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Makadi Bay: 18 tours from €64.59. Ministry of Tourism · Category A · since 2011

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View tour: Makadi Bay: Trip to Luxor and Valley of the Kings with Lunch
Makadi Bay: Trip to Luxor and Valley of the Kings with Lunch
Full Day Starts 05:00

Trip to Luxor and Valley of the Kings with Lunch

4.7 397 Reviews

Cross the desert from Makadi Bay to Ancient Thebes. Walk Karnak's columns, descend into the Valley of the Kings and meet Hatshepsut's temple - one unforgettable day in Luxor with your own Egyptologist, lunch and…

  • Descend into the painted royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings
  • Walk the vast columned halls of Karnak, the greatest temple in Egypt
  • Stand before the cliff-carved terraces of Hatshepsut's temple
Private option Pyramids & Temples

From €64.59 per person

View tour: Makadi Bay: Cairo and Giza Highlights Day Trip with Lunch
Makadi Bay: Cairo and Giza Highlights Day Trip with Lunch
Full Day Starts 01:00

Cairo and Giza Highlights Day Trip with Lunch

4.6 233 Reviews

Discover Cairo’s most iconic sights on a full-day trip from Makadi Bay. Travel in a comfortable minivan on a small-group tour or choose a private option. Visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx, explore the…

  • Visit the Iconic Pyramids of Giza and the Legendary Great Sphinx
  • Explore World-Renowned Ancient Treasures at the Grand Egyptian Museum or the Egyptian Museum, Depending on…
  • Choose Between a Small-Group Tour or a Private Cairo Experience from Makadi Bay
Meal included
Private option Pyramids & Temples

From €67.00 per person

View tour: Makadi Bay: Luxor Highlights, King Tut Tomb & Nile Boat Trip
Makadi Bay: Luxor Highlights, King Tut Tomb & Nile Boat Trip
Full Day Starts 05:00

Luxor Highlights, King Tut Tomb & Nile Boat Trip

4.7 135 Reviews

One day, every Luxor landmark: the Valley of the Kings and Tutankhamun's tomb, the temples of Karnak and Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, and a Nile boat to Banana Island — Egyptologist guide, lunch and Makadi Bay…

  • Step inside the tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings
  • Stand beneath the giant columns of Karnak, Egypt's largest temple
  • See Hatshepsut's terraced temple rising straight from the cliff
Meal included
Private option Pyramids & Temples

From €95.00 per person

View tour: Makadi Bay: Cairo & Giza Pyramids, Museum & Nile Boat Trip
Makadi Bay: Cairo & Giza Pyramids, Museum & Nile Boat Trip
Full Day Starts 01:00

Cairo & Giza Pyramids, Museum & Nile Boat Trip

4.8 60 Reviews

From the quiet of Makadi Bay to the oldest wonder on Earth in a single day — the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, the treasures of the Egyptian Museum and a gentle Nile cruise, all guided by your own Egyptologist.

  • Stand at the base of the Great Pyramid of Khufu — the only ancient Wonder still standing
  • Come eye to eye with the Great Sphinx and the granite halls of the Valley Temple
  • Explore the Egyptian Museum's pharaonic treasures with a licensed Egyptologist
Meal included
Private option Pyramids & Temples

From €82.00 per person

View tour: Makadi: Private Giza, Sakkara, Memphis & Khan el-Khalili
Makadi: Private Giza, Sakkara, Memphis & Khan el-Khalili New
Full Day Starts 04:00

Private Giza, Sakkara, Memphis & Khan el-Khalili

A private full-day trip from Makadi Bay to ancient Cairo — the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, the Step Pyramid of Sakkara and the ruins of Memphis, ending in the lantern-lit lanes of the Khan el-Khalili bazaar…

  • Stand beneath the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the last surviving Wonder of the Ancient World
  • See the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Sakkara — the world’s first monument built in stone
  • Meet the Great Sphinx face to face and explore the Valley Temple beside it
Meal included
Private Pyramids & Temples

From €168.00 per person

View tour: Makadi Bay: Private Tour to Luxor Attractions & Highlights
Makadi Bay: Private Tour to Luxor Attractions & Highlights
Full Day Starts 06:00

Private Tour to Luxor Attractions & Highlights

5.0 7 Reviews

Discover the wonders of ancient Egypt on a day guided tour to Luxor, a Private Trip from Makadi Bay. Visit the great Temple of Karnak, the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Valley of the Kings.

