Marsa Alam to Luxor Tour: 2-Day Temples, Tombs and Nile Heritage

Overview

Marsa Alam to Luxor tour About

This Marsa Alam to Luxor tour gives you a clear, unhurried route from the calm Red Sea coastline to the monumental heart of ancient Thebes.

Across two days, you’ll explore both banks of the Nile, colossal temples, hidden royal tombs, and open desert cliffs, while enjoying the comfort of private travel from your Marsa Alam resort straight into Egypt’s greatest historical landscapes.

If you’re looking for a balanced way to experience Upper Egypt, this journey offers smooth pacing, depth, and variety from start to finish.

Luxor Tour from Marsa Alam: What’s Included & Excluded

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Marsa Alam to Luxor tour Itinerary

Main Sites Covered in Your Marsa Alam to Luxor Tour

East Bank Highlights in Your Marsa Alam Luxor Private Trip

The East Bank is a natural start to your Luxor sightseeing from Marsa Alam, showing the city’s scale and architectural legacy.

  • Karnak Temple Complex
  • Luxor Temple
  • Avenue of Sphinxes
  • Afternoon lunch stop
  • Optional evening Sound & Light Show

West Bank Highlights in the Marsa Alam to Luxor Temple Tour

 

The West Bank connects you directly to the royal past of Egypt’s New Kingdom.

  • Valley of the Kings (3 tombs included)
  • Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
  • Colossi of Memnon
  • Optional felucca ride to Banana Island
  • Lunch was included before returning south

Road Journey to Luxor & East Bank Discoveries

 

Your day starts with a comfortable pickup from your hotel, followed by a private drive through the eastern desert toward the Nile Valley.

Once in Luxor, your Egyptologist guide meets you to begin the first chapter of your Marsa Alam to Luxor tour.

Pickup from your Marsa Alam hotel

  • Private A/C transfer to Luxor
  • Guided visit to Karnak Temple
  • Explore Luxor Temple
  • Lunch at a quality local restaurant
  • Free time in Luxor (market, Corniche, optional Sound & Light Show)
  • Overnight stay at your hotel

Meals included: Lunch

West Bank Sites & Return to Marsa Alam

 

After breakfast, the second day opens with Luxor’s most iconic landscapes, royal tombs, desert cliffs, and beautifully carved temples. This is where the depth of your Luxor temples tour truly unfolds.

  • Breakfast at your hotel
  • Stop at the Colossi of Memnon
  • Explore the Valley of the Kings (3 tombs)
  • Visit Hatshepsut Temple
  • Lunch in Luxor
  • Optional felucca ride to Banana Island
  • Private transfer back to your Marsa Alam hotel

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

Why This Marsa Alam to Luxor Travel Plan Works?

 

This Marsa Alam to Luxor tour itinerary seamlessly blends movement, history, and comfort, making two days feel complete without ever feeling rushed.

Whether you’re diving in Marsa Alam the day before or relaxing at your Marsa Alam resort, it’s an easy extension into Upper Egypt’s most important landmarks.

  • Smooth private transport
  • Full coverage of East & West Bank sites
  • Balanced pacing
  • Expert-led explanations
  • Ideal for limited timeframes

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