Abu Dabbab Bay Snorkeling Trip

Highlights

  • Visit the beautiful Abu Dabbab bay
  • Egypt’s most protected area is a world-famous area with several top snorkeling spots
  • Abu-Dabbab Bay has a unique variety of corals and marine animals, among them sea turtles and eventually a dugong
  • The reef is amazing, teeming with a wide assortment of marine species
  • You’re most likely to spot big pelagic species, rare and various types of corals

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Giftun Island Snorkeling Boat Trip

Highlights

  • The waters surrounding the island hide some of the Red Sea’s most beautiful snorkeling sites
  • Giftun Island is justifiably one of the more popular snorkel sites in the Red Sea and near Hurghada
  • Most parts of the submerged island are covered with rare and well-preserved corals
  • Snorkel to a larger sandy area sloping down gradually
  • Marvel at the stunning underwater world around the island

Highlights

  • The waters surrounding the island hide some of the Red Sea’s most beautiful snorkeling sites
  • Giftun Island is justifiably one of the more popular snorkel sites in the Red Sea and near Hurghada
  • Most parts of the submerged island are covered with rare and well-preserved corals
  • Snorkel to a larger sandy area sloping down gradually
  • Marvel at the stunning underwater world around the island

Highlights

  • The waters surrounding the island hide some of the Red Sea’s most beautiful snorkeling sites
  • Giftun Island is justifiably one of the more popular snorkel sites in the Red Sea and near Hurghada
  • Most parts of the submerged island are covered with rare and well-preserved corals
  • Snorkel to a larger sandy area sloping down gradually
  • Marvel at the stunning underwater world around the island

Highlights

  • The waters surrounding the island hide some of the Red Sea’s most beautiful snorkeling sites
  • Giftun Island is justifiably one of the more popular snorkel sites in the Red Sea and near Hurghada
  • Most parts of the submerged island are covered with rare and well-preserved corals
  • Snorkel to a larger sandy area sloping down gradually
  • Marvel at the stunning underwater world around the island
  • Good to know

    • Transfer surcharge charged to any tour picking up outside Hurghada city, as follows:
    • Makadi Bay, El Gouna and Sahl Hasheesh 7,50 € per person
    • Safaga and Soma Bay 12,50 € per person
    • Children’s price: Age 5 – 10

Things To Do In Hurghada

Things to Do in Hurghada - Tours From HurghadaHurghada is one of the most interesting coastal Egyptian cities in Egypt and it is famous for its magical beaches, resorts, and its magnificent nightlife, it is the best site in Egypt to have a family trip if you look for quiet places to enjoy the sea view & the beautiful coral reefs that make Hurghada an exceptional tourist site. Hurghada was at the beginning of its construction just a small fishing village that was established at the beginning of the 20th century. Since then, the city started to be expanded through Egyptian & Foreign investors.

The Best Things To Do In Hurghada

Travelers who seek to have a luxury holiday choose the city of Hurghada to be their targeted destination to enjoy what it has to offer, and in the next few words you will get the best things to do in Hurghada and discover everything about such a magical city.

Dive Into Clear Waters

Diving - Things to Do in Hurghada - Tours From Hurghada

Hurghada is the best site in Egypt to head to some snorkeling & diving excursions in the Red Sea. And because of the perfect temperature there, you’ll be able to play some water games with your friends and members of your family as there are many family spots in Hurghada to ensure you get the best possible happiness.

Try Quad Biking

Quad Biking - Things to Do in Hurghada - Tours From Hurghada

Start a new adventure with a modern quad bike and head into a truly exceptional experience to the heart of the desert and enjoy the most unforgettable evening in the Bedouin Village. You can also try the nomadic traveling by riding a camel to the different locations in the desert before witnessing a barbeque on the desert to relish the Egyptian Bedouin beauty around you.

Visit Hurghada Grand Aquarium

Hurghada Grand Aquarium - Things to Do in Hurghada - Tours From Hurghada

For the tourists who don’t like doing the sports activities including snorkeling & diving, you can visit this incredible site, which will allow you to have a closer look at the attractions of the sea life as it has a fascinating selection of fish and other marine creatures that will appeal to the little ones & the adults.

The Red Sea Monasteries Of St. Anthony And St. Paul

Monasteries of St. Anthony and St. Paul - Things to Do in Hurghada - Tours From Hurghada

Hurghada is reached with the most beautiful Coptic churches in Egypt as about 45 km from Hurghada, people can find the monasteries of St. Anthony and St. Paul, which are two old Christian monasteries dating back to the 4th century AD.

Have The Best Bedouin Barbeque In The Egyptian Desert

Bedouin Barbeque - Things to Do in Hurghada - Tours From Hurghada

The Egyptian desert is equally beautiful to the beautiful sandy beaches of Hurghada, discover the desert & the oasis of Egypt while riding a quad bike to the Egyptian desert. While reaching the Bedouin desert, you’ll meet the Bedouins who will tell you some exceptional stories about their life and they will also prepare a terrific barbeque dinner for you.

