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Luxor Day Trip from Hurghada: Valley of the Kings, Karnak and Lunch

Top pick Hurghada & the Red Sea, EgyptFull day (about 14 hours)Guided in English

Travel from the Red Sea to ancient Thebes for a full day with an Egyptologist guide: the royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple and the vast columns of Karnak, with lunch and a short Nile boat ride.

Full day (about 14 hours)Explore at your own pace
Shared groupKeeps the experience personal
EnglishLive guide or host
CancellationNon-refundable: tickets are issued for your chosen date and time

Highlights

  • Tombs in the Valley of the Kings
  • The Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari
  • Karnak's Great Hypostyle Hall
  • A short boat ride on the Nile
  • Lunch and an Egyptologist guide

Full description

Luxor, the ancient city of Thebes, holds more of Egypt’s great monuments than almost anywhere else, and it is within reach of Hurghada on a long day trip. After a very early pickup, you drive across the Eastern Desert to the Nile valley, arriving in around four hours.

On the west bank, your guide leads you into the Valley of the Kings, where you enter several royal tombs with their painted walls; Tutankhamun’s tomb can be added with a separate ticket. Next comes the terraced Temple of Hatshepsut and a photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon. After lunch at a local restaurant and a short boat ride across the Nile, you finish at Karnak Temple, walking among the giant columns of the Great Hypostyle Hall, before the drive back to the coast.

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Pickup

    Very early pickup and a drive of about four hours to Luxor.

  2. Valley of the Kings

    Visit royal tombs on the west bank.

  3. Temple of Hatshepsut

    Explore the terraced temple, then stop at the Colossi of Memnon.

  4. Lunch and Nile crossing

    Lunch at a local restaurant and a short boat ride across the river.

  5. Karnak Temple

    Walk through the temple complex and the Hypostyle Hall.

  6. Return

    Drive back to your hotel in Hurghada.

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hurghada
  • Air-conditioned transport
  • Egyptologist guide
  • Entrance tickets to the Valley of the Kings (standard tombs), Hatshepsut and Karnak
  • Lunch
  • Short Nile boat crossing

Not included

  • Tutankhamun's tomb ticket (optional extra)
  • Drinks
  • Tips
  • Camera permits where charged

Meeting point

Pickup from your hotel in Hurghada, usually very early in the morning; the time is confirmed with your quote.The exact spot and your host's details arrive with your confirmation.

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Know before you go

  • Expect a long day: about eight hours of driving in total.
  • Which tombs are open in the Valley of the Kings rotates; the standard ticket covers three of them.
  • Tutankhamun's tomb needs a separate ticket, available on request.
  • Bring a hat, sunscreen and comfortable shoes; the west bank is hot and exposed.

Frequently asked questions

Can I see Tutankhamun's tomb?

Yes, as an optional extra ticket; tell us when you enquire.

Is lunch included?

Yes, lunch at a local restaurant is included; drinks are extra.

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