[2025 Hurghada ] Travel Guide for Egypt Divers (Updated May)

🗺️🗺️ Travel Itinerary Day 1: Saladin Citadel → Egyptian Museum Day 2: Hurghada → Desert Adventure Day 3: Hurghada Orange Beach → Red Sea Diving → Hurghada Plaza Hilton Hotel Day 4: Karnak Temple → Luxor Temple Day 5: Luxor Hot Air Balloon → Hatshepsut Temple → Valley of the Kings → Nile River → JJ Jamaica Sailing Boat → Luxor Hilton Resort & Spa Day 6: Kom Ombo Temple Day 7: Abu Simbel Temple → Tolip Aswan Hotel Day 8: Philae Temple → Nubian Village in Aswan Day 9: Giza Pyramids → Grand Egyptian Museum → Khan el-Khalili → El Fishawy Cafe → Cairo Kempinski Nile Hotel 🌄 Must-see attractions: Egyptian Museum: Giza Pyramids: Khan el-Khalili: Saladin Citadel: Luxor Temple 📍 Tips:

|A trip you won't regret. Why do we yearn for Egypt? To see the mysterious pyramids, the scenery of the Nile, or the ancient legends passed down for thousands of years? From the pyramids to the Red Sea, from the pharaoh's tomb to the legendary hotel, every journey in Egypt seems to travel through thousands of years, touching the ancient and great civilization with your own hands. · ✨10 reasons why you must travel to Egypt · 1️⃣ Giza Pyramids and Sphinx Standing at the foot of one of the wonders of the world, the pyramids, and witnessing these majestic and shocking ancient buildings, you will feel the greatness and mystery of ancient Egyptian civilization. · 2️⃣ Egyptian Museum Located in Cairo, it houses countless treasures, including Tutankhamun's golden mask. Each exhibit tells the glorious history of ancient Egypt. · 3️⃣ Valley of the Kings, Luxor Many pharaohs rest here. Walking into this tomb complex is like entering a time tunnel, exploring secrets sealed for thousands of years. · 4️⃣ Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple Egypt has many ancient temples, most of which are large in scale and well-preserved. The magnificent buildings and huge stone pillars of these two temples will let you truly appreciate the splendor and exquisite craftsmanship of ancient Egyptian architecture. · 5️⃣ Dendera Temple A niche but charming site. The well-preserved murals are colorful and vivid, depicting the ancient Egyptians' understanding and worship of astronomy and the universe. · 6️⃣ Saladin Citadel Overlooking the city from the Saladin Citadel in Cairo, or strolling through the Islamic Old City, visiting the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, and experiencing the local life and Arabian style. · 7️⃣ Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor A former royal palace on the east bank of the Nile, where many celebrities have stayed. Witnessed the birth of Agatha's famous work "Death on the Nile." Stay here and enjoy the fusion of luxury and history. · 8️⃣ Stroll along the Nile Take a non-powered sailboat on the Nile, enjoy the scenery on both sides of the river in the breeze, and experience the way of life of Egyptians for thousands of years. · 9️⃣ Hurghada Red Sea Diving A paradise for diving enthusiasts, with the blue Red Sea and colorful coral reefs. Discover another magical world in the clear sea. · 🔟 Breakfast in front of the pyramids Stay at the Mena House Hotel, which witnessed the signing of the Cairo Declaration. Wake up in the morning, the sun shines on the Giza Pyramids, and you can enjoy breakfast while looking at this magnificent wonder.

