Top 10 Romantic Activities for Couples in Hurghada

Best time: 4:30 PM departure | Duration: 2-3 hours | Price: €40-80 per couple

I've been on hundreds of sunset cruises, and still, when that sun drops behind the mountains and the sky turns pink and gold, I understand why couples hold hands a little tighter. The dhow (traditional wooden boat) rocks gently, there's soft music playing, and for two hours, the world is just you two.

Local secret: Ask for the boat's upper deck. Many couples stay downstairs, but upstairs is quieter, more private, and has the best views. Bring a light jacket—the sea breeze gets cool after sunset, and sharing warmth is romantic, yes?

Best for: Proposals, anniversaries | Price: €100-200 per couple

Three times I've helped men propose at beach dinners. Three times she said yes. There's something about eating Egyptian mezze with your feet in warm sand, candles flickering, waves whispering... people become brave about love in this setting.

The luxury hotels in Sahl Hasheesh do this beautifully. The Oberoi, Premier Le Reve—they set up tables right on the beach with private waiters who appear only when needed. Not cheap, but some moments are worth everything.

Duration: Half day | Price: €80-150 per person

After fifteen years here, I can tell you something: the couples who spa together stay together. Something about being relaxed next to each other, not talking, just... breathing. The Kempinski at Soma Bay has a thalassotherapy spa that even impressed my wife (and she's hard to impress).

Most resort spas offer "couples packages"—you get massages side by side, use the hammam (steam bath) together, float in thermal pools. It's not just pampering. It's reconnecting without phones, without responsibilities.

Duration: Full day | Price: €35-50 per person

Nothing brings people together like shared wonder. When you're floating above a coral garden, spotting clownfish and pointing excitedly at a turtle, you forget everything else. I've seen couples who barely spoke at breakfast become inseparable after snorkeling together.

Giftun Island is protected, so the coral is vibrant and the fish are friendly. The trip includes lunch on the beach—simple but fresh. You'll have sand between your toes and salt in your hair. Somehow, couples look at each other differently after a day in the sea.

Duration: 5-6 hours | Price: €40-60 per person

Away from the sea, a completely different romance waits. The Egyptian desert at sunset is... I don't have good English words for it. The sand turns golden, then orange, then purple. You ride quad bikes or camels over dunes, stop at a Bedouin camp, eat traditional food, and then—the stars.

No light pollution here. The Milky Way is visible. Bedouins play oud (traditional guitar) around the fire. It's not luxury romance—it's raw, honest, ancient. Some couples tell me this is when they realized their love was eternal. Something about the desert does that.

Duration: Full day trip | Price: €45-65 per person

Sha'ab El Erg, which we call "Dolphin House," is a reef where wild spinner dolphins rest during the day. Unlike captive dolphins, these are free animals who choose to interact with swimmers. When a wild dolphin swims past you and your partner... it's magical.

I've seen couples cry (happy tears) after this experience. The dolphins are curious, playful, sometimes protective. They seem to understand love. Be patient—they come when they're ready, not when we demand.

Duration: 2-3 hours | Price: €25-35 per person

Not everyone wants to swim, and that's perfectly fine. Some of the most romantic moments I've witnessed were couples watching fish through a glass bottom boat, pointing, laughing, sharing drinks. You stay dry but still experience the underwater world together.

Best boats have shaded seating in the middle. You sit close together, fish swim below you like living paintings. It's peaceful, gentle—perfect if one partner is less adventurous. Love isn't about pushing limits; it's about understanding them.

Best time: 6-9 PM | Price: Free (dinner €30-60)

Sometimes the best romance costs nothing. The Marina promenade in the evening is alive— fairy lights on yachts, musicians playing, couples strolling, the sea breeze carrying laughter. You walk, you window-shop, you find a restaurant that "feels right."

I recommend Rossi's for Italian food or Papa's for fresh seafood. Sit outside, order slowly, watch the world walk by. After dinner, get ice cream from Mango's and continue walking. Simple evening, but I've seen many couples say this was their favorite night.

Time: 6:00-7:30 AM | Price: €15-25 per person (or free at some resorts)

Yes, it means waking up at 5:30 AM. But when you're stretching together on soft sand, watching the first orange light touch the sea, breathing the freshest air Hurghada has to offer... you understand. Some of the best resorts offer complimentary beach yoga.

It's not about being flexible or skilled. It's about starting the day together peacefully, before phones and plans and other people. After yoga, breakfast tastes better, coffee tastes better, your partner looks more beautiful in morning light.

Duration: Half or Full day | Price: €200-500 for private charter

The most luxurious option, but also the most private. Your own boat, your own crew, your own schedule. Want to stop at a deserted beach? Done. Want to snorkel at three different reefs? Done. Want the captain to disappear so you can kiss in peace? Done (he'll hide in the cabin, don't worry).

Private charters include food, drinks, snorkeling equipment. You tell them your dreams for the day, they make it happen. For honeymoons, anniversaries, proposals—this is the ultimate. I've helped arrange many. Each one becomes a story couples tell forever.