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Private Tours in Makadi Bay

Makadi Bay: 17 private tours from €24. Only your group on the tour, with pickup from your hotel. Ministry of Tourism · Category A · since 2011

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17 results Makadi Bay
17 results Makadi Bay
17 results Makadi Bay
View tour: Makadi Bay: Private Hurghada City Tour and Turkish Hammam Combo
Makadi Bay: Private Hurghada City Tour and Turkish Hammam Combo New
6 hours Starts 08:30

Private Hurghada City Tour and Turkish Hammam Combo

Two afternoons in one: the real Hurghada, then a full hammam. Three hours of private sightseeing across the city — El Dahar, El Mina Mosque, the Coptic church and the markets — then steam, scrub, sauna and a full-body…

  • Three hours of private sightseeing and a full hammam ritual in one day, on a single pickup from Makadi Bay
  • Return transfers between Makadi Bay and Hurghada included in every price on this page
  • El Dahar old town, the working shipyard, the fish market and the fruit and spice market
Private Activity

From €48.00 per person

View tour: Makadi: Dolphin Watching Private Yacht Cruise with Island Stop & Snorkeling
Makadi: Dolphin Watching Private Yacht Cruise with Island Stop & Snorkeling New
7 hours Starts 08:00

Dolphin Watching Private Yacht Cruise with Island Stop & Snorkeling

Enjoy a private yacht trip in the stunning Red Sea, departing from Makadi. Explore the vibrant underwater world at two top snorkeling sites, where colorful corals and marine life await. Savor a freshly prepared lunch…

  • Enjoy a private yacht trip on the Red Sea
  • Marvel at vibrant coral reefs at stunning snorkeling spots
  • Visit the fascinating Abu Minqar Island
Meal included
Private Boat Tour

From €580.00 per group

View tour: Makadi Bay: Overnight Red Sea Dolphin Safari on a Private Yacht
Makadi Bay: Overnight Red Sea Dolphin Safari on a Private Yacht New
2 days Starts 07:00

Overnight Red Sea Dolphin Safari on a Private Yacht

Sail out of Hurghada for a full day and a night on your own private safari yacht. Swim with wild dolphins, snorkel Red Sea reefs, watch the sun set over Magawish Island, then sleep at anchor beneath a sky thick with…

  • Swim with wild spinner dolphins at Dolphin House, out near El Gouna
  • Snorkel technicolour Red Sea coral reefs and anchor off Magawish Island
  • Watch the sun set from an island beach, then dine and stargaze on deck
Meal included
Private Boat Tour

From €298.00 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: 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: Private ATV Quad Ride, Bedouin Village & Camel Ride
Makadi Bay: Private ATV Quad Ride, Bedouin Village & Camel Ride
3 hours Starts 09:00

Private ATV Quad Ride, Bedouin Village & Camel Ride

4.5 11 Reviews

A private quad safari from Makadi Bay — just your group, your own guide and open desert dunes. Ride out to a Bedouin camp for herbal tea and a short camel ride, far from the crowds.

  • Ride your own quad across the Eastern Desert with a private guide — no shared convoy
  • Follow a 55 km route through the dunes toward the Red Sea mountains
  • Pause at a real Bedouin camp for herbal tea and a short camel ride
Private Safari

From €24.00 per person

Two ways to explore

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Best forSolo travellers, couples, budget tripsFamilies, honeymooners, friends
GroupWith other guestsOnly your group
PickupIncluded from your hotelIncluded, just for you
PriceLowest price per personFrom €24.00, some per group
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View tour: Makadi Bay: Aqua Dream – Magawish VIP Speedboat Private Tour
Makadi Bay: Aqua Dream – Magawish VIP Speedboat Private Tour New
4 hours Starts 08:30

Aqua Dream – Magawish VIP Speedboat Private Tour

Discover the stunning beauty of Magawish Island on a VIP speedboat trip. Spend 4 hours cruising the Red Sea, enjoy 2 snorkeling stops at vibrant coral reefs, and relax on the island's white sandy beaches. Small group…

  • VIP private speedboat for up to 8 guests
  • 2 vibrant snorkeling stops
  • Free time on pristine Magawish Island
Private Boat Tour

From €285.00 per group

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: Hurghada Private Tour with Lunch or Dinner – Museum, Mosque & Souks
Makadi Bay: Hurghada Private Tour with Lunch or Dinner – Museum, Mosque & Souks New
4 hours Starts 10:00