Take A Cruise To The Giftun Island

Giftun Island - Things to Do in Hurghada - Tours From Hurghada

The cruise ride usually takes 45 minutes to be accomplished and upon your arrival to the Giftun Island, you will have your lunch and then start your plan either to go snorkeling, diving, or even surfing. It is all available in such a unique tourist destination.

Sinbad Submarine Under The Red Sea

Submarine - Things to Do in Hurghada - Tours From Hurghada

For tourists who like to discover the world beneath water, Sinbad Submarine will be the best choice for them as the submarines have windows designed to maximize the underwater viewing, and provides tourists with an enchanting underwater escape. Tourists will discover brightly colored tropical fish and other marine creatures which will let them experience becomes an exceptional one.

Hurghada NightLife

Life in Hurghada at night is a marvelous one as you will find different clubs, discos, Karaoke Bars, which all offer you different opportunities to have fun with your friends while singing, dancing, and enjoying. You can also spend an astronomical night while being in Hurghada as the sky gets illuminated with millions of stars at night which permits you the chance of living in a fantasy world full of charm.

Things To Do In Marsa Alam

When every traveler seeks the ultimate form of beauty and tranquility within the land of Egypt, the enchanting city resort of Marsa Alam always comes to mind. Marsa Alam looks over the red sea in the most spectacular fashion, just 280 km away from Hurghada and 700 km away from Cairo. There is an infinite number of things to do in Marsa Alam which involve its magical habitat of extraordinary marine life under the mild temperatures between 22 to 30 C (72 to 86 F). With our article, you will explore the top things to do in Marsa Alam so be close.

Experience Snorkeling Excursions

Snorkeling Excursions - Things to Do in Marsa Alam - Tours from Hurghada

Snorkeling is one of the amazing ways to get in touch with Marine life, you could explore the incredible underwater life and witness all the miracles that lie beneath the red sea. Under there you will be in a haven for some of the rarest, most beautiful sea creatures in the entire world. You can easily rent a boat for a small fee and head for example to Fayrouz three corners, Brayka bay, the dolphin house where you get to witness the beautiful dolphins and the countless heavenly sea creatures of Marsa Alam. There are also a lot of amazing activities that can be done like fishing, kite & windsurfing and more.

Enjoy Diving Tours

Diving Excursions - Things to Do in Marsa Alam - Tours from Hurghada

Marsa Alam is the wet dream of every true diver, under the shores of the red sea lies an underwater paradise that represents the ideal fantasy of every underwater explorer, the best diving centers include Deep South, Wadi Gimal, Ocean Pro and Aquarius which will take you across some of the most breathtaking coral formations like the spot called Dolphin House or explore amazing sea creatures in the spot called Elphinstone.

Embark On Safari Tours

Safari Trips - Things to Do in Marsa Alam - Tours from Hurghada

f you are looking for a spiritual revelation then a safari tour in the western desert under the astronomical skies and the shining stars of cosmos. You can ride a camel or a quad across the desert and explore the ancient Bedouin culture which lies hidden between the mysterious sands of the western desert. You can witness the Emerald Mines and the Temple of Seti I.

Enjoy Hotels Activites In Marsa Alam

Activities in Marsa Alam Hotels - Things to Do in Marsa Alam - Tours from Hurghada

All the hotels of Marsa Alam are the finest in the world; you will enjoy the best service. Everything you desire will be at your full disposal and will be fitted perfectly to your full-needs. Marsa Alam has a number of incredible sports arenas like tennis, football, golf, volleyball, table tennis, water hoverboard and more. All the delicious local cuisines of the Egyptian red sea will be waiting for next to a variety of fabulous cafes, restaurants and night clubs that offer the best service and the wildest nightlife scene in Marsa Alam and countless stores which sell every possible item you can imagine.

Enjoy A Nile Cruise From Marsa Alam

Nile Cruise - Things to Do in Marsa Alam - Tours from Hurghada

One of the experiences that can’t be missed is boarding a Nile cruise from Marsa Alam on the holy Nile river of Egypt and witness the heavenly sun rays reflecting on the banks of the Nile. This journey is a life-changing experience that will elevate your mind and soul to new horizons. You will get to sail on the lifestream of Egypt and feel the holy spirit of Egypt. You will sail across the most beautiful and majestic destinations in the world, the cities of Luxor and Aswan where wonder and magic were solidified into stone used to create the great temples of both cities like Abu Simbel, Karnak, Edfu, Valley of the kings and more.

