Things to do in

Marsa Alam

Explore fantastic Cairo on this day trip from Marsa Alam to the Pyramids. You will be picked up from your hotel in Marsa Alam and taken to Hurghada Airport. From there you will fly to Cairo, where you will be picked up and accompanied by your guide. Your Egyptologist tour guide will take you on a visit to the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Then go to take memorable photos and to see the Sphinx with its lion body and the head of a pharaoh - the statue dates back to the reign of King Chephren. You will have lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo. After that you will have the opportunity to visit the Egyptian Museum with all its treasures from the times of the Pharaohs. It displays more than 250,000 real artifacts, including Tut Ankh Amun's treasure collection. Continue to Cairo, where you will have the opportunity to visit Khan El Khalili, Cairo's oldest bazaar. In the evening you will be transferred back to the airport and fly to Hurghada. There will be a vehicle waiting for you upon arrival, which will take you back to your hotel in Marsa Alam.

Start with pickup from your hotel in Marsa Alam and be transported to the meeting point. Meet your professional guide and receive safety instructions and guidance on how to operate your quad bike before departure.  Set off on your quad bike adventure and stop at a Bedouin village to learn more about local life and traditions. Try a Bedouin tea and smoke a traditional water pipe. While here, enjoy a camel ride for about 10 minutes. Watch the sun set over the Red Sea Mountains and whilst savoring a delicious dinner. Enjoy a traditional Bedouin show with your meal before returning to the meeting point, followed by transfer back to your hotel in Marsa Alam.

Begin your day of adventure with a brief pickup from your hotel in Marsa Alam in an air-conditioned vehicle. Transfer to Marina of Hamata where you'll board the boat. This location is situated 165 km south from Marsa Alam airport. Be received by the crew with a welcome drink and enjoy it as you set sail on the Red Sea for about 2 hours. You will be also served with snacks and drinks during the day. Arrive at the Satayh Dolphin Reef, a protected area where you can snorkel. As you enjoy the underwater marine world observe around 60-80 dolphins who will put on a show for you as you get the opportunity to connect with them. This region is home to many dolphins and sea mammals and you will be mesmerized by the different varieties of corals and fish. Enjoy a delicious lunch prepared freshly on board by the chef.  Later on, make another stop to snorkel in a beautiful coral reef and see more fish. Then, cruise back to the port in Hamata Marina at around 4:30 PM and get dropped back to your hotel in Marsa Alam.

After pickup from your accommodation in Marsa Alam, head off towards Luxor in an air-conditioned vehicle. First on the itinerary is the sprawling Temple of Karnak, containing the largest room of any religious building in the world. Amble through the grounds, learning about the significance of the statues placed against immense lines of pillars. After leaving the temple, you’ll stop for lunch at a fine dining restaurant situated on the banks of the Nile. After lunch, you’ll head towards the Colossi of Memnon, 2 60-foot-tall statues of the pharaoh Amenhotep III. When you’re done gazing at the immense relics, head to the Valley of the Kings, a series of tombs cut into the surrounding mountains. Visit 3 tombs before heading off the the Temple of Hatshepsut, rising over the desert, perched on a series of sandstone cliffs. After experiencing some of the foremost marvels of the ancient world, you’ll head comfortably back to your accommodation.

You will be picked up from your hotel in Marsa Alam and driven to Luxor in an air-conditioned vehicle. Here you will visit the famous Temple of Karnak, the largest religious building ever constructed. The ancient Egyptian name for the place is Ipet-isut, meaning the holiest of all places. After this, you will enjoy a wonderful lunch at a restaurant. Then you will head to the western bank of the Nile, where the colossal statue of Amenhotep III, the colossus of Memnon, awaits. Continue on to the Valley of the Kings, to see the breathtaking graves of the Pharaohs. You will visit 3 tombs and then continue on to the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut in El Deir El Bahary. This imposing temple, dedicated to Queen Hatshepsut, the only female Pharaoh, rises in a series of terraces from the desert plain, perched on sandstone cliffs. At the end of your tour, you will be returned to your hotel in Marsa Alam.

Start with pickup from your hotel in Marsa Alam and be transported to the Carnellia meeting point. Meet your professional guide and receive safety instructions and guidance on how to operate your quad bike before departure. Then, begin your 2.5-hour journey to the heart of the desert. Travel for about 18 kilometers in total as you explore the desert. Stop at a Bedouin village where you'll meet a local tribe and learn more about their life and traditions. Try a Bedouin tea and smoke a traditional water pipe. While here, enjoy a camel ride for about 10 minutes and see a spectacular Acacia tree growing in the middle of the desert. Continue exploring the beautiful arid desert landscape, before returning to the meeting point. From here, be returned to your hotel in Marsa Alam. Finally, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Start the tour with pick-up from your accommodation in Marsa Alam. From there you’ll be taken to Luxor, home of some of the most beautiful sights of ancient Egypt.  Follow your professional guide to the Temple of Karnak. Admire the ancient columns, chapels, and the sacred lake at this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stop for lunch in Luxor before you travel to the other side of the River Nile by felucca (a type of traditional sailboat). Next, explore the City of the Dead and the Colossi of Memnon. Admire the only remains of the Temple of Amenhotep III and visit the Valley of the Queens. Allow yourself to be inspired by the stunning architecture and discover the Temple of Hatshepsut, one of the great rulers of ancient Egypt. As the day winds down, you’ll be transferred back to Marsa Alam.

You will be picked up from your hotel and will be taken to Hamata Marina to board the boat. The boat will sail for approximately 2 hours to Sataya Reef, where you will have your first snorkeling session.  Sataya Reef, also known as Dolphin House, is a huge lagoon that is home to not only spinner dolphins, but also many types of colorful fish. Experience the marine life of the reef, following your guide as you explore one of the best snorkeling spots in Egypt.  After this snorkeling stop, you will enjoy a freshly-prepared lunch onboard the boat. After lunch, you will have the chance to explore another scenic snorkeling spot with caves, tunnels and coral gardens.  Enjoy drinks all day long and enjoy the fresh fruit of the season. After your second snorkeling location, you will sail back to Hamata Harbor and will be transferred back to your hotel.

Get picked up from your hotel in Marsa Alam and taken to the boat by zodiac. Head to a beautiful diving site, Mekkey's Room. Spend around an hour snorkeling watching the amazing coral reefs and vibrant fish at Marsa Mubarak. Move to another dive site called Shaab Alam, with its diverse coral reefs and good opportunities for watching dolphins. After your second snorkeling stop, break for a delicious lunch prepared specially for you.  Continue to the third dive site to see more coral reefs, colorful fish, and a shipwreck. Choose to have an introductory dive at one of the most wonderful dive sites in Marsa Alam. After finishing your third snorkeling stop, sail back by zodiac to the beach where the transfer will be waiting to drive you back to your hotel after an enjoyable day.

Take a break from the beach and enjoy the thrill of a jeep safari while exploring the desert surrounding Hurghada. Start with a pickup from your hotel in Hurghada and meet the guide. Upon arrival at the take-off location, hop on a jeep and embark on your journey into the heart of the desert. Your full-day desert adventure begins when you’re picked up at your hotel in Hurghada and driven to Sahara Park. On arrival, you’ll stop at the quad bike station for a test drive before heading into the Hurghada desert. Then you will drive for 45 minutes in the desert, followed by a 15-minute ride in a buggy car. A 4WD land cruiser will drive you to Bedouin village. You’ll be welcomed with a drink when you arrive. There will be plenty of time to tour the village and learn about traditional Bedouin life. You’ll also take a short ride on a camel.