Port Ghalib Tours & Excursions – Private Tours with English-Speaking Egyptologist
Discover the best tours and excursions from Port Ghalib — combining the crystal-clear waters of the Red Sea with Egypt’s most iconic pharaonic monuments. With Memnon Reisen, every excursion is fully private, led by an English-speaking Egyptologist dedicated exclusively to your group — no shopping stops, no group buses.
Port Ghalib (also written Porto Ghalib) sits just minutes from Marsa Alam Airport, making it one of the best starting points for exploring ancient Egypt. Within a few hours you can reach the Pyramids of Giza in Cairo by plane, the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, the temples of Abu Simbel, Aswan and the Philae Temple — or explore world-class snorkeling directly from your hotel at Abu Dabbab with sea turtles and dugongs.
Whether you are looking for a cultural day trip, an underwater adventure or a desert safari — we have the perfect tour for your stay in Port Ghalib.
What to do in Port Ghalib?
Port Ghalib (also written Porto Ghalib) is far more than a beach resort. Its unique location between the Red Sea and Egypt’s greatest pharaonic sites makes it one of the most versatile destinations on the Egyptian coast — with world-class snorkelling, ancient temples and desert adventures all within reach.
Excursions from Port Ghalib to Cairo 13 tours
From Port Ghalib to Cairo, we offer 13 private excursions — from a Cairo day trip by plane departing from Hurghada Airport to a two-day Cairo trip with overnight stay or a private transfer by air-conditioned minivan. Every tour takes you to the Pyramids of Giza, the Grand Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) with the treasures of Tutankhamun — accompanied by your private English-speaking Egyptologist, with no shopping stops and no group buses.
Excursions from Port Ghalib to Luxor 8 tours
From Port Ghalib to Luxor, we offer 8 private excursions — from a Luxor day trip to a two-day Luxor tour with overnight stay. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon — accompanied by your private English-speaking Egyptologist, without group buses and without time pressure.
Excursions from Port Ghalib to Dendera & Abydos 3 tours
Dendera and Abydos are among the least known yet most impressive temple complexes in Egypt — far off the beaten tourist track. The Temple of Hathor at Dendera captivates with its extraordinarily well-preserved painted reliefs and the famous Dendera Zodiac. The Temple of Seti I at Abydos, dedicated to the god Osiris, is considered one of the holiest sites in ancient Egypt and features some of the finest hieroglyphics in the country. Both temples are easily reachable in a single day trip from Port Ghalib — fully private, with an English-speaking Egyptologist and no shopping stops.
Excursions from Port Ghalib to Aswan 4 tours
Aswan lies just a few hours from Port Ghalib and is one of Egypt’s most enchanting cities — on the banks of the Nile, rich in Nubian culture and millennia of history. Our 4 private excursions from Port Ghalib take you to the Temple of Isis at Philae on its Nile island, the High Aswan Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk — a unique window into pharaonic construction techniques. Combine your visit with an excursion to the temples of Abu Simbel by Ramesses II, or opt for our two-day tour with overnight stay — fully private, with an English-speaking Egyptologist.
Excursion from Port Ghalib to the Monasteries of St. Anthony & St. Paul 1 tour
The Monasteries of St. Anthony and St. Paul are among the oldest Christian monasteries in the world — founded in the 4th century in the rocky cliffs of Egypt’s Eastern Desert. Accessible in a single day trip from Port Ghalib, they impress both by their spiritual and historical significance and by the dramatic desert landscape that surrounds them. A rare excursion, far from mass tourism, organised privately with an experienced guide.
Egypt Tours & Round Trips from Port Ghalib 13 tours
Make the most of your stay in Port Ghalib and explore the whole of Egypt with one of our 13 private round trips. From the Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo to the temples of Luxor and Aswan, from the temples of Abu Simbel to the Bahariya Oasis and the White Desert — our tours are fully tailored to your dates, group size and interests. Every round trip is private, with an English-speaking Egyptologist, a private air-conditioned vehicle and no compulsory shopping stops.
Nile Cruises from Port Ghalib 3 cruises
Combine your stay in Port Ghalib with a Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan — aboard a comfortable cruise ship, sailing past the greatest temples of the ancient world. Our 3 private Nile cruises take you to Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo and the Temple of Philae in Aswan — with an English-speaking Egyptologist on board and no group tours imposed.