Explore Cairo Attractions From Marsa Alam

Trips to Cairo from Marsa Alam - Things to Do in Marsa Alam - Tours from Hurghada

Cairo has always been the biggest metropolitan area in Africa & the Arab world and the gatekeeper to infinite grandeur and allures, so live the true adventure through trips to Cairo from Marsa Alam. Cairo is known for being the home to the oldest monuments in existence that dates more 4 millenniums such as the Giza pyramids complex that contains one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world the Great Pyramid of Khufu, History’s oldest Statue the sole protector Of Egypt The Sphinx, and the world’s oldest pyramid Imhotep’s step pyramid. In this immortal city lies the house of mystery and magic the Egyptian Museum which contains more than 120,000 rare Ancient Egyptian Artifacts from more than 3000 years ago like the phenomenal artifacts of the boy king Tutankhamun. Looking over the entire city is the glorious Salah El Din Citadel a.k.a Cairo citadel that contains the beautiful alabaster mosque of Muhammad Ali. Cairo contains a lot of Africa’s and the middle oldest Coptic heritage sites like the hanging church, Abu Serga Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue and many more. The city gained the title “The City of Thousand Minarets” due to all the Islamic architecture of countless mosques like Ibn Tulan, Amr Ibn Alas, Al Azhar and many more. one of the biggest monuments located in old Cairo is the world’s oldest and most active market places in the Middle East the golden brick road of Khan El Khalili.

Discover Luxor City From Marsa Alam

Trips to Luxor from Marsa Alam - Things to Do in Marsa Alam - Tours from Hurghada

The enchanting city of Luxor is known as the world’s greatest open-air museum where various Kings and Queens immortalized their legacy for the next generation to come. One of the must-see destinations in Luxor the extraordinary Valley of the Kings located in the heart of a mountain that holds more than 63 tombs. The valley has 20 royal tombs from the New Kingdom (1550-1050 BC) like the Ramsess dynasty, Tutankhamun,  Amenhotep I, Thutmose and various others. At the entrance of the city, you will behold two colossal statues of Amenhotep III the Colossi of Memnon protecting Upper Egypt. The city contains the mesmerizing temple of Queen Hatshepsut constructed in 1479 BC to be a genuine example of the classical architecture of that era. The captivating Luxor temple acted as the house of the holy triad that consists of the Sun God Amun, his wife Goddess of motherhood Mut and son The Moon God Khonsu. Also in the city’s lies, the world’s biggest man-made religious complex in history the Karnak Temple that gives a deep insight into the mythological aspects of ancient Egyptians as the worship of many gods took place. Don’t miss the chance and check our trips to Luxor from Marsa Alam.

How To Plan A Holiday In Hurghada

After being only a small fishing boat, Hurghada became one of the most interesting coastal sites that many tourists target to enjoy the best holiday of both imitation and relaxation. It is rich with all of the amenities through its incredible hotels, beaches, and snorkeling & diving sites that make it truly one of its kind but what is the starting point on how to plan a holiday in Hurghada!! Here are the things that you have to put in mind while planning a trip to the best and the most favorable coastal city in Hurghada:

Check The Safety Of Hurghada

 

Hurghada is located along the Red Sea and it is classified among the most secured cities that don’t face any security issues and there isn’t anything to worry about while spending your holiday there. As wise advice, you always need to check the state of the site you are traveling to wherever it is as the state of any country is changeable and in order not to worry about anything while traveling to Hurghada, check its current status. You also have to put in your mind that the Egyptian government is doing its best to keep the state stable in order to develop the tourist status in the country and to increase the national income, Hurghada is a very safe destination to travel in for all travelers nationalities.

Check The Best Affordable Hotels & Beaches In Hurghada

Hurghada is rich with the best high deluxe, luxurious, and budget hotels and all of what you need to know while planning a trip to Hurghada is the rates of the hotels and what are the ones the fit your budget. There are more than 14 hotels and more than 10 incredible beaches with their famous crystal water that is rich with the different types of sea life. Most of them are rich with all of the required facilities including swimming pools, private rooms with balconies, air conditioners, bars, cafes, and a lot of amenities that allow you to spend an unparalleled holiday. All of what you need to do is to check all of them first to choose wisely the one that really fits your budget and your requirements.

Choose A Good Travel Agency

In order not to miss any activity or any tours, choose a good travel agency to customize the tour itinerary to you so that they offer you the best of what you can do in addition to offering some special hotel accommodations & tours and if you are looking for the best of the best, “EGYPTSOL” is waiting for your upcoming request to ease all of the necessary bookings.

Knowing What To Pack For A Holiday In Hurghada

There are specific clothes and items that you need to pack with you while traveling to Hurghada and here are some of them:

Clothes To Wear:

Shorts or short skirts as you like.

A couple of T-shirts At least one shirt, or a blouse.

One pair of long trousers A veil/shawl.

Swimsuit or bathing suit Swim Tee / Rashguard {you are going to use them while snorkeling}

Shoes To Wear: Comfortable light walking shoes. Sandals. Beach shoes or flip-flops One pair of closed shoes/leather shoes Socks.

Electronics: You will need to carry a power adapter so buy an international one you can use on your next trip You may need a step-down converter. Camera, SD cards, and battery charger. Kindle Paperwhite or any other e-reader.

Toiletries & Medicine: High SPF sunscreen. After-sun lotion. Something strong against diarrhea and you need to consult your doctor. Diarrhea prophylaxis. Sanitizing gel & hand wipes Painkillers. Blister Plasters.