Hurghada Private Tour with Lunch or Dinner – Museum, Mosque & Souks

A private tour of Hurghada rounded off with a real Egyptian meal. Explore the National Museum, the Al Mina Mosque and the El Dahar souks with your own guide, then sit down to a lunch or dinner of local specialities…

  • A private tour finished with an authentic Egyptian lunch or dinner — your choice
  • Your own Egyptologist and vehicle: no crowds, no fixed pace
  • Tour the Hurghada National Museum's 1,000+ treasures up close
Meal included
Private Activity

From €57.50 per person

View tour: Makadi Bay: 4-Hour Snorkeling Cruise at 2 Coral Reef Sites
Makadi Bay: 4-Hour Snorkeling Cruise at 2 Coral Reef Sites New
4 hours Starts 08:30

4-Hour Snorkeling Cruise at 2 Coral Reef Sites

Embark on a 4-hour snorkeling tour from Makadi Bay. Savor a tasty lunch on board a speedboat. Discover the magical underwater world of the Red Sea.

  • Cruise across the stunning Red Sea by speedboat
  • Snorkeling at two different coral reef locations
  • Explore vibrant marine life and colorful underwater scenery
Private Boat Tour

From €155.00 per group

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: 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: 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: Hurghada Private Spa Suite with Sauna, Hammam, Jacuzzi and Massage
Makadi Bay: Hurghada Private Spa Suite with Sauna, Hammam, Jacuzzi and Massage New
2 hours Starts 10:00

Hurghada Private Spa Suite with Sauna, Hammam, Jacuzzi and Massage

A private spa suite in Hurghada with its own sauna, hammam, steam room and jacuzzi. Two hours with a scrub, foam wash and a 60-minute massage, pickup included.

  • A private suite for one or two guests, with its own sauna, steam room, Turkish bath and jacuzzi
  • A traditional hammam scrub and foam wash, then a 60-minute massage for each guest
  • Two massage beds side by side, so couples stay together from start to finish
Private Activity

From €59.00 per person

View tour: Makadi Bay: Private Dolphin Watching Speedboat Trip with Snorkeling
Makadi Bay: Private Dolphin Watching Speedboat Trip with Snorkeling New
3 hours Starts 08:30

Private Dolphin Watching Speedboat Trip with Snorkeling

Embark on a 3-hour private speedboat tour in Hurghada, offering intimate dolphin watching and snorkeling in the Red Sea. With provided snorkeling gear and expert guidance, explore vibrant coral reefs and encounter…

  • Spot wild dolphins in their natural Red Sea environment during a private morning tour
  • Snorkel at up to three vibrant coral reef locations rich with marine life
  • Enjoy a private speedboat experience without crowds or fixed schedules
Private Boat Tour

From €150.00 per group

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

Customer Reviews

What travelers say about Makadi Bay

4.6
2,120 reviews across all booking platforms
Transport
4.5
Value for money
4.5
  • Nancy was a good guide. Who spoke french, so a plus (even if we have no problem with english) The Spa was the highlight for sure ( a little explanation could have been good when we arrived but not a big deal) The massage was very good. Totally worth the value

    Damien France
    Makadi Bay: Private Hurghada City Highlights Tour with Shopping Stop
  • Bardzo polecam to biuro! Wycieczka była wspaniała ♡ Wykupiłam opcję "Makadi Bay: Piramidy w Kairze i Gizie, Muzeum Egipskie oraz rejs po Nilu" w małej grupie, minivanem, z polskojęzycznym przewodnikiem i... to był strzał w 10 😁 Odbiór i powrót do hotelu na czas. Niespodziewanie nasza grupa liczyła tylko 4 osoby, więc co najmniej wycieczka VIP. Przewodnik ciekawie opowiadał, dawał wystarczającą ilość czasu na zrobienie zdjęć, a do tego sam wykonał kilka świetnych ujęć 😁📸

    Sara Polska
    Makadi Bay: Cairo & Giza Pyramids, Museum & Nile Boat Trip

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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Attraction

Mahmya Island

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

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Attraction

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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Attraction

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

Yes. 17 private tours are available here: only your group takes part, with pickup from your hotel.

Private tours here start from €24. Some are priced per group, not per person: the tour page shows which.

On a shared tour you join other guests, at the lowest price per person. On a private tour only your group takes part, and the pickup from your hotel is just for you.

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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