STARGAZING · EGYPT

15 Stargazing Tours in Egypt Worth Staying Up For

36 tours  ·  from $12 a head

The Eastern Desert starts twenty minutes behind the Red Sea hotels and it is genuinely black. These 15 nights out of Hurghada, Sharm and Marsa Alam are the cheapest dark skies on the site, and the notes say which ones really stop to look up.

Sharm El-Sheikh: Ultimate ATV Quad, Stargazing & BBQ Dinner - Echo Point and Bedouin tea
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Sharm El-Sheikh: Ultimate ATV Quad, Stargazing & BBQ Dinner

1.Ultimate ATV Quad, Stargazing & BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,084 reviews · from $35Our pick

Ride a quad or buggy through South Sinai, stop for Bedouin tea, then enjoy a camel ride, sunset, bread-making, BBQ dinner, shows, and telescope stargazing. Guides such as Emad and Bishoy help keep the busy outing organized. Private-track upgrades offer more freedom.

“We absolutely loved this adventure! It left us full of positive energy and completely recharged. Discovering a new culture and its traditions was truly fascinating. Our hosts were warm and welcoming, our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, and every detail of the experience was thoughtfully arranged. Considering everything the company provides, it's an amazing value for money - we couldn't recommend it more!”

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Hurghada: Sunset Quad Bike, Camel w/ Opt Stargazing and BBQ - The safety test sets the tone
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Hurghada: Sunset Quad Bike, Camel w/ Opt Stargazing and BBQ

2.Sunset Quad Bike, Camel w/ Opt Stargazing and BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,705 reviews · 3 hours · from $14Best value

You’ll ride a guided quad-bike route through Hurghada’s desert, pause for photos, take a short camel ride, and finish with BBQ dinner and a dance show. Sunset departures add stargazing. Shared hotel transfers, a slower or faster riding group, private transport, and longer camel rides are available at extra cost.

“Loved the quad biking and getting to see some horses and camels they were very friendly, managed to get some photos from the day, they don’t mind a bit of haggling so do this to get to a price for the photos”

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Hurghada: Sea & Desert Horse Tour, Stargazing, Dinner & Show - Choosing between the six tour formats
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Hurghada: Sea & Desert Horse Tour, Stargazing, Dinner & Show

3.Sea & Desert Horse Tour, Stargazing, Dinner & Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,592 reviews · 2 - 5 hours · from $20

Choose a two-hour horse ride through Hurghada’s desert and along the Red Sea, with guides such as Didi, Yusuf, or Mahmoud helping beginners and experienced riders. Add a 5:00 AM breakfast, quad-bike combo, sunset dinner and show, or a four-hour swim with your horse.

“I booked this horseback tour and loved the whole experience. The pickup and drop-off made the day smooth. The team gave a clear safety briefing and introduced the horses in a simple way that helped me feel ready. Yousef guided our group. He stayed helpful and informative from start to finish. He answered questions, kept us comfortable, and explained what to expect at each part of the ride. His support improved the experience.”

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Hurghada: Quad Bike, Sea, Camel, Safari, Stargazing & Dinner - Pickup from Hurghada and the Red Sea resorts
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Hurghada: Quad Bike, Sea, Camel, Safari, Stargazing & Dinner

4.Quad Bike, Sea, Camel, Safari, Stargazing & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,454 reviews · 2 - 5 hours · from $17

Choose a sunrise, daytime, or evening outing from Hurghada, Sahl Hasheesh, Makadi Bay, El Gouna, Soma Bay, Safaga, or Al Ahyaa. You’ll ride with a guide, try a short camel ride, and, on the sunset option, enjoy dinner, dancing, and telescope stargazing.

“All activities were great. I loved the quad bikes personally. But was all nice. They helped with the kids which was nice.”

