2 Days Tour to Cairo & Luxor from Marsa Alam by Flight
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable 2-day adventure from Marsa Alam to Cairo and Luxor, exploring Ancient Egypt's most iconic monuments. Begin your journey with a flight to Cairo, where you'll marvel at the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the treasures of the Egyptian Museum. After a day of discovery, fly to Luxor and stay at the luxurious 5-star Sonesta St George Hotel. On the second day, visit the awe-inspiring Karnak Temples, the Valley of the Kings, and the Temple of Hatshepsut. Enjoy guided tours, local cuisine, and seamless transfers, making this a perfect short escape into Egypt's rich history. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Giza
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: Sonesta St George Hotel
Meals Included: Lunch
Marsa Alam/ Cairo Tours/ Fly to Luxor
Sun Pyramids Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel in Marsa Alam by a private air-conditioned modern vehicle for flight to Cairo. Arriving into Cairo airport where your Egyptologist guide will meet and accompany you to discover the exquisite Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus, the Sphinx with a head of a pharaoh and lion’s body, which dates back to the reign of King Chephren, and the Valley Temple of the Pyramid of Chephren.
Your lunch will be served in a local restaurant in Cairo. Then you will move on to the Egyptian Museum which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art which is considered the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamen collection of treasure, gold and jewelry which was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was excavated.
Continue driving to Islamic Cairo, where you will be able to explore Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s old bazaar. In the evening you will be driven to Cairo Airport for flight to Luxor where you will be met & transferred to your hotel in Luxor.
5* hotel, Sonesta St George Hotel with breakfast ...more ...less
Day 2 : Luxor
Location: Luxor
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Luxor Tours/ Back to Marsa Alam
Breakfast at your hotel in Luxor and then you will be accompanied by your English speaking tour guide and a private air-conditioned vehicle to visit the fabulous Karnak Temples the largest place of worship ever built.
Lunch will be served in Luxor at a local restaurant.
After that you will be moved to the West Bank of the river Nile to visit the two colossal statues of Amenhotep III (Colossi of Memnon),
Then visit the Valley of the Kings, where the magnificent tombs discovered, you will visit 3 tombs excluding Tutankhamen.
Continue the tour to visit the Hatshepsut temple at El Deir El Bahary, this impressive temple dedicated to the Queen Hatshipsut the only female pharaoh who ruled Egypt. Later you will be transferred back by a private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel in Marsa Alam.
What's Included
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Meals
Lunch and breakfast are included.
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Internal Flights
Internal flight tickets from Hurghada to Cairo and from Cairo to Luxor are included.
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Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
Pick up services from your hotel in Marsa Alam and return are included.
What's Not Included
Any Extras not mentioned in the itinerary
Tipping
Tickets To Get Inside The Pyramids
Entry ticket to Tutankhamen Tomb
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- recommended for all travelers
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- from your hotel in Marsa Alam
Mode of Transport
Travel conveniently with internal flights from Marsa Alam to Cairo and Cairo to Luxor, and private air-conditioned vehicle transfers throughout the tour.Accommodation
Enjoy a comfortable stay at the 5-star Sonesta St George Hotel in Luxor, complete with breakfast included.Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
Accommodation in Luxor is provided at a 5-star hotel, specifically the Sonesta St George Hotel, with breakfast included.
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Are internal flights included in the tour package?
Yes, internal flight tickets from Hurghada to Cairo and from Cairo to Luxor are included in the tour package.
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What meals are included in the tour?
The tour includes lunch and breakfast. Lunch is served at local restaurants during the tours in Cairo and Luxor.
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Are entrance fees to the sights included in the tour price?
Yes, entrance fees to all the sights in Cairo and Luxor are included in the tour price.
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Is transportation provided during the tour?
Yes, transportation is provided. This includes pick-up services from your hotel in Marsa Alam, transfers between locations by private air-conditioned vehicle, and the return transfer from Luxor to Marsa Alam.
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What is the policy on tipping?
Tipping is not included in the tour package and is considered an extra expense.
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Can I visit the inside of the Pyramids during the tour?
Tickets to get inside the Pyramids are not included in the tour package and would need to be purchased separately.
