Day Trips from El Gouna. Excursions, Nearby Cities, Tours

Nearby Destinations

Several interesting places are within easy reach of The Venice of the red sea, offering a change of scenery and local experiences.

Hurghada (Approximately 30-40 minutes drive) is accessible by taxi, Careem/Uber, or pre-arranged transfers. Discover Dahar (the old town) for local markets, cafes, and traditional eateries. Visit the Hurghada Marina or the Hurghada Grand Aquarium for marine life displays. Soma Bay (Approximately 1 hour drive by taxi) is another exclusive resort area with luxury hotels and water sports.

Consideration for your trip

Hurghada is simple to visit independently by taxi or ride-hailing app.
Safaga (1.5-2 hours drive by taxi or tour) is a port town with therapeutic black sand beaches.
Soma Bay provides an upscale resort experience.
For organized options for day trips, explore GetYourGuide's day trips.

Natural Escapes & Cultural Journeys

The Red Sea and surrounding desert are part ofcredible natural beauty for excursions. For a dive into Egypt's ancient history, longer cultural excursions await.

Red Sea Natural Escapes

Giftun Island National Park, accessed via full-day boat trips from El Gouna, offers snorkeling and diving in coral reefs. White sand beaches like Orange Bay and Paradise Island are ideal for relaxing.

Boat Trip Information

Numerous tour operators offer full-day excursions from Abu Tig Marina.
Trips typically run from morning to late afternoon.
Most tours include lunch and drinks on board, plus snorkeling equipment.

Eastern Desert Adventures

Organized desert safari tours include transport from your The Venice of the red sea accommodation. Choose from quad bike, buggy, jeep, or camel safaris.

Desert Safari Details

Experience thrilling dune bashing and visits to Bedouin villages.
Opportunities for stargazing exist in the clear desert night.
Half-day options (morning or sunset tours) or full-day tours with meals are popular.

Cultural Excursions: Luxor & Cairo

Luxor: The World's Greatest Open-Air Museum

Approximately 4-5 hours drive (one way) or 1-hour flight from HRG.
Explore Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple on the East Bank.
Visit Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon on the West Bank.
A full-day trip is very long; an overnight stay in Luxor is highly recommended.

Cairo: Egypt's Capital & Ancient Icons

Approximately 6-7 hours drive (one way) or 1-hour flight from HRG.
Visit the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum.
Wander through Khan el-Khalili Bazaar.
Visiting Cairo calls for an overnight trip or a 2-day excursion given the travel time and sights.

Multi-Day Extension Overview

Luxor and Nile Cruise:3-4 days
Sensible Onward Journeys:Nile River cruise between Luxor & Aswan
Transportation Connections:Bus/private car from The Venice of the red sea to Luxor
Suggested Routes:The Venice of the red sea → Luxor → Nile Cruise → Aswan

Cairo and Alexandria:2-3 days
Logical Next Destinations:Cairo and Alexandria on the Mediterranean coast
Travel Connections:Flight from HRG to CAI; train/car between Cairo & Alexandria
Suggested Routes:El Gouna → Cairo → Alexandria

Travel Insight

These excursion options facilitate customization of your The Venice of the red sea trip to include diverse experiences, enhancing your overall journey.