  • Step into the history of Ancient Egypt and the Pharaohs in the city of Luxor
  • Let the impressive Colossi of Memnon take your breath away
  • Admire the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and take unforgettable photos
Meal included
Private Pyramids & Temples

From €128.00 per person

View tour: Makadi Bay: Cairo Day Trip by Plane with Giza Pyramids & Egyptian Museum
Makadi Bay: Cairo Day Trip by Plane with Giza Pyramids & Egyptian Museum
Full Day Starts 04:00

Cairo Day Trip by Plane with Giza Pyramids & Egyptian Museum

4.7 37 Reviews

Fly from Makadi Bay to Cairo and swap the quiet of the bay for the greatest monuments on earth. In a single day, meet the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum - flights, guide and lunch included.

  • Skip the long desert drive - fly from Makadi Bay to Cairo and back in a single day
  • Stand before the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple
  • Explore the Egyptian Museum or the new Grand Egyptian Museum, depending on your option
Meal included
Private option Pyramids & Temples

From €245.00 per person

View tour: Makadi Bay: Private Giza, Saqqara & Dahshur Pyramids Tour
Makadi Bay: Private Giza, Saqqara & Dahshur Pyramids Tour New
Full Day Starts 01:30

Private Giza, Saqqara & Dahshur Pyramids Tour

Skip the museum crowds and give the pyramids the day they deserve. A private VIP tour from Makadi Bay tracing six pyramids across Giza, Saqqara and Dahshur — just your group, an expert Egyptologist, and 4,500 years of…

  • Private from your hotel door — just your group, your guide, and the pyramids
  • Six pyramids in one day: Giza's three, Saqqara's Step Pyramid, and Dahshur's Bent and Red
  • Trace 4,500 years of pyramid-building, from the first attempt to the Great Pyramid
Group discounts
Private Pyramids & Temples

From €130.00 per person

View tour: Makadi Bay: Two-Day Private Tour of Luxor and Abu Simbel
Makadi Bay: Two-Day Private Tour of Luxor and Abu Simbel New
2 days Starts 05:00

Two-Day Private Tour of Luxor and Abu Simbel

Enjoy a two-day private tour of Luxor and Abu Simbel with an Egyptian guide while you're vacationing in Hurghada and exploring the best of Upper Egypt. Enjoy a round transfer from Makadi Bay.

  • Explore the incredible Valley of the Kings
  • Visit spectacular sites Hatshepsut , Colossi of Memnon, and the Karnak Temples
  • Hear the history of ancient Egypt from an Egyptologist guide
Meal included
Private Pyramids & Temples

From €385.00 per person

View tour: Makadi Bay: Private Cairo and Giza Highlights Trip with Lunch
Makadi Bay: Private Cairo and Giza Highlights Trip with Lunch
Full Day Starts 02:00

Private Cairo and Giza Highlights Trip with Lunch

4.4 10 Reviews

Skip the crowded tour coaches and see Egypt’s icons your way. A fully private day from Makadi Bay to the Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum — your own Egyptologist, your own car, your own pace.

  • Stand beneath the Great Pyramid of Khufu — the last Ancient Wonder still standing
  • Meet the Great Sphinx and the granite Valley Temple with a private Egyptologist
  • Travel entirely by private air-conditioned car — no crowded coaches, your own pace
Meal included
Private Pyramids & Temples

From €115.00 per person

View tour: Makadi Bay: Luxor Valley of Queens, Hatshepsut, Karnak with Lunch
Makadi Bay: Luxor Valley of Queens, Hatshepsut, Karnak with Lunch New
Full Day Starts 05:00

Luxor Valley of Queens, Hatshepsut, Karnak with Lunch

Embark on a tour of the historic Luxor and the Valley of the Queens on a guided tour from Makadi Bay. Visit notable sites such as the Temple of Karnak Hatshepsut and the Memnon with an expert guide.

  • Visit the famous Valley of Queens
  • Admire the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
  • Explore the Temple of Karnak
Meal included
Pyramids & Temples

From €74.00 per person

View tour: Makadi: Private Two-Day Cairo, Giza, Sakkara, and Memphis
Makadi: Private Two-Day Cairo, Giza, Sakkara, and Memphis
2 days Starts 01:00

Private Two-Day Cairo, Giza, Sakkara, and Memphis

4.6 7 Reviews

Discover Privately the Ancient Egypt on this two-days tour of the Giza Plateau, the great Sphinx, and Sakkara. Visit the pyramids & Memphis with an Egyptologist guide and stay in a 4 or 5-star hotel

  • Admire the Step Pyramid of Saqqara and explore the remains of Memphis
  • Learn from your expert tour guide about ancient Egypt
  • Visit the Giza Pyramids complex and see these architectural wonders
Meal included
Private Pyramids & Temples

From €320.00 per person

View tour: Makadi Bay: Cairo & Luxor Highlights Ancient History Package
Makadi Bay: Cairo & Luxor Highlights Ancient History Package New
2 days Starts 01:00

Cairo & Luxor Highlights Ancient History Package

Immerse yourself in ancient Egyptian history with two excursions in one convenient package. Visit two of the richest cities in the world - Cairo and Luxor by comfortable minivan from Makadi Bay.

