. Also, more distinct items are exhibited, such as Coptic icons, a decorated case which encases the Torah scrolls, oil painting portraits, and a unique bust statue of queen Meritamun.