🌊Many people only know the Red Sea from the Exodus of Moses, but in the real world it has clear water, suitable for snorkeling and various water activities. Hurghada is a perfect holiday destination with thousands of tourists visiting it every year. 🌊The one-day itinerary for Children of the Sea is roughly like this: take a small motorboat out to sea in the morning, take a glass boat to explore the underwater world, return to the hotel for lunch and take a nap, do some snorkeling🤿, and then take a sailboat to watch the sunset. Perfect one day itinerary❤️ #EGYPT CHECK-IN ATTRACTIONS #Snorkeling #Sailboat #Beach

🗺️🗺️ 【Travel Itinerary】 Day 1: Arrive in Luxor in the morning via sleeper train - Enjoy a fruit mix while boarding the ferry to the West Bank - [Morning] Valley of the Kings - Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut - Lower Temple - Colossi of Memnon - [Afternoon] Luxor Temple Day 2: Hot Air Balloon Tour - Karnak Temple 📍📍【Recommended Attractions】 1. Luxor Hot Air Balloon Tour 2. Valley of the Kings 3. Karnak Temple 4. Luxor Temple 🏠🏠【Recommended Hotel】 Nefertiti Hotel Advantages: Location (close to the ferry terminal to the West Bank, situated between Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple) / Restaurant (Enjoy delicious food at the rooftop restaurant with a river view.)

**🌍【Ultimate 10-Day 9-Night Africa Guide】Explore the Wild Continent for $2,300 per Person! Safari + Red Sea Diving, We Even Found "The Lion King" Scenes!** --- ### **🦒 Itinerary Overview** **Day 1-3: Kenya Savanna Safari** • **Masai Mara**: Track wildebeest river crossing by jeep (July-September only) • **Giraffe Manor**: Have breakfast with Rothschild giraffes • Accommodation: **Luxury tents** ($430/night, fall asleep to lion roars) **Day 4-6: Tanzania Adventure** • **Serengeti**: Hot air balloon ride over the Great Migration • **Ngorongoro Crater**: World's largest intact volcanic caldera • Must-try: **Nyama Choma** (traditional Maasai roasted whole lamb) **Day 7-10: Egyptian Red Sea Finale** • **Hurghada**: Diving among coral reefs + desert dune bashing • **Pyramids**: Secret tips for crowd-free morning photography • Before leaving: Buy **papyrus paintings** (bargain 50% off at Khan El-Khalili market in Cairo) --- ### **⚠️ Essential Tips** ✔️ **Vaccines**: Get yellow fever vaccine 10 days in advance (yellow booklet required) ✔️ **Visas**: Kenya e-visa $51/Egypt visa on arrival $25 ✔️ **Avoid scams**: Choose official Safari companies (look for KWS certification) ✔️ **Hidden benefit**: Maasai village visits can be negotiated down to $20/person (Tested costs: Safari vehicle $200/day, hot air balloon $450, tent accommodations $215/person) --- **📌 Life-Saving Reminders** • Never exit vehicle/feed animals (fines + life-threatening danger) • Desert temperatures reach 122°F daily (bring sun protection face masks) • Don't photograph local military (equipment may be confiscated)

⛵️ | | Embark on a boat trip in the morning to an island, where you can admire the beautiful scenery of the Red Sea and marvel at the steep cliffs and sea walls. For snorkeling, you can use the fishing gear provided on board or bring your own. Generally, tourist reception areas are equipped with a small number of snorkeling tools (including life jackets, masks, diving goggles, and fins). 🤿 | You can also try the yellow submarine in the Red Sea. Inside, it's divided into two rows, with a window in front of each seat for viewing schools of fish and coral reefs. As everyone peers through the small windows, witnessing the wonders of the underwater world, it's as if they've returned to a dreamy childhood, reading fairy tales and weaving thrilling fantasy journeys of mermaids and sea monsters. 🦞 | After snorkeling, enjoy a seafood feast while waiting for the sunset and experiencing the myriad colors of the sea.

🛥️ | The hull of the boat cuts through the jelly-like, glassy sea, and fragmented golden light dances flamenco on the wave tips. Schools of neon-colored fish flash through the depths of the coral reefs, like enamel beads scattered from a pharaoh's necklace... 🪸 | The Red Sea is the northernmost coral reef area in the world, with large expanses of beautiful coral communities. The bottom deck of the glass-bottom boat is made of magnifying glass, and tourists from all over the world gather in this enclosed cabin to enjoy the view. The crew occasionally scatters fish food, attracting schools of fish. There's an adorable little boy next to me. 🤿 | I was worried that the weather would be too cold for snorkeling (believe it or not, I was wearing thermal leggings under my dress, along with my swimsuit👻)... Unexpectedly, it was quite warm at noon. The water was a bit chilly for the first two minutes, but after adjusting to the temperature, it was fantastic. I had a great time playing in the sun!

