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Hurghada, El Gouna, Soma Bay & Makadi Bay

Excursions & Activities

 

Excursions & Activities
1 Day Luxor Highlights
2 Day Luxor Highlights
1 Day Cairo Delights
Yellow Submarine
Hurghada Encounter Tour
Seascope Semi-Submersible
Quad Adventure
Mahmya Island
Badawaya Desert Experience
Diving Courses & Packages
Golf Packages
More Tours - More Value
 

Booking with our selected local partners ensures that your excursions are of top quality and good value.

 

For more information or pre-booking, please contact our local partner, Highway Travel:


e-mail: longwood@tarottours.com
phone: +20 65 344 8905



Important information about tours & excursions >>

 

1 Day Luxor Highlights
 

An amazing day out visiting magnificent Luxor, the old capital of Egypt, on the banks of the River Nile. See the great temple of Karnak and the spectacular tombs of Valley of the Kings. Visit the temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon statues and sample the delightful Nile River whilst crossing it in a small motor boat.

 

Return bus, lunch, transfers and Egyptologist included.

  
   
From Hurghada
From El Gouna
From Soma Bay
From Makadi Bay

By bus US$105
By bus US$112
By bus US$135
TBC
All prices are approximate adult prices. Child prices on request.
Extra Costs: Drinks.
Optional Extras: Tutankhamen Tomb (optional at approximately 80le).
Days: Monday (bus) notes
 
 

2 Day Luxor Highlights


Venture right into the heart of the Pharaonic times and explore the amazing city of Luxor. This excursion visits the same sites as the one day trip, and in addition the tombs of the Nobles, the superb Luxor Temple and the breathtaking temple of Medinat Habu.

 

Return bus, lunch, transfers, Egyptologist and overnight accommodation on half board basis included.
 
From Hurghada
From El Gouna
From Soma Bay
From Makadi Bay
US$200
US$207
US$225
TBC

All prices are approximate adult prices. Child prices on request.
Not Included: Drinks
Optional Extras: Tutankhamen Tomb (optional at approximately 80le), Felucca ride ($28pp), Karnak Sound & Light Show ($38 pp), Hot Air Ballooning ($195pp or $285 per couple).

Days: Monday notes
 
 
 

1 Day Cairo Delights

 

Experience the last remaining of the Seven Wonders of the World and explore the legends of Ancient Egypt in Cairo, Egypt's capital. On this trip visit the awesome Egyptian National Museum and see the legendary treasures of Tutankhamun, ancient artifacts and other masterpieces from the Land of the Pharaohs.

Later, visit the awe-inspiring Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, and wander around the medieval Citadel.
Return flights (or bus), lunch, transfers and Egyptologist included.
 
From Hurghada
From El Gouna
From Soma Bay
From Makadi Bay
By plane US$260
By bus US$115
By plane US$267
By bus US$122
By plane US$314
By bus US$160
TBC
All prices are approximate adult prices. Child prices on request.
Extra Costs: Drinks
Optional Extras: Mummies Room (optional at approximately 80le) and Pyramid Entrance (varies from approximately 40le to180le depending on Pyramid available).
Day: Wednesday (2 day tour by bus also available – please enquire with resort office) notes
 
 

Yellow Submarine

 

For an amazingly unique view of the Red Sea, tropical fish and beautiful coral, climb and dive to a depth of 15-20m. You can learn all about the workings of a submarine and watch a video about species of fish you might encounter.

 

Transfers, drinks and English speaking guide included.
 
From Hurghada
From El Gouna
From Soma Bay
From Makadi Bay
US$57
US$64
US$78
TBC
All prices are approximate adult prices. Child prices on request.
Extra costs: None
Optional Extras: Souvenir Video of the day (on VCD/DVD/VHS).
Days: Daily notes
 
 

Hurghada Encounter Resort Tour


A great way to start your holiday, and a great introduction to the bustling town of Hurghada. Look around this superb resort, sample the local sights and revel in its history. Try Egyptian water pipes, relax with a local drink, visit the duty free, and go shopping amongst the colour of downtown.

 

Transfers and English speaking guide included.

 
From Hurghada
From El Gouna
From Soma Bay
From Makadi Bay
US$25
US$32
US$43
TBC
All prices are approximate adult prices. Child prices on request.
Extra Costs: None
Optional Extras: Extra drinks after coffee shop visit.
Days: Sunday notes
 
 

Seascope Semi-Submersible

 

Join the crew on board the Seascope and enjoy a fantastic afternoon exploring the underwater wonders of the Red Sea. As you pass over one of the region's best coral reefs, you will be able to view the corals and brightly coloured fish through 18 large panoramic windows. Great for memorable photos!

