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Cairo & Luxor: 3-Day Private Tour from Hurghada

· · · 3 days / 2 nights
Panorama of the pyramids of Giza
Grand Hall inside the Grand Egyptian MuseumColumns in the Great Hypostyle Hall at Karnak

A journey that stays with you

Connect the pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum with Luxor’s temples and royal tombs on a private three-day road journey from Hurghada. Two overnight stays allow the sightseeing to be spread across a wider route, with a guide for the listed visits and lunch on each touring day.

What makes this journey different

Day one focuses on Giza, day two combines the museum visit with the long onward journey to Luxor, and day three covers the agreed Luxor highlights before returning to Hurghada. This remains an intensive road itinerary, particularly on the second day; the overnight stays do not remove the distances. Choose the guesthouse or hotel package and discuss room needs before confirmation. Domestic flights are not included, and the exact operating route must be agreed for your travel dates.

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Photo credits
  • File:All pyramids of Giza panorama 2.jpg — kallerna · Source · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Resized by Wikimedia; converted to WebP for web delivery. No content changes.
  • File:Grand Egyptian Museum Grand Hall (Atrium).jpg — Slyronit · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized by Wikimedia; converted to WebP for web delivery. No content changes.
  • File:Columns at Hypostyle hall of Karnak Temple in Luxor Egypt.jpg — Tim Adams · Source · CC BY 3.0 · Resized by Wikimedia; converted to WebP for web delivery. No content changes.

The moments that matter

Journey highlights

  1. Cairo, Giza and Luxor on one private route
  2. Two accommodation categories
  3. Museum, temples, tombs and daily lunch

Trip information

Duration3 days / 2 nights
Group sizePrivate or shared as selected; confirm operational capacity
Minimum ageConfirm suitability and children’s ages before booking
PickupHurghada hotel; ask separately about outlying resorts
LanguagesConfirm English-speaking guiding availability
TransportRoad / boat transport as stated in the itinerary
Entry ticketsOnly the standard admissions explicitly listed
MealsLunch each touring day; breakfast after overnight stays
AccommodationGuesthouse / 3-star option or 5-star hotel as confirmed
What to bringSun protection, water and clothing suitable for the activity
Departure timeBefore dawn on day 1
AccessibilityDiscuss individual access requirements before booking
Colossi of MemnonGiza PyramidsGrand Egyptian MuseumGreat SphinxHatshepsut TempleKarnak TempleValley of the Kings

Your itinerary

The map shows sightseeing stops. Connecting lines are indicative, not a driving or sailing route.

Day 1 — Hurghada to Giza

📍 Giza Pyramids

Travel before dawn to the Giza Plateau, see the pyramids and Sphinx area, enjoy lunch and stay overnight in the Cairo/Giza area.

Day 2 — Grand Egyptian Museum and onward road journey

📍 Grand Egyptian Museum

Visit the museum areas included in your standard ticket, take lunch and begin the substantial road transfer to Luxor. The second overnight stay is in Luxor.

Day 3 — Karnak and the west bank

📍 Karnak Temple

Visit Karnak, the standard-ticket tombs in the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon. Lunch is included before the return to Hurghada.

Valley of the Kings

📍 Valley of the Kings

Your guide confirms the tomb selection permitted by the standard ticket. Additional tomb tickets are separate.

Hatshepsut Temple and return

📍 Hatshepsut Temple

Finish the agreed west-bank route, with a Memnon photo stop, then drive to Hurghada.

Included

  • Private road transport on the agreed route
  • Guide for the listed sightseeing
  • Two nights in the selected accommodation category
  • Breakfast after each overnight stay
  • Lunch on all three touring days
  • Standard listed site and museum tickets

Not included

  • Personal expenses and tips
  • Services not listed in the inclusions
  • Domestic flights, dinners and drinks
  • Pyramid interiors and special tomb tickets

Prices & packages

From 690.00 USD / person
Guesthouse / 3-star stay option

2 night(s) in a guesthouse or 3-star accommodation, subject to the property confirmed in writing. Double/twin sharing for two or more adults; solo rate assumes single occupancy. Breakfast and lunch on each touring day included. No named property or unverified official guesthouse star rating is promised.

  • 1 person1,190.00 USD / person
  • 2–4 people790.00 USD / person
  • 5–9 people690.00 USD / person
  • Child420.00 USD / child
5-star hotel stay option

2 night(s) in a 5-star hotel confirmed before booking. Double/twin sharing for two or more adults; solo rate assumes single occupancy. Breakfast and lunch on each touring day included. Room category, availability and any seasonal supplement are confirmed in the final quotation.

  • 1 person1,390.00 USD / person
  • 2–4 people940.00 USD / person
  • 5–9 people835.00 USD / person
  • Child510.00 USD / child
Price depends on your selected package, travelers, date and extras.

Good to know

Does my enquiry confirm a booking?

No. We confirm availability, the final price and arrangements in writing before a booking is completed.

Are the published times exact?

Times are approximate. Your hotel pickup and final running order are confirmed for your travel date.

Does this include internal flights?

No. All stated intercity travel is by road.

Is the programme relaxed?

It is intensive and includes long drives. Ask us about adding nights if you prefer a slower pace.

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