13 Day Private Luxury Marsa Alam Holiday: Turtles, Dolphins & Luxor




Duration
13 days
Max Group Size
12
Departure Type
Guaranteed
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Physical level
moderate
Operated In
English
Age Requirement
8 - 75 Ages
About this tour
Immerse yourself in the unspoiled reefs, turquoise lagoons, and tranquil beaches of the southern Red Sea on this 13-day, 12-night private luxury coastal holiday in Marsa Alam. Based for 12 nights at a 5-star beachfront resort on a Half-Board basis—with 12 breakfasts (Days 2–13), 5 excursion lunches (Days 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10), and 12 dinners in total (11 buffet dinners at the Marsa Alam resort on Days 1–10 and Day 12 + 1 seafood dinner at Port Ghalib Marina on Day 11; lunches on Days 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12, and 13 and dinner on Day 13 are not included)—this itinerary alternates guided marine and cultural excursions with unhurried beach relaxation days.
Across your stay, enjoy six curated excursions: swimming near giant green sea turtles at Abu Dabbab Bay (Day 2), a full-day yacht cruise to the spinner dolphin lagoon of Sataya Reef (Day 4), a coastal nature and snorkeling day at Hankorab Beach / Sharm El Luli and the mangroves of Wadi El Gemal National Park (Day 6), a private full-day Egyptologist tour across the Eastern Desert (approx. 4 hours each way) to Luxor's Karnak Temple and Valley of the Kings (Day 8), a 3-island snorkeling cruise across the virgin Hamata Archipelago (Day 10), and an afternoon heritage and sunset excursion to historic El Quseir Ottoman Fort and Port Ghalib Marina (Day 11).
With five dedicated resort leisure days (Days 3, 5, 7, 9, and 12) to snorkel the house reef or relax by the infinity pool, this program delivers the complete Marsa Alam experience without ever changing hotels.
Route
- 1Marsa AlamAfricaEgyptStart
- 2LuxorAfricaEgyptEnd
What makes this tour special
Itinerary
08:30 – Marsa Alam Hotel or Airport Pickup & Resort Transfer: Meet your private representative at your Marsa Alam pickup point at 08:30 (or at Marsa Alam International Airport timed to your flight arrival) and transfer by climate-controlled vehicle to your 5-star beachfront resort.
Afternoon & Evening: Settle into your sea-view room and enjoy buffet dinner at the resort (lunch on Day 1 is not included).
Overnight: 5-Star Beachfront Resort in Marsa Alam | Meals Included: Dinner
Morning Guided Snorkeling: After breakfast, transfer to sheltered Abu Dabbab Bay for two guided snorkeling sessions over seagrass beds and flanking coral reefs inhabited by green sea turtles (entry fee, snorkel gear, life vests, and beach sunbed included).
Beach Lunch & Return: Enjoy lunch at the bay restaurant before returning to your resort for dinner.
Overnight: 5-Star Beachfront Resort in Marsa Alam | Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Full Day at Leisure: Enjoy breakfast and a relaxing day on your resort's private beach and house reef jetty, with buffet dinner included in the evening (lunch on Day 3 is not included).
Overnight: 5-Star Beachfront Resort in Marsa Alam | Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Full-Day Sataya Yacht Excursion: After breakfast, transfer to Hamata Marina and board a motor yacht to Sataya Reef to swim and snorkel near wild spinner dolphins and vibrant coral walls (marine park fee, snorkel gear, life vests, and onboard buffet lunch included) before returning to your resort for dinner.
Overnight: 5-Star Beachfront Resort in Marsa Alam | Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Full Day at Leisure: Savor breakfast and unwind by the infinity pool or Red Sea shore at your own pace, with dinner included at the resort (lunch on Day 5 is not included).
Overnight: 5-Star Beachfront Resort in Marsa Alam | Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Full-Day National Park Excursion: After breakfast, explore Wadi El Gemal National Park with your guide, visiting the coastal mangrove stands and snorkeling from the powdery white-sand lagoon of Sharm El Luli / Hankorab Beach (park permit, snorkel gear, and lunch included), followed by dinner at your resort.
