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Hurghada



Hurghada is a resort town on the Red Sea Coast of Egypt.

Understand

The town of Hurghada has a small market street for tourists, but otherwise doesn't offer much for visitors to the Red Sea resorts--except for a taste of the way typical Egyptians live. Most of the hotels along the Red Sea are self-contained resorts, ideal for families who don't mind being isolated from authentic Egyptian culture for the duration of their trip. Some resorts connect, so it is possible to visit the shops and restaurants of other resorts if you tire of the same buffet dinners offered by your hotel night after night.

Get in

By plane
Hurghada can be reached from Cairo in an hour by air for about $230 round trip (Egypt Air). There are also direct charters from Europe in the winter high season. From the airport in Hurghada, you will probably take a shuttle provided by your hotel.

By boat
International Fast Ferries
runs fast boats to Sharm el-Sheikh on the Sinai peninsula, currently running four times weekly. The ride takes 1.5 hours
and costs 250/450 LE one-way/return for foreigners. Warning: this ride is notoriously bumpy and prone to cancellations.

By bus
Your hotel or a travel agency associated with your hotel will be able to arrange excursions to nearby attractions, including Luxor. Luxor is about 4 to 5 hours by bus, and your tour operator will be required to leave and return at designated times in order to travel in a police escorted convoy (of approximately 150 other tour buses.)

See

Of course, the main reason to visit Hurghada is for the beautiful Red Sea, which is excellent for diving or snorkeling. If you aren't licenced to dive, it is often possible to snorkel and see incredible coral reefs and hundreds of varieties of tropical fish just 10 meters from the beach. Again, either your hotel will have dive escorts on site, or they can arrange a scuba diving expedition with guides. In late March, the water is still quite cold (21 Celsius), so a wet suit is necessary, and even snorkeling in a bathing suit is too cold after about 10 minutes. It is also windy in late March; sustained 20 MPH are common. Make sure your Beach resort Hotel provides wind screens on the Beach.

Do

Hurghada offers many activities not to be found anywhere else on Earth. Quad-biking hundreds of miles into the Sahara desert for tea with a Bedoin tribe, then camel-riding across Biblical plains to see remote and ancient wonders; diving and snorkeling around a vibrant and colourful coral reef; boat trips to the unpopulated Big and Little Gifton islands; swimming in the warmest and saltiest sea in the world (the Red Sea is more saline than even the Dead Sea); good shopping; excellent and varied cuisine from across the world... if you WERE to choose to stay in your hotel complex for the duration of your break, you'd miss out on so much more than you bargained for.
Maybe Majorca would be a better option for a...



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Hotels in Hurghada
 Luxor Hotel Hurghada Score 0 from 0 reviews
Mustashfa Street, El Dahar 0/10
Approximately 10 miles from Hurghada International airport, we welcome you to Luxor Hotel Hurghada opened since January 2008 Our Hotel is a small Hotel with familiar atmosphere located just a short walking distance from Down Town Hurghada, where you will find the old Bazaars to do some shopping expeditions. To enjoy your holydays you also will find a lot of entertainment in this area. ... more
 
Sheraton Soma Bay Resort Score 9 from 1 reviews
Hurghada-Safaga Road 9/10
We invite you to dine outdoors on the sprawling terrace of our International Restaurant, overlooking the sea. Alternatively, try the cosy Italian Restaurant and watch our chefs prepare authentic Italian fare. Copper Crescent is a popular spot for lunch with cool breezes and exotic aromas in the open air. Finally in the evening, watch exquisite sunsets while sitting on the terrace of Solar Bay Bar or dance the night away in the Stars Studio. ... more
 
The Three Corners Rihana Inn Score 10 from 1 reviews
Red Sea 10/10
The hotel offers the following restaurants and Bars: • Main Buffet restaurant • Plaza restaurant • Á la carte restaurants (chargeable): Chez Pascal & Dolce Vita - Dinner at the oasis every Monday - Dinner at Marina every Friday (summer only) • Fitness Pool bar • Lagoon Bar • Dolphin Pool Bar • Sunset Bar • Sunset Lounge(afternoon) • Sea Beach bar • Peanuts bar (evening ) All inclusive: • Food: buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner, afternoon tea Break and snacks • Drinks: all domestic brands alcoholic and non-alcoholic including beer,wine, spirits and Soft drinks between 10 a.m. till midnight Not Included are: fresh juices, imported items and mini bar Consumptions ... more
 
