Will my eSIM work on a snorkelling trip to Giftun Island?

Close to shore and around the marina, yes, but data drops as the boat heads out to Giftun and the offshore reefs. Download your maps, snorkelling spots and any bookings before you sail, then reconnect back on the coast.

Does the same eSIM cover El Gouna and Sahl Hasheesh?

Yes. It's one national Egypt eSIM, so the same plan works up the coast in El Gouna, south in Sahl Hasheesh and Makadi Bay, and anywhere else in Egypt - no need for separate SIMs between resorts.

Hurghada eSIM.

Name: Hurghada travel eSIM
Brand: My Holiday SIM

Red Sea resort hub - Giftun Island snorkelling, the Marina Boulevard and El Gouna's lagoons.

from $5.67/day · unlimited dataAll of Egypt →

Unlimited dataFast 4G LTEInstant QR by emailKeep your number

1 · How many days?

10 daysOther:days

2 · How much data?

3GBBest pricevalid 15 days$10.86$1.09/day

Cheapest plan covering your trip: 3GB, valid 15 days.

Travellers (one eSIM each)

1 × 3GB (valid 15 days) · 10-day trip$10.86

Good to know in Hurghada

Unlike most Red Sea resorts, Hurghada has Uber as well as inDrive, so you see the fare up front instead of haggling with taxis. Signal is strong along the coast but drops on boat trips out to Giftun.

Two simple ways to buy

Hurghada eSIM plans: unlimited, or by the GB.

Every Hurghada eSIM from My Holiday SIM is one of two straightforward types. Pick whichever fits how you travel in Hurghada — you can always top up or switch on your next trip.

Traveller streaming and browsing freely on an unlimited-data travel eSIM

Unlimited plans

High-speed data, nothing to count

Priced per day — the longer you stay, the better the daily rate. Ideal for streaming, hotspot and longer trips where you'd rather not watch a data meter. A fair-use policy keeps speeds fast for everyone; see each plan for the detail.

Best for streaming, video calls & hotspot
Great for longer or open-ended trips
One price per day — no GB anxiety

By-the-GB plans

3GB10GB20GB

A set bundle, brilliant value

A fixed data allowance (say 3 GB or 10 GB) valid for your travel days. The best-value pick for lighter trips built around maps, messaging and a bit of browsing. Running low? Top up in a couple of taps — nothing to reinstall.

Best value for lighter, shorter trips
Clear allowance — pay only for what you need
Top up any time from your phone

Compare plans →Not every destination has both types — the picker shows what's available where you're headed.

Plan your data

How much data do you need in Hurghada?

A rough, honest guide to sizing your Hurghada eSIM so you're not guessing. Most travellers in Hurghada are comfortable on 3–5 GB a week — heavy streamers just go Unlimited.

Traveller checking maps and messages on her phone using a My Holiday SIM eSIM

Not sure? Start with a 5 GB plan — you can top up in seconds if you run low.

Light

~1 GB / week

Maps, messaging & email

Google Maps, WhatsApp, email and the odd search. Plenty for a city break where you mostly need directions.

Suits 1–3 GB plans

Balanced

3–5 GB / week

Everyday holiday use

Everything above plus social scrolling, music, cloud photo backups and a little video. Where most travellers land.

Suits 5–10 GB plans

Hurghada eSIM: your local data guide.

Hurghada strings resorts along a long Red Sea coast, so a Hurghada eSIM keeps you booking snorkelling day trips to Giftun Island, ordering a taxi down to Sahl Hasheesh and sharing sunset drinks along the Marina Boulevard. Data also helps you navigate between the old town of El Dahar, buzzing Sekalla and upscale El Gouna to the north.

One eSIM for Hurghada and all of Egypt. It's the national Egypt eSIM — from $5.67/day with unlimited data, working the same in Hurghada as it does the moment you leave it.

Landing at Hurghada International Airport (HRG)?

Install the QR at home, then switch the eSIM on as you taxi in — you're online before you reach the arrivals hall.

Hurghada eSIM pricingbest-value plan · per day

Days

Per day

Total

Saving

3 days1GB

$1.82

$5.47

—

5 days1GB

$1.09

$5.47

−40%

7 days1GB

$0.78

$5.47

−57%

10 days3GBPopular

$1.09

$10.86

−40%

15 days3GB

$0.72

$10.86

−60%

30 days3GB

$0.48

$14.26

−74%

Each trip length shows the best-value plan that covers it. Total always shown before you pay.

eSIM vs the old ways in Hurghada

eSIM

ROAMING

AIRPORT SIM

Data allowance

Unlimited

Usually capped

Rarely unlimited

Price known upfront

Prepaid

Billed after

Varies at the desk

Ready when you land

Instantly

After the queue

Keep WhatsApp number

SIM swapped

Hurghada eSIM from $5.67/day — the whole bill, agreed before you fly.

On the ground

Where you'll lean on data in Hurghada.

Hurghada Marina & Sekalla

Strong 4G along the marina powers restaurant bookings, ride-hailing and posting from the promenade.

El Dahar (Old Town)

Data helps you haggle in the traditional souk and translate with vendors away from the resort strip.

Giftun Island

You'll lose signal on the boat out, so download your snorkelling spots and trip details before leaving the marina.

El Gouna

Reliable coverage in this lagoon town lets you get around the car-free centre by app and book watersports.

The practical bit

Getting around Hurghada on your eSIM.