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Is the tour suitable for travelers with mobility issues?
The tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for travelers with mobility issues.
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Are infants allowed on the tour?
Infants must not sit on laps, and infant seats are unavailable, making the tour less suitable for families with very young children.
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Can you purchase alcohol in Egypt?
Yes, alcohol Alcohol is permitted for sale and available in Egypt, either in better hotels, Nile Cruises, higher-class restaurants and cafes, pubs and Bazaars. You will also find off-licenses as well. The Egyptian people understand drinking alcohol according to different customs and cultures. Please note, though, it is illegal to drink alcohol in the streets in Egypt.
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Can I obtain a visa on arrival in Egypt?
Egypt visa arrival policy applies to the following countries: the United States, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Canada, all European Union countries, Norway, Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, Serbia, Malaysia, Macedonia, Japan, South Korea, China (as of May 2018). If you are a citizen of one of these countries, you can obtain a visa with your passport information, personal information, and details about your travel plans upon arrival at an Egyptian port of entry. The visa on arrival is usually valid for 30 days.
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Can unmarried couples stay together in Egypt?
Foreign unmarried couples can stay together in Egypt. Egyptian or Arabian unmarried couples are not allowed to stay together, as it is illegal. The same goes for an Egyptian man/foreign woman or Egyptian woman/foreign man, as it is illegal for them to stay in a hotel together.
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What to wear when I travel to Egypt?
Clothing: Egypt's climate is dry all year round, so you won't require rainwear unless you are going to Alexandria between December and February. In winter you will need light woolen clothes with sweaters, “layers of clothing are recommended. “From December to February travelers to winter clothing is essential. In spring and autumn, a combination of both is advisable for the warm days and cool nights, so pack accordingly. From May to November, light cotton clothes are recommended People in Egypt are used to tourists visiting their countries. You are welcome to wear walking shorts and a short sleeve shirt for sightseeing excursions On board Nile cruises we recommend to dress 'smart casual' to dinner each evening. Swimsuits are absolutely fine for the swimming pools and beaches On days that you visit Holy sites (mosques and churches), you preferably wear slacks, long skirts and long sleeves. If not, they provide in the mosques something long to wear to enter the mosques Strong and comfortable closed-toe shoes are wise choices to keep your feet from sand, dust, or mud. Sandals are not good options, except for beach areas.
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Are there any special customs I should observe whilst in Egypt?
Yes, most Egyptian customs differ from the Western customs due to the cultural and religious differences, as shown below: 1. Most women in Egypt behave conservatively with strangers. 2. Most mosques require visitors to remove their shoes before entering. 3. Use the right hand to eat and give gifts. 4. It is inept to take photos of soldiers, tanks, or any other military property.
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Can I get a visa on arrival from other border crossings other than airports?
Regarding the conditions for obtaining a visa at border crossings and ports, they are applied in accordance with the policy for obtaining an Egyptian visa, as mentioned previously. But kindly note that in some ports, guarantee letter will be required and also permission from the tourism police, to leave the port and return and your travel agent will help you in this case by providing the guarantee letter. It is therefore possible to apply for an Egyptian visa on arrival at the border control for the countries that take the visa upon arrival However, it is strongly advised against crossing the land border as information on checkpoints that issue visas on arrival is not always up to date. Thus, applying for a visa on arrival in Egypt can be done mainly at the following international checkpoints: Cairo International Airport Hurghada International Airport St Catherine's International Airport Borg El Arab International Airport in Alexandria Sharm El Sheikh International Airport Luxor International Airport
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Sun Pyramids Tours allows you to make 4 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 7 days before the start of the tour.
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Transfer as credit for future tours
Sun Pyramids Tours allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform sun pyramids tours, 7 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Sun Pyramids Tours requires a minimum deposit of 10% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 7 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of sun pyramids tours charges.
Up to 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 10 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
2 Days Tour to Cairo & Luxor from Marsa Alam by Flight
2 Days Starting and ending in Marsa Alam, Egypt
Visiting: Cairo, Luxor
Tour operator:
Tour code:
739061
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
