Overview
Luxor is roughly four hours west of Hurghada across the Eastern Desert, and it is the single best reason to leave the Red Sea coast for a day. The drive starts before dawn so you reach the West Bank while the tombs are still cool. You visit the Valley of the Kings, the terraced Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon, break for lunch, then cross to the East Bank for Karnak, the largest religious complex ever built. It is a demanding day: around eight hours in the vehicle in total. If you would rather not do it in one go, the same itinerary is available with an overnight in Luxor, which also opens up the sunrise balloon flight. Trip information Duration: Full Day Schedule: Daily Tour location: Hurghada and the Red Sea Pickup location: Your hotel in Hurghada, Makadi, Sahl Hasheesh or El Gouna Tour type: Private
Why You Will Love This Trip
- Pre: dawn pickup in Hurghada - Collection from your hotel around four in the morning for the drive west across the Eastern Desert
- Valley of the Kings: Arrive on the West Bank and descend into three royal tombs included on the standard ticket
- Temple of Hatshepsut: The three terraces of the mortuary temple carved into the cliff at Deir el-Bahari
- Colossi of Memnon: Photo stop at the two seated statues of Amenhotep III
- Lunch in Luxor: Lunch at a local restaurant before crossing to the East Bank
- Karnak Temple: The great hypostyle hall
- Hotel transfers, equipment and crew included
Detailed Itinerary
Stop 1: Pre-dawn pickup in Hurghada
Collection from your hotel around four in the morning for the drive west across the Eastern Desert.
Stop 2: Valley of the Kings
Arrive on the West Bank and descend into three royal tombs included on the standard ticket, before the heat and the coach groups build.
Stop 3: Temple of Hatshepsut
The three terraces of the mortuary temple carved into the cliff at Deir el-Bahari.
Stop 4: Colossi of Memnon
Photo stop at the two seated statues of Amenhotep III.
Stop 5: Lunch in Luxor
Lunch at a local restaurant before crossing to the East Bank.
Stop 6: Karnak Temple
The great hypostyle hall, the sacred lake and the obelisks of Hatshepsut and Tuthmosis I.
Stop 7: Return to Hurghada
Drive back across the desert, arriving at your hotel in the late evening.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- Private guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Private pickup and drop-off from your hotel, Nile cruise or agreed meeting point
- Licensed local guide or activity instructor according to the tour type
- Private air-conditioned transport for land sections
- Bottled water during guided touring
- Flexible photo stops and practical WhatsApp coordination
Excluded
- Entrance fees unless stated
- Meals unless stated
- Tips
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities not listed
Prices by Group Size
Every amount is the USD price for one traveler, not the total booking price. Choose the row that matches your group size.
| Travelers | Price per traveler |
|---|---|
| 1 Traveler | $343 per travelerTotal for 1 traveler: $343 |
| 2 Travelers | $216 per travelerTotal for 2 travelers: $432 |
| 3 Travelers | $173 per travelerTotal for 3 travelers: $519 |
| 4 Travelers | $152 per travelerTotal for 4 travelers: $608 |
| 5 Travelers | $152 per travelerTotal for 5 travelers: $760 |
| 6 or More Travelers | $152 per travelerFrom $912 total for 6 travelers |
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