Guides and trip ideas · Page 3 — Hurghada Authority

Season & events · 3 min read

Hurghada in March 2027: weather, sea, wind, prices and what to do

March is a mild month in Hurghada: expect about 25 °C in the afternoon, 16 °C at night and a sea at 22 °C, ...

Season & events · 3 min read

Hurghada in May 2027: heat, sea, prices and what to do

May is the start of the real beach season in Hurghada: about 33 °C in the afternoon, 23 °C at night and a s...

Season & events · 2 min read

Hurghada in November 2027: weather, sea, low prices and what to do

November is a mild, calm month in Hurghada: about 27 °C in the afternoon, 18 °C at night, a sea still at 25...

Season & events · 2 min read

Hurghada in October 2027: weather, sea, prices and what to do

October is one of the best months for Hurghada: about 31 °C in the afternoon, 22 °C at night, a still-warm ...

Top lists & comparisons · 2 min read

Hurghada or Marsa Alam: which destination to choose in 2027?

Choose Hurghada if you want activity, restaurants, varied excursions (Luxor, desert, islands) and the wides...

Top lists & comparisons · 2 min read

Hurghada or Sharm el-Sheikh: which resort to choose in 2027?

Hurghada is on the west coast of the Red Sea, facing the mainland, with Luxor and Cairo as excursions; Shar...

Practical info · 3 min read

Hurghada weather by month: air and sea temperature, wind

Hurghada weather by month: it changes not through rain (a few millimetres a year) but through heat, wind an...

Itineraries · 3 min read

Hurghada to Marsa Alam: distance, travel time, transfer and what to see (2027)

Marsa Alam lies about 285 km south of Hurghada, roughly 3 hours by road according to route estimators. That...

Top lists & comparisons · 2 min read

Things to do in Hurghada: ideas by interest (sea, desert, history, family)

In Hurghada, ideas fall into four families: the sea (islands, snorkelling, diving), the desert (quad, safar...

Practical info · 3 min read

Egypt eSIM: How to Choose, Install and Use It in Hurghada (2026)

To have internet as soon as you land in Hurghada, the simplest option is a data eSIM installed before depar...

Getting around · 3 min read

Hurghada to Cairo by bus: schedules, prices, duration and alternatives in 2026

The Go Bus is the cheapest way from Hurghada to Cairo: count about 6 to 16 US dollars and 6 to 7.5 hours ac...

Getting around · 3 min read

Hurghada to Luxor: bus, private transfer or day trip, price and duration in 2026

If you simply want to be in Luxor, the bus or minibus is cheapest (about 20 to 30 US dollars per person) an...

Practical info · 3 min read

Where to Stay in Marsa Alam: Which Area for the Sea and the Airport (2026)

For a sea stay in Marsa Alam, choose the area first, then the hotel: Port Ghalib and its surroundings if yo...

Practical info · 3 min read

What to wear in Egypt as a woman: Hurghada, the city and mosques

In Egypt there is no dress code imposed on tourists, but there are customs to respect: swimsuits at the hot...

Practical info · 3 min read

Drones in Egypt: 2026 rules for tourists (Hurghada, Red Sea), photography and banned sites

Do not plan on flying a drone in Egypt: use requires a permit from the Ministry of Defence, very hard for a...

Practical info · 3 min read

Public holidays in Egypt 2027: dates, festivals and what they mean for your Hurghada trip

Egypt has around ten official public holidays, including Muslim religious festivals (moving dates) and Copt...

Practical info · 3 min read

Egypt souvenirs: what to bring back from Hurghada, where to buy and what to avoid

The best souvenirs to bring back from Egypt are Egyptian cotton, spices and karkadé (hibiscus), a silver ca...

Practical info · 3 min read

Tap water in Egypt: can you drink it? Water, ice and toilets in Hurghada

No, do not drink tap water in Egypt, including in Hurghada: drink sealed bottled water. The water is often ...

Practical info · 3 min read

Restaurants in Hurghada: Where to Eat by Area and Budget (2026)

In Hurghada, eat fish and Egyptian food in El Dahar (cheapest), varied restaurants in Sakkala and at the ma...

Practical info · 3 min read

Sharks in Hurghada: is it dangerous to swim and snorkel?

Shark attacks are very rare in Hurghada, but they have happened: two tourists died in July 2022 at Sahl Has...

Getting around · 3 min read

Hurghada to Sharm El Sheikh: ferry, flight or road, what really exists in 2026

The Hurghada to Sharm El Sheikh ferry (about 2 hours at sea) has existed, but I could not confirm that it r...

Practical info · 3 min read

PADI course in Hurghada: price, duration, which centre and when to go

The PADI Open Water Diver course in Hurghada takes 3 to 4 days and usually costs between 350 and 480 euros,...

Neighborhood guides · 3 min read

Where to Stay in Safaga: Town Hotel, Soma Bay or Abu Soma, Which Area to Choose (2026)

Safaga itself has few hotels: the listings I saw put most accommodation in the neighbouring resort areas, w...

Getting around · 5 min read

Disruptions in Hurghada and Egypt: safety, weather and calendar (updated 27 October 2026)

Yes, you can go to Hurghada: as of 27 October 2026, the UK advice (updated 4 August) does not mention Hurgh...