10-Hour Luxor Bus Tour from Hurghada with Karnak and Valley of the Kings

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Karnak Temple, home to the Great Hypostyle Hall with 134 giant stone pillars
• 02 Visit the Valley of the Kings, where richly decorated royal tombs were carved into the desert rock
• 03 See the Valley of the Queens, including the stunning tomb of Queen Nefertari
• 04 Stand before the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III
• 05 Enjoy free time in Luxor for shopping at original papyrus institutes and the alabaster factory

Take a break from the beach for a day and journey from Hurghada to Luxor, Egypt's "open-air museum." This tour covers Luxor's iconic landmarks, including the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Queens, and the Colossi of Memnon, with free time for shopping at original papyrus institutes and the alabaster factory. With an expert Egyptologist guide, comfortable air-conditioned transportation, and lunch at a local restaurant, the experience combines history and culture in a seamless day trip.

Take a break from the beach for a day and journey from Hurghada to Luxor, Egypt's "open-air museum."

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Hurghada, Luxor

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Early Morning Pickup from Hurghada

• You will be picked up from your hotel in Hurghada early in the morning and transferred to Luxor in about 3 hours, enjoying the amazing mountain and natural views in a comfortable, air-conditioned deluxe vehicle.

2

Day 02

Discover Karnak Temple

• Your first stop is the renowned Karnak Temple, the largest place of worship ever built and one of the greatest examples of worship in history. Within the complex, the great "Hypostyle Hall" is an incredible forest of 134 giant stone pillars, with 12 larger columns standing 80 feet (24 m) high.

3

Day 03

Explore 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.

4

Day 04

Visit the Valley of the Queens

• Visit the Valley of the Queens, home to the tombs of queens and royal children, including the stunning tomb of Queen Nefertari, renowned for its vibrant wall art.

5

Day 05

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 came from 675 km north of Luxor.

6

Day 06

Free Time for Shopping in Luxor

• Afterward, you will have some free time in Luxor for shopping at the original papyrus institutes and the alabaster factory.

7

Day 07

Return to Hurghada

• Finally, after your day ends, 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

• Pickup and return from your hotel in Hurghada
• All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
• Professional private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
• Lunch at a local restaurant
• All taxes and service charges

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites, around EGP 1850 per person
• Tipping and personal expenses
• Pickup from Makadi Bay, El Gouna, and Sahl Hashish for an extra $10
• Drinks at the restaurant

What to bring

• Hat
• 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.