Cairo & Pyramids Excursions from Port Ghalib – Prices & Programmes
| Tour | Price from | Details |
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| Private Day Tour to CairoPyramids of Giza · Sphinx · Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) · Cairo City Tour. English-speaking Egyptologist & lunch included. | €1652P=€240 · 4P=€200 · 8P=€165 | Details → |
| Cairo à la carte – Exclusive ProgramYou decide which sights to visit in Cairo & Giza. Completely individual — no shopping stops, no group pressure. | €145per person | Details → |
| Pyramids of Giza, Saqqara & Dahshur – Exclusive3 historical pyramid cities: Step Pyramid, Bent Pyramid & the Pyramids of Giza in one day. | €145per person | Details → |
| Cairo 2 Days with Overnight Stay – Private2-day tour: Pyramids · GEM · Citadel · Khan el-Khalili & Nile boat trip. Relaxed — no early morning start. | €355per person | Details → |
| Full Day Trip to Cairo by Plane ✈️Flight HRG→CAI (~50 min) · Pyramids · Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) · Sphinx · Khan el-Khalili. Flight & entrance fees included. | €3452-3P=€395 · 4-5P=€370 · 6-8P=€345 | Details → |
| Cairo by Plane for Late Risers ✈️Pick-up from 07:00 · Egyptian Museum · Pyramids · Khan el-Khalili. Perfect for those who prefer a later start! | €365per person | Details → |
| Cairo 2 Days by Plane – Private ✈️2 days in Cairo by domestic flight: all highlights without time pressure + overnight stay with pyramid view. | €500per person | Details → |
| Cairo 2 Days – Khan el-Khalili, Pyramids & GEM ✈️Private 2-day flight trip: GEM, Pyramids, Citadel & vibrant Khan el-Khalili bazaar. | €330per person | Details → |
| Grand Egyptian Museum Day Trip by Plane ✈️Specially for the GEM: Tutankhamun treasures, Khufu ship & Pyramids. Domestic flight included. | €345per person | Details → |
| Cairo + Luxor 2 Days by Plane ✈️Day 1: Pyramids & GEM in Cairo · Day 2: Karnak & Valley of the Kings in Luxor. With domestic flights. | €519per person | Details → |
| Cairo & Alexandria 2 Days by Plane ✈️Pyramids, GEM & Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Two fascinating cities in one trip. | €479per person | Details → |
| Cairo + Aswan + Abu Simbel 3 Days ✈️Pyramids, GEM & Abu Simbel in 3 days with domestic flights. The ultimate Egypt experience. | €810per person | Details → |
| 3 Days Cairo + Bahariya Oasis + White DesertPyramids, GEM & overnight in the White Desert – one of Egypt's most extraordinary experiences. | €450per person | Details → |
Luxor Excursions from Port Ghalib – Prices & Programmes
| Tour | Price from | Details |
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| Private Day Trip to LuxorValley of the Kings · Karnak Temple · Hatshepsut Temple · Colossi of Memnon · Nile boat trip. Lunch included. | €125per person | Details → |
| Luxor 2 Days with Overnight Stay – PrivateEast & West Bank completely, all temples & tombs without time pressure. Overnight stay & lunch included. | €285per person | Details → |
| Luxor with a Difference – PrivateValley of the Queens · Medinet Habu · Deir El-Medina. For guests who already know the classic Luxor sights. | €145per person | Details → |
| Luxor, Dendera & Abydos 3 Days – PrivateTemple of Osiris · Temple of Hathor · Karnak · Valley of the Kings & more. 2 overnight stays included. | €395per person | Details → |
| Luxor Day Trip with Hot Air Balloon 🎈Classic Luxor tour + spectacular hot air balloon ride over the Valley of the Kings at sunrise. | €275per person | Details → |
| Cairo + Luxor 2 Days by Plane ✈️Pyramids & GEM in Cairo + Karnak & Valley of the Kings in Luxor – in 2 days with domestic flights. | €519per person | Details → |
| Luxor Day Trip by Plane ✈️Domestic flight HRG→LXR (~45 min) · Karnak · Valley of the Kings · Nile boat trip. More time, less exhaustion. | on requestper person | Details → |
| Luxor & Aswan 3 Days – PrivateKarnak · Valley of the Kings · Abu Simbel · Philae Temple · High Dam. 2 overnight stays & 3 lunches included. | €515per person | Details → |
| Luxor Temple, Luxor Museum & DenderaFor connoisseurs: Hathor Temple Dendera · Luxor Temple & the superb Luxor Museum. Lunch included. | €130per person | Details → |
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