Egypt travel guide
What to see in Hurghada
Beach, coral reefs and boat trips on the Red Sea, a few hours by road from Luxor.
Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 4 must-see places
- Best time: April and from October to January
- Stay in Marina
Hurghada highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Giftun
Protected islands off Hurghada with reefs for snorkelling and white-sand beaches.
- Marina
Hurghada’s marina promenade, with restaurants and excursion boats.
- Desert safari
A quad or 4x4 trip into the Eastern Desert with a stop at a Bedouin village.
- El Gouna
A town of lagoons and canals north of Hurghada, peaceful and with good kitesurfing spots.
Where to stay in Hurghada
The handiest areas for getting around and going out.
- Recommended areas
Marina
Day trips from Hurghada
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
- Giftun Islands ★ 4.8 (145 reviews)
- Snorkelling with dolphins ★ 4.7 (9,156 reviews)
- Luxor from Hurghada ★ 4.8 (8,794 reviews)
- Desert safari ★ 4.9 (3,779 reviews)
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When to travel to Hurghada
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Hurghada are April and from October to January. If you can, avoid from May to September (extreme heat).
- Jan no warnings
- Feb with warnings
- Mar with warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May with strong warnings
- Jun with strong warnings
- Jul with strong warnings
- Aug with strong warnings
- Sep with strong warnings
- Oct no warnings
- Nov no warnings
- Dec no warnings
- February, March
Ramadan (approximate dates)
During the day many restaurants close or open less and museum and shop hours change. The evenings, with iftar, are very special.
What to do: Out of respect, don’t eat or drink in the street during the day; book dinner for after sunset.
- from May to September
Extreme heat
From May to September temperatures top 40 °C; there’s no shade in the Valley of the Kings.
What to do: Visits at 6 in the morning, a rest from noon to 5 pm and a Nile cruise with air conditioning.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: a koshari joint. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Egypt guide.
- Simply Delicious
Marina
Recommended around the Marina.
- Fekra
Centre
Recommended in the centre.
Frequently asked questions about Hurghada
What to see in Hurghada?
Giftun, Marina, Desert safari and El Gouna.
What to see in Hurghada in one day?
Don’t miss Giftun, Marina, Desert safari and El Gouna. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
Where to stay in Hurghada?
The handiest areas to stay are Marina.
What’s the best time to travel to Hurghada?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Hurghada are April and from October to January. If you can, avoid from May to September (extreme heat).
What day trips can you take from Hurghada?
Giftun Islands, Snorkelling with dolphins, Luxor from Hurghada and Desert safari.
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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.