Explore one of the world’s most famous archaeological sites on a 14-hour day trip to Luxor from the Red Sea resort of Hurghada. Go to the ruins of the Valley of Kings, learn the legend of Queen Hatshepsut, see the Karnak Temple, and more.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 14 hours
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- Skip the ticket line
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- Live tour guide
- English, German, Russian
- Pickup included
- Pickup from your Hurghada hotel
- Private group available
Experience
Highlights
- Explore the temple ruins of Luxor
- Go to the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Marvel at the rams heads of the Temple of Karnak
- Descend into the tombs of Egyptian rulers,
- Admire the giant statues of the Colossi of Memnon
- See ancient hieroglyphs and paintings
- Travel to the Valley of the Kings
- Drive along the banks of the Nile Valley and see the villages of Upper-Egypt
Full description
Travel back to the days of Ancient Egypt on a full-day tour of Luxor, with round-trip transfers by air-conditioned vehicle from Hurghada. En route, admire views of the River Nile and the villages of Upper-Egypt.
Upon arrival in Luxor, go to the Colossi of Memnon to admire the gigantic statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, built 3,400 years ago. Continue to the Valley of the Kings to see where the ancient Egyptians buried their most powerful nobles. Descend into the tombs of Egyptian rulers, and admire well preserved paintings and hieroglyphs.
Next, learn the legend of the 1st female pharaoh of Egypt at the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Discover the extraordinary mortuary temple she had built, complete with terraces of colonnades, a hypo-style hall, and hundreds of statues, paintings and reliefs.
After lunch at a local restaurant, continue your tour at the Temple of Karnak. Beautifully preserved, it provides the perfect opportunity for an imaginative journey back in time to the days of the Ancient Egyptians. Stroll at leisure to form an impression of how the immense pylon was built. Walk the avenue of ram-head criosphinges, marvel at more than 100 pillars at the hypo-style hall, and see ancient hieroglyphs, chapels, statues and a holy lake.
The superstitious can approach the scarab close to the lake and surround it 3 times clockwise; according to legend, offspring will soon follow!
Includes
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
- Guided tours in your language
- Lunch in a local restaurant
- Gratuity (tips) for drivers and tour guides
- Meals and drinks not mentioned in "what's included"
- Any other service not mentioned in "what's included"
Not suitable for
- Pregnant women
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All required protective equipment is provided
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
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- Pets
- Smoking
- Luggage or large bags
