8-day Marsa Alam vacation with Nile Cruise included

An A1toureg representative will greet you on arrival & provide assistance at Marsa Alam International Airport. You'll be transported to your all-inclusive 5-star accommodation via private climate-controlled vehicle. Rest and relax following your journey, Overnight accommodation at the resort.

Your guide will collect you from the resort in Marsa Alam for the drive to Aswan covering 369 km. Today's experiences commence with: Embarkation & lunch service aboard your Nile cruise, followed by sightseeing in Aswan with visits to the Philae Temple and a traditional felucca boat tour around Elephantine Island, the High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk. Philae Temple: Sacred sanctuary honoring the goddess Isis, this represents the last temple constructed in classical Egyptian style. Building commenced around 690 BC, standing as one of the final places where Isis received worship. The High Dam: The Aswan High Dam, an earth-filled structure at Egypt's southern frontier with Sudan, harnesses the Nile's flow and creates Lake Nasser. Development started in 1960, completed in 1968, and officially opened in 1971. The Unfinished Obelisk Aswan supplied ancient Egypt's premium granite for sculptures and decorative work on temples, pyramids, and monumental obelisks. The grand unfinished obelisk in the Northern Quarries reveals crucial details about monument construction, though the entire process remains partially mysterious. The shaft, spanning nearly 42m on three sides, was complete except for inscriptions. Weighing 1168 tonnes when finished, it would have been the heaviest single stone ever worked by Egyptian artisans. 12:00 lunch service on board
Dinner service & overnight on board your cruise vessel

Breakfast & lunch onboard the cruise. Early morning visit to Abu Simbel departing from Aswan. Abu Simbel temples: The twin sanctuaries of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari were sculpted into the mountainside along the Nile's west bank between 1274 and 1244 BC. The Great Temple honored Ramses II, Ra-Harakhty, Amun Ra, and Ptah, featuring 4 massive colossal figures. The smaller temple was dedicated to Queen Nefertari and Goddess Hathor. Both structures were carefully dismantled block-by-block and relocated to elevated terrain, representing one of UNESCO's greatest conservation accomplishments. 13:00 sailing toward Kom Ombo. Visit The temple of Kom Ombo: This sanctuary and associated settlement lie 40 km north of Aswan, dedicated to the deities Sobek and Horus with construction dating primarily to the Ptolemaic and Roman era (332 BC - 395 AD). Sail onward to Edfu. Overnight accommodation at Edfu. Dinner service & overnight rest aboard the cruise
Galabyia evening celebration.

Breakfast on board the Nile cruise. Breakfast on the Nile Cruise, Visit the Edfu temple Edfu sanctuary : Outstanding Upper Egyptian location showcasing an exceptionally well-preserved expansive temple, devoted to the falcon-deity Horus. This Ptolemaic shrine, established where an even older sanctuary once stood, was constructed during Ptolemy III's reign (246 BC). The wall narratives feature the legendary Contest of Horus against Seth, likely enacted annually as ceremonial performance. Proceed to Luxor navigating through the Esna lock. Explore Luxor temple Luxor Temple: Built primarily by the New Kingdom Pharaoh Amenhotep III and completed by King Tutankhamen and the illustrious King Ramses II. The primary pylon was erected by Ramses II and adorned with reliefs depicting His Battle of Kadesh
Dinner service & overnight accommodation aboard the Cruise

Breakfast on board the Nile cruise. Breakfast on the Nile Cruise, Explore the west bank of Luxor and Karnak The Valley of the Kings : Once referred to as the noble Place of Truth, this celebrated valley presently called the Valley of the Kings constitutes a magnificent royal necropolis where pharaohs rested in monumental stone sarcophagi, pursued eternal rest. The secluded valley beyond Deir el Bahri is dominated by a pyramid-shaped mountain crest. The Colossi of Memnon: Remarkable pair of monumental statues recognized as the Colossi of Memnon, rising approximately 18 m above the plain, are the vestiges of what was formerly the grandest complex on the west bank, constructed under Amenhotep the Third. The Queen Hatshepsut temple : Emerging from the desert expanse through successive terraces, The Hatshepsut sanctuary merges harmoniously with the vertical limestone escarpments of the Theban Mountain's eastern aspect, as though nature itself had crafted this magnificent edifice. Overnight accommodation on board the Cruise at Luxor Karnak temple :
Karnak transcends a mere temple, constituting a magnificent assemblage of sacred shrines, pavilions, monumental gateways, and obelisks, collectively honoring the Theban pantheon and celebrating the glory of Egypt's royal dynasties. Karnak maintained paramount significance as the principal sanctuary for venerating the Theban Trinity (Amun, Mut, and Khonsu). Disembark after breakfast. and proceed to Marsa Alam all-inclusive 5-star resort

Explore the Red Sea waters through our curated snorkelling experiences to Dolphin house or Hamata island (optional choices available). Satayh snorkelling adventure: Experience the renowned Satayh area known as Dolphin Reef, departing from Marsa Alam to enjoy underwater exploration encountering a thriving population of 60-80 wild dolphins performing gracefully in their natural habitat and interact with these magnificent marine mammals. Savor an expertly prepared midday meal served aboard your vessel prior to returning to your accommodation. Hamata snorkelling adventure: Undertake a remarkable aquatic adventure to Hamata Island located in Marsa Alam . Relish exploring roughly 3 untouched island territories where you'll encounter the pristine ecosystems of Hamata National Park and behold the vibrant coral formations and multicolored fish communities encircling the islands, offering views unavailable anywhere else on Earth.

Leisure day at your Marsa Alam accommodation for personal activities

Final check-out procedures - arrange transportation to Marsa Alam airport for your international departure.