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
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- Duration 16 - 18 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the line through a separate entrance
- Live tour guide
- German, French, English, Arabic, Russian, Italian, Chinese, Polish, Ukrainian
- Pickup included
- Pickup from your hotel in Hurghada
- Private group available
Experience
Itinerary
7 pickup location options:
Sahl Hasheesh, Makadi Bay, Hurghada, Hurghada 2, Hurghada 1, El Gouna, Safaga
Bus / coach
(5 hours)
Temple of Karnak
Visit, Sightseeing (105 minutes)
مطعم النيل السياحى - Nile Restaurant Luxor
Lunch (45 minutes)
Nile luxor square
Sailing (10 minutes)
Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut
Visit, Sightseeing (45 minutes)
Valley of the Kings
Visit, Sightseeing (1.5 hours)
Thutmoses factory for alabaster stone
Visit, Shopping (30 minutes)
Colossi of Memnon
Visit, Sightseeing (30 minutes)
Bus / coach
(5 hours)
Nile luxor square
Boat cruise, Sailing (45 minutes)
7 drop-off locations:
Hurghada 2, Safaga, Makadi Bay, Hurghada, El Gouna, Sahl Hasheesh, Hurghada 1
Main stop
Other stop
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
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
Full description
Morning: Departure from Hurghada to Luxor
05:00 AM - 06:30 AM: Departure
Start your day early with a pick-up from your hotel in Hurghada. Depart for Luxor by air-conditioned vehicle. The journey takes approximately 4 hours, allowing you to enjoy the scenic landscapes along the way.
08:30 AM - 09:00 AM: Arrival and Breakfast
Arrive in Luxor and enjoy a hearty breakfast at a local restaurant to fuel up for a day of exploration.
Late Morning: East Bank Tour
09:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Karnak Temple
Visit the Karnak Temple complex, a vast open-air museum of ancient Egyptian art and architecture. Explore the Hypo-style Hall and other impressive structures.
Midday: Nile River Crossing and Lunch
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Lunch
Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant on the East Bank, offering views of the Nile.
12:30 AM - 01:00 PM: Cross the Nile
Take a short boat ride or cross the Nile by bridge to reach the East Bank of Luxor. Next, visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, an impressive mortuary temple.
Afternoon: West Bank Tour
01:30 PM - 02:00 PM: Queen Hatshepsut
Begin your tour on the West Bank of Luxor. Explore the visit to Queen Hatshepsut, located on the West Bank. Discover the extraordinary mortuary temple she had built, complete with terraces of colonnades, a hypo-style hall, and hundreds of statues, paintings, and reliefs.
02:00 PM - 03:30 PM: Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple
continue your tour on the West Bank of Luxor. Explore the Valley of the Kings, where you can visit ancient Egyptians buried their most powerful nobles. Descend into the tombs of Egyptian rulers, and admire well-preserved paintings and hieroglyphs and several tombs of pharaohs from the New Kingdom.
03:30 PM - 04:00 PM: Colossi of Memnon
conclude your day with a visit to the Colossi of Memnon to admire the gigantic statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, built 3,400 years ago. .
Late afternoon: return to Hurghada
05:00 PM - 09:00 PM: Departure and return
Depart Luxor and head back to Hurghada. Arrive at your hotel in the evening, concluding your one-day adventure to Luxor.
Includes
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
- Guided tours in your language
- Lunch in a local restaurant
- A bottle of water in the vehicle
- Visit Temple of Karnak
- Visit Valley of the Kings
- Visit Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
- Visit Colossi of Memnon
- Entrance fees all Temple (if option selected)
- Drinks in the Restaurant
- Optional 45min cruise to banana island (€10 paid in cash)
- Transfer From Outside Hurghada Hotels (Safaga, El Gouna, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh) €10 per person or add-on select
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat