
Hurghada Stargazing Trip with Bedouin Dinner
Silent desert skies, high-powered telescope stargazing and dinner beside an open campfire.
4.6 from 287 ratings on GetYourGuide- 5 hours
- Late afternoon departure at 17:00
- Free hotel pickup
- Pay on the day
- Free cancellation until pickup
- English, Russian, German
Highlights
- Guided astronomy session using high-magnification optical telescopes
- Sunset desert panorama and traditional camel ride across golden sands
- Authentic candlelit Bedouin barbecue dinner with herbal tea and bread
- Clear dark sky views of planetary rings, nebulae and constellations
Your day
- Hotel pickup and desert transfer (0:00, 45 min)
Depart your hotel in the late afternoon and travel inland toward the Red Sea mountain range.
- Sunset camel ride (0:45, 30 min)
Mount your camel for a peaceful trek across the sand as the sun dips behind the mountain ridges.
- Bedouin camp welcome (1:15, 30 min)
Arrive at the candlelit desert encampment and enjoy warm herbal tea and freshly baked Bedouin bread.
- Barbecue dinner under candlelight (1:45, 60 min)
Savor a freshly prepared meal of grilled specialties, oriental dips and fresh salads around the fire.
- Guided telescope stargazing (2:45, 90 min)
Look through optical telescopes as an astronomy specialist points out planets, star clusters and the lunar surface.
- Return transfer (4:15, 45 min)
Board your return vehicle and arrive back at your hotel around 22:00.
Included
- Free hotel pickup and drop-off from anywhere between El Gouna and Safaga or Soma Bay
- Free cancellation until pickup
- Pay on the day with no card needed to book
- Free photos and video of your day
- A See Hurghada safari scarf to keep
- Desert transfers by 4x4 or transport vehicle
- Sunset camel ride experience
- Guided astronomy session with deep space telescopes
- Candlelit Bedouin dinner with grilled chicken, kofta, salads, rice and fresh flatbread
- Traditional Bedouin herbal tea, Arabic coffee and bottled water
Not included
- Personal gratuities (optional)
- Alcoholic drinks
Good to know
- Open to all guests seeking a relaxed evening in nature.
- Desert temperatures drop noticeably after dark, especially from November to April. Bring a warm layer or jacket.
- Wear comfortable closed walking shoes suitable for soft sand.
- Optimal astronomical viewing occurs during the new moon phase; moonlit nights provide brighter lunar crater details.
- Free cancellation until pickup
- Pay on the day, no card needed
- Found it cheaper? We match it.
- Wild dolphins only, never captive
- No shopping stops, no tip pressure
Questions about Stargazing Trip with Bedouin Dinner
What celestial objects can we see through the telescope?
Depending on the time of year and lunar cycle, you can view Jupiter's moons, Saturn's rings, star clusters, distant nebulae and high-contrast lunar craters.
What food is served at the Bedouin dinner?
The dinner features freshly grilled meats, Egyptian kofta, rice, potatoes, oriental salads, freshly baked flatbread and Bedouin mint tea.
Is the desert cold at night?
Desert evenings can feel chilly once the sun sets, particularly during winter months. A fleece or medium jacket is recommended.
How long is the camel ride?
The sunset camel ride lasts approximately 20 to 30 minutes, led at a gentle walking pace across scenic desert terrain.
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