Is it better to stay in Hurghada or Luxor?

Depending on the time of year,remember it is hotter in Luxor and you do not get the sea breeze. Hurghada is a typical beach holiday swimming snorkling sunbathing etc while Luxor is more educational and exciting holiday.Do both if you have the time its well worth it.



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Hurghada's a wonderful beach and diving destination – and yes, it's safe! Whether you're on a package holiday in one of the resorts or are staying in a guesthouse in the old town, you'll adore this slice of Egyptian coastline.

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For the highest temperatures travel between April and October but if you prefer less extreme temperatures but still want a bit of heat and high levels sunshine, visit during the winter months when the climate is arguably at its best.

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That depends entirely on your preferences. Both places are definitely worth a visit and offer many excursions and activities as well as diving schools. I would say Hurghada is for those looking for more action, Sharm El Sheikh for a quieter holiday or with a focus on diving and snorkelling.

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Tourism in the city Hurghada's major industry is foreign and domestic tourism, owing to its landscape, year-round hot and dry climate and long beaches. Its waters are clear and calm for most of the year and have become popular for underwater diving and snorkelling.

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See the highlights of Cairo and Giza in just one day with this bus tour from Hurghada. You'll visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, check out the rich collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts at the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, and take a half-hour ride in a traditional felucca boat on the Nile River.

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Luxor is the most well-known recognized City in Upper (Southern) Egypt and the capital of Luxor Governorate, known famously for its oldest and most Ancient Egyptian sites. Originally called 'Thebes' in ancient Egypt, Luxor is often known also as the 'World's greatest open-air Museum'.

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The road linking the ancient city of Luxor in southern Egypt and Hurghada, the regional hub for several scuba diving resorts on the Red Sea, is a death trap. It's extremely dangerous with many head-on collisions and fatal accidents.

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Hurghada is slight cooler than Sharm.

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Egypt : climate and when to go to Hurghada Between May and August, temperatures rise to 50°F in Luxor. However, the evenings are relatively cool. From October to May, you can find temperatures between 68°F and 81°F.

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