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Luxor Valley of the Kings Day Trip from Hurghada
Short description
Luxor sits on the site of ancient Thebes, far from the Red Sea coast, yet this Luxor day trip from Hurghada reaches it in a single long day. You travel in air-conditioned transport with a professional Egyptologist guide, who tells the stories of the pharaohs as you go. The excursion runs on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and lasts about 15 hours, so it suits travellers who are happy with an early start in exchange for the biggest sights of the Nile Valley.
The day begins at Karnak Temple, one of the largest religious complexes ever built, famous for its towering columns and sacred lake. Next comes the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut beneath the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari, then the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank, the burial ground of the New Kingdom pharaohs, where you step inside decorated tombs. You also stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two giant statues that have stood for over 3,000 years, and enjoy a panoramic tour of the city.
Entrance tickets for Karnak, the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple are covered, as is lunch at a local restaurant. Tickets for Tutankhamun’s tomb and the tomb of Ramses V and VI are optional, and drinks with lunch are extra. You return to Hurghada in the evening.
Highlights
- Valley of the Kings tombs
- Karnak Temple
- Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon
- Egyptologist guide all day
- Lunch at a local restaurant
Itinerary
Hour by hour, so you know exactly how the day runs.
Your Egyptologist guide and driver collect you around 04:00, with the exact time confirmed the day before.
Relax in air-conditioned transport on the long road to ancient Thebes.
Walk among the huge columns and beside the sacred lake of this vast temple complex.
Visit the temple of Queen Hatshepsut set against the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.
Enter decorated royal tombs on the West Bank.
Photograph the two giant statues and eat lunch at a local restaurant.
Drive back to Hurghada and to your hotel.
Included / not included
Included in the price
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Air-conditioned transport
- Egyptologist guide
- Entrance to Karnak, the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple
- Colossi of Memnon stop
- Luxor city tour
- Lunch at a local restaurant
Not included in the price
- Tutankhamun's tomb (optional ticket)
- Tomb of Ramses V and VI (optional ticket)
- Drinks with lunch
- Personal expenses and tips
Pick-up
Hurghada, El Gouna, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, Safaga, Soma Bay, Marsa Alam
Important information
What to bring
Passport with your Egyptian visa · Comfortable walking shoes · Sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat
Frequently asked questions
What do we visit in Luxor?
You see Karnak Temple, Hatshepsut Temple, the Valley of the Kings and the Colossi of Memnon, plus a panoramic tour of the city.
Are the entrance tickets included?
Yes, entrance to Karnak, the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple is included. Tutankhamun's tomb and other optional tombs need separate tickets.
Is lunch included?
Yes, lunch at a local restaurant is included. Drinks with the meal are paid separately.
Is it a long day?
Yes, the trip takes about 15 hours because of the drive between Hurghada and Luxor, and it includes moderate walking. You are back in Hurghada in the evening.
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