 

Transfers and English speaking guide included.
 
From Hurghada
From El Gouna
From Soma Bay
From Makadi Bay
US$52
US$59
US$46
TBC
All prices are approximate adult prices. Child prices on request.
Extra costs: None
Optional Extras: Souvenir Video of the day (on VCD/DVD/VHS).
Days: Sunday and Thursday notes

 

 

Quad Adventure


Throughout the years many forms of transport have crossed the sand dunes and rocky formations of the deserts. The camels of the Bedouin still roam the Sinai and the 4-wheel drives navigate the dirt tracks.

Now there is a new form of transport which brings you even closer to nature and impressive desert scenery in an exciting and fun way.

 

Travel on your own Quad Bike through the spectacular desert of the Eastern Sahara and the Red Mountains.
 
From Hurghada
From El Gouna
From Soma Bay
From Makadi Bay
US$35
US$42
US$42
TBC

All prices are approximate adult prices.
Extra costs: None
Optional Extras:

Days: Daily notes
 
 

Mahmia Island

 

Island hop to Mahmyia, home to the one of the most amazing beaches in the Hurghada region. "Mahmia" in Arabic means "protected area", and the island is truly an oasis of peace, where human settlements are strictly forbidden.


Enjoy a mouth watering full buffet lunch on the fine white sand beach, relax to soothing music, sunbathe, swim and snorkel all day in the crystal clear waters of Mahma. On your journey back to the Hurghada coastline, you may possibly even see dolphins...

 

Buffet lunch, snorkel equipment, transfers and English speaking guide included.


"The trip to Mahmya Island was particularly good - so clean and tastefully developed for tourism without spoiling the natural setting, also spotlessly clean everywhere." - E Ellis, London

 
From Hurghada
From El Gouna
From Soma Bay
From Makadi Bay
US$80
US$87
US$103
TBC
All prices are approximate adult prices. Child prices on request.
Not Included: Drinks.
Optional Extras: Mahmya Souvenirs, towels, hats, etc. Souvenir Video of the day (on VCD/DVD/VHS).
Days: Sunday and Tuesday notes
 
 

Badawaya Desert Experience


For an action-packed day, join this adventurous excursion into the desert. Cross the awe-inspiring desert in a variety of exciting ways - by jeep, quad bike, off road sand buggy and camel.

Visit a local Bedouin village, see the desert in all its glory at sunset, enjoy a BBQ dinner and watch a fantastic show under the stars.

 
From Hurghada
From El Gouna
From Soma Bay
From Makadi Bay
US$60
US$67
US$63
TBC
All prices are approximate adult prices. Child prices on request.
Not Included:
Optional Extras:
Days: Wednesday notes
 
 

Diving Courses & Packages


A range of courses are on offer (including PADI courses) and packages for beginners and qualified divers. The dive centres featured in our programme are PADI approved and specialise in catering to the requirements of UK guests. Click on your chosen resort below for further information.
Hurghada
El Gouna
Soma Bay

Makadi Bay
 

Golf Packages


We offer golf in El Gouna, Makadi Bay and Soma Bay - from pre-bookable rounds to coaching. Save on your next golf holiday by pre-booking.

 

Further information on golf holidays >>

 

 

Important Information About Tours and Excursions

1 All prices are approximate and subject to change without notice.
2 Single room and peak season supplements may apply where overnight accommodation is included.
3 The operation and itineraries of tours or activities are subject to cancellation or amendment.
4 Tours operate according to a minimum amount of participants. Tours can be booked as private excursions, with supplement payable.
5 Some tours may not be suitable for the elderly or infirm - please discuss suitability with your in resort representative and/or the representative of our local partner .
6 Longwood act as agent for the activity operator/supplier.  Please note that the contract for these excursions, tours and activities is between yourself and the local suppliers who offer them.  Local suppliers are independent of Longwood Holidays.

 

The information relating to these excursions and activities is correct to the best of our knowledge. However, itineraries, prices and days of operation are subject to change without notice. For further information, please contact our resort team.

 

Preston Travel (CI) LTD - Trading as Longwood Holidays does not sell in-resort excursions and does not act as an agent or principal for the sale of any such excursions. Prices quoted on our website and in our brochure are for your information and guidance only and these excursions can be booked in-resort through any locally based and independent travel company. It is the responsibility of the customer to source and book the desired excursion through the appropriate local travel company.

Preston Travel (CI) LTD accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever for any excursions booked in-resort whilst on holiday.