Marsa Alam
Marsa Alam is located on the West coast of the Red Sea, about 300 Kilometres east of Luxor. The resort boasts glistening blue sea coasts fringed with spectacular coral reef barriers.
Explore the local area and immerse yourself in the culture by visiting the historical sights of Marsa Alam.
Snorkelling and Scuba Diving
Marsa Alam provides some of the best diving the Red Sea has to offer with its world renowned dive sites.
Mons Smaragdus
The Cleopatra Mines, or Mons Smaragdus (Emerald Mountains), are one of the most famous and oldest mining complexes of the ancient world and believed to be used by Egyptian Pharaohs.
Temple of Seti
Located along the desert road, the Temple of Seti I at Kanais is one of the top things to see in Marsa Alam. The fascinating excursion provides a historical and cultural insight into a different world. On your journey to the temple you can see an ancient well and the remains of an old Roman fort.
Marsa Alam was once a small fishing village but is now a gateway to fantastic dive sites in the Southern Red Sea it is a fast growing holiday resort and offers relaxed and uncrowded diving.
Dive centres:
Emperor Divers
Dive sites:
Marsa Abu Dabab
Elphinstone Reef
Sha'ab Samadai
Dive Products:
Nov 2011- 31 Oct 2012
Beginners courses:
Scuba Diving £150
Open Water / Junior Open Water £285
Open Water Referral £150
Intermediate courses:
Advanced Open Water + 1 Day Diving* £255
Emergency First Response £79
Rescue Diver + 1 Day Diving*£305
Enriched Air Nitrox +1 day Diving* £129
Advanced Courses:
1 Day Diving (2 boat dives) £50
2 Day's Diving (4 boat dives) £100
3 Day's Diving (6 boat dives) £139
4 Days Diving (8 boat dives) £185
5 Day's Diving (10 boat dives) £215
6 Day's Diving (12 boat dives) £255
7 Day's Diving (14 boat dives) £295
8 Day's Diving (16 boat dives) £339
9 Day's Diving (18 boat dives) £280
10 Day's Diving (20 boat dives) £425
11 Day's Diving (22 boat dives) £465
12 Day's Diving (24 boat dives) £509
1 7 Nov - 18 Dec 2011, 1 Jan-18 Mar, 7 Jun- 29 Jul 2012
Beginners Courses:
Scuba Diving £129
Open Water / Junior Open Water £240
Open Water Referral £129
Intermediate Courses:
Advanced Open Water + 1 day Diving* £215
Emergency First Response NA
Rescue Diver + 1 Day Diving* £295
Enriched Air Nitrox +1 Day Diving* £119
Advanced Courses:
1 Day's Diving (2 boat dives) £45
2 Day's Diving (4 boat dives) £85
3 Day's Diving (6 boat dives) £119
4 Day's Diving (8 boat dives) £155
5 Days Diving(10 boat dives) £179
6 Days Diving (12 boat dives) £215
7 Day's Diving (14 boat dives) £250
8 Day's Diving (16 boat dives) £285
9 Day's Diving (18 boat dives) £325
10 Days Diving (20 boat dives) £359
11 Day's Diving (22 boat dives) £395
12 Days Diving 24 boat dives) £429
Groups policy: 1 free per 10 paying
*Divers must start on the same day
For more information or pre-booking, please contact our local partner, Highway Travel:
email: sharm@resortservices.co.uk
phone: ++20 69 360 2236
2 Day Luxor Highlights (by bus)
A great way to explore the ancient history of Egypt, this two day tour is perfect for those seeking a taster of fascinating Luxor.
Arriving in Luxor, stop off at the massive Colossi of Memnon, the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatschepsut, the spectacular tombs at the Valley of the Kings and an alabaster factory. Visit the awe-inspiring Temple of Karnak, the largest temple complex in the world, also visit the Luxor Temple, constructed by Ramses II, the Temple of Medinat Habu, Valley of the Queens and Tombs of the Nobles.
US$265
1 Day Aswan Memories (by bus)
Aswan is located 80 miles south of Luxor and is a peaceful and comparatively small resort with plenty of historical interest. Visit the famous Philae Temple, followed by the Aswan High Dam, where you can marvel at the sheer size and design and continue to the Unfinished Obelisk.
US$150
Desert Discovery (afternoon/early evening event)
Drive out into the desert to a traditional Bedouin village and enjoy some local Egyptian tea, before going on a short camel ride, enjoy a guided tour of the Bedouin village and see how these traditional dwellers really live before enjoying a BBQ dinner.
US$44
The Camel Market & Shalateen (full day)
visit the city of Shalateen, here you'll visit the camel market, where you can see thousands of camels being traded between the Egyptian and the Sudanese.
After seeing the camels, visit the market area where you can haggle with the hundreds of outlets selling many souvenir items or visit the Egyptian cafe, super market or restaurant.
US$85
Desert & Red Sea (full day)
Drive out to a traditional Bedouin village and enjoy some local Egyptian tea before going on a short camel ride, continue to Abu Dabbab beach, where you can snorkel the crystal clear waters of the Red Sea or simply spend the afternoon relaxing on the beach.
US$75
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