Hurghada to Luxor Private Day Tour

Highlights

• Step back in time as you admire the statues at the Karnak Temple complex
• See where pharaohs and nobles were laid to rest in the Valley of the Kings
• Uncover the story of Hatshepsut as you visit her incredible mortuary temple
• Dive into the history of ancient Egypt with the help of your Egyptologist guide
• Travel to and from Hurghada in a air-conditioned and comfortable vehicle

Visit the historic monuments of Luxor on this private day trip from Hurghada.

Enjoy a convenient, comfortable roundtrip transfer to Luxor from Hurghada. You’ll be picked up in the early morning around 5:00 Am from your accommodation and set out on the 4-hour road trip through breathtaking mountain scenery.

Upon arrival in Luxor, you’ll start with a visit to the impressive Karnak Temple, one of Egypt’s largest and most significant ancient sites. After exploring Karnak, will Move to Luxor temple,

you’ll enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.

Following lunch, you have the option to take a relaxing felucca ride along the Nile River, offering beautiful views of Luxor’s landmarks from the water.

Continue your day with a visit to the Colossi of Memnon, two towering statues that have guarded the Theban Necropolis for centuries.

Itinerary

1. Early Morning – Departure from Hurghada
   * Early morning pickup from your hotel in Hurghada. * Travel comfortably in a private air-conditioned vehicle toward Luxor. * Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Egyptian countryside along the way.
2. East Bank of Luxor – Karnak Temple
   Arrive in Luxor and begin your sightseeing with Karnak Temple, one of ancient Egypt’s most impressive temple complexes. The site includes the famous Great Hypostyle Hall with its huge columns and numerous ancient monuments. Your Egyptologist guide will explain the history, mythology, and architecture of the temple.
3. Lunch
   Enjoy a delicious Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor, with time to relax before continuing the tour.
4. West Bank – Valley of the Kings
   Cross to the West Bank of the Nile and visit the legendary Valley of the Kings, the burial place of many New Kingdom pharaohs. The valley contains more than 60 known tombs and additional unfinished tombs. Explore the beautifully decorated royal tombs and discover the fascinating history of ancient Egyptian pharaohs.
5. Temple of Hatshepsut
   Continue to the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari. The temple is built into the dramatic cliffs and consists of three monumental terraces.
6. Colossi of Memnon
   Make a short photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous statues associated with the mortuary temple of Pharaoh Amenhotep III.
7. Return to Hurghada
   After completing your Luxor sightseeing, relax in your private vehicle and begin the journey back to Hurghada.
8. Arrival in Hurghada
   Evening, followed by hotel drop-off.