1. Hurghada is such an underrated treasure destination! Here you can find the beautiful Red Sea, a rich underwater world, desert adventures and great vacation experiences, with a very high cost-effectiveness! If you’re planning a trip that’s a little different, Hurghada is definitely worth adding to your list! Like, Collect and Follow 2. Accommodation recommendation: There are many hotel options in Hurghada, ranging from luxury resorts to budget hotels. Most of the hotels are close to the sea and have a very high cost-effectiveness! Hurghada Marriott Beach Resort has a great location, first-class service, and the price is only around 600 RMB! The titanium card was given to the penthouse suite. Because it is a resort, there is no executive lounge, but there is snack time at 4 pm! There are pancakes and various meals. 3. Must-do activities: diving and snorkeling in the Red Sea The Red Sea is one of the world's top diving destinations, and the underwater world is breathtakingly beautiful! It is recommended to go to the Giftun Islands for the clear water, abundant coral reefs and tropical fish. Diving enthusiasts should not miss it! 4. Recommended dive sites: Abu Ramada, El Fanadir Suitable for beginners: Many dive centers offer beginner courses at very friendly prices. Dive more than one hundred 5. Desert Adventure Hurghada not only has sea, but also desert! You can take part in a desert buggy or camel ride, experience the desert sunset and Bedouin culture, and even watch the stars in the desert at night, which is super romantic! - Recommended items: Quad Biking (four-wheel motorcycle), desert camping (including simple meals!!) are also over 100 yuan! Have fun for a day! 6. Food recommendation: The seafood in the Red Sea is fresh and cheap. I recommend going to the Fish Market to buy processed fish and shrimps. The grilled fish and shrimps are super delicious! Eat for two days in a row! 7. Travel Tips Visa: Chinese passports can get a visa on arrival, the fee is US$25. Remember to prepare round-trip air tickets and hotel reservations. Currency: Egypt uses the Egyptian Pound (EGP). It is recommended to bring a combination of US dollars and Visa! Language: Arabic is the official language, but English is commonly used in tourist areas. Please note⚠️This Arab country does not use Arabic numerals! ! Their license plates are all golf club-like letters with horizontal and vertical strokes, hooks and dots! Be sure to refer to the alphabet when typing! Otherwise I can't understand the license plate number Best time to travel: October to April is the peak season, when the weather is cool and suitable for diving and water activities. The sunlight in the Red Sea area is very strong, so be sure to bring high-factor sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses. The sea view here is really beautiful

⭐️How to get to Hurghada? ✈️1. Fly to Cairo: First, you can fly from China to Cairo, Egypt. You can get a visa on arrival, so you don't need to prepare a visa in advance. 📍2. Stopover in Cairo: Spend 1–2 days in Cairo and visit the Egyptian Museum and the Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, as well as the Great Sphinx of Giza. ⭐️Activities in Hurghada 💥Day 1: Explore the sea - Take a boat to Orange Island, one of the islands you can visit. The island is beautiful and perfect for taking photos and exploring. 💥Day 2: Red Sea day tour - Mainly sea tours and sandboarding. Depart in the morning and sail to another attraction near Orange Island. - Some tourists can go snorkeling, while others can take a speedboat to the island. - Have lunch on the boat on the way back, then go sandboarding. Ride a jeep through the sand dunes and experience the charm of the desert. 🚶Other activity suggestions 🔺Visit the Temple of Philae and the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan. 🔺Enjoy a felucca ride on the Nile River. 🔺Visit Luxor and see the Colossi of Memnon and the Luxor Temple. 🔺If time permits, take a night tour of Luxor. ⭐️Return trip Return to Cairo Airport from Hurghada, then take a flight back to China. ⚠️Notes 🪪1. Make sure your passport and visa are valid, and carry all important documents with you. ☁️2. Pay attention to the local climate and weather conditions and make appropriate preparations. 🔺3. During your trip, please comply with local laws and regulations and respect local customs. 💥4. Make sure your travel insurance is valid in case of emergency.

