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Luxor Day Trip from Hurghada: Valley of the Kings & Karnak

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Columns in the Great Hypostyle Hall at Karnak
Terraces of Hatshepsut Temple at Deir el-BahariLandscape of the Valley of the Kings

A journey that stays with you

Leave the Red Sea behind for a day among Luxor’s temples and royal burial grounds. This excursion from Hurghada brings together Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon, with a professional guide, lunch and the standard entrance tickets specified in your itinerary.

What makes this journey different

Departure is approximately 04:00, with the exact pickup confirmed for your hotel. Luxor rewards a full day: Karnak reveals the scale of the ancient religious landscape, while the west bank offers royal tombs, the terraces of Hatshepsut’s temple and a memorable photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon. Choose a shared group excursion or a private vehicle and guide. The route may run east bank or west bank first. Special tombs, additional areas and optional activities are excluded unless individually listed in your confirmation.

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Photo credits
  • 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.
  • File:Templo funerario de Hatshepsut, Valle de las Reyes, Luxor, Egipto, 2022-04-03, DD 118.jpg — Diego Delso · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized by Wikimedia; converted to WebP for web delivery. No content changes.
  • File:Valley of the Kings panorama.jpg — Nikola Smolenski · Source · CC BY-SA 3.0 rs · Resized by Wikimedia; converted to WebP for web delivery. No content changes.

The moments that matter

Journey highlights

  1. Four major Luxor landmarks in one day
  2. Private or shared group option
  3. Guide, standard tickets and lunch included

Trip information

Duration1 days / 0 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 included
AccommodationNo overnight stay
What to bringSun protection, water and clothing suitable for the activity
Departure timeApproximately 04:00; hotel pickup confirmed
AccessibilityDiscuss individual access requirements before booking
Colossi of MemnonHatshepsut TempleKarnak TempleValley of the Kings

Your itinerary

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

Day 1 — Early departure from Hurghada

Travel towards Luxor in the morning. A long road journey is part of this excursion; bring water, a sunhat and comfortable shoes for the visits ahead.

Karnak Temple

📍 Karnak Temple

Walk through the temple courts and Great Hypostyle Hall with your guide. Look for the relationship between the columns, gateways and spaces used for religious processions.

Royal tombs and Hatshepsut Temple

📍 Valley of the Kings

Visit the tombs covered by your standard Valley of the Kings ticket, then explore Hatshepsut’s terraced temple. The accessible tomb selection is determined on the day.

Hatshepsut’s terraces

📍 Hatshepsut Temple

Pause before the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari and follow the guide through the accessible temple areas.

Memnon, lunch and return

📍 Colossi of Memnon

Stop for photographs at the Colossi of Memnon and take a lunch break during the touring day. Return to Hurghada in the evening; lunch timing follows the running order.

Included

  • Round-trip Hurghada–Luxor transport
  • Professional guide
  • Karnak, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Memnon visits
  • Standard entrance tickets for the listed visits
  • Lunch

Not included

  • Personal expenses and tips
  • Services not listed in the inclusions
  • Special tomb tickets and optional Nile boat rides
  • Drinks with lunch unless confirmed

Prices & packages

From 105.00 USD / person
Shared group excursion

Shared touring vehicle and guide; the group follows a coordinated schedule. Lunch and standard listed tickets included.

  • 1 person105.00 USD / person
  • 2–4 people105.00 USD / person
  • 5–9 people105.00 USD / person
  • Child55.00 USD / child
Private Luxor tour

Private vehicle and guide for your party; per-person rates depend on your group size. Lunch and standard listed tickets included.

  • 1 person330.00 USD / person
  • 2–4 people235.00 USD / person
  • 5–9 people195.00 USD / person
  • Child100.00 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.

Are all royal tombs included?

No. Standard admission covers the tombs allowed by that ticket. Special-entry tombs require separate confirmation.

Is this the same as the overnight tour?

No. This trip returns to Hurghada the same evening; the overnight option adds accommodation and a separate sunrise programme.

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