El Gouna City Tour and Lagoon Trip

Trade the hotel strip for a private morning in a lagoon town built on islands and bridges. El Gouna feels calmer and more polished than a standard Hurghada day, with water at the center of the visit rather than a beach schedule. You set the pace with your own guide and car, and the route mixes viewpoints, a slow boat ride, local food and marina time without rushing. It is easy, family-friendly and made for photos, not a sports or desert day. If you want one Red Sea outing that is neither snorkeling nor quad biking, book this.

Your day starts around 08:00 with pickup from your Hurghada hotel and a private air-conditioned transfer about 25 km north to El Gouna, the Venice of Egypt. On the way, watch the coast’s hotels and residences give way to lagoons, islands and bridges. Your guide leads an easy city tour, shares the story of this modern Red Sea town and answers your questions. Entry to the High Tower is included: climb up, look over the canals and low-rise architecture, and take photos. Then sail for about one hour by felucca on the calm lagoons that link the islands. An Egyptian lunch is included at a local restaurant. Afterwards, continue by tuk-tuk, with time to shop for handmade souvenirs at El Bait El Masry and browse marina boutiques. The walk back through Abu Tig Marina passes yachts, cafés and waterfront promenades before the afternoon return. The tour lasts about six hours, is family-friendly and not wheelchair accessible. Bring a hat, sunglasses, lightweight clothes, some Egyptian pounds and your camera.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.