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Day-Tour to the Red Sea from Cairo

Cairo, Egypt

8 to 10 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Escape from the hustle of Cairo and relax along the beach in El Ein Sohkna on the Red Sea on this full-day, private tour. Swim, enjoy the sun, or sit in the sand or a beach chair under the shade of an umbrella. Enjoy day use of the 4-star, beachfront Dome Marina Hotel. Snacks throughout the day, lunch, and a Cairo hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Visit the Red Sea from Cairo with private transportation
Escape the hustle of city life for a day
Swim, enjoy the sun, or relax along the beach
Lunch and amenities at beachfront hotel included

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Tour Guide
Changing room
Day-use
Lunch
Bottled water

Tipping
Personal Items
Use of Snorkeling equipment

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.

Pickup points

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Pickup details

As per requested time our tour guide will be waiting inside the lobby of your hotel and he will be holding a sign showing our company name Emo Tours

Meeting points

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

When visiting Cairo, it’s a must to get away from the business and relax at the Red Sea. This tour takes you there, hassle-free, so you don’t need to worry about any logistics.

Your tour starts with hotel pickup to keep things running smoothly. Then you’ll make your way out to El Ain Sokhna where you can spend the day however you like. This is a private tour, so there is no fixed itinerary like there often is with large group tours.

You’ll use the facilities at the Dome Marina Hotel, like beach chairs and umbrellas. Swim, sunbathe, walk the beach, or relax. Throughout the day you’ll be served snacks, plus lunch is also provided.

When your day is finished, you’ll be driven privately back to your Cairo hotel.

Cairo

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Ain Sukhna

6 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Cairo

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

tammy432000

Memorable day at the Red Sea... special thanks to our guide Kazim and driver Mehmoud. They made us feel comfortable and safe and well taken care of right from the start. Definitely recommend this must do activity while in Cairo.

Reviews

4.3

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I should have canceled

Colin_R, Dec 2024

This tour was a complete waste of time and zero value for me. I used emo tours 3 times this trip with mixed feelings but this tour was definitely the worse and I would not recommend. The day started with Abdul(guide) and Goo-Goo (driver) quite eccentric with lots of chit-chat (nothing about the history or the areas we were passing on the way to the resort). I really just wanted to relax and be left alone really for a chill day at the beach. Two hours later we arrive the the resort (BLUE-BLUE) and let’s just say it’s closer to a 2-Star resort than the 4+ Star that Emo tours advertise… Alas I was here for the beach and the crystal clear water. After the hotel representative took my passport card, we proceeded to the cabana house that I had reserved for the “day” for me to change and what not to get started, the cabana was fairly bare bones, no water or anything just really a dark room to get changed and what not. I proceeded to the beach which was the only reason I gave this review 2 stars, simply gorgeous water and the sun was amazing. I proceed to take it all in an Abdul comes over chit-chatting again while my eyes were close (was hoping he would get the point). About an hour later I proceed to go back to the cabana to use the restroom and when I grab for the key for the cabana, I notice my wallet was wasn’t there with it in my bag which it always sits in the same slot. After throughly searching my bag and cabana, I notify Abdul to check with the driver to see if by some odd reason it fell out in the car. 20 minutes later Abdul comes back with my wallet and I search it and it’s missing 1000 Egyptian pounds ($20USD)! I’m not one to speculate but literally, only people who had access to my bag were my guide and the waiter the entirety of that hour. I asked Abdul where was it located and he brushed it off and did not tell me. I decided to table it so I could salvage the bit of the day left I could and amounted it to…it’s only $20. The lunch was HORRIBLE, the only saving grace was the basic salad, because the past was very basic w/ sauce from a can and the chicken was just microwaved up chicken nuggets. Needless to say I did not finish it and ate as soon as I got back to Cairo. Now to the restaurant charges…the advertisement reads that bottled water is included with the tour…it wasn’t. I ordered 1 bottle of water and a hibiscus tea, I received my bill and it included my bottle of water, the tea and my GUIDE’S Bottle of water from him eating lunch! I paid the total and brushed it off as I finally get to go back to my hotel… Another awkward situation was my guide talking to me about how to properly tip and what not….I don’t need help and IDK why Egyptian culture doesn’t find it rude to imply how much is an adequate tip… Also keep in mind this tour is advertised as a full day but with travel time and what not, you really only get 4 hours at the resort. On the car ride back, I will say Abdul was accommodating to stop me by a shop I had a package at which was on my way to the hotel (but he did try to steer me from buying from someone that I already had bought things from and built a relationship with to push me on someone he knew). All in all, this tour was a waste of my time and really truthfully, put my psychological safety in a bind for what should have been a relaxing end to my all my excursions in Egypt, COMPLETE DISAPPOINTMENT. And mind you like another reviewer has stated, I did not request a refund and I did tip, because I want to give you the real information so that hopefully you don’t go through what I did. This tour is a complete miss for $160 and what is advertised as a VIP experience.

Amazing experience

Arely_T, Nov 2024

Very nice beach with very kind hotel staff. Our tour guide Amaya was very nice and very thoughful. She took care of everything from getting our cards and towels and make sure our lunch was ready. Our driver was also very nice. Amazing experience.

Anazing

NICOLE_C, Nov 2024

The Red Sea and our guide and driver! Made sure we were having a great experience. It was nice the lunch was prepared outside by the water. Nice Sunny day!

