8 Day Private Red Sea & Luxor: Marsa Alam, Balloon & Temples
Duration
8 days
Max Group Size
12
Departure Type
Guaranteed
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Physical level
moderate
Operated In
English
Age Requirement
6 - 80 Ages
About this tour
Experience a seamless 8-day Sea-to-Sky journey linking four nights on the unspoiled Red Sea coast of Marsa Alam with three nights at a 5-star Nile-view hotel in Luxor. Designed for travelers who want world-class marine reef encounters followed by in-depth private exploration of ancient Thebes, this itinerary begins at Marsa Alam and concludes in Luxor (with optional return transfer to Marsa Alam available on request).
Spend Days 1 to 4 at a 5-star beachfront resort in Marsa Alam (Half Board), enjoying three signature guided marine excursions with lunch included: swimming with green sea turtles at Abu Dabbab Bay, snorkeling near wild spinner dolphins at Sataya Reef, and island hopping across the virgin coral lagoons of the Hamata Archipelago. On Day 5, travel by private climate-controlled vehicle across the Eastern Desert to Luxor and visit the illuminated Luxor Temple at sunset.
On Days 6 and 7, soar over Thebes on a sunrise hot air balloon flight, explore the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon on the West Bank, and tour the vast Karnak Temple Complex followed by a sunset felucca sail on the Nile before your Day 8 departure from Luxor.
Route
- 1Marsa AlamAfricaEgyptStart
- 2LuxorAfricaEgyptEnd
What makes this tour special
Itinerary
Airport Meet & Transfer: Meet your private representative at Marsa Alam International Airport (or your Marsa Alam hotel at 08:30) and transfer to your 5-star beachfront resort.
Afternoon & Evening: Settle in by the Red Sea beach and enjoy dinner at the resort.
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 coral reefs home to giant green sea turtles (entry fee, snorkel equipment, and sunbed included).
Beach Lunch & Afternoon 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 Dolphin Lagoon Cruise: After breakfast, transfer to Hamata Marina and board a motor yacht to Sataya Reef (Dolphin House) to swim and snorkel near wild spinner dolphins and vibrant coral walls (marine park permit and gear included).
Lunch Onboard & Evening Resort Stay: Savor lunch and refreshments on deck before returning to your Marsa Alam resort for dinner.
Overnight: 5-Star Beachfront Resort in Marsa Alam | Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Full-Day Island Hopping Cruise: After breakfast, sail across the turquoise waters of the Hamata Archipelago inside Wadi El Gemal National Park, stopping to snorkel at three virgin coral reefs and walk along uninhabited white-sand islands (park fee and gear included).
Lunch Onboard & Dinner at Resort: Enjoy lunch aboard the boat and return to your resort in the late afternoon for dinner.
Overnight: 5-Star Beachfront Resort in Marsa Alam | Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Morning Transfer to the Nile Valley: After breakfast, depart Marsa Alam at 08:30 in a private climate-controlled vehicle for the scenic 4.5-hour crossing of the Eastern Desert to Luxor and check in to your 5-star Nile-view hotel (lunch on own).
Sunset & Evening Luxor Temple Tour: Join your private Egyptologist guide in the late afternoon to explore the Avenue of Sphinxes and the illuminated courts of Luxor Temple (2 hours; entrance ticket included; dinner on own).
Overnight: 5-Star Nile-View Hotel in Luxor | Meals Included: Breakfast
Sunrise Balloon Experience: Before dawn, transfer to the West Bank for a 45-minute panoramic sunrise hot air balloon flight over the temples and royal tombs of Thebes (flight ticket included), then return for breakfast.
Midday West Bank Guided Tour & Lunch: Cross the Nile with your Egyptologist guide to visit three royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, the terraced Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon (4 hours; entrance tickets included), followed by lunch at a local restaurant (dinner on own).
Overnight: 5-Star Nile-View Hotel in Luxor | Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Morning Karnak Exploration: After breakfast, join your Egyptologist guide for a comprehensive 2.5-hour tour of the monumental Karnak Temple Complex, including the Great Hypostyle Hall of 134 giant columns and the Sacred Lake (entrance ticket included), followed by lunch at a Nile-side restaurant.
Sunset Felucca Sail: In the late afternoon, board a private traditional wooden felucca sailboat for a peaceful 1.5-hour sunset sail along the Nile in Luxor (dinner on own).
Overnight: 5-Star Nile-View Hotel in Luxor | Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Morning Departure Transfer: After breakfast at your Luxor hotel, meet your private driver for your scheduled transfer to Luxor International Airport or railway station by 17:00.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Trip includes
Included
4 nights at a 5-star beachfront resort in Marsa Alam (Nights 1–4, Half Board)
3 nights at a 5-star Nile-view hotel in Luxor (Nights 5–7, with morning breakfasts)
Licensed private English-speaking Egyptologist guide for all sightseeing in Luxor (Days 5–7)
Professional marine snorkeling guides in Marsa Alam (Days 2–4)
Guiding Method
Fully guided
English7 breakfasts (Days 2–8), 5 lunches (Days 2–4 marine excursions + Days 6–7 Luxor restaurant lunches), and 4 resort dinners in Marsa Alam (Days 1–4)
Bottled mineral water during all road transfers and tours
All private climate-controlled airport, marina, and Marsa Alam–Luxor overland transfers
Sataya and Hamata yacht excursions and private Luxor sunset felucca boat
Sunrise Hot Air Balloon flight in Luxor (Day 6)
Entrance tickets to Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings (3 tombs), Hatshepsut Temple, and Karnak Temple, plus Abu Dabbab, Sataya, and Hamata marine park permits and snorkel gear
Excluded
International and domestic flights are not included (this tour starts in Marsa Alam and concludes in Luxor).
Personal travel and medical insurance is not included.
Egypt entry visa fees
Lunches on Days 1, 5, and 8; dinners in Luxor on Days 5, 6, and 7
Personal expenses and gratuities
Availability
Loading. Please wait.
Make this journey exclusively yours
By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
Personal
Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
Protected
Travel withing your own bubble.
Professional
Access our Travel Specialists insider knowledge.
Privacy
Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
Why book with TravelShop Booking
Cancellation Policy
On our global marketplace TravelShop Booking Supplier is recognized globally as an online tourism marketplace connecting travelers, suppliers, and tour operators worldwide. All users acknowledge that TravelShop Booking is a platform not liable for canceled tours, poor services, or unforeseen circumstances occurring before, during, or after the tour.
Need help or have a question about this tour?
if you have any question about this tour or need help with planning a trip, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us. We're ready to help.
You might also like these tours
Handpicked trips with a similar vibe — perfect if this one caught your eye.