Stargazing in Hurghada: GPS telescope & desert dinner

See planets and deep space objects through a professional telescope instead of with the naked eye

A stargazing activity in Hurghada's desert where you explore deep space through a GPS-directed Meade telescope, visit a Bedouin camp, and watch the night sky from a candlelit dinner setup. The experience runs about five hours from hotel pickup through the evening, with a professional astronomer guide in English, German, Arabic or Chinese, and includes traditional Bedouin tea, a buffet dinner, and transport to and from your accommodation.

Step-by-step itinerary

Desert sunset and stargazing experience

• Drive from hotel to desert
• Watch sunset in desert
• Visit Bedouin camp and drink tea
• Enjoy Bedouin buffet dinner with candles
• Stargaze with GPS-directed telescope

The experience

You'll be picked up from your hotel and driven 5 km into the Hurghada desert to an observation area where the sunset comes first: a chance to settle in and photograph the light leaving the sky before the real work begins. The Bedouin camp sits in a calm, open space away from city light, and you'll start with a cold drink and traditional Bedouin tea with herbs to taste what desert life feels like. Dinner is a candlelit buffet, unhurried, with the stars already visible overhead.

Once the sky darkens fully, the GPS-directed Meade telescope comes out. A 15-inch observatory-grade instrument that lets you see what your eyes alone cannot. A professional astronomer guide walks you through what's in the eyepiece: planets, deep space objects, stars across the Egyptian sky. The guide speaks English, German, Arabic or Chinese, and the explanations are built for all ages, from families with children as young as four to couples and friends. You're standing in the desert, not in a classroom, so the learning happens while you're actually looking.

The whole arc (sunset, tea, dinner, telescope time) takes about five hours. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, though if you're staying in Sahl Hasheesh, Makadi, or AlGouna, there's a small extra fee. Safaga pickups cost more. The company has been running astronomy tours since 2008 and specializes in this alone, so the equipment and the guides' knowledge are the constants across every departure.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from your accommodation.
• GPS-directed Meade telescope access.
• professional astronomer guide in English, German, Arabic or Chinese.
• traditional Bedouin tea with herbs.
• candlelit Bedouin buffet dinner.
• visit to a Bedouin camp in the desert.

Options for this experience

4 options

Hurghada Round TransferGuide in 4 languages · 15:00Hotel pickup and drop-off is available only for hotels in Hurghada city. Pickup is included.

Desert quad ATV and stargazingGuide in 4 languages · 14:30Includes pickup

Sahl Hasheesh, Makadi, Al GounaGuide in 4 languages · 15:00Hotel pickup and drop-off: if your hotel is in Sahl Hasheesh or Makadi Bay, select the Al Gouna option so transportation can be arranged from these areas. Includes pickup.

Soma Bay and Safaga, Al GounaGuide in English, German or Arabic · 15:00Hotel pickup and drop-off: if your hotel is in Soma Bay or Safaga, select the Al Gouna option so the correct pickup and drop-off can be arranged. Includes pickup.

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

Information

Lasts 5h, runs every day at 14:30 and 15:00, from US$ 36 per person, with a live guide in English, German, Arabic and Chinese and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 14:30 and 15:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 29

Live guideEnglish, German, Arabic and Chinese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by SPACE OBSERVERS EGYPT

Is this one for you?Stay in one location for the full evening, sunset through stargazing, so you can linger with the telescope rather than move between multiple stops, and use professional equipment (15-inch Meade observatory) to see deep-space objects instead of scanning with binoculars.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, German, Arabic and Chinese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 10 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What can I actually see through the Meade telescope from Hurghada?

The Meade telescope lets you see planets, stars, and deep space objects across the Egyptian night sky that are invisible to the naked eye. The guide points out what's in the eyepiece and explains what you're looking at as the night unfolds.

Do I need to know anything about astronomy before I book this?

No. The activity is designed for all ages and all levels of knowledge: families, couples, and friends with no background in astronomy are welcome. The professional guide handles the explanations.

What happens if the weather doesn't cooperate?

The activity depends on clear skies for telescope viewing. Check the operator's cancellation and rescheduling policy before booking, as cloud cover or other weather conditions may affect the stargazing portion.

Is the Bedouin camp experience part of the same activity, or separate?

It's all one experience. The sunset viewing, Bedouin camp visit, traditional tea, and candlelit dinner are built into the same five-hour outing. The telescope work happens after dinner once the sky is fully dark.

What's included in the price, and what costs extra?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, the telescope, Bedouin tea, a buffet dinner, and the astronomer guide are all included. If you're staying in Sahl Hasheesh, Makadi, or AlGouna, add €10 per person. Safaga pickups add €15 per person. Governmental fees in Hurghada may apply depending on your option.