Beautiful

Carol_D, Oct 2024

First we booked driver and beach only so I gave this 3 stars for the following reasons : 1. We never got our complementary water 2. We had to pay 2500 more Egyptian pounds to go on the beach 3. The wash/shower/toilets were filled with faeces everywhere (bring your own tissue) 4. We had to wait nearly an hour to get picked back up. Now for the good points : 1. The beach is very clean 2. You are provided with towels 3. The Red sea is the most beautiful sea I have ever laid eyes on, so clear, pure and blue, also my son had a paper cut which closed as soon as he went into the water. 4. There is very ,very few people on the beach when we was there practically had the beach to ourselves which was great. 5. There is no one trying to sell you anything, they do offer boat rides. 6. I gave it 3 stars and they are all for the sea and beach 7. I still recommend you visit its beautiful

Basic needs met

Jennifer_H, Sep 2024

I enjoyed my day on the boat in Ain Sokhna overall. However, the price is quite expensive for what you get. The boat does not go very far from the shore so it’s not entirely a “yachting” experience per se. The lunch was very tasty, however, the trip claims to offer “free soft drinks”- the only free drink is water, I was told coffee was free and ended up being charged for it. I am a solo female traveler and wanted to get out of Cairo and enjoy some nature for the day, so this satisfied that need for me, but don’t expect a Western type yachting experience. You’ll want to dress conservatively as a female and respect the fact that Ain Sokhna is mostly Egyptian families. Overall, I had a nice day but wish the price included more or was just less expensive.

Fun on the beach

DEDO_D, Sep 2024

Hussein my tour guide was the best. This was well worth the visit. The drive from the city also allowed for some sightseeing and reflexion. I had a good driver as well

Great beach

sara_W, Sep 2024

On the beach with great service and the clear water. The hotel had great accommodations. Staff cater to our every need, great views. Can’t wait to comeback for a longer stay

Relaxing break from the city

Robert_P, Jun 2024

The perfect way to get a single days break away from the city, for a a bit of free coastal air. Also for the change for a cool swim or soak up some more or the sun.

Amazing

Oscar_R, Apr 2024

Everything was amazing, had a lot of fun on my way to the Red Sea from Cairo, the driver and the gide made my day better than ever, I recommend them 100%…

Relax by the Red Sea

Chadd_N, Mar 2024

Americans such as ourselves may not love the long and hectic drive to the coast from Cairo, but the turquoise and blue seas provide a welcome contrast to the sandy city. The resort was shabby, compared to western resort standards, but the provided buffet lunch was really quite tasty (and we just used the resort room to change in and store our belongings). The beach has lounge chairs with umbrella, a pool, and a swimming area cordoned off from the sea. The driver and guide were friendly and professional. If you keep expectations in check, you’ll enjoy a day away from Cairo and relax beside the Red Sea.

Experience

Gustavo_M, Jan 2024

The experience on the whole was amazing. The driver and the guide were kind and the trip has happened with no problems. The landscape is pretty and the facility is nice. However we had too short time there. We´ve arrived at about 10:30 AM and hat to leave at 15:00 PM. It´s maybe not worth it to spend almost 5 hours in a car to stay just 4,5 hours there.

Disappointed

Kate_H, Dec 2023

Unfortunately, I was very disappointed. This was not value for money. My driver was friendly but I was harassed by men at the hotel, the lunch was not very good and cost $35. I ended up feeling very irritated. Such a shame.

Driver Shady was a kind and nice!! Thank you Viator!

ZaitoonF_D, Dec 2023

Car with driver came to pick up on time, service was good. Car was clean and tidy. Driver name is Shady. He was very friendly and lively . I would recommend him as your guide and driver.

Not worth a day.

Mitchell_C, Nov 2023

It sounds nice in the description. The actual beach appears less than 300 yards and looks more like a large pool. I thought, "I dont want to spend a day of the brief time I am in Cairo at this crappy beach resort". My guide (Hakeem) was great. He and the driver took me to the Egyptian Civilization Museum after a brief time at the resort It was a nice save of a potentially wasted day.

Fun

Charles_T, Oct 2023

The tour guides were very friendly and accommodating I had a great time. Everyone was respectful and kind.

A day at the beach

Camille_G, Oct 2023

Terrific trip. The trip included a room in a hotel so you could change and shower before the drive home. Lunch was great and the guide, Nour, was terrific. He made sure our day was perfect!

For have a different day!

Daniel_C, Oct 2023

For enojoy the read sea and have good moment and relax day , I recommend you buy you need to pay extra 15uds, for use pool and have the buffet .

Great experience.

Shannon_M, Sep 2023

I was treated like a queen for the day. They made sure I was taken care of the entire day with food, water, stopping for pictures, etc.

Absolute Joy and Relaxation

Daniel_D, Aug 2023

WOW!!! Such a great experience! I would definitely recommend folks visit the Red Sea if they go to Egypt. The mountain and desert views are very grande and the water views are amazing. The water is very very salty, but the color of the water is super clear and soothing. My guide Mido was able to negotiate a good deal for me to go parasailing and it honestly made my whole trip to Egypt. The drive there from Cairo didn't feel too long. A nap makes the time go by real quick.

Day at red sea

Roberto_V, Aug 2023

Perfect trip thanks to the driver and the tour guide. I had good time no rush me to go back to Cairo

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