Hurghada Daily Life Self-Guided Tour, Hurghada

Hurghada Daily Life Self-Guided Tour (Self Guided), Hurghada

Hurghada is a popular tourist destination, located on Egypt's Red Sea coast. This charming resort city houses traditional Egyptian bazaars, charming local shops, and Islamic mosques. Its lively atmosphere reflects typical Egyptian life. Take the following tour to visit some of the most popular locations in Hurghada and discover its characteristic way of life.

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Create Your Own Self-Guided Walks in Hurghada

Guide Name: Hurghada Daily Life Self-Guided Tour
Guide Location: Egypt » Hurghada (See other walking tours in Hurghada)
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Sightseeing)
# of Attractions: 5
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.4 Km or 0.9 Miles
Author: leticia
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:

Hurghada Marina Boulevard
Mosque "Al Jihad"
El Arosa Square
Sheraton Road
El Souk

1) Hurghada Marina Boulevard (must see)

Hurghada Marina Boulevard is an excellent shopping area, where you will find everything from big brand names and designer labels, including Nike, Timberland, Gucci, and Armani, to traditional Egyptian products such as lamps, plates, sweets, authentic shisha pipes, charming perfumes, and gold and silver work.

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2) Mosque "Al Jihad"

The "Al Jihad" Mosque is a handsome Egyptian mosque, located on Sheraton Road, near the Hotel Amir. The mosque is an excellent example of classical Arabic architecture, with two tall minarets that can be seen from afar. A popular place of worship in Hurghada, many locals visit this mosque for Friday prayers.

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3) El Arosa Square

El Arosa Square is a small pleasant square and an important roundabout on Sheraton Road, located opposite the Hotel Sea Garden. It houses a beautiful statue of a mermaid, which reminds visitors of Hurghada's majestic marine setting.

Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Hatem Moushir.

4) Sheraton Road

Sheraton Road is one of the main streets in the city, and is home to many modern hotels, trendy bars, tempting cafes, local shops, bazaars, shopping centers, and other businesses. Here you will find everything you need, from fresh fruits, vegetables and local spices to high-quality Egyptian textiles, wonderful hand-woven carpets, souvenirs, leather products, and many other interesting things.

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5) El Souk

El Souk is a multistory contemporary mall, located in Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate. El Souk is a popular shopping venue, which offers everything from original souvenirs and gifts to clothing and food.

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Walking Tours in Hurghada, Egypt

Create Your Own Walk in Hurghada

Creating your own self-guided walk in Hurghada is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.

Hurghada Shopping Walking Tour

Hurghada is a popular shopping destination, where you will find everything you want, from high quality brands and fashionable stores to local Egyptian products and traditional bazaars. Some of these shopping venues offer fixed prices, but don’t forget to bargain anyway! It will give you an authentic Egyptian shopping experience and real pleasure. Take the following tour to visit the most popular... view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles