Cairo to Ain El Sokhna Beach: Red Sea Day Trip with Pickup

Skip the Cairo heat for a day on the Red Sea

You're picked up from your hotel, driven to a Red Sea beach resort, and given the day to swim or rest under an umbrella. Lunch and resort access are included in the full package. Your driver returns you to Cairo by early evening, so you're back before dark.

Step-by-step itinerary

Relax and enjoy Red Sea beach day

• Pickup from Cairo or Giza hotel
• Drive to Ain Sokhna beach
• Relax on the beach
• Swim in the Red Sea
• Enjoy lunch at beachfront hotel
• Return to hotel by driver

The experience

What if you had a full day at the beach without figuring out how to get there from the city? That's the shape of this trip: you're picked up from your Cairo or Giza hotel in the morning, driven about ninety minutes south to Ain El Sokhna on the Red Sea, and dropped back at your door by late afternoon. The drive itself is straightforward (air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water on board), and your driver handles the route while you shift from city mode to beach mode.

Ain El Sokhna sits on the Red Sea coast, and the day is yours to spend however it lands. Some people swim. Others sit under an umbrella in a beach chair and watch the water. There's no itinerary, no timed stops, no group waiting for you to catch up. You have access to a beachfront resort for the day, which means shade, facilities, and a place to change. Lunch is included if you book the full package (the car, driver, and resort ticket option), so you're not hunting for food or negotiating prices at a beach shack. The water is warm enough year-round, and the sand is real sand, not the packed kind you find near some tourist beaches.

The day runs from pickup until around 4 or 5pm, when your driver collects you and heads back to Cairo. That timing matters if you're on a tight schedule, but it also means you're not exhausted by the time you return. It's a reset, not an endurance test. The whole thing is private, so you're not sharing the car or the resort space with a group. If you've been walking the Giza Plateau or navigating Khan El-Khalili market, this is the antidote.

What’s included

Hotel pickup and drop-off from your Cairo or Giza hotel, private air-conditioned vehicle for the round trip, bottled water during transport, day-use access to the beachfront resort at Ain El Sokhna, and lunch at the resort (included in the full car + driver + resort ticket package). Shade, beach chairs, and resort facilities are available throughout the day.

Options for this experience

3 options

Driver-provided car only, with no resort visitGuide in English · 5 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 11:00Car with driver only; resort ticket and lunch are excluded; pickup is included

Best seller, all-inclusive option 1Guide in English · 8 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 11:00Car, driver, resort ticket and lunch; pickup is included

Best seller, all-inclusive option 2Guide in English · 07:00, 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00Car, guide, ticket, room and lunch; includes pickup

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 11:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (4 to 90 years) · Child (under 4)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Audio guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 5

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Hesham Egypt tour guide

Is this one for you?Right for travelers based in Cairo who want a beach day without arranging transport or navigating a new place alone. The drive is ninety minutes each way, which is what makes a full day at the beach possible without an overnight stay.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 4).

How far is Ain El Sokhna from Cairo?

About ninety minutes by car, depending on traffic leaving the city.

Is swimming safe in the Red Sea at Ain El Sokhna?

Yes. The water is warm and calm. Bring sunscreen and respect the sun exposure.

What's included in the tour?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, private transport, resort day-use access, bottled water, and lunch (if you book the full package with car, driver, and resort ticket).

Can I book just the transport without the resort?

Yes. Check the option rates when booking. You can choose transport only or add the resort and lunch.

What time does pickup happen?

Pickup is in the morning. Return is around 4 or 5pm. Exact times depend on your hotel location and the option you select.

Is the vehicle air-conditioned?

Yes, the car is air-conditioned for the drive both ways.

Can I stay longer than the scheduled day?

The tour is structured as a day trip with return by early evening. If you want to stay overnight, contact the provider about alternative arrangements.

What should I bring?

Swimwear, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and a change of clothes. Towels are typically available at the resort.