  • Enter the history of Ancient Egypt and the Pharaohs, visit Luxor and Cairo
  • Admire the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Karnak Temple, and Valley of the Kings
  • Explore the oldest of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World at Giza
Meal included
Pyramids & Temples

From €140.00 per person

View tour: From Makadi Bay: 2-Days Cairo and Giza Top Attractions Tour
From Makadi Bay: 2-Days Cairo and Giza Top Attractions Tour New
2 days Starts 01:00

2-Days Cairo and Giza Top Attractions Tour

Discover Cairo & Giza's top Attractions from Makadi Bay with accommodation in Cairo and transfers included. See the Egyptian Museum, Alabaster Mosque, and Khan el-Khalili Bazaar & more.

  • Visit the fascinating Egyptian Museum
  • Marvel at the step of the Great Pyramid
  • Browse through the Khan el-Khalili bazaar
Meal included
Pyramids & Temples

From €320.00 per person

View tour: Makadi: Cairo & Giza Ancient Egypt Full-Day Trip by Plane
Makadi: Cairo & Giza Ancient Egypt Full-Day Trip by Plane New
Full Day Starts 04:00

Cairo & Giza Ancient Egypt Full-Day Trip by Plane

Experience the history and culture of ancient Egypt. You’ll be picked up at your hotel in Makadi Bay or the flight to Cairo, Visit the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Valley Temple, the Egyptian Museum

  • Visit the Great Pyramid of Giza – One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
  • Marvel at the Sphinx & Valley Temple – Witness the iconic guardian of the pyramids.
  • Explore the Egyptian Museum – Discover over 120,000 historical artifacts.
Meal included
Private option Pyramids & Temples

From €260.00 per person

View tour: Makadi: Cairo Museum, Giza Platoue and Khufu Pyramid Entry
Makadi: Cairo Museum, Giza Platoue and Khufu Pyramid Entry New
Full Day Starts 01:00

Cairo Museum, Giza Platoue and Khufu Pyramid Entry

Experience top attractions and learn about Egypt and its ancient civilization. Witness the wonders of the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, and Enter the Great Pyramid. explore the Egyptian Museum.

  • Discover the secrets of Ancient History by entering the Great Pyramid of Khufu.
  • Learn about the construction of the pyramids from an Egyptian guide.
  • Admire the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx
Meal included
Pyramids & Temples

From €93.00 per person

View tour: Makadi Bay: Private Cairo Royal Discovery VIP – Grand Egyptian Museum & Khan El Khalili
Makadi Bay: Private Cairo Royal Discovery VIP – Grand Egyptian Museum & Khan El Khalili New
Full Day Starts 01:30

Private Cairo Royal Discovery VIP – Grand Egyptian Museum & Khan El Khalili

Stand face to face with Tutankhamun's treasures in the world's greatest pharaonic museum. Then wander Cairo's oldest bazaar — all in one private VIP day from Makadi Bay, with your own Egyptologist guide, lunch, and…

  • Private VIP day trip from Makadi Bay to Cairo
  • Your own professional Egyptologist guide all day
  • Explore the Grand Egyptian Museum, the world's largest
Group discounts Meal included
Private Pyramids & Temples

From €170.00 per person

View tour: Makadi Bay: Elite VIP Day Tour – The Grand Mosques of Cairo & The Alabaster Citadel
Makadi Bay: Elite VIP Day Tour – The Grand Mosques of Cairo & The Alabaster Citadel New
Full Day Starts 01:30

Elite VIP Day Tour – The Grand Mosques of Cairo & The Alabaster Citadel

Discover Cairo’s Islamic masterpieces on an exclusive VIP day trip from Makadi Bay. Private luxury transfer, expert Egyptologist guide, priority access to the Alabaster (Muhammad Ali) Citadel, visits to Cairo’s grand…

  • Door-to-Door Long-Distance VIP Transport: Premium luxury vehicle transfers
  • Six Grand Historical Mosques: An expanded, curated itinerary highlighting the evolution of Islamic…
  • The Citadel of Saladin: Bypassing lines to explore the massive fortress complex and its stunning Ottoman…
Group discounts
Private Pyramids & Temples

From €95.00 per person

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Natural Attractions & Parks

Iconic nature spots around Makadi Bay worth visiting

Attraction

Giftun Island

Explore the pristine coral reefs and crystal-clear waters of Giftun Island National Park, one of Hurghada's most beautiful island destinations.

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Mahmya Island

Experience luxury day trips to Mahmya Island with white sand beaches, turquoise waters, and exceptional snorkeling opportunities.

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Orange Bay

Discover Orange Bay, often called the "Egyptian Maldives" with its stunning white sand beaches and crystal-clear turquoise waters.

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Dolphin House

Swim with dolphins in their natural habitat at Dolphin House (Sha'ab El Erg), one of the Red Sea's most famous dolphin encounter sites.

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About Makadi Bay

Makadi Bay is a self-contained resort area 30 km south of Hurghada, set along a pristine stretch of Red Sea coastline. Known for its beautiful house reef ideal for snorkeling right off the beach, Makadi combines the tranquility of an exclusive resort with easy access to all of Hurghada's excursions. The calm, shallow waters make it particularly popular with families and beginner divers.

Best time to visit

Best from March to November with warm seas and sunny skies. The house reef is excellent year-round. Summer (June–August) is hot but the sea breeze keeps the coast comfortable. Winter offers peaceful beaches and mild weather.

Top activities

Makadi Bay is a 40-minute drive south of Hurghada Airport (HRG). The area is exclusively resort-based with no independent town center. All Hurghada excursions include Makadi Bay hotel transfers at no extra cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

Tour Information & Booking

Tours start from €15. Starting prices by type: Boat Tour from €15, Pyramids & Temples from €64.59, Safari from €24, Activity from €21.90, Watersports from €19.95, Multi-day from €78. Prices are per person unless the tour page says per group.

Makadi Bay is ideal for families due to its calm, protected bay with safe shallow waters perfect for children, family-friendly all-inclusive resorts, and tranquil atmosphere. The destination offers excellent value with comprehensive resort amenities, kids' clubs, family entertainment, and safe beach conditions. The relaxed environment makes it perfect for families seeking a stress-free holiday experience.

Makadi Bay offers activities including snorkeling in calm bay waters, water sports (paddleboarding, kayaking), boat trips, beach relaxation, all-inclusive resort amenities, and optional day trips to nearby attractions. The destination focuses on relaxation and family-friendly activities rather than extreme adventures, making it perfect for those seeking a peaceful coastal retreat.

The best time to visit Makadi Bay is from October to April when temperatures are comfortable (20-28°C) and perfect for beach activities and water sports. The destination enjoys year-round sunshine. Summer months offer warm sea temperatures and excellent beach conditions, while winter provides mild, pleasant weather ideal for families escaping cold European winters.

Makadi Bay is accessible via Hurghada International Airport (HRG), which is approximately 30 km (19 miles) away. Transfer time is typically 30-40 minutes. Many resorts offer airport transfer services. The destination is located between Hurghada and Safaga, offering easy access while maintaining a more secluded and peaceful atmosphere.

Makadi Bay features well-appointed all-inclusive resorts offering comprehensive amenities, multiple dining options, entertainment facilities, and family-oriented services. The resorts are designed to provide excellent value with all-inclusive packages that include meals, drinks, activities, and entertainment. The destination focuses on providing stress-free holiday experiences with everything included.

Yes, Makadi Bay offers good snorkeling opportunities in the calm, protected bay waters. The conditions are ideal for beginners and families, with calm waters and good visibility. While the bay may not have the extensive coral reefs found in more developed diving destinations, it provides safe and enjoyable snorkeling experiences suitable for all skill levels.

Makadi Bay offers a more tranquil and family-oriented atmosphere compared to the larger, more developed Hurghada. The destination focuses on all-inclusive resort experiences with a peaceful bay setting, while Hurghada offers more extensive activities, nightlife, and tourist infrastructure. Makadi Bay is ideal for families and those seeking relaxation, while Hurghada caters to a wider range of interests and activities.

Makadi Bay offers basic diving opportunities, but it's not primarily a diving destination. The calm bay waters are more suited for snorkeling and beginner diving. Serious divers may prefer to take day trips to more renowned diving sites near Hurghada or choose Hurghada as a base. However, the destination provides a good introduction to diving for beginners in safe, calm conditions.

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