Hurghada Under the Stars Sunset and Starwatching

Hurghada, Egypt
Duration4h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, Arabic, English
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Escape the hustle and bustle of city life for a magical evening in the Egyptian desert. After a scenic drive from Hurghada, reach a stunning viewpoint for a picturesque sunset over the rugged mountains. Then, immerse yourself in Bedouin culture at a traditional camp, where you can savor freshly baked bread, cheese, Egyptian molasses and tea under the vast, starry sky. The night culminates in an enlightening stargazing session guided by an expert astronomer, revealing the wonders of the universe through high-quality telescopes. This experience beautifully blends nature, culture, and astronomy, creating a truly memorable desert evening.

Options

Safaga or Soma Bay

Duration: 1 hour: Extra transfer needed from Safaga, or Soma Bay at a bit of extra charge.
Pickup included

Hurghada Under the Stars: Sunset & Stargazing

Pickup included

Sahl Hashish Makadi Or ElGouna

Duration: 1 hour: Extra transfer needed from Sahl Hashish, Makadi Bay or El Gouna, at a bit of extra charge.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Desert mountain sunset experience
  • Professional astronomy guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from Hurghada
  • Traditional Bedouin bread, cheese, and molasses
  • Stargazing session with telescopes
  • All entrance fees and taxes
  • Bedouin tea and bottled water

What to expect

Escape the busy city and discover the peaceful beauty of the desert on this unforgettable sunset and stargazing experience from Hurghada.
Your journey begins with hotel pickup around 5:30 pm, followed by a scenic drive into the Eastern Desert surrounding Hurghada. Upon arrival, enjoy a short guided mountain walk to a panoramic viewpoint where you can watch the breathtaking sunset and capture incredible photos of the mountains and open landscapes.
After sunset, continue to a traditional Bedouin-style camp where you will experience authentic hospitality. Relax while enjoying freshly Bedouin bread prepared on-site, served with local cheese, Egyptian molasses, and traditional Bedouin tea in a peaceful desert atmosphere.

As darkness covers the desert, the highlight of the evening begins — a guided stargazing session with professional telescopes and an experienced astronomy guide. Learn about the stars, planets, and constellations visible in the clear desert sky while observing celestial objects through high-quality telescopes.
This experience combines nature, local culture, astronomy, and relaxation in one memorable desert evening before returning comfortably to your hotel in Hurghada.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Hotel pickup is available from hotels in Hurghada. Please wait outside the hotel entrance or security gate at the scheduled pickup time. Our team may contact you by WhatsApp before pickup to confirm the exact meeting point and pickup time. Please provide a valid phone number with WhatsApp during booking.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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