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PADI Open Water Diving in Hurghada: 3-Day Course★ 5.00 (43) · 3d
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PADI Open Water Diver Course in Hurghada: Red Sea Certification★ 4.90 (20) · 7h
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✓ 2026-09-28Real price per person across the 9 options: US$ 176–US$ 634 (median US$ 330). With an extra fee to pay on site: 2 of 9.
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Private experiences (3)
Private 2-Day Cairo Tour from Hurghada: Pyramids, Museum & BazaarIf you want to see Egypt’s ancient wonders and real city life without any hassle, this two-day private tour from Hurghada covers it all—pyramids, Sphinx, museums, and Cairo’s famous bazaar—with a local expert guiding you every step.
Private 2-Day Luxor Tour from Hurghada: Temples & Valley of KingsIf you want to see Egypt beyond postcards—walk through ancient temples at sunrise, listen to stories where they happened, and stand in tombs painted thousands of years ago—this private two-day tour from Hurghada to Luxor is worth every minute.
Aswan & Abu Simbel: 2-Day Private Tour from Hurghada with OvernightYou travel privately from Hurghada to Aswan and Abu Simbel over two days with a qualified Egyptologist guide. You see the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk in its original quarry, the Temple of Isis, and the two colossal temples of Abu Simbel—all without arranging separate transport, guides, or meals. One night in a 3-star Aswan hotel, lunch, and return to Hurghada are included in the price.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see Abu Simbel and Aswan's main sites without arranging separate transport, guides, or meals—the private format means no group schedules, and the overnight stay makes the full itinerary possible in two days instead of a rushed one-day dash.
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PADI Open Water Certification in El Gouna: 3-Day CourseThe PADI Open Water Diver course in El Gouna takes three days and moves through three phases: classroom learning and videos, confined water dives in a pool-like setting, and four open water dives in the Red Sea where you demonstrate skills and earn your certification to dive worldwide to 18 meters. The course includes all scuba equipment, a live guide in English, German or Arabic, and hotel pickup; children are welcome from age 10.Is it for me?The three-day structure with pool training before open water dives suits anyone learning to dive for the first time—you build skills progressively in a controlled setting before the instructor takes you into the Red Sea, so confidence grows before you need it. If you're already certified or prefer a shorter introduction to diving, look for a discover scuba or snorkel option instead.
2-Day Luxor Tour from Hurghada: Karnak, Valley of the KingsYou’ll walk through ancient tombs, stand beneath towering statues, and watch sunset over temples—all with a local guide who brings Egypt’s history to life. This two-day trip from Hurghada gives you real time inside Luxor’s most famous sites plus an overnight stay right by the Nile.
3-Day PADI Open Water Diving in Hurghada: Red Sea CertificationThe PADI Open Water Diver Course in Hurghada is a 3-day certification program that teaches you to dive up to 18 meters worldwide, combining online theory study at home with confined water and open water training in the Red Sea. Small groups, multilingual instructors, full equipment, lunch, and hotel pickup from Hurghada are included; the eLearning fee (100€) is paid separately before the course begins.Is it for me?Small groups and personalized instruction suit anyone learning to dive for the first time and wanting to move at their own pace. The three-day format fits a holiday week where you want to earn a worldwide certification without committing to a longer course.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 8 of the 9 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
PADI Open Water Diving in Hurghada: 3-Day Course is the travelers' favorite, rated 5.00 out of 5 across 43 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 3 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
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