14-Hour Luxor Day Trip from Hurghada with 3 Tombs and Karnak

14 Hours Round trip from Infront of the Hotel Reception Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Karnak Temple's monumental halls, columns, and sacred spaces
02 Enter three royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings
03 Visit the striking Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari
04 Stop for photos at the iconic Colossi of Memnon
05 Enjoy lunch with the option to add a Nile boat ride or felucca cruise

Travel from Hurghada to Luxor on a full-day journey into ancient Thebes with a licensed Egyptologist. Explore the monumental Karnak Temple, cross to the West Bank for the Valley of the Kings with entry to three royal tombs, and continue to the striking Temple of Hatshepsut and the iconic Colossi of Memnon. Lunch is included, and you can choose to add an optional Nile boat ride or short felucca cruise. Travel is by modern, air-conditioned vehicle, with a comfortable pace and return to Hurghada in the early evening.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 14 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Hurghada, Luxor

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Luxor's Ancient Wonders from Hurghada

A full-day journey to ancient Thebes. Travel from Hurghada to Luxor in comfort, and explore the Valley of the Kings (3 tombs), Karnak Temple, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon with a licensed Egyptologist guide. Lunch is included, with an optional Nile boat ride.

Step into 5,000 years of history on our Luxor day trip from Hurghada. After an early hotel pickup, relax in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle while your guide previews the day. In Luxor, begin at Karnak Temple, a sprawling complex of columns, obelisks, and sacred lakes. Cross to the West Bank for the Valley of the Kings - your ticket includes entry to three royal tombs (your guide explains outside; photography rules vary). Continue to the elegant Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari and the towering Colossi of Memnon. Enjoy a local lunch and choose an optional Nile boat ride or short felucca cruise for river views. The pace is comfortable, with cold water on board and rest stops along the way. Return to Hurghada in the early evening - tired, happy, and full of stories.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Infront of the Hotel Reception 2 cities · 14 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off (Hurghada city)
Licensed Egyptologist guide
Lunch at a local restaurant (set menu; drinks extra)
Standard entry tickets: Valley of the Kings (3 tombs), Karnak, and Hatshepsut
Modern air-conditioned vehicle and bottled water on board
Taxes, parking, and road tolls

What's Not Included

Drinks at lunch
Optional Nile boat or felucca ride
Tutankhamun / Seti I / Ramses V-VI premium tombs (optional upgrades on site)
Tips (optional)
Personal expenses

What to bring

Bring passport or ID, hat, sunscreen, and comfortable shoes.
The drive from Hurghada to Luxor is typically 4-5 hours each way with a comfort stop.
Photography inside tombs may require a camera ticket; flash is prohibited.
Tomb rotation is managed by the authorities; your guide will suggest the best open tombs.
Modest clothing is recommended at religious sites; shoulders and knees should be covered.

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