Best day trips from Hurghada - Cairo, Giza Pyramids, Sphinx - Valley of the Kings in Luxor - Cairo by Flight - El Gouna City Tour - Sunrise Quad Biking and Giftun Island Snorkeling - Swimming with Dolphins and Snorkeling Tour

While you are in Hurghada, there are many day trips that you can do. You can choose to go in a private car only you and your family or you can go with other people in a minibus or big bus or you can even choose to go by plane. You can add various options such as a private guide, Egyptologist, lunch in a luxury restaurant, and pick up and drop off from the hotel where you stay in Hurghada. Some of the agencies provide tailor-made trips according to your special needs.

I made a list of the Best Day Trips from Hurghada.

Cairo, Giza Pyramids, Sphinx

Duration
- 14 hours
Transportation
- Private Car, Mini-Van
What to expect
- See and explore the Pyramids of Giza (Pyramid of Khufu, Pyramid of Khafra, Pyramid of Menkaura)
- Tour the Old Town of Cairo
- Visit the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square
- See the statue of the Great Sphinx

Great Pyramid_Giza_Egypt — Photo by J G D on Unsplash

Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, and Sakkara

Duration
- 20 Hours
Transportation
- Private Car, Mini-Van
What to expect
- See and explore the Pyramids of Giza (Pyramid of Khufu, Pyramid of Khafra, Pyramid of Menkaura)
- See the Great Sphinx
- Learn the secrets and stories of the ancient tombs of Giza
- Some tours offer optional Solar Boat Museum visit
- See the Djoser Step Pyramid, the world’s oldest stone structure, at Sakkara
- Some tours include: entrance fees, lunch, qualified Egyptologist guide in Cairo, private air-conditioned transport, and pickup and drop-off in Hurghada

Valley of the Kings in Luxor

Duration
- 16 Hours
Transportation
- Private Car, Mini-Van
What to expect
- Visit the Karnak Temple
- Visit the Valley of the Kings
- Visit the temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- See the Colossi of Memnon (3400 years old statues)
- Some tours include: lunch with delicious Egyptian dishes at a high-class restaurant in Luxor

Cairo by Flight

Duration
- 14 hours
Transportation
- Plane
What to expect
- See and explore the Pyramids of Giza (Pyramid of Khufu, Pyramid of Khafra, Pyramid of Menkaura)
- See the Great Sphinx
- Tour the Old Town of Cairo with a guide
- Visit the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square (the Museum is home to more than 120,000 masterpieces of Egyptian art and artifacts)
- Some tours include lunch at a good quality restaurant in Cairo, pick up and drop off from the hotel in Hurghada

The Great Pyramid- Ancient Egypt - Giza Plateau

El Gouna City Tour

Duration
- 3 hours
Transportation
- Car, Mini-bus
What to expect
- El Gouna is a modern resort town on the Red Sea, near Hurghada. It’s built along the shore and on small islands and is famous for its lagoons, coral reefs, and sandy beaches.
- Guided city tour of El Gouna
- See the yachts in Abu Tig Marina
- Visit El Gouna Tower and admire beautiful views of the area
- Visit El Gouna Aquarium
- Visit Tamr Henna Square
- Ride between El Gouna’s picturesque lagoons

Sunrise Quad Biking and Giftun Island Snorkeling

Duration
- 11 hours
Transportation
- Car, Mini-bus + Boat
What to expect
- Enjoy sunrise and sunset over the sea and mountains
- Discover the desert of Hurghada on an exciting quad biking tour with a professional guide
- See Giftun Island National Park
- Snorkel in the Red Sea and have the chance to swim with dolphins
- Relax at the onboard lounge with a delicious buffet lunch
- Swim amongst beautiful reefs and incredible marine life

Swimming with Dolphins and Snorkeling Tour

Duration
- 9 hours
Transportation
- Car, Mini-bus
What to expect
- Swim with dolphins in the open sea
- Have the fun of scenic snorkeling
- Experience the beauty of the colorful underwater world
- Enjoy water sports Banana Boat and tablet
- Explore the stunning coral reefs and relax on the sandbanks