Hurghada Day Tours
Paradise Island Snorkeling Trip From Hurghada
Embark on a scenic and exciting boat ride to Paradise Island, where pristine beaches…
per person
$50
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Hurghada Tours
6 day tours
4 – 12 hours
From $50 per person
Every day
October – AprilBest months to visit
1 – 3 daysEnough for the highlights
Private toursEvery departure
Hotel pick-upIncluded in the price
Hurghada is where Egypt turns into the Red Sea — a working diving town with a coral reef ten minutes offshore and a road inland to Luxor. Every Hurghada day tour below is private, from reef snorkelling to the 4am run into the Valley of the Kings.
Why book Hurghada excursions with Min Travel
The reef days are the reason most guests come to Hurghada, and the difference between our operator and the beach vendors is which boat you get and how many people are on it. We use small dive boats (12–18 guests, not 60), with a lunch on board and unlimited stops rather than a fixed three.
Giftun Islands versus Ras Mohammed
Giftun is closer (40 minutes each way), quieter and the reef is genuinely good. Ras Mohammed is 90 minutes each way but the water is clearer and the marine life better. If it's your only dive day, take Ras Mohammed. If you have two, do both.
The Luxor day tour from Hurghada
4am start, four and a half hours each way through the desert. Karnak, the Valley of the Kings and the Colossi of Memnon in a single day, back at your hotel by 9pm. Long but doable, and considerably cheaper than repositioning to Luxor for two nights.
Desert safaris
The 4x4 half-days from Hurghada into the eastern desert — a Bedouin camp, quad bikes and dinner under the stars. Best avoided if you dislike touristy set-pieces; enjoyable if you take it for what it is.
Hurghada Day Tours
Super Safari Adventure in Hurghada By Jeep
Get ready for an adrenaline-packed Super Safari Adventure in Hurghada by Jeep, where you’ll…
per person
$60
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Hurghada Day Tours
Snorkeling Trip to Sharm El-Naga
Dive into the crystal-clear waters of the Red Sea with a Snorkeling Trip to…
per person
$75
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Hurghada Day Tours
Day Tour to Luxor from Hurghada by Car
Experience the wonders of ancient Egypt with a Day Tour to Luxor from Hurghada…
per person
$89
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Hurghada Day Tours
Day Trip to Cairo from Hurghada by Car
Embark on an exciting Day Trip to Cairo from Hurghada by Car and explore…
per person
$240
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Hurghada Day Tours
Day Tour to Dendera and Abydos from Hurghada
Embark on an unforgettable Day Tour to Dendera and Abydos from Hurghada and discover…
per person
$250
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Plan the day
What fits into how long in Hurghada Tours
The realistic version. These are the combinations we actually run, with the travel time factored in.
| If you have | What fits | Best started at | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 hoursHalf day | One landmark taken slowly | 8am or 2pm | $45 |
| 6 hoursLong half day | Two adjacent sites and a coffee stop | 8am | $70 |
| 8 hoursFull day | Three or four sites with lunch | 8am | $95 |
| 12 hoursVery long day | Everything above plus a distant highlight | 6am | $145 |
| 2 daysUnhurried | The whole city, at a proper pace | Your call | $185 |
All prices are per person and fall with group size. The car and the guide cost the same however many of you get in — send us the number and we will quote it exactly.
Why book with us
What sits inside the price
A day tour is where the shortcuts usually show. These four are the difference.
A licensed Egyptologist, all day
Not a site guide who charges per temple. The same qualified guide from your first morning to your last.
IncludedEntry tickets already paid
Every site named in the itinerary is bought in advance. No cash at gates and no queueing twice.
IncludedVehicles we have used
Inspected by our own team and named on your confirmation. Nothing arrives as a surprise.
InspectedOne number that answers at 1am
The same WhatsApp thread from enquiry to airport, staffed by the person who planned your trip.
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What guests say
Collected from TripAdvisor and Google. We publish the critical ones too.
4.9
345+ reviews on TripAdvisor & Google
“Eight hours sounds long until you do it. Our guide read the room and gave us more time at the museum and less at the Valley Temple, which was exactly right.”
“Picked up from our hotel at 8 on the dot. Lunch was a proper local place, not a tourist canteen. No pressure to buy anything, anywhere, all day.”
“Ask for the extended version — the itinerary is generous but the sites deserve a bit longer. Everything else was flawless.”
Before you go
Travel tips for Egypt
The things guests ask us on the phone, answered properly. Written by the team who meet you at the airport.
When to visit Hurghada
Hurghada is a Red Sea town, so the weather rules are different from Upper Egypt.
