Ain Sokhna Beach Day Trip from Cairo – Private Car, Red Sea Resort Day Use & Lunch
10 hours, private car and driver, resort day use and lunch included, pick-up at 08:00 from your Cairo or Giza hotel.
At a glance
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The short answer
A 10-hour private day trip from Cairo to Ain Sokhna on the Red Sea, with a private car and driver, day use of a resort beach and pool, and lunch at the resort. There is no guide.
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Snapshot
Good to know
- Destinations
- Cairo · Ain Sokhna · Gulf of Suez · Red Sea
- Includes
- Private pick-up and drop-off at Cairo or Giza hotels · Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver · Day-use entry to a beach resort in Ain Sokhna · Lunch at the resort · Bottled water in the vehicle
- Guide languages
- English
Best time to go
April to October is best for swimming. In winter the sea is cool, but the beach is still pleasant on a sunny day.
- Arranged by Discovery Tours Egypt, an Egyptian tour operator working since 1988 with six offices
- Travel licence ETAA 718 (Category A); IATA accredited agent
02Overview
A first look
This is a private 10-hour day for travelers who want the sea after days of sightseeing. A driver collects you at 08:00 from your Cairo or Giza hotel, and the drive east to Ain Sokhna on the Gulf of Suez takes about 1 hour 45 minutes. You spend the day at a beach resort, with the beach, the pool, sunbeds and changing rooms, and lunch at the resort. Which resort we use depends on availability on your date, and we confirm it after you book. There is no guide on this trip, only your own car and driver. The car leaves for Cairo at about 16:15, and you are back at your hotel between about 18:00 and 18:30. You can book online and get instant confirmation.
Background
The facts
Ain Sokhna lies on the Gulf of Suez, about 1 hour 45 minutes by road east of Cairo. It is the nearest stretch of Red Sea coast to the city.
Named in this entry
Cairo·Ain Sokhna·Gulf of Suez·Red Sea
Suited to
Is this for you?
Yes, if
- Travelers staying in Cairo or Giza who want a day at the sea with their own car and no sightseeing.
Maybe not, if
- Not for anyone who wants a guided tour, historical sights or water sports included in the price.
What lingers
- 01A private car and driver for your party only
- 02Under two hours from Cairo to the Red Sea at Ain Sokhna
- 03Day use of a resort beach and pool, with sunbeds and changing rooms
- 04Lunch at the resort
- 05A flexible, unhurried day by the water
Honest assessment
Real trade-offs from our experience managing this tour.
Highlights
- Your own car and a flexible day
- The nearest Red Sea beach to Cairo
- Resort day use and lunch included
Things to Consider
- About 3.5 hours in the car in total
- The resort depends on availability and is confirmed after booking
Stop by stop
Detailed itinerary
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The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- Private pick-up and drop-off at Cairo or Giza hotels
- Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver
- Day-use entry to a beach resort in Ain Sokhna
- Lunch at the resort
- Bottled water in the vehicle
Not included
- Gratuities
- Drinks at the resort
- Water sports and spa treatments
- Beach towels where the resort charges for them
Field notes
From our Egyptologists
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Pack swimwear and a towel in a day bag, because some resorts charge for towels
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Bring cash for drinks, which are not included
Before you go
What to pack & wear
Children & families
Children's prices are set from the ages you give when you book, and there is no minimum age. The drive is under two hours each way, and the resort has a beach and a pool, so it works well for families. Children must be watched by an adult at all times near the water, because there is no lifeguard provided by us.
Indicative rates only – pricing and departure fluctuate. Please enquire for live rates on your specific dates.
On the ground
Your route
Asked & answered
Frequent questions
01How is this private trip priced?
The price is per person, and it falls as the group grows, because the car and driver are shared among more people. It covers the transfers, the resort day-use entry and lunch. You see the exact price for your group size when you choose your date.02How do I book this trip?
You can book it online and get instant confirmation. Choose your date and group size, add your hotel name, and pay at checkout. We confirm which resort you will use after you book.03Which resort will we go to?
That depends on availability on your date. We confirm the resort after you book, and we do not promise any facility beyond the beach, the pool, sunbeds, changing rooms and lunch. If you have a strong preference, tell us when you book.04Is there a guide on this trip?
No. This is a private car and driver, not a guided tour. The driver takes you there and back, and the resort staff look after you during the day. It is a day for rest rather than sightseeing.05What is the cancellation policy?
If you cancel three days or more before the trip, you get a full refund. If you cancel less than three days but more than 24 hours before, half is refunded. After that, or if you miss the pick-up, there is no refund.06Is this trip private, or will others join us?
It is private. Only your own party rides in the car. The maximum party is 12 people, though the resort itself is a shared space with other day guests.
If plans change
Plans change? We make it easy.
- More than 72 hours before your tour: keep the full amount as credit toward future travel with us, or take a refund.
- Between 72 and 24 hours: keep the full amount as credit, or take a partial refund.
- Within 24 hours of the tour, or if you don't show up, we're unable to offer a refund or credit.
- If we ever have to cancel, for weather or anything beyond our control, you lose nothing.
Credit is valid for 12 months from your original travel date and can be used on any tour, cruise or stay with us.Read our full cancellation and refund policy
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