3Days Tour Highlights From Marsa Alam to Cairo, Abu Simbel, Luxor

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Marsa Alam – Cairo Tour⌄

   Your adventure begins with a transfer from your hotel in Marsa Alam by air-conditioned car to Cairo. The drive takes approximately 2.5 hours. From Marsa Alam, you will board a flight to Cairo, and arrive at Cairo airport at 6:30 AM.

   Upon arrival in Cairo, your Egyptologist guide will meet you and accompany you to the Giza Pyramids. Explore the iconic pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Capture stunning photos from the panoramic viewpoint and visit the Sphinx, featuring the head of a man and the body of a lion.

   Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before heading to the Egyptian Museum. Here, you'll witness some of the world's most impressive masterpieces, including the treasures of Tutankhamun.

   Conclude your Cairo tour with a visit to the bustling Khan El Khalili Bazaar.

   In the evening, transfer to Cairo airport for your flight to Aswan, departing at 8:00 PM. Upon arrival, you'll be transferred Hotel for an overnight stay.

   Meals: Lunch

   Overnight: Hotel

2. 2Aswan – Abu Simbel⌄

   Depart early at 4:00 AM for a drive to Abu Simbel in an air-conditioned vehicle. Upon arrival, an Egyptologist guide will take you through the temples built by Pharaoh Ramesses II for himself and his queen, Nefertari. Marvel at the Great Temple's main façade, adorned with four statues of Ramesses II. Though dedicated to Amon-Re Horakhty and Ptah, the temple was primarily constructed to glorify Ramesses the Great. Next, visit the smaller temple dedicated to Queen Nefertari, located right beside the Great Temple.

   Optional: After your visit, return to Aswan to see the High Dam and the Philae Temple of the goddess Isis. Enjoy lunch on a traditional Egyptian felucca (sailboat) before driving to Luxor.

   After completing your Aswan back to Luxor, Overnight at the Hotel in Luxor.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch

   Overnight: Hotel in Luxor.

3. 3Luxor Tour – Marsa Alam⌄

   Start your day with breakfast at the hotel and a visit to the Karnak Temples. Explore this vast complex, the largest ancient religious site ever built.

   Followed by a visit to Luxor Temple, known for its grandeur and historical significance. Afterward, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor,

   Next, head to the West Bank of the Nile to see the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues of Amenhotep III.

   Then, explore the Valley of the Kings, where you will visit three royal tombs (excluding Tutankhamun's).

   Continue your tour with a visit to the impressive Hatshepsut Temple at El Deir El Bahary, dedicated to Queen Hatshepsut, the only female pharaoh to rule Egypt.

   Finally, you will be transferred back to Marsa Alam by private air-conditioned vehicle, concluding your tour with ancient wonders and historical insights.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch