Clear skies
Very well planned trip. Perfect timing for sunset and star gazing. Very well informed guide who pointed out all our star signs and other constellations
Andrew_B · Feb 2024 · via Viator
Things to do in Hurghada
Hurghada: Star Watching Desert Adventure by Jeep with Dinner
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Overview
Embark on an enchanting journey with our "Hurghada Star watching Desert Adventure by Jeep with Dinner" tour, starting with a convenient pickup from your Hurghada hotel. Prepare for an evening of exploration, traditional Bedouin hospitality, and mesmerizing stargazing in the tranquil desert setting. Indulge in an unforgettable experience of star watching, where the wonders of the celestial sky come to life under the expert guidance of an educated astronomer. Marvel at the captivating hues of the sunset painting the desert horizon in a mesmerizing display of natural beauty. Scenic Jeep ride through the desert landscapes of Hurghada. Bedouin desert camp where you can enjoy camel rides and an atmospheric welcome drink. Candlelit Bedouin dinner amidst the tranquility of the desert. Specially selected stargazing site away from city lights, perfect for observing the night sky. Enjoy a serene escape from the city and witness the beauty of the desert landscape at dusk and under the stars.
What you'll see
- Hurghada1 hour
Sunset on the desert: Move from the hotel by jeep drive to the starting point, enter the picturesque desert of Hurghada for 26 km. Marvel the amazing sunset in the desert from the observation area and take memorial shoots. Embark on a journey to the bedouin camp and take adrenaline by riding the desert hills in a jeep.
- 1 hour
Visit Bedouin village: Start your program with camel riding and feel the strength and power of the "Ships of the desert" , then you will have a welcome cold refreshing drink and try special Bedouin tea with herbs to taste the desert life.
- 1 hour
Romantic dinner with candles: Enjoy the delicious Bedouin buffet dinner with a romantic candles light. Have a pleasant time in the desert and watch millions of stars in a calm atmosphere and enter a natural world.
- 2 hours
Star gazing: Our guide will take you to a trip to the edge of the universe and you will enjoy the vision of the distant universe from the earth. We give you an up close view of planets, galaxies, star clusters and nebula through one of our large powerful telescopes. You will have then the opportunity to see some planets in our galaxy, you will learn a several of exciting information about space and star science, in addition to ancient and modern space science. After the explanation turn to the estate of the telescopes to observe the planets and the stars. After you had a glimpse of the stars, drive back to the hotel by a jeep.
What's included
- Embark on a scenic Jeep journey through sandy dunes, immersing in Egypt's natural beauty.
- Indulge in a camel ride, traditional tea, and a romantic dinner under the stars in the desert.
- Enjoy Sunset on the Redsea chain hill
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hurghada for a hassle-free experience.
- Witness a mesmerizing sunset, paving the way for an enchanting stargazing with an expert guide
- Embark on an off-road odyssey in a classic Jeep, navigating sandy trails to the heart of the desert.
- BBC Candles Dinner
- Visit the Bedouin Village
Good to know
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traveller reviews
4.4★679 reviews
Lovely afternoon out
All of the guides were lovely and friendly. Explained everything really well and the stars were absolutely amazing
Julie_T · Feb 2024 · via Viator
Terrific trip to the sand
What a terrific day Really good, drive through the desert for maybe 30-45 minutes in the back of a Land Cruiser. You are a passenger never the driver. There are a couple of proper seats in the front which are good if you like a smoother journey. The rear were like cushioned benches ok with exception too the bumps lol The driver ripped through the desert and it was really good fun though they said they would only go faster if everybody was ok with it. Little about the people who inhabit the desert and their culture and an opportunity to buy some trinkets, but not pushy at all with the sell. Sunset, The walk up the hill was rocky but ok, you could have easily just stayed at the compound if it was an issue. Watching the sun go down was really enjoyable in itself in the desert up a hill honestly paid for the trip for me. Simple but really enjoyable. Refreshment wise there was a Bottle of water on arrival and some cola with the meal. The meal was fine rice veg chicken and sausage there was a demonstration of the bread being made. The telescope was a really interesting part of the day with a bit of commentary on the planets they show you. If you know even the very basics you will know what they tell you, but having never looked through a telescope I found this really interesting and enjoyable. The talk on the stars was really informative probably a little short as it was so interesting. However just long enough that if it was not your thing you could listen too. Overall a really good day and the staff were all really good and helped make the day so good so thanks. Recommend you take sanitiser wipes and a couple bottles of water along if possible oh and it’s chilly so be warned! Maybe better in summer months.
