5 Day Hurghada Private Escape: Red Sea, Luxor Temples & Safari
Duration
5 days
Max Group Size
12
Departure Type
Guaranteed
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Physical level
moderate
Operated In
English
Age Requirement
6 - 80 Ages
About this tour
Experience the best of Egypt's Red Sea coast, ancient Thebes, and the Eastern Desert on this 5-day private escape based in Hurghada. Combining 4 nights at a 5-star beachfront resort with three signature excursions a Dolphin House reef snorkeling cruise, a full-day private Egyptologist tour of Luxor, and a 4x4 desert safari with Bedouin dinner this itinerary delivers variety without changing hotels.
Arrive in Hurghada on Day 1 for a private transfer to your beachfront resort and an evening stroll along the Hurghada Marina. On Day 2, sail to Shaab El Erg (Dolphin House Reef) for guided coral snorkeling and onboard lunch. On Day 3, travel by private climate-controlled vehicle to Luxor to explore Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon with lunch included. On Day 4, venture by 4x4 Jeep into the Eastern Desert mountains for a sunset Bedouin camp dinner before your Day 5 departure transfer.
All accommodations, 4 morning breakfasts (Days 2-5), two excursion lunches, one Bedouin barbecue dinner, entrance tickets, marine park fees, and private door-to-door transfers are included.
Route
- 1HurghadaAfricaEgyptStart
- 2LuxorAfricaEgyptEnd
What makes this tour special
Itinerary
Airport Pickup & Resort Check-in: Meet your private representative at Hurghada International Airport (or your Hurghada pickup location at 14:00 for standard hotel check-in) and transfer in a climate-controlled vehicle to your 5-star beachfront resort.
Evening Marina Stroll: At 17:30, enjoy a guided orientation walk along the Hurghada Marina boulevard overlooking the Red Sea yachts (lunch and dinner on own).
Overnight: 5-Star Beachfront Resort in Hurghada | Meals Included: None
Morning Reef Cruise: After breakfast, transfer to the marina and board a comfortable boat to Shaab El Erg (Dolphin House Reef) for two guided snorkeling sessions over coral gardens frequented by wild spinner dolphins (snorkel gear and marine park fees included).
Lunch Onboard & Afternoon Return: Enjoy a freshly prepared buffet lunch and soft drinks on deck before returning to your resort in the late afternoon (dinner on own).
Overnight: 5-Star Beachfront Resort in Hurghada | Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Morning Transfer & Karnak Temple: Depart at 05:30 in a private climate-controlled vehicle across the Eastern Desert to Luxor (approx. 4 hours). Meet your private Egyptologist guide to tour the Karnak Temple Complex and its Great Hypostyle Hall (entrance ticket included).
Lunch & West Bank Royal Necropolis: Enjoy lunch at a Nile-view restaurant in Luxor, then cross to the West Bank to visit three royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon (entrance tickets included) before returning to Hurghada in the evening (dinner on own).
Overnight: 5-Star Beachfront Resort in Hurghada | Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Morning at Leisure: Enjoy breakfast and a relaxed morning swimming at the resort's private beach (lunch on own).
Afternoon 4x4 Desert Safari & Dinner: Depart at 14:30 by 4x4 Jeep into the Eastern Desert wadis, visit a traditional Bedouin camp for camel riding and sunset mountain views, and savor an open-air Bedouin barbecue dinner with traditional folk music before returning to your resort.
Overnight: 5-Star Beachfront Resort in Hurghada | Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Morning Leisure: Enjoy breakfast at the resort and free time by the beach or pool until check-out.
Airport Transfer: Meet your private driver for your scheduled transfer to Hurghada International Airport by 17:00.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Trip includes
Included
4 nights at a 5-star beachfront resort in Hurghada (Nights 1-4, with morning breakfasts served on Days 2–5)
Private licensed Egyptologist guide during the full-day Luxor excursion (Day 3)
Professional marine snorkeling guide (Day 2) and desert safari escort (Day 4)
Guiding Method
Fully guided
English4 breakfasts at the resort (Days 2–5), 2 lunches (Day 2 boat lunch + Day 3 Luxor restaurant lunch), and 1 Bedouin barbecue dinner (Day 4)
Complimentary bottled water during transfers and excursions
All private climate-controlled airport, marina, and round-trip Hurghada–Luxor overland transfers
Red Sea snorkeling boat cruise and 4x4 desert safari Jeep transport
Entrance tickets to Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings (3 tombs), and Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Red Sea marine park fees, snorkeling equipment rental, and local taxes
Excluded
International flights to and from Hurghada are not included.
Personal travel and medical insurance is not included.
Egypt entry visa fees
Meals not specified (dinners on Days 1, 2, and 3; lunches on Days 1, 4, and 5)
Personal expenses and gratuities
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