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What excursions would you recommend from Marsa Alam?
And what agency would you recommend? I would like 2-3 excursions, because we are going for only 10 days
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In Marsa Alam, the most valuable excursions are by sea, including trips to the bays.
In Mars, there is no way to use any agency to purchase them, only you have your own guide and the prices are very high, since there is no competition. Of the historical excursions, only distant ones, so 2-3 excursions in 10 days are not enough.
Most often they go from there to Luxor (more than 100 dollars per person), we also planned it last time, but decided to postpone it until calmer times. Also keep in mind that the guides talk about the fact that it takes only 3.5 hours to go to Luxor, in fact, all 6.5, or even seven one way.
In Mars, there is no way to use any agency to purchase them, only you have your own guide and the prices are very high, since there is no competition. Of the historical excursions, only distant ones, so 2-3 excursions in 10 days are not enough.
Most often they go from there to Luxor (more than 100 dollars per person), we also planned it last time, but decided to postpone it until calmer times. Also keep in mind that the guides talk about the fact that it takes only 3.5 hours to go to Luxor, in fact, all 6.5, or even seven one way.
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answered 12 years ago
The most memorable excursion to Abu Dabab Bay for me. Huge turtles. Luxor is not very good. 6 hours, tiring, hot. In general, there is no point in climbing to Mars to go to Luxor, Cairo, etc. The main thing is the sea. My wife and I are flying back to Mars in two weeks. Again, the beauty of the sea pulls there. It's nice to relax.
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answered 12 years ago
Thanks for answers.
The Hilton is already close to Abu Dabab. Then I'll ask this: Which sea excursions to choose? Or is there not a great choice, where will they take them, they will take them there? And where to take? Does the diving center have this?
And another question arose. Where to buy a mask and fins. I only have one snorkel mask. I need another one. And you have to buy fins. Where is more profitable: at home or in Egypt?
PS. And my husband and I are going to Mars in 3 weeks.
The Hilton is already close to Abu Dabab. Then I'll ask this: Which sea excursions to choose? Or is there not a great choice, where will they take them, they will take them there? And where to take? Does the diving center have this?
And another question arose. Where to buy a mask and fins. I only have one snorkel mask. I need another one. And you have to buy fins. Where is more profitable: at home or in Egypt?
PS. And my husband and I are going to Mars in 3 weeks.
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answered 12 years ago
I recommend going to Marsa Shagra (not far there), you can take a taxi at the reception or try the dive center. The price will depend on your bargaining skills, but be aware that there Beach Yuz costs 15 Euros per person (official fee), but it's worth it. Still there is not far from Mars Moray (free admission, there are umbrellas). You can move south and visit Hamata and Sharm Lyuli, but this is already more than 100 km.
Good luck!
Good luck!
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answered 12 years ago
The hotel has a dive center (near the gym). Their manager sits in the lobby at the reception during the day. There are sea excursions - for dolphins and dugongs. But no one can guarantee a meeting with them.
They are transported to Luxor through Safaga. Therefore, it is cheaper from Hurghada (for $ 100 somewhere) and more convenient.
The probability of meeting a dugong is low. So we - for example, decided to swim around the bay for 10 days and not go anywhere.
They are transported to Luxor through Safaga. Therefore, it is cheaper from Hurghada (for $ 100 somewhere) and more convenient.
The probability of meeting a dugong is low. So we - for example, decided to swim around the bay for 10 days and not go anywhere.
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answered 12 years ago
Yes, they went to Luxor along their own road, through the ancient city on the Nile, Idfu, and returned again through it. We drove to Luxor from the south, and not like in the classic tours from the north :) It took about 4.5 hours on the road. On a trip from the south, there is something to see :) The second place where one could go is Aswan, in fact, there is also something to see there, Aswan will not be offered anywhere in one day, except in Marsa Alam per person $ 130-140. And the third place but with a stop at the Aswan hotel - this is Abu Simbel - this is my dream :) Overnight in Aswan
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answered 12 years ago
And Abu Dabab - so Hilton is practically in it and you can’t go anywhere
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answered 12 years ago
Voron420, what year did you go to Aswan and Abu Simbel? As far as I know, now with this difficulty. And before, special passes were needed, but now it’s completely problematic to get there. Tour guides do not offer tours there.
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answered 12 years ago