 Sultan Beach - Hurghada Score 0 from 0 reviews
Corniche Street 0/10
The Sultan Beach Resort is located on the Red Sea, on a sandy beach approximately eight kilometres from Downtown Hurghada and four kilometres from the Airport. Guests will find all the facilities they need for a pleasant stay. ... more
 
InterContinental Hurghada Resort Score 8 from 5 reviews
Tariq Al Qora Prominade 8/10
The restaurants and bars have shaded terraces and all have sea views. They feature Italian fine-dining, seafood, Middle Eastern specialties and international cuisine. ... more
 
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Hurghada Airport Private Arrival Transfer Varies

Hurghada Airport, Egypt

Travel from Hurghada International Airport to your Hurghada, El-Gouna, Makadi, Soma Bay, Safaga or El-Qusier Hotel. Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This is a private transfer.

When making a booking, you will need to advise your flight details and your Hurghada, El-Gouna, Makadi, Soma Bay, Safaga or El-Qusier Hotel details. Your transfer will be confirmed instantaneously and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver.

It's that easy!

Don't forget to book your Hurghada Departure Airport Transfer, simply type the product code 3124HRGHTLAPT into the Keyword Box.

At time of booking, YOU MUST include the following flight and hotel details in the "Special Requirements" box:

  • Airline
  • Flight Number
  • Departing City / Arrival City
  • Arrival Time
  • Hotel Name and Address

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Snorkeling in the Red Sea 7 hours

Snorkeling in the Red Sea

You will be collected from your hotel and transferred to the port to board your boat for the day. Once everyone is onboard your crew will give you information about the sites you will be visiting and answer any questions about the day you may have.

There will be three stops of approximately one hour throughout the day, the locations will depend on local conditions at the time. There is snorkeling equipment onboard for your use if required, and lunch is included.

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Marine Biology Museum

The Marine Museum is located a few miles north of Hurghada. It is a marine biology station and also contains a small aquarium.

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openinghours:8am-8pm


Private Overnight Tour to Cairo 2 days / 1 night

The Great Sphinx of Giza, Egypt

Great Pyramids of Giza
While there are actually over 100 Pyramids in Egypt, including at least 8 more at Giza, the Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops) is the only "Wonder of the Ancient World" that still survives.

Great Sphinx of Giza
During your time at The Great Pyramids of Giza, there is no escaping the mysterious Sphinx, a symbol which has come to represent the essence of Egypt for thousands of years. With the body of a lion and the head of a king, there is as much mystery surrounding who built it as there is determining why it was built.

The Egyptian Museum
With 107 halls you can explore the history of Pharaonic Egypt through the 120,000 artifacts exhibited, from Narmer to Akhnaton and Ramses. On the upper floor is the famous collection of King Tutankhamon treasures. The pharaoh is gone, but his treasures and life still fascinate us today.

Khan el-Khalili Bazaars
Founded by the Emir Djaharks el-Khalili in 1382, the khan was responsible for developing such a stranglehold on goods moving from the Eastern world to the West, that it is indirectly responsible for the discovery of the American continent.

Citadel of Salah el-Din with Alabaster Mosque
Located on a spur of limestone that had been detached from its parent Moqattam Hills by quarrying, the Citadel is one of the world's greatest monuments to medieval warfare, as well as a highly visible landmark on Cairo's eastern skyline.

Coptic Cairo
The Hanging Church, built into the walls of the Water Gate of the Roman fortress, is possibly the oldest Christian church in Egypt, dating to around the 4th Century. See the Church of St Sergius (Abu Serga), which legend has it is built atop one of the sites where the Holy Family rested on their flight from Herod, and Ben Ezra Synagogue which is Egypt's oldest and dates to the 9th Century.

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