Waiting for the sunrise on the Red Sea is a visual feast that will leave you intoxicated. When the dawn light quietly breaks through the sky, the originally deep and ink-like sea surface begins to gradually glow. The sky gradually transitions from dark blue to soft violet, and then slowly fades to light orange and gold. The distant sea level seems to merge with the sky, and it is unclear where the sea ends and where the sky begins. As time passed, the sun slowly rose from the distant horizon. At first, it was just a small bright spot, like a brilliant pearl, emitting a weak but hopeful light. Gradually, the bright spots continue to expand, and the light becomes stronger and stronger, reflecting the surrounding clouds in brilliant colors. The golden sunlight is sprinkled on the Red Sea, and the sparkling sea surface is instantly like a diamond, shining with charming brilliance. The waves gently beat the coast, making a pleasant sound, as if playing a movement for this magnificent sunrise. The breeze blows, bringing a salty sea breeze and a touch of warmth. Standing on the Red Sea, bathing in the rising sun, one can feel the magic and greatness of nature, and endless peace and joy in the heart.

| Hurghada Dolphin Snorkeling Guide.. Two people booked for 54 euros, and after arriving at the beach, an additional environmental protection fee of 6 euros or 5 dollars for two people will be charged. If you can't book it domestically, you can try again abroad. It's not the cheapest but it's more worry-free, and the overall experience is very good!! If you have the energy, you can also go directly to the street to find it. There are many dive shops on Google Maps, and the cheapest should be around 20 dollars per person. The project includes: round-trip transportation to chase dolphins Two snorkeling sessions (no need to prepare masks, fins, and life jackets) Free drinks, buffet lunch, and fruits after lunch, banana boat Not included: paid photography and videography, sunscreen, towels Staff will contact you via WhatsApp and email one or two days in advance and ask for your passport and hotel room number, and will also arrange a pick-up time at the hotel entrance on the day. Pick-up is roughly at 8:30 am, and the trip ends at 3:00 pm, returning to the hotel. The snorkeling island is a bit south of Orange Bay, and there is no island landing throughout the trip. A car picks up about 10 people, and the whole boat has about 30 people. Except for us, all are European and Russian tourists, and the guides and crew are local people who speak English. Dolphin chasing guarantees that everyone will see dolphins, but whether you can take pictures of dolphins depends on luck! There is also a chance to encounter dolphins while snorkeling, which also depends on luck! The guide will explain the precautions before snorkeling, and remember your boat and guide before getting into the water, don't get lost! I brought my DJI Osmo Action for underwater photography and video recording. Although the bare machine is waterproof, I still added a waterproof case. If you need underwater videos, you can contact the guide or buy them in advance when booking. For those who have never snorkeled before, two snorkeling sessions of about 30-40 minutes are enough to experience the charm of the Red Sea. Even if you can swim, wear a life jacket for the first snorkeling, as the waves are not small! Personally, I think sunscreen mud is unnecessary. I applied sunscreen + sunscreen mud, and the sunscreen mud stuck to the mask and was difficult to remove without makeup remover, but the crew did not blame us, they were very nice! During the trip, there will be crew members from small boats coming on board with ice buckets to sell drinks and snacks. Since the snorkeling boat itself has free drinks, there is no need to buy them. The banana boat is a boat shaped like a banana towed by a jet ski, which will randomly make sharp turns and throw a few people off. Friends who like excitement can try it!

