1-Day Luxor Highlights Tour from Marsa Alam with Nile Felucca Cruise

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the famous Valley of the Kings
• 02 Go for a cruise on the Nile to Banana Island
• 03 Take unforgettable photos while exploring the Temple of Karnak
• 04 Marvel at the impressive Colossi of Memnon
• 05 Admire the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

Embark on a fascinating 1-day journey from Marsa Alam to Luxor, where you'll explore the Temple of Karnak and cruise the Nile on a traditional felucca past landmarks such as the City of the Dead and the Colossi of Memnon. Continue to the Temple of Amenhotep III, the Valley of the Kings, and the Temple of Hatshepsut, the only female ruler of ancient Egypt. The experience concludes with a remarkable Nile boat tour to Banana Island.

Embark on a fascinating 1-day journey from Marsa Alam to Luxor, where you'll explore the Temple of Karnak and cruise the Nile on a traditional felucca past landmarks such as the City of the Dead and the Colossi of Memnon.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Luxor, Marsa Alam

Languages Arabic, English, Italian, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Luxor Highlights, Valley of the Kings and Nile Cruise

• Pickup from your hotel in Marsa Alam.
• Drive to Luxor in a comfortable minivan.
• Visit the Temple of Karnak, exploring its columns, chapels, and sacred lake.
• Enjoy lunch at a selected restaurant in Luxor.
• Board a felucca, a traditional Egyptian sailing boat, for a Nile River cruise with stunning views.
• Sail across the Nile to the City of the Dead and the Colossi of Memnon.
• Explore the remaining ruins of the Temple of Amenhotep III.
• Visit the Valley of the Kings and discover the Tomb of Tutankhamun.
• Explore the Temple of Hatshepsut, dedicated to the only female ruler of ancient Egypt.
• Enjoy a remarkable Nile boat tour to Banana Island.
• Return to Marsa Alam in an air-conditioned transfer.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Marsa Alam
• Round-trip transfers in an air-conditioned minivan
• Egyptologist guide
• Entrance fees
• Breakfast snacks, cold drinks, and water on the way
• Lunch at a restaurant in Luxor
• Valley of the Kings entry ticket
• Colossi of Memnon entry ticket
• Karnak Temple entry ticket
• Hatshepsut Temple entry ticket
• Luxor city tour by minivan

What's Not Included

• Extra fees

What to bring

• Comfortable clothes
• Camera
• Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

• Pickups from all hotels in Marsa Alam are free.
• Banana Island is optional.
• The Nile boat trip is optional.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Marsa Alam, Egypt

Tour start

Marsa Alam, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.