February 15, 2025 9:28 pm

Safaga

Safaga Port is the ideal destination for those looking for the ultimate adventure in a short amount of time. The main purpose of this article is to provide all of the information and facts about Safaga to any traveler.

This essay was prepared by a group of highly trained tour guides, tour operators, and travel advisors who know how to make the most of their time at Safaga port.

Safaga’s beauty knows no bounds, capable of showcasing the true splendor of the red sea, which is home to the world’s largest collection of exotic sea species and coral reefs. A truly tropical vacation may be found between the bounds of Safaga Port, which offers a variety of water and land-based activities. This lovely harbor has everything a traveler could want, so make the most of your stay and enjoy the sweet taste of a perfect holiday.

Safaga’s location

Safaga is a city on Egypt’s Red Sea coast, 53 kilometers south of Hurghada. It is a small maritime port that is utilized occasionally during the Pilgrimage season and is considered the shortest method to cross from Egypt to Saudi Arabia. It is also regarded as the country’s most important therapeutic tourism destination and a true haven for windsurfers and divers.

Safaga’s history

During the reign of Ptolemy II, Safaga was known as Philadelphus and was founded between 282 and 268 BC during the Greco-Roman period. Safaga has long been a well-known merchant port and a major center for a variety of aquatic activities. It is well-known for its black sand dunes and mineral springs, which are used for medical purposes such as mental and physical recuperation and rejuvenation for rheumatoid and psoriasis patients. It also has a number of specialized medical research facilities as well as a medical tourism facility.

The Best Things to Do in Safaga

The pure air, high salinity, and clean beaches of Safaga make it an ideal location for a variety of incredible entertaining activities like diving training, fishing competitions, and a variety of fun water sports and aquatic activities like windsurfing and snorkeling on the enchanting beaches of Safaga. A spectacular safari to the noble Bedouin settlements is one of the many amazing activities available from Safaga.

From Safaga, there are some amazing cultural tours to take.

There is also the option of traveling to Cairo, which is only 425 kilometers and five and a half hours away, where visitors may visit the famous Giza pyramids complex, the Hanging Church, Cairo citadel, Khan El Khalili Bazaar, and many more old pharaonic, Islamic, and Coptic monuments.

Luxor, the immortal city, is only 254 kilometers away and a three-hour drive away, where all of Luxor’s incredible attractions will be showcased, including the great Karnak temple complex, the magnificent Hatshepsut temple, the Valley of the Kings, and many others, as well as a magical Nile cruise to Aswan, where all of the magnificent ancient constructions can be explored easily while enjoying absolute tranquility and comfort.

Safaga Port’s Best Tours

Many cruise ships dock in Safaga Port, so if you’re in town and want to see some of the most famous sights in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan, check out our Safaga Shore Excursions below and have the trip of a lifetime. If you’re planning a trip to Egypt, specifically Safaga Port, take a look at our Egypt tour packages to find your ideal vacation.

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Amazing tour to the pyramids of Sakkara and Dahshur

January 1, 2025

This week we had a great tour with Mohamed to the pyramids of Sakkara and Dahshur as well as Memphis. He tailored the tour to our preferences, took a lot of time with us and gave us detailed background information on everything. It was also great that he never tired of taking the time to answer our many questions.

You can definitely tell that he has studied Egyptology as he has a very deep understanding of the subject and can explain everything well. He also speaks perfect English and is really good driver.

We would definitely book a tour with him again in a heartbeat and would recommend him to anyone. 🙂

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Amazing Egypt Fun Tours

December 22, 2024

Highly Recommend Egypt Fun Tours!

Several weeks ago, I reached out to Egypt Fun Tours regarding a 9-hour layover in Cairo. From the very beginning, Hani Ahmed was responsive and professional, quickly providing a well-organized itinerary tailored to our limited time. The itinerary included a visit to the pyramids, other historical sites, a delicious dinner, and even a quick stop for souvenir shopping.

Upon arrival, Gilman efficiently assisted us in obtaining our day tourist visas (note: $25 per person in cash). She then introduced us to our guide, Mydo, who was absolutely phenomenal! Mydo’s knowledge, friendly demeanor, and ability to adjust the tour to our pace made the experience unforgettable.

We returned to the airport with plenty of time to relax before our flight. The entire experience was smooth, stress-free, and incredibly memorable. Egypt Fun Tours offers reasonable prices for a private, customized experience that truly exceeds expectations. Thank you, Egypt Fun Tours! We will definitely use your services again in the future.

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Miguel R

Alexandria! Wow!

November 7, 2024

Muhammad is the best! He showed me a world I never thought possible! The tombs in Alexandria by far was my favorite! I never knew there was a place on earth that contained both Greek and Egyptian carvings in the same tombs! The history and culture of Egypt is so fascinating! I highly recommend booking with Muhammad!

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James Risenhoover

Tour of Cairo

November 4, 2024

Despite a late start due to car trouble, Mohamed more than made up for it with his incredible knowledge and dedication. His explanations were detailed and thoughtful, and he went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience. A memorable and informative tour, thanks to Mohamed’s hard work!

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Sebastian

AMAZING TOUR, SOLO TRAVELER.

October 12, 2024

I am a California woman who traveled to Egypt alone and thanks to Egypt Fun Tours I had a great time. Hani, Mohammed, Kamal and David (my driver) were very professional and very knowledgeable, I appreciate how respectful they were and how protective they were with me.

They show me everything I wanted to see in Cairo and nearby places like Saqqara, Memphis, etc. Thanks to them I had a great time in Egypt, they were so so helpful than on my second day they helped me to move from my hotel in Giza to the Steigenberger hotel in downtown Cairo.

The tour price is super good includes a guide (expert in the field) a driver, lunch and drinks, they took me to amazing places for lunch, the food was super super delicious, for a foodie like me that was a highlight. We went out fo the tourist traps and I got to see the Cairo that if you are in a bus tour you will never get to see.

This tour is personalized for each person depending of what you want to see and do, I absolutely love it.

I used WhatsApp to communicate with Hani and arranged all my tours, Hani was super super nice since the moment I contacted him and explained him what I wanted to do and see.

Hani and his group mesmerized me with the tours they put together, this is a memory I will keep for lifetime.

I had only good things to say about them and I highly recommend them.

I did visit the pyramids in Giza, downtown Cairo, new Cairo, several museums, Coptic Cairo and Muslim Cairo with them and I learned a lot from them, I felt like they were family to me and it was EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT.

If I go back to Egypt I will hire them again without hesitation.

David I take my hat off for you because I have NO IDEA how you can drive in crazy Cairo, thanks to all of you for making this lady’s dream a reality.

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