Frequently asked questions

Three ways: message us on WhatsApp at +20 120 340 4919, use the booking form (it prepares your WhatsApp message), or book in the Hurghada For You mobile app (App Store and Google Play).

The excursion, your preferred date, the number of adults and the age of any children, the name of your hotel and your name. We then confirm availability, the pick-up time and the final price.

As early as possible, especially during school holidays and for excursions that only run on certain days (Cairo and Luxor by bus on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Marsa Alam on Fridays). For daily activities, booking the day before is often possible depending on availability.

Payment terms are given by your advisor when you book. Also bring some cash for extras on site (drinks, souvenirs, photos, tips).

Yes, unless stated otherwise. Some offers are shown for 2 people (stays in Cairo, Luxor, Siwa, Fayoum, the White Desert, private catamaran) or per vehicle (transfers): it is always stated on the page.

In our price list, which groups every excursion by category, and on each trip page.

Yes, and we recommend it: we help you build a balanced programme (sea, desert, culture) around your dates and hotel.

Yes. Without insurance, you get a full refund if you cancel 10 days before the activity.

Optional cancellation insurance is offered by our advisors with each booking. It costs the equivalent of 10% of your quote.

No programme changes are possible on the day of the activity. For any special request, contact us before booking.

Boat trips may be moved or changed if the wind or sea conditions require it: safety comes first. We let you know and offer a solution.

Yes, for most excursions the return transfer from hotels in Hurghada is included.

Yes, with a transfer supplement for 1 to 3 people: El Gouna €20, Makadi €15, Sahl Hasheesh €10. The exact amount is shown on each trip page.

The pick-up time depends on where your hotel is; it is confirmed after booking. Please be ready at reception a few minutes before.

Yes: private airport ↔ hotel transfer in Hurghada from €10 per trip, up to 3 people, with a driver and luggage help. This service is for travellers who book at least 2 activities or 1 activity over €80. See the airport transfer.

Yes, with our transfer outside Hurghada by air-conditioned car or van (minimum 2 passengers): Hurghada – Cairo €70 pp, Hurghada – Luxor €60 pp, Cairo airport – Hurghada €80 pp.

No, most excursions have age-based prices, shown on each trip page. A common example for sea trips: free under 5 and 50% off for ages 5 to 7.

For day trips: €15 supplement for ages 0-4, 50% off for ages 5-7, adult price from age 8.

Yes for some activities: driving the quad on the complete mini safari from 16, horse riding and the spa not allowed under 5, swimming with dolphins in a pool not recommended under 5. See Hurghada with kids.

For some activities, such as swimming with dolphins in a pool, no refund is possible if the child no longer wants to take part on site. Tell us about your child before booking and we will advise you.

Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat, a towel, a photo of your passport on your phone, a camera (ideally waterproof) and some cash for extras.

It is requested at checkpoints at the port and on the road for many excursions. A photo on your phone is usually enough; for Cairo, Luxor and stays, bring your passport.

Closed shoes, comfortable clothes, sunglasses and a scarf or turban against the dust (sold on site). In winter, bring a jacket for the evening.

Yes, on our sea trips that include snorkeling, the equipment is provided and staff are there to help.

Not to enjoy the islands and the beach. For snorkeling, life jackets are available. For diving, you need to be comfortable in the water. The semi-submarine lets you see the reef without getting wet.

Orange Bay for the turquoise lagoon, Mahmya for peace and quiet, Paradise for the atmosphere and the sunset, Hula Hula for the price. Our comparison: the best islands in Hurghada.

At sea, dolphins are wild: they are often there, but never guaranteed. The show and the pool guarantee the encounter. Learn more.

On most sea days (Orange Bay, Hula Hula, dolphins, diving, Paradise, Mahmya), a buffet lunch and soft drinks are included. Semi-private and private options state what is included.

Yes: private catamaran, private speed boat or semi-private, for a birthday, a proposal or simply to be on your own.

Yes, the diving day offers a supervised discovery with two dives of about 15 minutes, 6 metres maximum.

Yes: departure at night (between midnight and 2 am), visit of the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and a museum, return in the evening. By bus, mini van or private car. Compare the options.

Most of our cultural trips are guided in French, and the guide's language is stated on each page. Ask us on WhatsApp for an English-speaking guide: we will tell you what is available on your dates.

The bus is the cheapest option, in a large group. The mini van limits the group to about 8 travellers. The private car is just for you and your family or friends.

Yes: Cairo 3 days, Luxor 2 days with a balloon flight, Nile cruise, Siwa, Fayoum and the White Desert. See our stays.

Most visitors need a tourist visa, which you can get online before you travel on the official website visa2egypt.gov.eg (e-visa) or on arrival at Hurghada airport for many nationalities, including the UK, the EU and the US. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after your arrival date. Always check the official requirements for your nationality.

Allow about US$30 for a single-entry tourist visa (paid in foreign currency at the airport, or online for the e-visa). Fees were revised in 2026: check the exact amount on the official website visa2egypt.gov.eg before you travel, and avoid intermediary websites that add fees.

The tourist visa lets you stay 30 days in Egypt. The e-visa must be used (entry into the country) within 90 days of issue. For longer stays, there is a multiple-entry visa or an extension on site.

Sunny and dry almost all year. On average (maximum air temperature / sea temperature):Evenings are cool in winter, especially in the desert: bring a jacket. The wind often blows, which makes the summer heat easier to bear. More in our guide the best time to visit Hurghada.

April-May and October-November offer the best balance: pleasant heat and a warm sea. Summer is ideal for the sea, winter for cultural trips (Cairo, Luxor).

We recommend a local SIM card: it is much cheaper than a travel eSIM for the same amount of data. You can buy one at Hurghada airport or, often cheaper, in the operators' official shops in town (Vodafone, Orange, Etisalat / e&, WE) with your passport. Just check that your phone is unlocked. An eSIM is handy if you want to be connected as soon as you land, but it costs more.

Egypt is outside the EU and most roaming bundles: calls and data are often charged at a high rate. Turn off mobile data abroad before you leave and use hotel Wi-Fi or a local SIM card.

Euros are widely accepted in tourist areas. Keep small notes for extras and tips.

It is not compulsory but it is a local custom that is much appreciated when you are happy with your guide, crew or driver.

On WhatsApp or by phone at +20 120 340 4919, by email at info@hurghadaforyou.com, or in the Hurghada For You app.

In our guides: practical tips, best time to visit, budget and things to do in Hurghada.