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Day-Tour to the Red Sea from Cairo

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Day-Tour to the Red Sea from Cairo
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Duration
8-10h
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Cancellation
Free 24h before

Overview

Escape the hustle of Cairo and relax along the beach in El Ein Sohkna on the Red Sea on this full-day private tour. Swim, enjoy the sun, or sit in the sand or a beach chair under the shade of an umbrella while enjoying the facilities at a beachfront hotel.

How this compares

Cairo · 167 Water Activities · typical ~8,126 EGP · 3,166 EGPgood value

Highlights

  • Private tour
  • Hotel pickup

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Tour Guide
  • Changing room
  • Day-use
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Tipping
  • Personal Items
  • Use of Snorkeling equipment

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Cairo
  2. 2
    Ain Sukhna
  3. 3
    Cairo

Frequently asked questions

How long is this experience?
8-10h
Can I cancel my booking?
Yes — you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before it starts.
What's included?
Hotel pickup and drop-off · Tour Guide · Changing room · Day-use · Lunch · Bottled water

Reviews (214)

4.2
★★★★
Based on 214 verified reviews
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Kasia_D
★★★★★
Mar 2026

Absolutely amazing day with very friendly guides. The water was crystal clear and we were served a great meal on the beach. We also saw plenty of dolphins!! Everyone was so friendly and it was an absolutely perfect experience. We did many excursions but this was my absolute favorite! I would definitely recommend this one to everyone!!!

N
NICOLE_C
★★★★★
Nov 2024

The Red Sea and our guide and driver! Made sure we were having a great experience. It was nice the lunch was prepared outside by the water. Nice Sunny day!

C
Carol_D
★★★
Oct 2024

First we booked driver and beach only so I gave this 3 stars for the following reasons : 1. We never got our complementary water 2. We had to pay 2500 more Egyptian pounds to go on the beach 3. The wash/shower/toilets were filled with faeces everywhere (bring your own tissue) 4. We had to wait nearly an hour to get picked back up. Now for the good points : 1. The beach is very clean 2. You are provided with towels 3. The Red sea is the most beautiful sea I have ever laid eyes on, so clear, pure and blue, also my son had a paper cut which closed as soon as he went into the water. 4. There is ve

J
Jennifer_H
★★★
Sept 2024

I enjoyed my day on the boat in Ain Sokhna overall. However, the price is quite expensive for what you get. The boat does not go very far from the shore so it’s not entirely a “yachting” experience per se. The lunch was very tasty, however, the trip claims to offer “free soft drinks”- the only free drink is water, I was told coffee was free and ended up being charged for it. I am a solo female traveler and wanted to get out of Cairo and enjoy some nature for the day, so this satisfied that need for me, but don’t expect a Western type yachting experience. You’ll want to dress conservatively as

D
DEDO_D
★★★★★
Sept 2024

Hussein my tour guide was the best. This was well worth the visit. The drive from the city also allowed for some sightseeing and reflexion. I had a good driver as well

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sara_W
★★★★★
Sept 2024

On the beach with great service and the clear water. The hotel had great accommodations. Staff cater to our every need, great views. Can’t wait to comeback for a longer stay

3,166 EGP/ per person
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Perfect trip thanks to the driver and the tour guide. I had good time no rush me to go back to Cairo
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