14-Hour Private Luxor Tour from Hurghada with Karnak and Valley of Kings

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the Temple of Karnak and its breathtaking Great Hypostyle Hall
• 02 Marvel at the Colossi of Memnon, the massive statues of Amenhotep III
• 03 Discover the richly decorated royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings
• 04 Visit the impressive Temple of Hatshepsut rising against limestone cliffs

Embark on a captivating journey from Hurghada to Luxor to explore ancient wonders such as the Temple of Karnak with its towering pillars, the serene Colossi of Memnon, the mystical Valley of the Kings, and the Temple of Hatshepsut, a marvel of ancient architecture nestled against limestone cliffs. Enjoy a scenic drive through amazing mountains and natural views, savour lunch at a local restaurant, and return to Hurghada enriched by Egypt's mesmerizing "open-air museum".

Embark on a captivating journey from Hurghada to Luxor to explore ancient wonders such as the Temple of Karnak with its towering pillars, the serene Colossi of Memnon, the mystical Valley of the Kings, and the Temple of Hatshepsut, a marvel of ancient architecture nestled against limestone cliffs.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 14 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Hurghada, Luxor

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Transfer from Hurghada to Luxor

• Early in the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel in Hurghada and transported to Luxor in a comfortable, air-conditioned deluxe vehicle within 3 hours, enjoying the amazing mountains and natural views along the way.

2

Day 02

Explore the Temple of Karnak

• The largest place of worship ever built and one of the greatest examples of worship in history, the temple complex boasts the impressive "Hypostyle Hall," a breathtaking forest of 134 giant stone pillars, with 12 larger columns standing 80 feet (24 m) high.
• Constructed over two thousand years ago by successive generations of pharaohs, the temple complex showcases the great Hypostyle Hall.

3

Day 03

See the Colossi of Memnon

• See the two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, who reigned in Egypt from 1350 BC. The statues are made from blocks of quartzite sandstone that come from 675 km north of Luxor.

4

Day 04

Visit the Valley of the Kings

• This is where the magnificent tombs of the ancient kings were discovered. These tombs were carved deep into the desert rock, richly decorated, and filled with treasures for the pharaohs' afterlife.

5

Day 05

Discover the Temple of Hatshepsut

• An impressive temple dedicated to Queen Hatshepsut, the only female pharaoh, rises out of the desert plain in a series of terraces and merges with the sheer limestone cliffs that surround it.

6

Day 06

Return to Hurghada

• Finally, you will be driven back to your hotel in Hurghada in about 3 hours.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pick-up and return from your hotel in Hurghada
• All transfers by private A/C vehicle
• Private Egyptologist guide
• Mineral water on board the vehicle during the tour
• Lunch at a local restaurant
• All taxes and service charges

What's Not Included

• Personal spending
• Optional activities
• Entrance fees
• Tipping
• Pick-up from Makadi Bay, El Gouna, and Sahl Hashish is available at an additional cost of $10 per person

What to bring

• A hat
• A camera
• Comfortable shoes

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Hurghada, Egypt

Tour start

Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.