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Makadi Bay: ATV, Sea View, Camel, Stargazing, Dinner & Show - The safety briefing and first test ride
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Makadi Bay: ATV, Sea View, Camel, Stargazing, Dinner & Show

5.ATV, Sea View, Camel, Stargazing, Dinner & Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,368 reviews · 2 - 5 hours · from $16

Ride for two hours across Makadi Bay’s desert, mountain, and coastal terrain with a guide and safety escort. Add a five-minute camel ride, or choose the sunset option with dinner, a show, and stargazing. Guides may include Hadeer, Samir, or Mohamed, depending on the outing.

“Great value team couldn’t do enough to help us fell well looked after”

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Hurghada: Star Watching Desert Adventure by Jeep with Dinner - Camel time and a Bedouin camp
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Hurghada: Star Watching Desert Adventure by Jeep with Dinner

6.Star Watching Desert Adventure by Jeep with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 879 reviews · from $36

Join FTS Travels for a late-afternoon Jeep safari 26 km into the Hurghada desert. Meet Bedouin hosts, ride a camel, watch sunset, eat a candlelit BBQ, then study planets and constellations with an astronomer such as Ibrahim, Adam, or Nasser. Add a 30-minute quad ride if you wish.

“The star presentation and discussion, and the dancing. Also we went on the day of the lunar eclipse which was nice.”

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Hurghada: Quad Bike, Camel, Show, Dinner, & Stargazing Trip - The safety briefing before the engines start
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Hurghada: Quad Bike, Camel, Show, Dinner, & Stargazing Trip

7.Quad Bike, Camel, Show, Dinner, & Stargazing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 835 reviews · 2 - 5 hours · from $16

Choose a two-hour quad ride, a sunrise breakfast, a quad-and-horse combo, or a sunset program with dinner, show, and stargazing. You receive a safety briefing, helmet, guide support, and a short camel ride. Pickup covers Hurghada, El Gouna, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, Soma Bay, and Safaga.

“Quad biking was amazing the guides were great and the pictures that were taken were amazing . The camel ride was great and really good fun and ended with an amazing meal Great value for money”

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Hurghada: Star Stargazing Desert Adventure by Jeep & Dinner - Tea, dates, and a small oasis farm
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Hurghada: Star Stargazing Desert Adventure by Jeep & Dinner

8.Star Stargazing Desert Adventure by Jeep & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 694 reviews · from $48

Head 17 km into the desert by off-road vehicle, visit an oasis farm, ride a camel and horse, watch sunset, eat dinner by candlelight, then view the moon, planets, and seasonal stars through a professional telescope. Guides such as Nasser, Abu, and Arabi explain the sky in several languages.

“Medhat bro is very nice , Thank you so much for meeting me. Very goooooooooooooood”

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Hurghada: Sea & Desert Camel Ride w/Dinner, Show, Stargazing - Getting ready for a two-hour camel ride
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Hurghada: Sea & Desert Camel Ride w/Dinner, Show, Stargazing

9.Sea & Desert Camel Ride w/Dinner, Show, Stargazing

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 634 reviews · 2 - 5 hours · from $26

Ride a trained camel for two hours across Hurghada’s Eastern Desert, sandy valleys, lagoons, or the Red Sea shore. Choose entry only, shared hotel transfers, or a sunset option with dinner, show, and stargazing. Guides such as Ramadan, Hussain, and Mohamed are known for patient help and generous photos.

“I cant remember our guides name, but he was fantastic. He took lots of pictures for us and was really nice. I loved that he got our camels to run, so funny, we went across the desert and down to the beach which was just beautiful.”

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Hurghada: Star Watching Desert Adventure by Jeep with Dinner - Camel time and a Bedouin camp
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Hurghada: Star Watching Desert Adventure by Jeep with Dinner

10.Star Watching Desert Adventure by Jeep with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 575 reviews · from $27

Ride a Toyota Land Cruiser into Hurghada’s desert, watch the sunset, take a short camel ride, sample Bedouin tea and bread, eat dinner, and view the moon and planets through telescopes. Guides such as Moussa, Ibrahim, Adam, and David lead the desert and astronomy portions.