333stewarth · Feb 2024 · via Tripadvisor
AMAZING MUST DO
AMAZING Includes: Pick up and drop off Guides with a sense of humor that pour their heart into it. Awesome 4x4 action Camel ride Beduin presentation Hike up a hill to see sun setting Nice dinner with optional shisha for 400EGP 2 telescopes Astronomy lesson Telescopes were so professional i could see the red stripes of jupiter and saturns rings! Unforgettable experience thanks to Arabi, Nasyr and Negir the best driver :)
Odyssey52057507464 · Feb 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Probably my favorite experience out of all during our Egypt trip
We got picked up at our hotel and driven to the desert. Our whole group enjoyed the Jeep ride. Once we arrived, it was time for our welcome tea, then camel riding. The camels look well cared for, the ride takes about 5-10 minutes in total. We climbed to the top of a smaller hill to watch the sunset and take pictures. There is a younger man who takes pictures with a professional camera, which we decided to buy and haven't regretted it since they are amazing. We went back to the village and learned about the making of Egyptian bread before dinner. The food was delicious. When it got dark enough, we gathered around the fire and were told interesting facts about the village, the stars and the universe. We even got to look at the Moon and Saturn through telescopes. This was my favorite experience of all we did in Hurghada. Don't hesitate for a minute to book this trip, and don't forget to bring a jacket with you, since it gets very cold in the desert at night.
vikt_rial2024 · Jan 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Fantastic experience
Fantastic trip from start to finish! Arrabi was our tour guide and he made the trip fun and had lots of knowledge of the stars and the Bedouin way of life. Our driver was also brilliant and the drive to the desert was a fun and bumpy rollercoaster (do not recommend if you have back or neck problems). We got to have bedouin tea at camp then walked into the mountains to watch the sun set which was beautiful. The stars are really clear and visible and we got to look at the planets through the telescope. As a solo traveller I felt safe and well looked after on this trip. Highly recommend it.
gemmagG8427BS · Jan 2024 · via Tripadvisor
A must do trip to experience life in the desert and the stars at night
Driving across the desert in a 4x4 jeep, Meeting the Bedouin people, who made us very Welcome and prepared us a delicious meal. Star gazing was an amazing experience. Thoroughly recommend this trip
Rosemarie_S · Jan 2024 · via Viator
One of the best things you’ll ever do.
The trip was so romantic, the off roading is incredible in a Toyota Land Cruiser, hang on it’s bumpy! If you go during winter like we did, wrap up warm.. we was freezing! Your greeted with tea when you arrive at bendouin village then take a walk in some sandy hills so you need good footwear! Once at the top you watch the sunset go down before having some lovely food and the tour Gide then explains the starts to you while all sat round a campfire. Singing a few songs is so wholesome and finally finish the night with looking through some telescopes at the moon and Saturn. Araby (the guide) is fantastic at what he does. Cant recommend this trip enough and moussa is a great off road driver! it’s safe and secure and worth every penny! I choose to purpose to my finance while the sun set and it was a beautiful moment.
Matt_H · Jan 2024 · via Viator
Star gazing
We got picked up early which was good then we picked up others and headed to our destination where we waited for more to arrive giving us time to stretch our legs before heading to our stop plenty laughter and carry on looking at the stars and planets was great would recommend this trip
E54ahs · Jan 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Overall good experience- not enough telescopes
Lovely experience, but not much time actually spent looking at the stars through the telescope, only 3 telescopes for a lot of people, having to que. however the short camel ride was a good experience and drive into the desert was pretty cool. Would be better if there was many telescopes available. Overall still a good experience and good value- also food was nice.
Arthur_W · Jan 2024 · via Viator
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