1-Day Luxor Bus Tour from Marsa Alam with Karnak and Valley of the Kings

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Experience the Temple of Karnak, the largest temple ever constructed
• 02 See the two statues of Amenhotep III
• 03 Visit the royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings
• 04 Discover the life of a female Pharaoh at Hatshepsut Temple

Embark on a 1-day trip from Marsa Alam to Luxor by bus and discover the extensive ancient Egyptian civilisation. See the stunning architectural achievements of the Great Pharaohs, including the Temple of Karnak, the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Valley of the Kings.

Visit the Valley of the Kings and explore three tombs of the Pharaohs.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Luxor, Marsa Alam

Languages Arabic, English, Italian, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Luxor Day Trip by Bus from Marsa Alam

• Pickup from your hotel in Marsa Alam.
• Drive to Luxor in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• Visit the famous Temple of Karnak, the largest religious building ever constructed.
• Explore the Temple of Karnak, known as Ipet-isut in ancient Egyptian, meaning "the holiest of all places".
• Enjoy a wonderful lunch at a local restaurant.
• Head to the western bank of the Nile to see the Colossi of Memnon, the colossal statues of Amenhotep III.
• Visit the Valley of the Kings and explore three tombs of the Pharaohs.
• Continue to the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut in El Deir El Bahary.
• Explore the impressive temple dedicated to Queen Hatshepsut, the only female Pharaoh.
• Return to your hotel in Marsa Alam after the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Day trip to Luxor
• Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Tour guide
• Entrance fees to all the attractions mentioned in the itinerary
• Lunch at a quality local restaurant
• Soft drinks in the vehicle
• Service charges and taxes

What's Not Included

• Gratuities
• Drinks at the restaurant
• Personal expenses

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes
• Passport or ID card
• Sunglasses

Know before you go

• Pickup is available from hotels in Marsa Alam and El Quseir.
• You can request a packed breakfast from your hotel's reception the day before the trip.
• Please contact the local partner after booking to provide the names and passport numbers of all travellers, as well as your desired pickup time from the hotel.
• Upon booking, you will need to send the local partner a photo of each of the following for every traveller: the passport photo page, the passport entry stamp, and the Certificate of Analysis (PCR) for COVID-19.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Marsa Alam, Egypt

Tour start

Marsa Alam, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.