Hurghada activities

Hi all,
We'll be in Hurghada for a couple of weeks end of this year.
Diving and snorkeling are - naturally - the main thing, but we were pondering what else is there to do?
Is it worth it to take a cab/bus/whatever and go see the surrounding bays, or go snorkel in El Queseir or take a 4x4 safari or ...
Can you who have more experience tell us what has been good, and what is not worth it?
Thanks already
Matti

Contact Samaka on this board. He knows all about Hurghada.

Hi again,

El Quseir is not worth the long trip for a visit, the distance is about 130 km , it's a Egyptian working town and needs a thorough clean up to say the least. There is no tourist infrastructure worth the name and you would have to be brave to eat or have drink in a local place.
Visit El Gouna, 30 km north of Hurghada, a man made tourist resort. Take a trip to Luxor in the Nile Valley (and even further south to Aswan) to see the ancient sights, check with your hotel what they have on offer, you can do this as a day tour or stay overnight. I haven't done this tour yet.
You know, if this was my trip and given the time you have, I would split my holiday between visiting ancient Egypt and diving.

All the best,

Thanks Asser!

Check out my website for info: HURGHADA

And Matti, feel free to send an email of PM with more specific questions.

There are also some info in the magazine THE EQUALIZER on Hurghada plus more.


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Thanks Asser and Samaka,
Excellent website!
Cheers
Matti