Trip highlights
- Travel from Hurghada to Luxor for a comprehensive historical tour.
- Explore the Karnak Temple and its massive Hypostyle Hall on the East Bank.
- Visit the Valley of the Kings and enter the ancient royal tombs.
- View the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon on the West Bank.
- Enjoy a local lunch and visit traditional souvenir workshops.
Overview
The Day Tour to Luxor from Hurghada offers a full-day historical excursion, transporting guests from the Red Sea coast to the ancient city of Luxor. This itinerary covers significant archaeological sites on both the East and West Banks of the Nile. Travelers will visit the massive Karnak Temple complex, the royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, and the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut. The tour includes private transportation, a local lunch, and the services of an English-speaking guide.
Itinerary
Day 01Day Tour Itinerary
The tour begins in the early morning with a pickup from your hotel in Hurghada. You will travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle for the drive to Luxor. Upon arrival in the city, the first stop is the East Bank to explore the Karnak Temple complex. Here, you will walk through the celebrated Hypostyle Hall, known for its forest of 134 massive sandstone columns, and learn about the site's history as a major place of worship in ancient Egypt.
Following the visit to Karnak, you will take a break for lunch at a local restaurant, where you can sample authentic Egyptian cuisine. After the meal, the tour proceeds to the West Bank of the Nile. The afternoon exploration starts with a viewing of the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues representing Pharaoh Amenhotep III that have stood for millennia.
Next, you will move on to the Valley of the Kings, the burial ground for pharaohs of the New Kingdom. You will enter several of the adorned tombs to see the intricate wall carvings and colors that have been preserved for centuries. The tour continues to the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, a mortuary temple dedicated to the famous female pharaoh, designed with unique terraced architecture built into the limestone cliffs.
Before leaving Luxor, the itinerary includes stops at local workshops, such as papyrus institutes and alabaster factories, where you can observe traditional craftsmanship and shop for souvenirs. As the day concludes, you will board your vehicle for the return transfer to your hotel in Hurghada.
What is included
Included
- Pick-up and drop-off services from your hotel.
- All transfers by air-conditioned van.
- English-speaking guide assistance at the sites mentioned.
- Entrance fees to the mentioned sites.
- Late lunch meal at a local restaurant.
- One bottle of mineral water during the excursion.
- All service charges and taxes.
Not included
- Optional tours not listed in the itinerary.
- Optional activities.
- Visa to Egypt.
- Tipping.
Questions about this trip
Is the Luxor day trip from Hurghada an overnight visit?
No. This version is a day excursion from Hurghada with return hotel transfers. Choose the separate overnight programme if you want the Luxor visits spread over two days.
Are monument tickets included on the Hurghada–Luxor excursion?
Yes. Entrance fees to the sites in this itinerary are listed as included, together with guiding and transfers. Additional tombs or activities outside the programme need a separate confirmation.
Does this day trip include lunch?
A late lunch at a local restaurant is included. Give the team any dietary requests before departure so the meal arrangements can be checked.
