Luxor Day Tour from Hurghada: Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple and More
Step into the world of the ancient pharaohs on a private guided journey through Luxor's most celebrated monuments.
This Luxor day tour from Hurghada is a private, fully guided experience covering the most iconic ancient sites on both banks of the Nile, taking you from your hotel directly to the heart of Egypt's extraordinary past.
Rated as easy in difficulty, this tour is designed to be accessible and comfortable for most travellers. A private air-conditioned vehicle ensures a relaxed journey across the desert road from the Red Sea coast to the ancient city of Luxor.
With your own dedicated tour guide, you will move at a pace that suits your group, allowing time to absorb the remarkable history behind each monument without the pressure of a large group schedule.
Tour Highlights
Explore the Valley of the Kings, the burial ground of Egypt's most powerful rulers from the 18th to 20th dynasties.
Visit the Temple of Hatshepsut, a remarkable terraced structure rising dramatically from the Theban cliffs.
Stand before the Colossi of Memnon, two towering quartzite statues of Amenhotep III that have endured for millennia.
Discover the Temple of Karnak, the largest ancient religious complex ever built, spanning 247 acres on the East Bank.
Enjoy the expertise of a private certified tour guide throughout the entire day.
Travel in comfort with a private air-conditioned vehicle for the full duration of the excursion.
Enjoy a lunch break at a local restaurant in Luxor between the West and East Bank visits.
Itinerary
Your private air-conditioned vehicle collects you from your hotel in the early morning. The scenic drive across the Eastern Desert takes approximately five hours, arriving in Luxor ready to begin your exploration.
Cross the Nile to the West Bank and enter the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs of the New Kingdom were laid to rest in elaborately decorated tombs. Your guide will introduce the stories behind the tombs of Ramses II and Tutankhamen, whose interior decorations remain remarkably well preserved.
Visit the funerary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which rises in grand terraces against the limestone cliffs of the Theban Mountain. Nearby, the two colossal statues of Amenhotep III — each standing around 18 metres tall — mark the site of what was once the largest mortuary complex on the West Bank.
Around midday, pause for lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor. This gives your group a chance to rest and refuel before crossing back to the East Bank for the afternoon.
Spend the afternoon at the Temple of Karnak, the largest religious site of the ancient world. Built over generations by successive pharaohs, its hypostyle hall, obelisks, and sacred lake collectively illustrate the ambition and devotion that defined ancient Egyptian civilisation.
After visiting Karnak, your driver will take you back to your hotel along the desert road. You can expect to arrive back at your accommodation in the evening after a full and rewarding day.
What is Included
Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers
- Professional private licensed tour guide
- Entry tickets to Valley of the Kings (standard tombs)
- Entry tickets to Temple of Hatshepsut
- Entry tickets to Temple of Karnak
- Visit to the Colossi of Memnon (exterior)
- Lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Hurghada, Sahl Hashesh, Makadi, Soma Bay, Safaga or Al Gouna
Not Included
- Entry to the Tomb of Tutankhamen (additional ticket required)
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities for guide and driver
- Drinks and personal purchases
- Any items not mentioned in the included list
Important Information
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