Luxor Day Trip from Hurghada: Small Group, Valley of the Kings & Lunch
Discover ancient Luxor on a guided day trip from Hurghada. Explore the Valley of the Kings and enter 3 royal tombs, walk among the towering columns of Karnak Temple, and visit the cliff-carved Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. See the Colossi of Memnon and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, with an optional felucca sail to Banana Island. Expert Egyptologist guide, air-conditioned minivan and hotel pickup included.
Overview
Your adventure begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Hurghada. Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle as you cross the stunning Eastern Desert toward Luxor, the world's largest open-air museum. Rest stops are included along the way for your comfort. Your first stop is the magnificent Karnak Temple, the largest ancient religious complex ever built. Walk through the Great Hypostyle Hall with its 134 towering columns, explore sacred chapels, and see the ancient Sacred Lake. Your professional Egyptologist guide will reveal the stories of the pharaohs and gods who shaped this extraordinary site over 2,000 years of construction.
Next, enjoy an optional felucca boat ride on the Nile River to Banana Island. Sail across the legendary waters on a traditional Egyptian sailboat, take in views of Luxor's east and west banks, and experience the Nile the way ancient Egyptians did. Recharge with a delicious lunch at a local Luxor restaurant, featuring authentic Egyptian cuisine with views along the Nile.
After lunch, cross to the West Bank and enter the legendary Valley of the Kings, the royal burial ground where Egypt's most powerful pharaohs were laid to rest over 500 years. Explore 3 richly decorated royal tombs included in your ticket, with vivid hieroglyphs and wall paintings that have survived over 3,000 years. For an extraordinary experience, add the Tomb of Tutankhamun (optional), the most famous archaeological discovery in history. Continue to the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, an architectural masterpiece carved directly into dramatic limestone cliffs. This temple honours Egypt's most powerful female pharaoh and features detailed reliefs depicting her reign and legendary trading expedition to the Land of Punt. Your final stop is the iconic Colossi of Memnon, two massive 18-metre stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that have guarded the Theban Necropolis for over 3,400 years.
After an unforgettable day exploring ancient Luxor, relax on the scenic drive back to your hotel in Hurghada.
Highlights
- Explore Karnak Temple and walk through the Great Hypostyle Hall with 134 towering columns and the ancient Sacred Lake.
- Visit the Valley of the Kings and enter 3 royal tombs (Ramses III, Ramses IV, Ramses I) with optional Tutankhamun Tomb upgrade.
- Discover Queen Hatshepsut's Temple, a stunning masterpiece carved into the cliffs at Deir el-Bahari.
- See the Colossi of Memnon, two massive 18-metre statues guarding the Theban Necropolis for 3,400 years.
- Sail the Nile to Banana Island on a traditional Egyptian felucca boat (optional).
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from your Hurghada hotel
- Air-conditioned transfers by mini-van or car, with rest stops
- Professional Egyptologist guide (English or German)
- Fast-track entrance to Karnak Temple
- Fast-track entrance to the Valley of the Kings — 3 royal tombs included (Ramses III, Ramses IV, Ramses I)
- Entrance to the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon
- Lunch at a local Luxor restaurant
- Snacks, cold water and soft drinks throughout the trip
Not included
- Tutankhamun Tomb entry (optional add-on — included in the Nile Boat + Tutankhamun option)
- Felucca sail to Banana Island (optional add-on — included in the Nile Boat + Tutankhamun option)
- Extra royal tombs beyond the 3 included — Tutankhamun, Seti II, Ramses V/VI (optional add-ons)
- Drinks at the restaurant
- Guides in Spanish, French, Italian, Polish, Chinese or Russian (available on request)
- Pickup from Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, El Gouna, Safaga or Soma Bay (small surcharge applies)
Good to know
- Child price: ages 3-11 · Infants under 3
- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Pillow or neck cushion for the drive
- A camera to capture unforgettable moments
- The journey from Hurghada to Luxor takes approximately 5 hours one way by mini-van, with two rest stops included for your comfort.
- Private guides in French, Italian, Polish, Russian, and other languages are available as an add-on (one extra for your group)