Egypt · Archaeology

18-Hour Luxor Day Trip from Hurghada with Nile Boat Ride

18 Hours Round trip from Hurghada Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Discover the temples and tombs of both the East and West Banks of Luxor
02 Enjoy a boat ride on the Nile River
03 Visit an oil factory and an alabaster stone factory
04 Explore Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings with an Egyptologist guide

If you are interested in an informative excursion full of impressions, this day trip to Luxor, the city of Thebes, is an excellent choice. Marvel at the treasures of Karnak Temple, take an enlightening stroll through the Valley of the Kings, and enjoy a small cruise on the Nile River. Learn about the history of ancient Egypt and the mythology of ancient times from a local expert who will share detailed stories about the pharaohs. You will also visit an oil factory and observe the process of making aromatic Egyptian perfumes.

Marvel at the treasures of Karnak Temple, take an enlightening stroll through the Valley of the Kings, and enjoy a small cruise on the Nile River.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 18 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Hurghada, Luxor

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Luxor's East Bank and Karnak Temple

Pick up from your hotel at 05:00 am by air-conditioned bus, accompanied by our tour guide.
Upon arrival in Luxor at 08:30, begin the sightseeing program. The first part of the tour covers the City of the Living, located on the east bank of the Nile.
Explore the Karnak Temple Complex, consisting of three parts: the Sanctuary of Amun-Ra, the sun god; the sanctuary of his wife, the goddess Montu; and that of their son, the god Khonsu.
You will then be pleasantly surprised by a visit to the oil factory.
Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at a local restaurant.
Take a boat trip to reach the other bank of the Nile.

Day 02

Luxor's West Bank, Hatshepsut Temple and Valley of the Kings

Continue with the second part of the tour in the "City of the Dead" on the west bank of the Nile. Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which is radically different from other temples. According to scientists, it became a model for the further development of architecture almost all over the world. Hatshepsut is one of the most famous figures in the history of ancient Egypt, and she is remembered as the Iron Ruler.
See the Colossi of Memnon, known as the singing statues.
Walk through the Valley of the Kings and examine the tombs of the pharaohs. The history of ancient Egypt is full of secrets and mysteries, especially in the City of the Dead, more precisely in the place called the Valley of the Dead, where the tombs of Egypt's greatest pharaohs are buried.
Conclude with a visit to the Alabaster Factory, where you will see how the ancients managed to create masterpieces and statues from different types of stone.