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Day Tour
Luxor Day Trip from Hurghada
Trip overview
Day trip to Luxor from Hurghada
Discover the highlights of Luxor (ancient Thebes) in a Hurghada day tour when you tour the impressive temple of Karnak, the magnificent tombs of the Valley of the Kings, the Colossi of Memnon, and the unique temple of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut.
Also, you can get the chance to explore the capital of the pharaohs, Egyptian history, and its majestic architectural heritage: the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Karnak, the Colossi of Memnon, and the Temple of Hatshepsut.
Watch the Egyptian Open Museum. Luxor is like a museum open to everyone who wanders through its streets. Make this trip one of the Egypt day tours and do not miss this wonderful opportunity to learn about the landmarks of Luxor. There are many attractions in Luxor that you can visit during your Egypt trip to Luxor and enjoy.
Hurghada excursions allow you to spend a full day in Luxor, learn about its ruins, and tour its cities, all with the help of your tour guide from Egypt Day Trips. Enjoy some of the best things to do in Luxor during your trip.
Tour highlights
What makes this day different
Valley of the Kings
Royal tombs of the New Kingdom pharaohs.
Temple of Hatshepsut
A terraced temple dedicated to a great queen of Egypt.
Colossi of Memnon
Two ancient statues of Amenhotep III.
Karnak Temple
The largest religious complex ever built.
The route
5 stops, one unforgettable day
Your day at a glance
Hotel pickup & drop-off
An early pickup from your hotel in Hurghada begins the drive to Luxor, where an Egyptologist guide meets you.
1
Valley of the Kings
Visit the Valley of the Kings, the royal tombs of the New Kingdom pharaohs, exploring three of the best-preserved tombs with vivid wall paintings and sacred texts.
Three of the best-preserved royal tombs
2
Temple of Hatshepsut
Continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut (El Deir El Bahary), a terraced temple dedicated to the great queen who ruled Egypt.
3
Lunch at a local restaurant
Break for lunch at a local restaurant before continuing your tour of Luxor.
4
Colossi of Memnon
Stop for photos at the Colossi of Memnon, the statues of Amenhotep III.
5
Karnak Temple
Finish at the Karnak Temple Complex, the largest temple complex ever built for worship — walk Sphinx Alley into the Temple of Amun with its 134 giant columns, sacred lake and obelisks.
Sphinx Alley\n134 giant columns\nSacred lake & obelisks
Back to your hotel
Return transfer at the end of your day — hotel, Nile cruise dock or the airport.
What's included
Everything's taken care of
Included
- Hotel pick up and drop off.
- All transfers.
- Entrance fees.
- Lunch at a local restaurant.
- Air-conditioned coach.
- Licensed tour guide.
Not included
- Tips for guide and driver.
- Drinks.
- Personal expenses.
Prices
One rate all year — the more of you, the less each pays
Group sizePrice per person
Solo travellerPrivate tour for one
US$ 350/ person
2-4 travellers
US$ 190/ person
5-8 travellers
US$ 125/ person
9-16 travellers
US$ 120/ person
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Before the morning of your tour
An early pickup from your hotel in Hurghada begins the drive to Luxor; you return to Hurghada the same evening.
- Closed walking shoes
- A hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
- Small notes for tips
Phone and camera photography is free across all sites; photography is not permitted inside some tombs.
All sites involve walking on stone pathways and some uneven ground.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup. No prepayment is taken to reserve the date — you settle with your guide on the day.
Good to know
Day tour FAQs
Yes — from any hotel in Hurghada, at no extra cost.
Yes, lunch at a local restaurant is included.
Yes, entrance fees for all sites are included in the price.
It's a full day out — the drive to Luxor and back takes several hours each way, so expect a long but rewarding day.
Light, covering clothes and closed, comfortable shoes.
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