Egypt · LUNCH EXPERIENCES
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 lunch experiences justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Spend about 8.5 hours aboard Royal Cruise Hurghada with guides such as Andrew and Mostafa. Visit Orange Bay early, snorkel at two Red Sea sites, enjoy a buffet lunch, try a banana boat ride, and receive a back massage. Hotel pickup, equipment, drinks, snacks, and life jackets are included.
“Very relaxed, boat was lovely and clean. The food on board was great.”
Spend 7 to 8 hours on a Red Sea cruise from Hurghada, with breakfast, lunch, unlimited soft drinks, two snorkeling stops, and two hours at Orange Bay. Guides such as Abdul, Nemo, and Arabi help first-time swimmers feel safe. Banana boat or sofa rides add a bit of fun, though wind can cancel them.
“So lovely, particulary Snorckeling and lunch. Abdou was un amazong guide !”
Spend eight hours at sea with Go Shalabi, visiting Orange Bay, Giftun Island, and Magawish. You get two snorkeling stops, dolphin watching, breakfast, seafood lunch, fruit, and unlimited drinks. Guides such as Ashraf, Ahmed, Talal, and Sabry help beginners in the water, while the shaded yacht gives non-swimmers a comfortable place to relax.
“Absolutely amazing value for your money, the guides were lively, entertaining and very helpful. Unlimited drinks, very nice freshly cooked food, one of the best days we had whilst here, would recommend to anyone.”
Spend eight hours exploring Giza, Saqqara, and ancient Memphis with a guide such as Khalaf, Fatma, Hazem, or Mahmoud. Expect air-conditioned transport, entry fees, bottled water, lunch, and helpful photos taken on your phone. The packed route is excellent for a first Cairo visit, though shop stops and a late lunch can affect the pace.
“The tourguide Hassem was funny, likeable, intresting, know a lot the history and the driver rides safely”
Spend 7 to 8 hours with an Egyptologist at Giza’s pyramids, the Sphinx, Khafre’s Valley Temple, and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Guides such as Ramy, Samaa, Basant, and Tony are praised for clear storytelling and thoughtful pacing. Expect air-conditioned transport, a camel ride, Egyptian lunch, and an optional Great Pyramid interior visit.
“The tour was excellent. Our guide, Ehab, was perfect, he explained everything about the sights we visited and was very friendly and professional. The driver was also very good and punctual, and everything went exactly as described in the program. The pick-up from and back to the hotel was perfectly organized. We highly recommend this tour. Great job, Ehab, thank you so much!”
You’ll search for wild dolphins from a fast Hurghada speedboat, snorkel two or three coral sites with a guide, and stop at a sandy island or shallow sandbank for lunch and swimming. Captains such as Islam, Ahmed, Karim, and Momo are frequently assigned. A five-minute parasailing option is available at checkout.
“Fantastic experience. Captain Karim & Ahmed couldn’t do enough for us. Thank you both for the perfect end to our trip to Egypt!! 🌟🌟🌟”
Cruise or speedboat from Hurghada to Hula Hula Island for reef snorkeling, banana-boat rides, lunch, beach time, and soft drinks. Yacht trips add a five-minute massage. Guides such as Pepsi, Tito, Karim, and Walid are often praised for patient instruction, especially with children and weak swimmers. Choose a seven-hour yacht day or a three-hour speedboat outing.
“AMAZING!! We got to go snorkeling, we went to an island where we had a private umbrella and beach bed. Lunch was a good buffet, we had a nice massage, and it was SO fun!!”
Set out from Hurghada with guides such as Mido, Khalid, Abdo, and Mostefe for a full day on the Red Sea. Search for wild dolphins, snorkel at two reef stops, eat a buffet lunch, and try the banana boat and sofa boat. The crew provides gear, safety help, drinks, and support for nervous swimmers.
“Really good activity, great organisation fun and food. Saw dolphins & snorkelling was good”
Join FTS Travels for a full-day yacht trip from Hurghada to Orange Bay. You’ll snorkel at two reef sites with guides such as Hisham, Khalid, Alex, and Kareem, enjoy an Egyptian buffet lunch, and ride a banana boat or sofa boat. Hotel pickup, gear, drinks, and island entry are included.
“Despite experiencing a shaky start to the trip due to anxiety from an overly animated taxi driver and a few close calls on the road, I ended up having an amazing experience. Navigating through boats was a bit challenging for me, especially with my balance issues and the heightened anxiety from the ride. However, once I managed to get past that hurdle, everything turned out to be truly wonderful. The trip itself and the tour guides were fantastic, and visiting Orange Bay was a highlight of the journey. Just a word of advice: it's a good idea to have a watch or phone handy for keeping track of time, as…”
Spend about eight hours sailing from Hurghada to Giftun Island National Park, with guided snorkeling at Coral Gardens and Orange Bay, lunch, drinks, watersports, and roughly two hours on the beach. Guides such as Adam and Capt Nemo have earned praise for helping nervous swimmers, though pickup delays, boat crowding, and limited island time can occur.
“Amazing experience❤️ We celebrateted my sons birthday and everything was perfect. Food was delicious, staff was very kind and professional”
Travel by private or shared speedboat from Hurghada to Orange Bay and Magawish Island. You get two snorkeling stops, island time, lunch, fruit, drinks, and hotel pickup. Guides such as Saif, Momo, Joo, Hassan, and Karim have helped guests feel at ease in the water. Choose the parasailing option for a five-minute flight above the Red Sea.
“Absolutely incredible experience. Guide was extremely caring and helpful when snorkelling. Felt very safe and looked after. Had a private area at orange bay which is a very busy beach so this was perfect. Would highly recommend.”
Spend 7 to 8 hours with a private guide and driver visiting the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple, and Egyptian Museum. Guides such as Nevin, Ahmed, Marco, Ebrahim, and Mohammed Samy are praised for clear explanations, photo help, and local know-how. Falafel or koshary, bottled water, and hotel pickup are included, while entering the Great Pyramid costs extra.
“We had a great tour with Mohammed Samy who was incredibly knowledgeable and showed us the best sites”
Take a fast 20-minute boat ride from Hurghada to Hula Hula Island for clear water, coral, snorkeling, banana boat rides, beach time, lunch, and a brief massage. Choose a 3-hour or 5-hour version, with shared or private transfers from Hurghada, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, El Gouna, Soma Bay, or Safaga. Guides such as Karim, Mahmood, Zizou, and Ahmed are known for patient safety help.
“Zizo made our day Most pleasant. Honestly the best Boat Tour WE did so far in Hurghada. He is Not Just Most accomondating, but His Humor is delightful. I can really recommend.”
Travel from Cairo to Alexandria in an air-conditioned vehicle with an Egyptologist guide. Visit Kom El Shoqafa Catacombs, Serapeum, Pompey’s Pillar, Kom El-Deka’s Roman theater, and Qaitbay Citadel, then enjoy seafood by the Mediterranean. Guides such as Kholoud, Ayman, Heba, and Manal have led recent departures.
“Menal was an excellent guide. Very well spoken English. Very knowledgeable. Catacombs were cool. Citadel was great photo spot over the Mediterranean Sea. Lunch was good. Highly recommended.”
Leave Cairo or Giza for a full day in Faiyum with an Egyptologist guide. Stop at Qarun Lake, race across soft dunes in a 4x4, try sandboarding, choose a camel or horse ride, see Wadi El Rayan and Mudawara Mountain, then swim or photograph Magic Lake before a BBQ lunch. Guides include Ryan, Sabra, Ahmed, and Omnia.
“We saw amazing sceneries, had lots of fun and the most important we had the best guide! Thank you for everything Ryan! Totally recommend if you visit Cairo”
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