15-Hour Luxor Highlights Tour from Hurghada with Temples and Tombs

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the spectacular Valley of the Kings and descend into 3 royal tombs
• 02 Admire the beautiful murals at the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
• 03 Stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two immense statues of Amenophis III
• 04 Visit Karnak Temple's holy lakes, hypostyle halls, obelisks, towers and shrines
• 05 See Luxor Temple on the banks of the River Nile, linked to the Opet Festival

Embark on a journey from Hurghada to explore Luxor's major attractions, including Luxor Temple and the Karnak Temple Complex. Descend into three royal tombs in the spectacular Valley of the Kings, visit the magnificent Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut with its beautiful murals, and stop for photos at the Colossi of Memnon.

Start at the spectacular Valley of the Kings, where you descend into 3 royal tombs.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 15 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Hurghada, Luxor

Languages Arabic, English, German

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Hurghada to Luxor Private Tour of Temples and Tombs

• You will be picked up from your hotel in Hurghada.
• Enjoy a private tour of the necropolis on the West Bank of Luxor. Start at the spectacular Valley of the Kings, where you descend into 3 royal tombs.
• Next, visit the rock-hewn Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut in Deir el-Bahari, known for its beautiful murals, and enjoy time to wander around.
• Continue for a quick photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two immense statues guarding the ongoing excavation of the palace of Amenophis III.
• Lunch will be served at a good local restaurant.
• Drive to the East Bank to visit Karnak Temple, where pharaohs such as Tutankhamun, Hatshepsut and Ramses II performed their sacred rituals. The Karnak Temple complex contains holy lakes, hypostyle halls, obelisks, towers and shrines.
• The last stop is Luxor Temple, gracefully decorating the banks of the River Nile and dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship and the center of the Opet Festival.
• You will be brought back to your accommodation in Hurghada.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Private air-conditioned transportation
• Private multilingual tour guide
• Lunch in a good local restaurant (food only)
• All fees and taxes

What's Not Included

• Tips and personal spending
• Fees for extra-charged tombs (e.g. Tutankhamun, Ramses V/VI and Seti I), Karnak Open Air Museum, and Mut Precinct

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

• Not all temples and tombs are wheelchair accessible.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Hurghada, Egypt

Tour start

Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.