Hurghada or Sharm el-Sheikh family trip: hotels and program with Seen Travels
The Red Sea is Seen Travels’ destination in Egypt: you book your hotel in Hurghada or Sharm el-Sheikh from the most-booked hotels at live USD prices read from the booking system and refreshed daily, and we arrange the rest on request with a written quote on WhatsApp: the transfer from Hurghada or Sharm el-Sheikh airport, boat trips to the Giftun islands and Orange Bay or the Ras Mohammed reserve and the Straits of Tiran, the desert safari, and a Pyramids day in Cairo if you wish. The two plans below are 5-day suggestions for each city.
Hurghada or Sharm el-Sheikh?
- Hurghada: large all-inclusive resorts on long sandy beaches, the Giftun islands and Orange Bay, and closer to Cairo and Luxor for those adding the antiquities.
- Sharm el-Sheikh: clearer water and coral reefs closer to the shore, the Ras Mohammed reserve and the Straits of Tiran, and Naama Bay for evenings and markets.
- Families with small children: an all-inclusive resort with pools, a kids’ club and a shallow beach in either city.
- Divers and snorkellers: Sharm el-Sheikh and Dahab; desert and Bedouin lovers: the safaris from Hurghada.
Most-booked Hurghada hotels
The lists are built automatically from the most-booked Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh hotels in the booking system that return a bookable live price; the price is per night for a double room and refreshed daily, and the final price for your dates is shown before payment.
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9.6Pickalbatros Blu Spa Resort - Adults Friendly 16 Years Plus- Ultra All-Inclusive
5,320 reviews
from $685 / per night
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9.8Most-booked Sharm el-Sheikh hotels
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9.4Pickalbatros Royal Grand Sharm - Adults Friendly 16 Years Plus - Couples Only
10,168 reviews
from $563 / per night
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9.1Two suggested plans: 5 days in Hurghada or 5 days in Sharm el-Sheikh
- Hurghada 1
Arrival and pickup
Pickup at Hurghada Airport and transfer to the resort (about 20 to 40 minutes depending on the area: Hurghada, Sahl Hasheesh, Makadi, El Gouna). In the evening, the marina and its restaurants.
- Hurghada 2
The Giftun islands and Orange Bay
A full-day boat trip: snorkelling over the reefs, a stop on Orange Bay with its white sand, and lunch on board.
- Hurghada 3
Desert safari
An afternoon safari: buggy or jeep in the Eastern Desert, a Bedouin village visit, camel riding, dinner and stargazing.
- Hurghada 4
El Gouna or the Pyramids
A day in El Gouna with its canals and restaurants, or a long day to Cairo and the Pyramids and the Sphinx by car or plane (optional).
- Hurghada 5
Departure
A free morning at the resort, then the transfer to the airport in time for your flight.
- Sharm 1
Arrival and pickup
Pickup at Sharm el-Sheikh Airport and transfer to the resort (about 15 to 30 minutes). In the evening, Naama Bay or the Old Market.
- Sharm 2
Ras Mohammed reserve
A boat trip to the Ras Mohammed reserve: snorkelling over the finest reefs of the Red Sea and lunch on board.
- Sharm 3
The Straits of Tiran
A second sea trip to the Straits of Tiran and its four reefs, suited to snorkelling and beginner diving with an instructor.
- Sharm 4
Dahab or St Catherine’s
An optional day to Dahab (the Blue Hole and the Blue Lagoon) or a night trip to Mount Sinai and St Catherine’s Monastery for those who wish.
- Sharm 5
Departure
A free morning, then the transfer to the airport in time for your flight.
Red Sea guide for families
Best time to visit
October to May brings mild weather ideal for families; in summer the heat exceeds 35°C but the sea and boat trips stay comfortable and prices drop.
Which area of Hurghada
Central Hurghada and the marina for proximity to restaurants and markets; Sahl Hasheesh and Makadi Bay for the large quiet resorts; El Gouna for an upscale town feel on the canals.
Which area of Sharm el-Sheikh
Naama Bay for liveliness and markets; Nabq Bay for the large family resorts on the beach; Sharm el-Maya for more calm and proximity to the airport.
How to book with Seen
Book the hotel online from this page at a live price with instant confirmation, then send your dates and the number of people on WhatsApp and we send a written quote for the transfer, the boat trips and the safari before any payment.
Arranged on request
Plan the whole Red Sea trip
Hotel, transfer and trips in one program with a written quote.
Hurghada travel guide
Reefs, islands, El Gouna and the safari in detail.
Sharm el-Sheikh travel guide
Ras Mohammed, Naama Bay, Tiran and St Catherine’s.
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Frequently asked questions about the Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh trip
How much does a Hurghada or Sharm el-Sheikh trip cost?
Hotel prices are shown directly in the lists above in USD per night and refreshed daily. The transfer, boat trips and safari are quoted on request by the number of people, and a written quote reaches you on WhatsApp before any payment.
Hurghada or Sharm el-Sheikh for a family?
Both suit families with all-inclusive resorts; Hurghada is closer to Cairo and Luxor and has sandy islands, while Sharm el-Sheikh has clearer water and reefs closer to the shore.
Do you arrange the airport pickup?
Yes. We arrange the pickup from Hurghada or Sharm el-Sheikh airport to the resort by private car on request, and you receive a confirmation with the price.
Can the Pyramids and Cairo be added?
Yes. From Hurghada, a long day by car or a domestic flight to Cairo to visit the Pyramids and the museum; tell us and we add it to the quote.
How do I book the hotel?
Press View hotel, choose the dates and rooms and press Book; the rooms appear at live prices, you pay securely by card and the confirmation number arrives instantly.
When is the best time to visit?
October to May for mild weather; summer is hot but the boat trips stay comfortable and prices are lower.
Book your hotel in Hurghada or Sharm el-Sheikh from the lists above, then send your dates on WhatsApp and we send the trip program with a written quote.