Luxor Day Trip: Valley of the Kings & Karnak
- DurationFull day (early departure, late return)
- ScheduleDaily by private car or shared bus
- PickupPickup on request
- Tour typePrivate or shared
- AgesAll ages
Overview
Luxor is only about four hours from Hurghada, so you spend more time exploring and less time on the road. On the East Bank you walk through Karnak, the largest temple complex in the world, with its avenue of rams and the Great Hypostyle Hall.
A boat takes you across the Nile to the West Bank, where you enter three royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, visit the cliff temple of Queen Hatshepsut and stop at the giant Colossi of Memnon. An Egyptologist guide brings every stone to life.
Highlights
- East and West Banks plus a Nile boat crossing
- Only about 4 hours from Hurghada
- Enter royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings
- Private car or shared tourist bus
Program
- 04:00–05:00Depart Hurghada
Through the Red Sea mountains, Safaga and Qena.
- 09:00Karnak Temple
Avenue of rams and the Great Hypostyle Hall.
- NileBoat crossing
From the East Bank to the West Bank.
- LunchEgyptian buffet
At a tourist restaurant in Luxor.
- AfternoonValley of the Kings
Entry to three royal tombs.
- AfternoonHatshepsut & Memnon
The cliff temple and the Colossi.
- 21:00–22:00Back to your hotel
What’s included
Included
- Transfers from and to your hotel in Hurghada
- Karnak Temple ticket
- Valley of the Kings ticket (3 tombs)
- Hatshepsut Temple ticket
- Lunch
- Egyptologist guide
Not included
- Drinks at lunch
- Tutankhamun tomb ticket (optional)
- Banana Island trip (optional)
- Tips
Good to know
Pickup & drop-off
Pickup from your hotel in Hurghada between 4:00 and 5:00 AM; return around 9:00–10:00 PM.
What to bring
- ID card or passport (required on the road)
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A breakfast box from your hotel
- Sunglasses, hat and sunscreen
- Light clothes in summer, a jacket in winter
- Charged phone and power bank
Important information
- Available by private car (ideal for families) or by shared tourist bus — tell us your choice on WhatsApp.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the trip.
- Luxor is hot and involves a lot of walking; for children we recommend a private car.
- No compulsory shopping stops.
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Questions about this trip
Is Luxor tiring for children?
It is closer than Cairo, but hot with a lot of walking. A private car gives you freedom to rest.
Is Tutankhamun’s tomb included?
The standard ticket covers three royal tombs. Tutankhamun’s tomb needs an extra ticket bought on site.
Is there a Nile boat ride?
Yes, you cross the Nile by boat between the East and West Banks.
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