Complete Travel Guide
Complete Hurghada travel guide with tips on flights, hotels, money, safety, and activities. Flight times: Germany 4-5 hours, UK 5-6 hours, France 4-5 hours, Russia 4-5 hours. Flight prices: Low season €150-300, High season €300-500. Daily budget: Budget €50-95, Mid-range €120-215, Luxury €300+. Currency: Egyptian Pound (EGP), 1 EUR ≈ 55-60 EGP. Visa on arrival $25 USD for 30 days.
4-6 hour flights from Europe
€50-300+ per day options
Do's and Don'ts in Hurghada
Desert, sea, historical tours
Hurghada International Airport (HRG) receives direct flights from most European cities. Flight times: Germany 4-5 hours, UK 5-6 hours, France 4-5 hours, Russia 4-5 hours. Low season flights €150-300, high season €300-500. Book 2-3 months in advance for best prices.
Most nationalities can get a visa on arrival at Hurghada airport for $25 USD. Valid for 30 days, single entry. EU citizens can stay up to 15 days without a visa in Sinai only.
Budget: €50-95/day (hotels €20-40, meals €10-15, activities €20-40). Mid-range: €120-215/day (hotels €50-100, meals €20-35, activities €50-80). Luxury: €300+/day (hotels €150+, meals €50+, activities €100+).
Egyptian Pound (EGP). 1 EUR ≈ 55-60 EGP. USD and EUR widely accepted. ATMs available everywhere. Withdraw in EGP for best rates. Tipping: 10-15% at restaurants, €1-2 for services. Bargaining essential at markets - start at 50% of asking price.
Yes! Hurghada is safe for tourists with a strong security presence. Do's: Use hotel safes, dress modestly away from resorts, book tours from reputable operators, stay hydrated. Don'ts: Don't drink tap water, don't accept rides from strangers, don't flash expensive jewelry, don't swim where prohibited.
Top activities: Desert Safari Adventures (from €24) with quad biking, camel rides, and Bedouin dinner. Snorkeling & Diving (from €20) in the Red Sea coral reefs. Island Day Trips (from €35) to Orange Bay, Paradise Island. Luxor & Pyramids Day Trips (from €35) to explore ancient Egypt.
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