Itinerary Hurghada

Seasonality note: October is an excellent time to visit Hurghada. The weather is warm but not scorching (average highs: 30°C/86°F), sea conditions are ideal for water sports, and crowds are moderate compared to peak summer months.

💰 Budget overview

Category	Amount
✈️ Transport	800 USD
🏨 Accommodations	900 USD
🧳 Gear	150 USD
🗺️ On-site	500 USD
Total	2350 USD

🗺️ Activities & landmarks

🇪🇬 Hurghada - 5 days

☀️ Daytime

• [ ] 🏝️ Giftun Island ⭐⭐⭐ (~6h)

  • Paradisiacal beaches, snorkeling, and crystal waters. Day trip with lunch. Book in advance.

• [ ] 🤿 Scuba Diving (Red Sea Reefs) ⭐⭐⭐ (~5h)

  • Dive world-class coral reefs with colorful marine life; many PADI-certified centers. Beginners welcome.

• [ ] 🏜️ Desert Jeep Safari & Bedouin Camp ⭐⭐ (~5h)

  • 4WD adventure in the Eastern Desert, camel ride, Bedouin dinner, stargazing; bring sunglasses and scarf.

• [ ] 🐬 Dolphin House Boat Tour ⭐⭐ (~5h)

  • Sail to spot dolphins and enjoy snorkeling. Respect wildlife guidelines.

• [ ] 🌴 El Gouna Excursion ⭐⭐ (~5h)

  • Day trip to stylish lagoon town: watersports, cafés, boutiques. Great marina views.

• [ ] 🚤 Parasailing/Speedboat ⭐⭐ (~2h)

  • Thrilling views over the Red Sea; book with hotel desk or reputable operator.

• [ ] 🐠 Hurghada Grand Aquarium ⭐⭐ (~2h)

  • Impressive tanks, interactive exhibits, and tunnel walkways.

• [ ] 🏄 Windsurfing or Kitesurfing ⭐ (~3h)

  • Ideal Red Sea winds; lessons/rentals available at most resorts.

• [ ] 🍃 Sand City Hurghada ⭐ (~2h)

  • Open-air museum of giant sand sculptures; fun and quirky.

• [ ] 🏛️ Hurghada Marina ⭐⭐ (~2h)

  • Stroll by luxury yachts, open-air cafes, artisan shops.

• [ ] 🏖️ Mahmya Island Beach ⭐⭐ (~6h)

  • Pristine sandy beach, relaxed vibe, full-day chill. Book via boat tour.

• [ ] 🏙️ Saqala District (Old Town) ⭐ (~3h)

  • Explore lively souks, local eateries, mosques. Perfect for souvenirs.

• [ ] 🎣 Fishing Trip (Deep Sea or Shore) ⭐ (~4h)

  • Join a group or charter a boat for Red Sea fishing.

• [ ] 🚴 Quad Biking in the Desert ⭐⭐ (~4h)

  • Exhilarating rides through sand dunes; sunrise and sunset tours available.

🌙 Evening & night

• [ ] 🏝️ Marina Boulevard Nightlife ⭐⭐ (~2h)

  • Chill bars, shisha lounges, open-air venues. Laid-back, oceanfront ambience.

• [ ] 🎤 Alf Leila Wa Leila (1001 Nights Show) ⭐⭐ (~2h)

  • Themed entertainment: folkloric dance, sound & light, horse show.

• [ ] 🌅 Sunset Beach Walk at Sahl Hasheesh ⭐ (~2h)

  • Paved promenade, soft lighting, romantic seaside setting.

🍽️ Must-try food spots

• [ ] 🍽️ El Halaka Restaurant ⭐⭐⭐

  • Famous for fresh seafood and local specialties; ~25 USD/person

• [ ] 🍜 Starfish Restaurant ⭐⭐

  • Seafood, mezze, grilled fish; casual, friendly service

• [ ] 🥙 Marina Boulevard Cafés ⭐

  • Variety of Egyptian and international dishes; affordable, great sea views

🔁 Optional if time permits

• [ ] 🗿 Coptic Cathedral of Saint Shenouda (~1h)

  • Small but ornate; interesting for history

• [ ] 🛍️ Senzo Mall Shopping (~2h)

  • Modern mall with local and global brands

• [ ] 🐪 Arabian Horseback Riding on the Beach (~2h)

  • Sunset experience, highly photogenic

🎬 Films & series to watch

🇪🇬 Hurghada

• [ ] 🎬 The Blue Planet (2001) — ⭐ 9.0 — Stunning BBC marine documentary, includes Red Sea sequences — BBC iPlayer
• [ ] 🎬 Pharaoh (1966) — ⭐ 7.4 — Classic epic about Egypt’s ancient civilization — Prime Video
• [ ] 📺 Tales of the South Red Sea (2018) — ⭐ 8.1 — Travel docuseries about life and nature along the Red Sea — YouTube
• [ ] 🎬 Egypt's Treasure Guardians (2016) — ⭐ 7.3 — Behind-the-scenes at Egyptian archaeological sites — Netflix

🍜 Local specialties

🇪🇬 Hurghada

• [ ] Sayadeya (Egyptian fish & rice stew)
• [ ] Fattah (meat, rice, & bread casserole)
• [ ] Hawawshi (spiced meat sandwich)
• [ ] Grilled calamari and shrimp
• [ ] Mahshi (stuffed vegetables)
• [ ] Koshari (lentils, rice, pasta street food)

📍 Maps - places to pin

🇪🇬 Hurghada

1. Giftun Island
2. Marina Boulevard
3. Senzo Mall
4. Steigenberger Al Dau Beach Hotel
5. El Halaka Restaurant

✈️ Transport to book

• [ ] ✈️ London → Hurghada
• [ ] ✈️ Hurghada → London

🏨 Accommodations

City	Nights	Accommodation	Price
Hurghada	5	Steigenberger Al Dau Beach Hotel (4*)	900 USD
Total	5		900 USD