Hugging the shores of the Red Sea, the 5,000-year-old city gem that is El Quseir is a town steeped in historical, colonial and trading significance. Set back slightly from the beach, the town's narrow streets are lined with heaving bazaars, which have a decidedly Bedouin accent – providing a stark contrast to the bordering French and British colonial-style buildings.

Your visit to El Quseir kicks off with guided tours of two of the city's hubs of religious significance – a mosque and a church. Then it's off to explore the labyrinthine bazaars of the teeming shopping district, where you'll pick up a bargain on locally produced artisanal goods – but don't forget to haggle. It's all part of the experience!

Why you’ll love this…

Explore the labyrinth bazaars of the shopping district
Admire locally produced artisanal goods and souvenirs
Visit the two of the city's hubs of religious significance

Important to know

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

For the shared tour, guests staying in Abu Dabbab and Brayka Bay areas pay the standard price as displayed on the website plus a transfer supplement of EUR 10 (or equivalent in USD, GBP or CHF), collected upon pick-up. Example hotels in these areas include: Malikia Resort Abu Dabbab, El Malikia Resort Marsa Alam, Abu Dabbab Lodge, The Three Corners Equinox Beach Resort, Royal Marsa & Aqua Park, Aurora Bay Resort Marsa Alam, Blue Vision Diving Hotel, and other nearby properties

Know in advance:

For the shared tour, guests staying in Quseir, Madinat Coraya, and Port Ghalib areas pay the standard price of the shared tour as displayed on the website
The private tour is not available for guests staying at Shams Alam Beach Resort, Lahami Bay Beach Resort, Wadi Lahmy Azur Resort, and hotels in the Berenice area
The private tour is available for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6+ participants. Solo travellers should select the “Private Tour” option. The 6+ option accommodates larger groups
Prices are per person, and the total price is for the entire group. Each group enjoys a private vehicle and guide
Please confirm your pick-up time and location with the local operator at least 24 hours before departure
The included insurance covers accidents that may occur to guests while participating in the tour or activity

Remember to bring: