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Hurghada Safari and Stargazing

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An afternoon in the mountains behind Hurghada: a 4×4 ride into the wadis, tea with a Bedouin family, and a telescope under a very dark sky.

Hurghada Safari and Stargazing
A 4×4 driving up a rocky wadi in the mountains behind Hurghada
Photo 1 of 9 A 4×4 driving up a rocky wadi in the mountains behind Hurghada
The wadis of the Eastern Desert glowing at sunset
Photo 2 of 9 The wadis of the Eastern Desert glowing at sunset
Tea with a Bedouin host by lantern light
Photo 3 of 9 Tea with a Bedouin host by lantern light
Bedouin bread baking in the hot sand and embers
Photo 4 of 9 Bedouin bread baking in the hot sand and embers
Dinner by the fire at the Bedouin camp
Photo 5 of 9 Dinner by the fire at the Bedouin camp
Watching the sunset from a ridge above the wadis
Photo 6 of 9 Watching the sunset from a ridge above the wadis
The 4×4 parked by the lantern-lit camp at twilight
Photo 7 of 9 The 4×4 parked by the lantern-lit camp at twilight
Looking at the Milky Way through a telescope at camp
Photo 8 of 9 Looking at the Milky Way through a telescope at camp
Back at the hotel entrance in Hurghada after dark
Photo 9 of 9 Back at the hotel entrance in Hurghada after dark
Duration 6 hoursType SharedPick-up 15:00 Hurghada hotelsKids All agesEffort EasyGuide speaks AR · EN · FRUpdated
HIGHLIGHTS
  • A 4×4 ride into the mountains behind Hurghada
  • Sunset over red granite peaks
  • Bedouin tea and bread baked in the sand
  • Planets and stars through a telescope
ABOUT THIS TRIP

An easy afternoon out of Hurghada. The 4×4s leave the coast road for the wadis of the Eastern Desert, where the mountains turn red at sunset. Tea is poured by a Bedouin family at their camp.

After dark, Hassan sets up a telescope: Saturn’s rings, the Moon’s craters and the Milky Way, far from the hotel lights.

Who it’s for

Beach holidaymakers who want one desert eveningFamilies with children of any ageFirst-time stargazers

Maybe not for you if…

You want a private trip — this one is sharedYou’re after an adrenaline ride — try the quad & camp
THE ROUTE
15:00

Pick-up and into the wadis

Hotel → Eastern Desert

Pick-up from your hotel, then off the tarmac into the granite wadis behind the coast.

45 min drive
17:30

Sunset and Bedouin tea

Bedouin camp

Sunset from a ridge, bread baked in the sand, and sweet tea by the fire.

Dinner
19:30

Stars through a telescope

Camp → Hotel

Hassan points out Saturn and the Milky Way before the drive back.

Back by 21:30

Included

Shared 4×4 with driverHotel pick-up and drop-off in HurghadaBedouin dinner and teaTelescope session

Not included

TipsSoft drinks
WHAT TO BRINGOpens on the season of your dates.

Every season

Passport, or a photo of itSunglasses and sunscreen (SPF 50)A hat or scarf for sun and sandClosed shoes you don’t mind filling with sandA refillable bottle — we refill it all daySome cash in Egyptian pounds for tips and drinks

Plus, in Autumn

A light layer for the early startSunscreen — the sun is still strong
MEETING POINT & PICK-UP
Pick-up15:00 from your hotel lobby (Hurghada hotels). The driver messages you on WhatsApp the evening before.
Running late?Message the driver — we wait up to 15 minutes, then have to leave to keep the day on time.
Drop-offBack at your hotel around 21:30.
Staying elsewhere?Meet us at the first stop, or ask us for a private transfer.
SEASONAL PRICES · PER PERSONShown in EUR / USD / GBP · charged in EUR
Main seasonOct–Nov · Jan–Apr · Best temperaturesYOUR DATES€35
FestiveDecember · Book early — limited camps€35
SummerMay–Sep · Early starts, shorter drives€35
YOUR GUIDEHassanFormer dive instructor. Runs our Red Sea and stargazing nights.
ACCESSIBILITY & FITNESS
WalkingEasy. You can always stay by the car at any stop.
TerrainSoft sand and loose rock; a few short climbs to viewpoints.
ToiletsAt lunch and café stops; none out in the desert itself.
HeatShade and water at every stop. From May to September we start at dawn and rest at midday.
WheelchairsNot suitable: soft sand and high 4×4 steps. Tell us about any needs — we adapt where we can.
GOOD TO KNOW
KidsAll ages. Child seats on request.
EveningsCool Nov–Mar — bring a warm layer.
CancellationFree up to 48 h before pick-up.

Questions about this trip

Hurghada Safari and Stargazing costs €35 per person in the main season, €35 over the festive season and €35 in summer.

Main season price€35 pp
Pick a dateNOVEMBER 2026
Struck-out dates are full. Pick-up 15:00 from your hotel.
Adults12+2
Children4–11 · 40% off0
Total for 2, Nov 17€70
Your seats are confirmed straight away. Pay the guide on the day, in cash or by card.
Questions first?WhatsApp +20 155 262 3388info@egypt-desert.tours

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