March – May, September – NovemberPerfect. 25–32°C, warm water, comfortable dives, thinner crowds.
June – AugustPeak season for Egyptians. 34–38°C, very warm water, family-friendly, occasionally windy.
December – FebruaryCooler days (20–25°C) but the water is still 22°C — divers need wetsuits.
Windy daysThe reef trips cancel if the wind is above force 5. Rare but happens once or twice each winter.
Visas & entry
Most nationalities can get a visa on arrival or apply online before travelling. Your passport must be valid for at least six months from your arrival date.
Visa on arrivalUS$25 in cash at Cairo, Hurghada, Sharm and Luxor airports. Single-entry, 30 days.
e-Visa (recommended)Apply at visa2egypt.gov.eg 7 days before travel. US$25, single-entry.
Passport validitySix months from arrival, plus one blank page for the entry stamp.
Sinai-only exemptionFree 15-day permit for Sharm airport if you're not leaving South Sinai. Ask on arrival.
Money & tipping
The currency is the Egyptian pound (EGP). US dollars and euros are widely accepted at hotels and cruise boats; local shops and cafés want EGP.
ATMsWidely available in Cairo, Luxor and the resort towns. Withdraw EGP for local spending; the exchange rate is fine.
Guide tippingUS$10–15 per person per day is the norm. Driver US$5. Restaurant staff 10% if not on the bill.
Cruise crewUS$70–100 per person for a 4-night cruise, pooled and split by the boat manager on the last night.
Card acceptanceHotels and 4★+ restaurants take Visa and Mastercard. Small shops and cafés want cash.
What to wear
Layered light clothing during the day, something warmer for the desert at night, and a scarf if you're visiting mosques or churches.
At the sitesClosed shoes with grip (the tombs are steep), a hat, sunglasses and sun cream.
At the mosquesShoulders and knees covered. Shoes off at the door — a light scarf handles it.
On the cruiseSmart casual at dinner, swimwear on the sun deck, light layers for the top deck at sunset.
In summerCotton or linen. Loose fit. Colours don't matter — locals wear everything from black to bright.
Health & safety
Egypt is generally safe for tourists, especially in the main destinations. Standard travel-health precautions apply.
WaterBottled only, and included on every day tour. Ice at hotel and cruise restaurants is fine.
Travel insuranceComprehensive cover is a condition of booking. Must include diving and ballooning if you're adding those.
MedicalCairo and Sharm have international hospitals (As-Salam, Sharm International). Pharmacies open late, most staff speak some English.
EmergencyOur WhatsApp is answered day and night. If it's a medical situation we call an ambulance for you and meet you at hospital.
Customs & etiquette
Egyptians are famously hospitable, and small courtesies go a long way. The below is the minimum.
PhotographyAsk before photographing people. Never photograph military or police installations.
RamadanSites stay open with shorter hours. Many restaurants close during the day; hotels serve normally.
AlcoholAvailable in hotels, cruise boats, and licensed restaurants. Not sold in supermarkets during Ramadan.
HagglingExpected at Khan El Khalili and the papyrus/perfume shops. Start at 40% of the asked price. Not expected at supermarkets, restaurants or hotels.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Hurghada has a road inland to Luxor, and our private day trip makes an early start (around 4am) to reach the Valley of the Kings and Karnak with time to see them properly before the drive back. It is a long day, but it lets Red Sea guests add Egypt's greatest ancient sites without relocating. The entry tickets and a licensed Egyptologist are included.
The reef sits about ten minutes offshore, and reef days are the main reason most guests come to Hurghada. The real difference is the boat and how many people are on it: we use small dive boats rather than crowded party vessels, so you spend more time in the water and less time queuing for it. All equipment and transfers are arranged as part of the private trip.
We use small boats with a limited number of guests rather than the large crowded vessels the beach vendors fill, which means better sites, quieter water and more attention from the crew. This is the single biggest factor in whether a reef day is memorable or forgettable. Tell us your group size and we will match you to the right boat.
Every Hurghada day tour is private, with air-conditioned transport and hotel pick-up from the resorts along the coast. Whether it is a reef snorkelling trip or the inland run to Luxor, you are not sharing the itinerary with strangers. Prices are per person in USD and fall as the group grows.
Book through our enquiry form or on WhatsApp for a fast reply, and we will confirm the boat or itinerary and send a written plan before you commit. Sightseeing day tours can be cancelled free of charge more than 30 days before departure. Prices are per person in USD, dropping as your group size rises.
A different day in Hurghada Tours?
Tell us what you most want to see and how long you have. A consultant replies with two or three options and exact prices for your group size — usually within a couple of hours.