HURGHADA → LUXOR · EAST BANK · WEST BANK
LuxorDay Trip
Travel from the Red Sea to the monuments of ancient Thebes with an Egyptologist guide. Explore Karnak Temple, royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's terraced temple and the Colossi of Memnon, with lunch and hotel transportation according to your confirmed package.
The day at a glance
Typical total duration, with the exact timing depending on pickup route and traffic
Karnak, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon
Standard Valley of the Kings access commonly covers three open royal tombs
Meal at a local restaurant, with restaurant drinks normally paid separately
From Hurghada to the heart of ancient Egypt
A long but rewarding cultural day combining the monumental East Bank with the royal necropolis of Luxor's West Bank.
Your day begins with an early pickup from the selected Hurghada hotel. Travel through the Eastern Desert in an air-conditioned vehicle, with a short rest stop normally scheduled during the journey. Shared small-group and private arrangements can be requested.
In Luxor, meet or continue with a professional Egyptologist guide and explore the Karnak Temple complex. Walk among monumental gateways, obelisks, sanctuaries and the famous Great Hypostyle Hall before taking a lunch break at a local restaurant.
Continue to the West Bank to discover the Valley of the Kings, the royal burial ground of New Kingdom rulers. A standard admission package commonly includes entry to three currently open tombs. Tutankhamun's Tomb and the Tomb of Ramses V and VI require separate or upgraded tickets unless explicitly selected.
Visit the terraced Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari and stop beside the Colossi of Memnon. Some confirmed programs also include a short Nile crossing or an outside photo stop at Luxor Temple. The exact order, tomb selection and optional additions can change according to the chosen package and local operation.
Walk through the history of ancient Thebes
Enter the Great Hypostyle Hall
Explore the vast temple complex, towering columns, obelisks and sacred spaces of ancient Thebes.
Valley of the Kings
Step inside selected New Kingdom tombs and see preserved passages, symbols and painted chambers.
Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari
Admire the dramatic terraces of the temple built for the queen who ruled as pharaoh.
Colossi of Memnon
Photograph the giant seated statues that once guarded Amenhotep III's mortuary complex.
Lunch in Luxor
Pause at a local restaurant before continuing between the East and West Banks.
Shared or private journey
Request a small-group experience, a private vehicle or upgraded tomb and Nile-crossing options.
A complete Luxor journey
This is the standard route collected from current marketplace programs. The order and duration of stops may change with traffic, the selected package and local conditions.
Leave your Hurghada hotel
Meet the driver at the confirmed pickup point, normally in the early morning.
Cross the Eastern Desert
Travel toward Luxor in an air-conditioned vehicle, with a short comfort stop on the route.
Karnak Temple complex
Explore monumental pylons, obelisks, sanctuaries, the sacred lake and the Great Hypostyle Hall with your guide.
Local restaurant break
Enjoy the included meal. Drinks at the restaurant are normally excluded unless confirmed otherwise.
Cross between the banks
Use the confirmed road transfer or optional short boat/felucca crossing, depending on your selected program.
Valley of the Kings
Visit the royal necropolis and enter three standard open tombs when the entrance package is included.
Temple of Hatshepsut
Walk toward the terraced mortuary temple built beneath the cliffs for the queen who became pharaoh.
Colossi of Memnon
Stop beside the two monumental seated statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III.
Luxor Temple exterior or free time
Some routes add an outside photo stop or brief free time before departure from Luxor.
Drive back to Hurghada
Return to the selected hotel after the full-day cultural program.
Temples, tombs and timeless landscapes
What's included and what to confirm
Included in the standard all-inclusive option
- Pickup and drop-off from the selected Hurghada hotel
- Air-conditioned shared small-group or private transport according to the confirmed option
- Professional Egyptologist guide in the confirmed language
- Guided visit to Karnak Temple
- Valley of the Kings visit with three standard open tombs when the entrance package is selected
- Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut visit when the entrance package is selected
- Colossi of Memnon photo stop
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Bottle of water and/or journey refreshments according to the confirmed package
Not included unless selected
- Restaurant drinks unless specifically confirmed
- Tomb of Tutankhamun unless the upgraded ticket is selected
- Tomb of Ramses V and VI unless the upgraded ticket is selected
- Optional Nile boat or felucca crossing unless included in the selected package
- Luxor Temple entrance unless explicitly included
- Pickup supplements from El Gouna, Sahl Hasheesh, Makadi Bay, Soma Bay or Safaga when applicable
- Personal expenses, restroom fees and tips
- Any service not listed in the final confirmation message
Important trip guidance
- This is a long full-day excursion, commonly around 14–16 hours from hotel pickup to return.
- The exact pickup time is normally confirmed by WhatsApp one day before the trip.
- Shared tours may include additional hotel pickups before leaving the Red Sea area.
- The order of Karnak, lunch, the Nile crossing and West Bank visits may change.
- Standard Valley of the Kings admission normally allows three open tombs; the specific tombs rotate.
- Tutankhamun's Tomb and Ramses V and VI require separate or upgraded tickets unless selected.
- Many areas involve heat, walking, steps and uneven archaeological surfaces.
- Accessibility is limited at some tombs and temples. Contact the team before booking with mobility, pregnancy, back, heart or serious medical concerns.
- Photography rules vary by site and tomb; flash, drones and touching monuments are prohibited.
- All inclusions, entrance tickets, guide language and remote-area supplements are confirmed in writing before booking.
What to bring
Request your Luxor day trip
Luxor day-trip questions
Most current marketplace programs list approximately 14–16 hours. The exact duration depends on your hotel, pickup route, traffic, rest stops and the selected itinerary.
The standard route usually includes Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon, followed by the return to Hurghada.
They are included only in the confirmed all-inclusive option. Some market listings sell a transport-and-guide option with entrance tickets added separately, so your final confirmation will state exactly what is covered.
A standard Valley of the Kings ticket commonly covers three currently open tombs. The available tombs rotate, and special tombs require separate tickets.
Not automatically. It requires a separate or upgraded ticket unless the final confirmation specifically includes the Tomb of Tutankhamun.
Some programs include a short ferry, motorboat or felucca crossing, while others use road transport between the banks. It is included only when stated in your confirmed package.
A local restaurant lunch is normally included in the complete option. Drinks at the restaurant are usually paid separately unless confirmed otherwise.
Pickup is normally very early in the morning. The exact time is sent after the hotel route is organized, commonly one day before the excursion.
Yes. Private vehicle and customized Luxor options can be requested, including a different pace, upgraded tomb tickets and additional monuments when time permits.
Families can join, but it is a long and hot day with significant walking. Tombs and archaeological areas may include steps, slopes and uneven surfaces, so mobility and health requirements should be discussed before booking.