Is a desert excursion from Hurghada worth doing in summer, or is it too hot?
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TL;DR
Summer desert trips in Egypt can be tough because the hardest part is not the transfer, but spending long periods in direct heat. If you go, shorter sunrise or sunset excursions are usually more manageable than long daytime tours.
What the community said
Travelers in Hurghada often hesitate about desert tours in July because of the heat, so these trips are mainly suitable if you handle strong sun and dry desert temperatures well.
today Hurghada, July
One commonly discussed format is a desert trip that includes a Bedouin village and an oasis. The itinerary may be interesting, but in summer the key factor is how long you’ll be exposed to direct sun.
today Bedouin village, oasis
Traveler experience suggests that an air-conditioned bus only helps during the ride. The difficult part is spending extended time in the open desert and at exposed sites like the Pyramids and the Sphinx, where shade is limited.
today Pyramids and the Sphinx