El Quseir Tour: Explore Historic Bazaars

Explore El-Quseir’s rich history and vibrant bazaars on a city tour from Marsa Alam. Discover ancient routes and Bedouin culture.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • El Quseir - Guests will be picked up from their hotel in Marsa Alam by a private air-conditioned car and transported to El Quseir city. Here, they can explore the history of this ancient city, wander through narrow streets lined with colorful bazaars that have a unique Bedouin charm, and visit an old mosque. Visitors can immerse themselves in the…
What's Included
  • Shopping through famous Bazaars
  • Shisha and Soft Drink at Local Cafe
  • Private tour Guide
  • Hotel pick-up and return services
  • Assistance during tours
  • Bottled water provided
  • All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Any Extras not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Tipping
Additional Information

El Quseir, known as the White Harbour, was a significant location during the Ptolemaic era, serving as the terminus of the desert route for caravans traversing the Wadi Hammamat. Later, the city was fortified by Sultan Selim. Until the later centuries, it was the starting point for pilgrims journeying to Mecca. Today, it features narrow streets lined…

Location
El Quseir
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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806bernhardb
Mar 7, 2023
Impressive visit to the old town of El Quesir - Very impressive was the visit of an old house. The inhabitants live with their animals on 2 floors. Seems very messy and dirty to us, but according to our guide Mohammad they are happy and want to live this way, although they could sell the house well. Visited were mosques with oldest minaret (the small), disused phosphate factory, Coptic church. Sales event in pharmacy was not too intrusive, then through the shopping street, passing from locked fort (citadel) and finally still at our request a short visit to the bakery.
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Ella
Feb 23, 2020
Nice private Trip - We went to al-Quseir with a private guide and it was amazing. We had a very informative Tour in one of the oldest towns on the red sea. A nice tour-guide who taught us about Queen Hatschepsut and the old Mosques in the place. Also we had a responsible and very respectful driver. Thanks for a great day.
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625lynn
Jan 6, 2020
Brilliant - El Quseir City Tour was booked through the TUI rep, cost £25 each. Lots to see and experience on this tour. Visit to a harbour, beautiful church set amongst a poor rundown area. Next was a Mosque & finally a town, very busy, quite a bit of being hassled by the locals but our all a real eye opener as to how the local live. Would definitely recommend. Approximately takes 5-6 hours.
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Jonathannl750
Sep 14, 2022
Organized visit - A typical Egyptian city I can't say pretty because it's really sad compared to what we live here in Europe it's poverty but it's really typical the problem is that in organized trips we bring you more to the shops than anything else so the mosque is very beautiful the city a lot of things to do unfortunately organized visit it's difficult the church is beautiful the seaside is pretty
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I7194jdstefans
Feb 7, 2025
Keep your hands off it!!! - Overpriced sales event in previously selected stores. She's just kidding. Save your time and money. After two hours you will be driven to the hotel.
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Mazzoale
Apr 3, 2023
Would not return - A fairly poor city, it leaves a little melancholy to think that a people like Egypt is so poor, unfortunately. Excursion that allows you to see the real population.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).