1 day in Port Ghalib & Marsa Alam Itinerary

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, read Port Ghalib travel site.

Cairo to Port Ghalib is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Cairo in August, expect a bit warmer with lows of 34°C in Port Ghalib. You'll set off for Marsa Alam on the 24th (Wed).

The opening of an international airport and subsequent development of hotels and resorts boosted tourism in Marsa Alam, a town on Egypt's Red Sea coast known for its world-class diving spots.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Wed): see the vivid underwater world at Elphinstone Reef and then stroll through Marsa Mubarak.

To see ratings, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Marsa Alam journey planner.

You can drive from Port Ghalib to Marsa Alam in an hour. Expect a daytime high around 42°C in August, and nighttime lows around 34°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.