this trip is available every day

Take a guided tour of Hurghada and discover the Mosque, Church, Marina and Port. Explore the old district of El Dahar with its traditional Egyptian flair and shop in the souks of the old town or the marina, fish market, mosque, fruit & vegetable market, bakery and the mall

(Duration 3 hours)

Hurghada

Hurghada was a small fishing village, since the 1980s has increased in size by Egyptian and foreign investors becoming the leading coastal resort on the Red Sea. Hurghada’s major industry is foreign and domestic tourism. It’s waters are clear and calm for most of the year and have become popular for scuba diving, snorkelling, sailboarding, yachting and water sports, also nightlife and the warm weather with daily temperature around 30 decC (86 degF) most of the year

The fish market (Hallaqat El-Samak) is heritage to the locals, a place that tells the city’s history and where you can see the local culture. It shows the actual fish sellers, anglers, local buyers, and tourists from a wide range of nationalities, an excellent shopping venue for a great local experience. It offers an extensive assortment of fresh local fish and other products of the sea.  The fish market lies next to a workshop that makes boats and the old harbour mosque  

City Tour / Schedule 1

• the Marina – see the yachts/boats, the lifestyle in this area and after 20.00pm the local restaurants and cafes offer entertainment, karaoke, music, singing & dancing
• the fish market – fresh fish that boats bring daily from the Red Sea can be bought fresh by individuals or sold to the shops/restaurants. You can buy & eat fresh shrimp (grilled/fried) at a good price
• El Mina Grand Mosque – enter the mosque, women are given a veil and characteristic Islamic dress to wear in the mosque. Take souvenir photos, Islam and Egyptian culture is explained and observe how people pray in the mosque
• boat building yard – visit the place of construction, production and maintenance of boats and yachts. See how these boats are built
• the Old Town – sit in the Baladi Café and sip authentic Egyptian coffee and smoke shisha – flavoured with mint, watermelon and fruits. Tour of the old town – learn of it’s features and get a kofta sandwich on the grill
• fruit and vegetable market – buy all kinds of fruits and vegetables, pigeons, ducks and fresh meat
• the local Egyptian bread bakery – observe the way it is made and cooked
• Bamboo Juice juicer – drink fresh sugarcane juice, and learn how to squeeze cane in the juice machine … squeeze the cane it’s a pleasant experience
• the church – get acquainted with the rites of Christians in Hurghada, their customs and traditions mixed with the culture of the East and ancient Egypt
• the mall if you wish
• return to the hotel/ your location in Hurghada

PRICES

• adults – €20
• children – 6 to 12 years €10
• toddlers up to 6 years go for free

City Tour / Schedule 2

A city tour of Hurgada to discover the different districts, the traditional old town and the new modern city

Highlights

• Hurghada’s largest mosque & the church of St. Mary
• the different districts of Hurghada
• fishing boats how they are built and restored using traditional methods
• the Old town with its original character
• see Red Sea marine life at the Aquarium

the Tour

• the fishing village – original, simple houses that all on one floor, time stands still in this part of the city. Fishermen get up with the sunrise and go to sleep as the sun sets. Life here is traditional
• visit a shipyard and see how fishing boats are built and restored using traditional methods
• the largest mosque in Hurghada is situated nearby, here you can learn more about Islam/ the main religion of Egypt
• the oldest Coptic church in the city
• end of the tour – visit the large fruit and vegetable market

INCLUDED

• pick-up from your hotel/location in Hurghada
• tour guide in English or language of your choice/enquire when booking
• drop-off back at your hotel/location in Hurghada

NOT INCLUDED

• personal purchases

transfer from Makadi & Sahl Hasheesh hotels there is an extra charge €10 per person

transfer from Safaga, El Gouna & Soma Bay hotels there is an extra charge €15 per person

PARTICIPATION IN ADVENTUROUS ACTIVITIES ARE AT THE GUESTS’ DISCRETION

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