“My husband and I were extremely disappointed with this excursion. Uncomfortable Jeep. Unwelcome place. Very precarious dinner. And we could not see the stars, because it was very cold, so much so that we sought shelter in the Jeep itself, waiting for the rest of the grouRead more”

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Hurghada: Full-Day Quad & Camel Ride, Stargazing, & Dinner - Hotel pickup from Hurghada, Makadi Bay, and El Gouna
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Hurghada: Full-Day Quad & Camel Ride, Stargazing, & Dinner

11.Full-Day Quad & Camel Ride, Stargazing, & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 414 reviews · 2 - 5 hours · from $14

Ride a quad across Hurghada’s desert, stop for a short camel ride, and choose sunrise, horse riding, or a sunset program with dinner, Tanura, belly dancing, and telescope stargazing. Shared hotel pickup is available, with guides such as Nasser, Abo, and Nasr praised for careful instruction.

“It was amazing! Everyone took good care of us. The people, the horses, camels, and donkeys were all great. The food was sooo good. And the best part was watching everyone t”

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Safari 5 in 1 Quads, Camels, Show, Dinner & Star Gazing in Sharm El Sheikh - Quad biking on desert tracks, not open dunes
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Safari 5 in 1 Quads, Camels, Show, Dinner & Star Gazing in Sharm El Sheikh

12.Safari 5 in 1 Quads, Camels, Show, Dinner & Star Gazing in Sharm El Sheikh

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 387 reviews · from $50

Spend about five hours in the Sinai Desert riding a quad or buggy, taking a short camel ride, eating a Bedouin-style BBQ dinner, watching an oriental show, and viewing stars through telescopes. Hotel pickup, helmets, water, tea, and one soft drink are included. Private upgrades are available.

“Diverse range of fun activities from sharm el sheikh. My favorite part was with Camels, we were allowed to ride and pet them, they are very cute!”

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Hurghada: ATV Tour with Camel Ride, Dinner Show & Stargazing - The Safety Check Before the Quad Ride
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Hurghada: ATV Tour with Camel Ride, Dinner Show & Stargazing

13.ATV Tour with Camel Ride, Dinner Show & Stargazing

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 382 reviews · 2 - 5 hours · from $14

You’ll ride a quad bike across Hurghada’s desert with a guide, pause for a short camel ride, then choose dinner, dancing, and telescope stargazing on the evening tour. Pickup times vary by hotel. Sunrise adds an Oriental breakfast, while private transfers, longer camel rides, horses, and buggies cost extra.

“Quad biking was amazing. Sun was going down on drive back, excellent views. Star gazing good too, saw Jupiter”

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Hurghada SPACE OBSERVERS(Desert Stargazing) - Tea, bread, camels, and Bedouin life
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Hurghada SPACE OBSERVERS(Desert Stargazing)

14.Hurghada SPACE OBSERVERS(Desert Stargazing)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 332 reviews · from $35Top rated

Ride from Hurghada into the desert for sunset, Bedouin tea, village life, dinner, and several hours under a dark Egyptian sky. Astronomers such as Ibrahim, Moussa, and Adam explain constellations and planets through a GPS-directed Meade telescope. Expect a fun but bumpy jeep ride.

“This was a great evening, the jeep racing through the desert was fun, and the guide Adam so knowledgeable, I highly recommend the photographer ...15 euros for his photos was good value. We had a camel ride, watched the sunset, saw hRead more”

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Stargazing Safari Adventure by Jeep with Bedouin Dinner-Hurghada - The 3:30 pm pickup and the ride into the desert
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Stargazing Safari Adventure by Jeep with Bedouin Dinner-Hurghada

15.Stargazing Safari Adventure by Jeep with Bedouin Dinner-Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 242 reviews · from $52

Leave Hurghada at 3:30 pm for a five-hour desert evening with 4x4 off-roading, camel riding, a Bedouin village visit, sunset, dinner, and guided stargazing. Guides such as Arabi explain the night sky through a professional telescope. Horse riding may be available for an extra charge.

“What a wonderful experience, everything ran smoothly... it was worth every penny and more. It was suitable for couples and families. The jeep is bumpy through the desert so I wouldn't recommend for anyone with major back problems. But other than that it was an amazing evening.”

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