Overnight: 5-Star Beachfront Resort in Marsa Alam | Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Full Day at Leisure: Enjoy breakfast and a free day at your beachfront resort to swim, snorkel the house reef, or relax by the pools, followed by dinner at the resort (lunch on Day 7 is not included).
Overnight: 5-Star Beachfront Resort in Marsa Alam | Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
05:30 – Desert Crossing & Karnak Temple: Depart at 05:30 with a breakfast box in a private climate-controlled vehicle across the Eastern Desert to Luxor (approx. 4 hours one way). Meet your private Egyptologist guide to explore the Karnak Temple Complex and its Great Hypostyle Hall (entrance ticket included).
Lunch & West Bank Royal Tombs: Enjoy lunch at a Nile-view restaurant, then visit three royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon (entrance tickets included) before the 4-hour return drive to your Marsa Alam resort for late dinner.
Overnight: 5-Star Beachfront Resort in Marsa Alam | Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Full Day at Leisure: After yesterday's journey to ancient Thebes, enjoy breakfast and a restful day on the Red Sea shore with dinner at the resort (lunch on Day 9 is not included).
Overnight: 5-Star Beachfront Resort in Marsa Alam | Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Full-Day Archipelago Boat Trip: After breakfast, sail from Hamata Marina across the turquoise lagoons of the uninhabited Hamata Islands for three guided coral-reef snorkeling stops and island beach walks (marine park fee, snorkel gear, and onboard lunch included), returning to your resort for dinner.
Overnight: 5-Star Beachfront Resort in Marsa Alam | Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Afternoon Coastal Heritage Tour: Enjoy a leisurely morning and breakfast at the resort (lunch on Day 11 is not included). In the afternoon, drive north with your guide to explore the 16th-century Ottoman Fort and historic Red Sea port town of El Quseir (entrance ticket included), then stroll along Port Ghalib Marina before an included seafood dinner at the marina (replacing the resort dinner) and return to your resort.
Overnight: 5-Star Beachfront Resort in Marsa Alam | Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Full Day at Leisure: Spend your final full day enjoying the resort's private beach, house coral reef, and pools, with a farewell buffet dinner at the resort (lunch on Day 12 is not included).
Overnight: 5-Star Beachfront Resort in Marsa Alam | Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Morning at Leisure & 12:00 Check-out: Enjoy your final breakfast at the resort and relax by the beach or pool until 12:00 room check-out, with complimentary luggage storage and resort lounge access available until your departure transfer.
Afternoon Departure Transfer: Meet your private driver for your scheduled transfer to Marsa Alam International Airport arriving by 17:00 (lunch and dinner on Day 13 are not included).
Meals Included: Breakfast
Trip includes
Included
12 nights at a 5-star beachfront resort in Marsa Alam (Nights 1–12, Half Board)
Private licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guide for the Luxor excursion (Day 8) and El Quseir heritage tour (Day 11)
Professional marine snorkeling guides for Abu Dabbab, Sataya, Wadi El Gemal, and Hamata Islands (Days 2, 4, 6, 10)
Guiding Method
Fully guided
12 breakfasts (Days 2–13), 5 excursion lunches (Days 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10), and 12 dinners in total (11 buffet dinners at the Marsa Alam resort on Days 1–10 and Day 12 + 1 seafood dinner at Port Ghalib Marina on Day 11)
Bottled mineral water during all road transfers and excursions
All private climate-controlled airport, marina, park, and round-trip Luxor/El Quseir transfers
Full-day Sataya Reef and Hamata Islands motor yacht excursions
Entrance tickets to Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings (3 tombs), Hatshepsut Temple, and El Quseir Fort, plus Abu Dabbab, Sataya, Hamata, and Wadi El Gemal marine park fees and snorkel gear
Excluded
International flights to and from Marsa Alam are not included.
Personal travel and medical insurance is not included.
Egypt entry visa fees
Lunches on Days 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12, and 13 and dinner on Day 13
Personal expenses and gratuities
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