Egyptian Venice — El Gouna by Yacht from Hurghada 🌊✨
Hurghada
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Duration
8 hours ⏳ -
Available Days:
Daily 📅 -
Adults
47 $ -
Children
25 $ -
Pickup Time
08:00
Tour Highlights:
- Yacht Trip to El Gouna: An Unforgettable Journey from Hurghada! ⛵️
- Imagine this: in the middle of the desert 🏜️, on the shores of the Red Sea, lies a real piece of paradise — El Gouna. Just 25 km north of Hurghada, this city seems magically created. Its architecture, inspired by the Mediterranean and the East, features warm sandy and mustard tones, giving it a unique charm. ✨
- The dream of Egyptian millionaire Sami Saviris came to life — he built the “Venice of Egypt”! 🇮🇹 And while it sounds unbelievable, today you can see this wonder with your own eyes.
- El Gouna consists of over 20 islands connected by elegant bridges, with some accessible only by boat. 🚤 During its construction, kilometers of canals were dug, filled with sea water, making the city even more unique.
- If you prefer traveling by land, you can also choose a tour of El Gouna by car. 🚗
Additional Information:
- Get ready for an unforgettable adventure! 🥳 Here’s what to expect on this tour:
- Meeting & Transfer 🚐: Pick-up from your hotel around 08:00 (exact time confirmed after booking). The drive to the port takes 20–60 minutes, depending on your location.
- Egyptian Venice 🛶: Start with a boat or bus ride near El Gouna. Cruise through scenic water canals reminiscent of Venice!
- Shore Relaxation 🏖️: Enjoy a short walk along the shore, with the option to grab drinks or ice cream (extra, about $2–5).
- Lunch on the Yacht 🍽️: Board a comfortable yacht for a delicious buffet lunch with fresh seafood.
- Underwater World 🐠: Onboard a semi-submarine, admire coral reefs and their inhabitants without getting your feet wet!
- Water Fun 🏄♀️: Enjoy rides on inflatable “banana” and “tablet” boats for maximum fun!
- Snorkeling 🤿: Stop in the open sea to swim with mask and fins right over the coral reef.
- Dolphin Encounter 🐬: A chance to see dolphins in their natural habitat!
- Return Home ⛵: Around 16:00, we head back to the marina.
- ❗ Important: The order of activities may change depending on circumstances and the guide’s decision.
Included in the price:
Everything you need for a perfect day is included in your tour! Here’s what you get:
✅ Food & Drinks: Delicious lunch on the yacht, plus soft drinks and fresh fruits.
✅ Equipment: Full snorkeling set — mask, fins, snorkel, and life jacket. 🐠
✅ Guidance: Services of a professional guide.
✅ Transfer: Comfortable hotel pick-up in Hurghada to the pier near El Gouna. 🚐
❗ Note on extra transfer fees from some areas:
- Sahl Hasheesh & Makadi: +$10 per booking (round trip)
- Soma Bay & Safaga: +$20 per booking (round trip)
This fee applies to one booking (up to 6 people) and transfers may be shared.
✅ Great news for families: Children up to 5 years old travel for free! 👶🎉
Not Included in the price:
❌ Transfers outside Hurghada are not included. 🚫
What to take with you:
What to Bring? Here’s Our Recommendation List:
🩱 Essentials: Swimsuit, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat.
🔋 Tech: Don’t forget a power bank to keep your phone charged!
🧣 Comfort: Bring a towel, and in cooler months, a warm sweater or jacket — it can be windy on the sea.
🐠 Snorkeling Gear: If you have your own mask and snorkel, we recommend bringing them. Don’t worry — they’re also available on the yacht.
💧 Hydration: Bring a water bottle to stay refreshed.
Questions & Answers:
We offer some of the lowest excursion prices while still guaranteeing high quality. We work directly with the largest tour operators in Egypt, avoiding middlemen and giving you the best deals. When you book with us, you get excellent service without overpaying.
Comfort & Safety on the Road 🛣️ Your journey will be as comfortable and safe as possible because we use only reliable transport. Our fleet includes cars, minivans, and modern buses equipped with everything you need — from air conditioning to toilets on long routes. 🚐🚌 All vehicles undergo regular technical and sanitary inspections and have all required permits. For extra peace of mind, drivers pass a mandatory check with the tourist police before each long trip. 👮♂️✅
Book with No Prepayment ✅ We work on a post-payment system: you pay for group excursions directly on the bus at the start of the trip. No need to worry about sending money in advance — our staff will collect it from you. Exceptions apply only to private tours or trips requiring advance flight tickets or document preparation. 💵 Payment Options: Cash: USD, EUR, or EGP Bank Transfer: RUB, or EUR (before the trip) Crypto: USDT at the current exchange rate
Egyptian laws strictly regulate tourism. 🏛️ To get permission for transportation (bus or yacht) to depart, organizers must receive daily approval from the police and military. Without a tourism license, this is impossible. ✅ That’s why we may need copies of your passports or vouchers for some excursions — mainly boat trips in Hurghada, as well as private and certain group tours outside the city. For all other excursions, only a group permit is required, and no passport information is needed. 🛥️🚌
Your insurance is valid ✅ Some hotel guides might claim that your insurance doesn’t cover excursions booked with third-party companies — this is incorrect. Your travel insurance for Egypt is valid throughout the country, no matter who organizes your activities. Additionally, any official tour operator bears full insurance responsibility for passengers during the trip, whether on a bus or a boat. Without proper insurance, they simply wouldn’t receive the necessary permits to run the excursion. 🛡️🚌🛥️
We always remind tourists not to forget anything after excursions. Unfortunately, if you leave something behind, it can be difficult to recover — all transport leaves immediately for cleaning, and Egyptian logistics have their quirks. 🚐 Of course, we’ll do our best to help locate lost items, but we cannot guarantee 100% success. If your item is found, delivery will cost $5–10. Please be careful and keep track of your belongings. 🎒✨
We receive many requests, so most of our excursions run daily or on a strict schedule. 🗓️ We’ll inform you of the exact hotel pick-up time right after booking. Often, you’ll join small groups that include tourists booked with other operators — the only difference is that our price is 40–60% lower. We work with the best organizers who run all major excursions in Hurghada for tourists. 🚌✨
Please note that photographers on excursions are independent professionals working for themselves or photo studios. They are not affiliated with our service or the tour organizers. 📸 All shooting and payment arrangements must be made directly with the photographer. We recommend being careful with prepayments and obtaining all contact details in advance. If you don’t plan to use their services, please inform them at the beginning to avoid any misunderstandings. ✅
