Best Travel Guide Hurghada, Luxor & Marsa Alam

Hurghada, Luxor & Marsa AlamGuide was updated: 2024-03-21

Like so many of the towns and cities of Egypt, Hurghada, Luxor and Marsa Alam are living history museums. The three cities are positioned as corners of a triangle in the Eastern Desert. Hurghada, a former fishing harbour, stretches 24 kilometres along the waterfront and is the perfect area for water sports. Marsa Alam is found by the Red Sea coast and tourism is just starting to make an impact. The city of Luxor, with its jaw-droppingly beautiful monuments built by the hands of ancient craftsmen, lies 240 kilometres inland on the banks of the River Nile.

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Like so many of the towns and cities of Egypt, Hurghada as well as Luxor and Marsa Alam are living history museums. These three cities are positioned as three corners of a triangle in the Eastern Desert with plenty to offer both together and separately.

Karnak

Dating back over 3,000 years, Karnak is a monumental complex of temples, pylons, and chapels. The most significant structure is the Temple of Amun-Ra. The Hypostyle hall, at 16,459 square metres and featuring 134 columns, is still the largest room of any religious building in the world. Besides the main sanctuary, there are several smaller temples and a vast sacred lake.

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Mummification Museum

The Mummification Museum in Luxor is the best place to learn about the secrets of the pharaohs. Take your time to reflect and dwell upon ancient Egyptian history, culture and traditions surrounding the funerary process, the very key element in ancient Egyptian belief systems.

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Luxor Museum

Perched on the east bank of the River Nile, Luxor Museum is an archaeological treasure trove showcasing a wealth of Ancient Egyptian artefacts. From everyday items to exquisite artwork, sculptures, and mummies, the museum provides a fascinating journey through the rich history of the region. Many exhibits were unearthed in local temples, while some trace their origins to the renowned tomb of Tutankhamun, offering visitors a remarkable glimpse into the daily life and artistry of ancient civilisations.

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Red Sea Mountain Trail

Inspired by the award-winning Sinai Trail and founded by the local Kushmaan Bedouin tribe, the Red Sea Mountain Trail spans 170 km, taking you into less explored territory and wild landscapes that were once part of trade, shepherd and smuggling routes. A Bedouin guide will accompany you through the entire 10-day-long hike, but there are easier alternative routes that can be taken anytime.

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El Gouna

El Gouna is a purpose-designed resort town on Egypt’s Red Sea, near Hurghad. Here you can find gourmet restaurants, nightclubs, sports and leisure activities including the Red Sea’s first marina, a fine golf course, beaches, spas and special attractions for children.

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Blue Paradise Diving Center

Blue Paradise is a diving centre that offers holiday-makers a chance to dive and snorkel in the Red Sea and see coral reefs, dolphins and turtles. All diving is carried out under professional supervision.

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Population:	Hurghada: 250,000 Luxor: 510,000 Marsa Alam: 10,000
Currency:	1 Egyptian Pound (LE) = 100 piasters
Emergency Numbers:	Emergency: 123 Police: 126 Fire Brigade: 180
Newspapers:	Egyptian Gazette: egyptian-gazette.com Al-Ahram Weekly: english.ahram.org.eg Egypt Today: www.egypttoday.com
Opening Hours:	Opening hours vary. Most shops in Egypt are open from 9am to 10pm Monday to Saturday. Banks are open daily from 8:30am to 2pm, except for Friday and the weekends.