- Intensity and Travel Time: Be prepared for a long day. The road journey is substantial, and the schedule in Luxor is packed to cover the major sites.
- What to Bring: Given the early start and desert heat, bring sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen, and plenty of water. Wear comfortable walking shoes, as there is a lot of walking on uneven ground.
Luxor Over Day trip from Hurghada
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Overview
This full-day tour offers a comprehensive immersion into Luxor, often described as the world's greatest open-air museum. The key to understanding the day's structure lies in the ancient Egyptian worldview:
East Bank (Land of the Living): Where the sun rises, home to the vibrant modern city and the grand temples dedicated to the gods.
West Bank (Land of the Dead): Where the sun sets, home to the royal necropolises and mortuary temples.
The tour balances these two aspects, using comfortable, air-conditioned transport and led by a qualified Egyptologist guide to bring the history to life
- Everyday
- 1 Day
- Your Hotel in Hurghada
- English
- Lunch
- Available
Highlights : - Karnak Temple - Luxor Temple - Valley of the Kings -Temple of Hatshepsut - Colossi of Memnon
Tour Plan
| Hotel Pickup & Departure :You will be picked up from your hotel in Hurghada and begin the journey across the Eastern Desert toward the Nile Valley in a shared air-conditioned coach or a private vehicle. Arrival in Luxor & East Bank Tour : Upon arrival in Luxor, you will head to the Karnak Temple , one of the largest religious complexes in the world. Your guide will show you the Great Hypostyle Hall and the Sacred Lake. and will continue to Luxor Temple. Lunch : Enjoy a traditional Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor. West Bank Tour :You will cross the Nile to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, the royal burial ground of pharaohs. Your ticket typically includes entry to three of the available tombs. You'll then proceed to the stunning Temple of Hatshepsut, a monument to Egypt's famous female pharaoh built into the cliffs. The tour concludes with a photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon. Depart Luxor :Begin the return journey to Hurghada. Arrival in Hurghada :You will arrive back at your hotel late in the evening. |
What is included in this trip package?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- English Egyptologist Guide
- Entrance to the Valley of the Kings (except the Tomb of Ramses VI and the Tomb of Tutankhamun)
- Entrance to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Entrance to the Karnak Temple with the Open Air Museum
- Visit of the Colossi of Memnon
- Lunch included
- Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
- All service charges and fees
What is excluded in this trip package?
- Entry visa to Egypt.
- Personal spending.
- Tipping (gratuities for your tour guides and drivers).