Apps you'll want online in Hurghada

Uber— Available in Hurghada with the fare fixed up front; easiest cashless way along the coast.
inDrive— Name your own fare and let drivers accept; a handy alternative when Uber is scarce.
Careem— Also operates here for ride-hailing and payments, useful as a second option.
Google Maps— Navigates the long resort strip from El Dahar to Sahl Hasheesh and up to El Gouna.

How long to stay in Hurghada

A typical Hurghada stay runs five to seven nights, blending resort relaxation with snorkelling trips to Giftun Island and day excursions to El Gouna or the desert.

How much data for Hurghada

With hotel Wi-Fi handling downtime, a balanced 3-5 GB plan covers a week of maps, ride-hailing and photos; opt for Unlimited if you'll stream or hotspot a tablet by the pool.

Coverage in Hurghada

The coastal strip from El Dahar and the marina down to Sahl Hasheesh and up to El Gouna has dependable 4G, but signal drops on boat trips to Giftun Island and out in the surrounding desert.

Where you're headed

Discover Hurghada.

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How to activate your Hurghada eSIM.

Full installation guide →

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Buy your plan

Choose your days — the QR code arrives by email in seconds.

A traveller installing her eSIM from the sofa in two minutes

Install at home

Scan the QR on Wi-Fi before you fly. About two minutes, no app needed.

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Fly relaxed

Nothing counts down yet — your days start only at first connection.

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Switch on in Hurghada

Turn the line on when you land. Connected before baggage claim.

New to eSIM in Hurghada?

What is a Hurghada eSIM?

A Hurghada eSIM is a digital SIM that's already built into your phone. Scan one QR code and a local Hurghada data plan installs alongside your home SIM — no plastic, no tray tool, no swap. Your number and WhatsApp stay exactly where they are.

✓ 2-minute install✓ Keep your number✓ Works on phones from 2018+

How eSIM works →Check my phone

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Connected · 5G

Home SIM · calls & WhatsAppHoliday eSIM · unlimited data

30-day refund promiseUnused, uninstalled eSIM? Full refund, no questions.

The price is the billPrepaid and final — roaming charges can't happen.

Days start when you landInstall early with zero pressure; counting begins at first connection.

Humans, 24/7Real people answer, before, during and after the trip.

Peace of mind

Your Hurghada eSIM: data-only, zero bill shock.

Your Hurghada eSIM handles the internet while you travel. Your home number stays exactly where it is — no surprise roaming charges in Hurghada, no swapping your real SIM out.

Keep your number & WhatsApp

The eSIM is data-only and runs alongside your home SIM. Your number, iMessage and WhatsApp keep working exactly as they do at home.

No roaming bills, ever

Turn data roaming OFF on your home SIM and ON for the eSIM. You pay once, up front — no overage, no metered surprises, no bill waiting when you land home.

One thing worth knowing

Because it's data-only, the eSIM can't receive bank verification (OTP) text codes — those still go to your home number. Keep it reachable on Wi-Fi calling, or use app-based codes.

Traveller relaxed and connected on her phone, no roaming bill to worry about

Why travellers choose My Holiday SIM for Hurghada.

Instant eSIM deliveryQR code in your inbox seconds after checkout — even at the departure gate.

No physical SIMNothing to collect, lose or poke out with a paperclip. Your home SIM stays put.

Keep your WhatsApp numberData flows through us; WhatsApp stays on your home number. Family always reaches you.

A traveller at the departure gate, eSIM ready on her phone

eSIM ready in ~2 minutes

No bill shock, everOne clear price before you fly. Roaming charges simply can't happen.

Secure paymentsCards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and Klarna — encrypted end to end.

Real human supportReal people — before, during and after your trip. Live chat and email, no bots. Easy top-ups too.

Coverage in Egypt.

Fast 4G LTE nationwide

Connected · 4G

Your eSIM joins Egypt's partner networks automatically — no settings to choose, no manual network hunting. If signal drops in a remote spot, toggling Airplane Mode for a few seconds forces a fresh connection.

Vodafone Egypt
Orange Egypt
e& Egypt (Etisalat)
WE

Popular places covered

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Keep data roaming ON for the eSIM line only — that's the switch travel eSIMs use, and it never adds charges on our plans.

Trusted networks, honest numbers.

No invented star ratings behind your Hurghada eSIM — just the numbers we actually stand behind.

Friendly globe with location pins — coverage on every continent

My Holiday SIMSTAY CONNECTED. ANYWHERE.

200+

destinations — every continent covered

regions covered by a single regional eSIM

~2 min

typical install — QR to connected

Live

chat & email support

Before you fly

Hurghada eSIM questions, answered.

Yes - Hurghada is one of the few Red Sea resorts where Uber operates, alongside inDrive, so you can book cashless rides with the fare shown in advance. Availability can thin late at night or far from the centre, where taxis fill the gap.

Your Hurghada eSIM glossary.

eSIMA SIM built into your phone's hardware. Plans install onto it digitally — no plastic card involved.

QR profileThe code we email you. Scanning it downloads your holiday plan onto the eSIM. One scan per device.

Data roaming (the switch)The toggle travel eSIMs use to join partner networks abroad. On our plans it never adds charges — keep it ON for the eSIM, OFF for your home SIM.

Hotspot / tetheringSharing your phone's data with laptops and tablets. Included on our plans wherever networks allow.

Top-upExtra days added to a live plan from your account. They append to the end — nothing overlaps.

First connectionThe moment your eSIM first joins a network at the destination — that's when your days start counting, not before.

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