Price
$100
per person
Duration
1 day
Location
Hurghada
Egypt
Hurghada to Luxor Day Trip | Karnak & Valley of Kings
About This Tour
This tour takes you to both the "East Bank" (City of the Living) and the "West Bank" (City of the Dead). Experience the contrast between the massive pillar halls of Karnak and the serene silence of the Valley of the Kings.
This tour takes you to both the "East Bank" (City of the Living) and the "West Bank" (City of the Dead). Experience the contrast between the massive pillar halls of Karnak and the serene silence of the Valley of the Kings.
Travel from the Red Sea coast to the banks of the Nile. In Luxor, you will discover monumental temple complexes and the mysterious tombs of the Pharaohs. An essential experience for every history enthusiast.
Travel from the Red Sea coast to the banks of the Nile. In Luxor, you will discover monumental temple complexes and the mysterious tombs of the Pharaohs. An essential experience for every history enthusiast.
Transportation
Modern, air-conditioned tour bus with a professional driver.
Modern, air-conditioned tour bus with a professional driver.
Tour Program
Pickup Information
Pickup between 04:30 AM and 05:15 AM directly from your hotel in Hurghada.
Pickup between 04:30 AM and 05:15 AM directly from your hotel in Hurghada.
Welcome Briefing
Your English-speaking Egyptologist will welcome you on the bus, provide an overview of the desert route, and explain the historical significance of ancient Thebes.
Your English-speaking Egyptologist will welcome you on the bus, provide an overview of the desert route, and explain the historical significance of ancient Thebes.
Daily Program
05:00 AM – 09:00 AM: Drive through the Red Sea mountains toward the Nile Valley. 09:30 AM – 11:30 AM: Guided tour of the Karnak Temple Complex (the largest religious site ever built). 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM: Traditional lunch at a local restaurant by the Nile. 01:30 PM – 03:30 PM: Crossing the Nile to the West Bank: Exploration of the Valley of the Kings (access to 3 tombs included). 03:45 PM – 04:30 PM: Visit the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and a photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon. 05:00 PM: Start of the return journey to Hurghada.
05:00 AM – 09:00 AM: Drive through the Red Sea mountains toward the Nile Valley. 09:30 AM – 11:30 AM: Guided tour of the Karnak Temple Complex (the largest religious site ever built). 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM: Traditional lunch at a local restaurant by the Nile. 01:30 PM – 03:30 PM: Crossing the Nile to the West Bank: Exploration of the Valley of the Kings (access to 3 tombs included). 03:45 PM – 04:30 PM: Visit the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and a photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon. 05:00 PM: Start of the return journey to Hurghada.
Trip Highlights
Karnak Temple: The awe-inspiring Great Hypostyle Hall with 134 massive columns. Valley of the Kings: Access to the magnificent final resting places of the Pharaohs. Colossi of Memnon: The two giant statues guarding the entrance to the Nile Valley. Nile Crossing: A short boat ride across the world’s longest river.
Karnak Temple: The awe-inspiring Great Hypostyle Hall with 134 massive columns. Valley of the Kings: Access to the magnificent final resting places of the Pharaohs. Colossi of Memnon: The two giant statues guarding the entrance to the Nile Valley. Nile Crossing: A short boat ride across the world’s longest river.
Food & Beverages
Included: Buffet lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor. Excluded: Drinks during lunch and any extra snacks.
Included: Buffet lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor. Excluded: Drinks during lunch and any extra snacks.
What to Bring
Passport (Original) or ID card. Breakfast box (please order from your hotel the night before). Comfortable walking shoes and sun protection (hat, sunscreen). Small amount of cash for tips and souvenirs.
Passport (Original) or ID card. Breakfast box (please order from your hotel the night before). Comfortable walking shoes and sun protection (hat, sunscreen). Small amount of cash for tips and souvenirs.
Route & Stops
Hotel: Pickup and beginning of the journey.
Hotel: Pickup and beginning of the journey.
Rest Area (Safaga/Qena): First stop for breakfast and a break.
Rest Area (Safaga/Qena): First stop for breakfast and a break.
Karnak Temple: First major sightseeing stop (East Bank).
Karnak Temple: First major sightseeing stop (East Bank).
Local Restaurant: Lunch break in the heart of Luxor.
Local Restaurant: Lunch break in the heart of Luxor.
Theban Necropolis: Visit to the Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut Temple.
Theban Necropolis: Visit to the Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut Temple.
Colossi of Memnon: Final photo stop before returning to Hurghada.
Colossi of Memnon: Final photo stop before returning to Hurghada.
What to Bring
Packing checklist
A compact packing list for the day so you can start prepared and stress-free.
Passport (Original) or ID card
Breakfast box (please order from your hotel the night before)
Comfortable walking shoes and sun protection (hat, sunscreen)
Small amount of cash for tips and souvenirs
What's Included
Included
- Expert Guide: Licensed, professional Egyptologist guide speaking your language.
- Entrance Fees: All skip-the-line tickets to the main archaeological sites:
- Karnak Temple Complex.
- Valley of the Kings (Access to 3 royal tombs).
- Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
- Colossi of Memnon.
- All-Inclusive Fees: Local taxes, tourist police permits, and check-point service charges.
Not Included
- Special Tombs: Entry tickets to Tutankhamun, Seti I, or Nefertari tombs inside the Valley of the Kings (available on-site for an extra fee).
- Nile Boat Cruise: Optional felucca or motorboat ride across the Nile River (can be arranged during the trip).
- Banana Island Visit: Optional sailing excursion to Banana Island (arranged upon request).
- Media Permits: Photography fees inside the tombs for professional cameras (mobile phone photography is free).
- Souvenirs & Tipping: Personal purchases, souvenirs, and tips for the guide and drivers.
