8-Day Egypt Cultural Escape: Cairo & Marsa Alam

Two days of pyramids, then five unhurried nights on Egypt's quietest reef coast

4.9 (413) • Multi-Day Packages • Multi Day Tours

From 1190 USD / person

About this activity

8-day Egypt tour: 2 days in Cairo, then 5 nights all-inclusive in Marsa Alam with optional Sataya Reef snorkeling, desert safari and Wadi El-Gemal excursions.

Full description

Marsa Alam sits further south than Hurghada, with fewer crowds and some of the Red Sea's best reef access, which is why this itinerary gives it five full nights rather than two or three. The trip opens with a focused two days in Cairo - the Giza Plateau and the Egyptian Museum - before flying south for an all-inclusive stay built around open days you can fill with optional Sataya Reef snorkeling, a desert safari, or…

What's included

1 night in a boutique guesthouse in Cairo, plus 5 nights all-inclusive at a Marsa Alam beach resort
Domestic flight from Cairo to Marsa Alam
Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary included in the price
Sightseeing tours with a licensed professional Egyptologist guide
All transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles

Not included

International flight tickets
Any tours not mentioned in the itinerary
Egypt entry visa
Personal expenses and tips

About this activity

Private Tour

Multi-Day Packages

1 night in a boutique guesthouse in Cairo, plus 5 nights all-inclusive at a Marsa Alam beach resort

Domestic flight from Cairo to Marsa Alam

Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary included in the price

Sightseeing tours with a licensed professional Egyptologist guide

All transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles

Highlights

✓Giza Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum, entrance fees already included
✓5 nights all-inclusive in Marsa Alam, with reef access far quieter than Hurghada

Tour Itinerary & Map

1 Day 1 - Arrival in Cairo: Land at Cairo International Airport and transfer to your boutique guesthouse for check-in.
2 Day 2 - Giza Plateau & Egyptian Museum: Explore the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinos, and the Sphinx, with an optional camel ride for the full desert experience.
3 Day 3 - Fly to Marsa Alam: Check out and transfer to Cairo Airport for your domestic flight south to Marsa Alam, checking into your all-inclusive beach resort on arrival.
4 Day 4 - Marsa Alam Leisure Day: A full day of relaxation at your resort's crystal-clear waters, private beach, pools and spa.
5 Day 5 - Optional Sea Adventure: Relax at leisure, or join an optional excursion to the world-famous Sataya Reef (Dolphin House) or one of Egypt's most vibrant coral reef dive sites.
6 Day 6 - Optional Desert Safari: A day at leisure, or an optional desert safari by quad bike or jeep into the Eastern Desert.
7 Day 7 - Leisure Day & Optional Wadi El-Gemal Excursion: Another day by the sea, or an optional excursion to Wadi El-Gemal National Park, a nature reserve of wildlife, mangroves and coastal landscapes.
8 Day 8 - Final Departure: After breakfast, check out and transfer to Marsa Alam Airport for your departure flight.