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Hurghada travel guide

All-inclusive resorts, island trips and day trips to Luxor

Hurghada's marina. Photo: Michael Botros, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

5h 15mflight from London
HRGnearest main airport
31° in Augwarmest month
18° in Jancoolest month

Hurghada is the Red Sea's biggest resort area, with long stretches of beach hotels, water parks and a lively marina.

Boat trips go to Giftun Island's reefs, and day trips reach Luxor's temples.

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What Hurghada is known for

  • Resort beaches

    Miles of hotels on the sea.

  • Giftun Island

    Reefs and white sand.

  • Water parks

    Big resorts with slides.

  • Luxor day trips

    Temples by road.

Top things to do in Hurghada

  1. 1

    Giftun Island

    Snorkelling trips to the national park.

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  2. 2

    A submarine trip

    See the reef without getting wet.

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  3. 3

    Luxor day trip

    A long day to the temples.

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  4. 4

    Hurghada Marina

    Restaurants and boats.

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Where to stay in Hurghada

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Best time to visit Hurghada

Best value: Nov–Mar, Sep. March to May and October to November: hot and sunny. Summer is very hot.

  • Best valueGood weather, smaller crowds
  • PeakBusiest, highest prices
  • QuietCheapest, cooler or wetter
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Getting there and around

About 5h 15m from London to HRG, and flights from most UK airports.

Taxis and resort transfers.

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Good to know

  • Luxor day trips are long: about four hours each way.
  • Haggle in the old town markets.
  • Bring cash for tips.
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Hurghada FAQ

Is Hurghada good for families?

Yes, with big resorts and water parks.

Hurghada or Sharm?

Sharm has better reefs; Hurghada more variety.

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