Travel from Hurghada to Luxor on a small-group day trip covering some of the city’s most famous ancient sites. After an early pickup from your hotel, travel by air-conditioned vehicle to Luxor and explore Karnak Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, the Valley of the Kings, and the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut with an English-speaking guide.
Choose the option that suits you, with packages available with or without entrance fees. You’ll also enjoy lunch during the tour and visit an alabaster factory to learn about traditional Egyptian alabaster craftsmanship.
Highlights
- Explore the vast Karnak Temple with an English-speaking guide
- Discover the tombs of the Valley of the Kings
- Visit the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut
- See the Colossi of Memnon on Luxor’s west bank
- Enjoy lunch during your day trip
- Travel between Hurghada and Luxor in an air-conditioned vehicle
What to Bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Comfortable clothing suitable for a full day of sightseeing
- Sun protection
- Water
- A camera if you wish to take photos
Not Suitable For
- Travelers with back problems
- Pregnant travelers
- Travelers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Know Before You Go
- Pickup is available from hotels in Hurghada
- Pickup time depends on your hotel location
- Pickup from Al-Ahyaa, El Gouna, Sahl Hasheesh, Safaga, Makadi, or Soma Bay is available for an additional fee
- The tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible, and infant seats are available
- You can choose a package with or without entrance fees
Inclusions
Itinerary
Frequently Asked Questions
✔ Entrance fees to the sites visited (if option selected)
✔ Vehicle with air conditioning
✔ Lunch
✔ Tour guide
✔ All taxes and services will be charged.
✔ Entry/Admission - Temple of Karnak
✔ Entry/Admission - Colossi of Memnon
✔ Entry/Admission - Valley of the Kings
✔ Entry/Admission - Luxor
✖ Boat trip on the Nile. (A 40 minute boat ride or tour to Banana Island.))
✖ Drinks in the restaurant.
✖ All services that are not listed in the description.
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Pickup and Drop-off from your hotel in Hurghada
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Clean, air-conditioned vehicles
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Entrance tickets to attractions (If option selected)
If option is not selected, tickets are available to be purchased on site.
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Entry to Tutankhamun Tomb (If option selected)
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Pickup and drop off in Al-Ahyaa, El Gouna, Sahl Hasheesh, Safaga, makadi or Soma Bay
Available for 10 euro per person
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Spanish or Italian-speaking guide
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Pick up from your Hotel in Hurghada
Pickup from your hotel in Hurghada in an air-conditioned vehicle.
20 minutes
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Drive to Luxor
Relax during the scenic desert drive with short rest stops along the way.
5 hours
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Visit Karnak Temple
Head to the East Bank to explore Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex ever built. Wander through the Great Hypostyle Hall, admire the towering obelisks, and learn about the Theban triad (Amun, Mut, and Khonsu).
2 hours
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Stop for Lunch
Enjoy a traditional Egyptian meal at a local restaurant. Drinks are not included.
1 hour
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Transfer to the West Bank by River boat
Enjoy a relaxing short boat ride on the Nile (for an additional charge)
30 minutes
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Explore Valley of the Kings and optional Tutankhamun’s Tomb
Explore royal tombs carved into the desert cliffs, dating back to multiple dynasties. If you select the option with Tutankhamun’s Tomb, you’ll also enter the famous burial chamber of the boy king during this stop.
1 hour 30 minutes
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Visit the Temple of Hatshepsut
Then, head to the stunning Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a masterpiece of ancient architecture. Marvel at the three towering terraces set against the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.
1 hour
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Stop at the Colossi of Memnon
Stop at the towering Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. Capture photos of these iconic guardians of the Theban Necropolis.
30 minutes
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Return to Hurghada
5 hours
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Drop off at your Hotel in Hurghada
15 minutes
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Pick up from your Hotel in Hurghada
Pickup from your hotel in Hurghada in an air-conditioned vehicle.
20 minutes
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Drive to Luxor
Relax during the scenic desert drive with short rest stops along the way.
5 hours
-
Visit Karnak Temple
Head to the East Bank to explore Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex ever built. Wander through the Great Hypostyle Hall, admire the towering obelisks, and learn about the Theban triad (Amun, Mut, and Khonsu).
2 hours
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Stop for Lunch
Enjoy a traditional Egyptian meal at a local restaurant. Drinks are not included.
1 hour
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Transfer to the West Bank by River boat
Enjoy a relaxing short boat ride on the Nile (for an additional charge)
30 minutes
-
Explore Valley of the Kings and optional Tutankhamun’s Tomb
Explore royal tombs carved into the desert cliffs, dating back to multiple dynasties. If you select the option with Tutankhamun’s Tomb, you’ll also enter the famous burial chamber of the boy king during this stop.
1 hour 30 minutes
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Visit the Temple of Hatshepsut
Then, head to the stunning Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a masterpiece of ancient architecture. Marvel at the three towering terraces set against the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.
1 hour
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Stop at the Colossi of Memnon
Stop at the towering Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. Capture photos of these iconic guardians of the Theban Necropolis.
30 minutes
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Return to Hurghada
5 hours
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Drop off at your Hotel in Hurghada
15 minutes
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup and drop off is included from your hotel in Hurghada
Are entrance fees included?
Entrance fees are not included unless you select the option with entry tickets.
Is lunch included?
Yes, lunch at a local restaurant is included.