#seaview Guide to the Red Sea in Hurghada, Egypt🌊✨ 🌟【Foreword】🌟 Stepping into Hurghada, Egypt, is like traveling through time and space to a seaside paradise full of mystery and charm. Here, the Red Sea is as bright as a diamond, and the underwater world is colorful and intoxicating. Let’s embark on this wonderful Red Sea journey together! 🚀 🌞【Climate and Seasons】🌞 Hurghada has a hot and dry climate with bright sunshine almost all year round. If you want to enjoy the most pleasant travel time, it is recommended to choose winter (December to February). At this time, the temperature is moderate and the sea breeze is gentle, which is the golden period for diving and beach vacations. ❄🌞 🚀【Traffic Guide】🚀 Flying into Hurghada International Airport from all over the world, it is only about 10 kilometers from the city center. You can choose a taxi or book an airport transfer service to reach your destination easily. If you want to explore the surrounding area, renting a car or taking public transportation are also good options. 🚗🚌 🏖【Beach Sand Bath】🏖 Hurghada's fine sandy beaches and warm sunshine are the perfect place to relax. Lie on the beach chair, let the sea breeze blow gently, listen to the sound of the waves, and enjoy the tranquility and beauty of this moment. 🌅🌴

Rather than listening to others, it is better to take action. I drove from Cairo to the Red Sea, which took about three or four hours. I have to say that you can enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way! If possible, you can ask the tour guide to introduce you to some Egyptian history to further deepen your impression of Egypt! The Red Sea has really changed my mind! It’s really beautiful! ! ☺️Note: It is recommended to wear slippers, sunglasses and sunscreen, otherwise you will be very dark. 👍Most recommended: Going out to sea! Going out to sea is really great! You can also snorkel and the experience is very good. The price-performance ratio is also very high. You can eat on the island and the scenery is super beautiful! ⏳Visiting time: about two to three hours 🏨Hotel environment: The Red Sea Hotel where I stayed was really beautiful with a beach 🏖️ and plenty of photo opportunities📷

👍Most Recommended: I suspect that toner has been added to the sea water, and the camera cannot restore its blue 🔵 When you come to Hurghada, you must go to the sea for a trip. You can choose a glass boat to see underwater creatures and experience snorkeling. ✅Must experience: If you can dive deep, you should chase dolphins.

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Things to watch out for when traveling to Egypt 1. If you want to ride a camel, you must bargain for the price both when getting on and when getting off. Otherwise, you may get a cheap camel ride but have to pay more to get off the camel. This is a technique that Egyptians use to deal with people who like to bargain. 3 stories from my own experience. 2. Be careful not to take pictures of Egyptians without asking permission or negotiating with them first. Because in Egypt, we believe that we must give them money every time we take a picture with them. It has been like this for so long that they have made it a tradition that we do not know. But when taking a picture, we must pay. 3. When you need help or just ask for directions, you must understand that they have the right to ask for money from you. So you must know and accept it. If you do not pay, do not ask or talk. It is best. ## This content is of high quality.

The Red Sea in Egypt is the world's three major diving destinations. The Red Sea is located between the northeastern part of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. Because the land is surrounded by deserts, there is no freshwater river, making it the world's saltiest sea. And because the industrial development level of the surrounding countries is not very high, the underwater still maintains a primitive, natural and full of vitality. Egypt's Red Sea (Hurghada) can sign up for a day trip diving experience, the price is really very cheap, about 400 RMB! includes yachting out to sea, two deep dive, buffet lunch, and photography on the sea floor. Can't believe it. On the day of our trip to the sea, there were less than 10 people on a full yacht, which was very comfortable. The diving guides are all diving experts. They will take us to see a variety of underwater creatures, corals, fish, and will take a lot of photos. Finally, we will use the USB flash drive to guide us. Remember to give some tips. Actually, Egypt still has a certain risk factor, but Hurghada is still very safe. There are many high-end resorts and villas here, so the security is relatively good and you don't need to be careful. It is recommended to stay here for more than 3 days.

Red Sea, the world's top diving resort. As part of the National Marine Park of Egypt, there is breathtaking underwater scenery, Red Sea is one of the world's top diving spots, with the world's most beautiful reefs, coral reefs and rich Undersea creatures. The Red Sea is suitable for diving all year round, with only seasonal temperature differences.