Marsa Alam

Tourism in Marsa Alam

Marsa Alam is a port and resort located in the southeast of Egypt on the Red Sea. It is 700 kilometers away from Cairo and 280 kilometers away from Hurghada. Marsa Alam is currently seeing fast increasing popularity as a tourist destination and development, following the opening of Marsa Alam International Airport in 2003.

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Marsa Alam Tours

Marsa Alam Tours

For tourists who prefer more energetic and adventurous tours around Marsa Alam, a lot of resorts and tourism offices offer interesting different tours.
You can go for a day tour from Marsa Alam to Luxor by bus to discover the ancient Egyptian civilization with the architecture of the great pharaohs, the Karnak temple complex, the funeral temple of Hatshepsut, and the Valley of the Kings.
There are also half-day tours in Wadi El Gemal National Park to discover marine flora and fauna, the Red Sea coast, and snorkeling.
And DON'T miss that tour from Marsa Alam to the Hamata Islands, which are three islands in the nature of the Hamata National Park. You can also enjoy snorkeling among colorful fish and corals.

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