Perhaps no city is as closely interwoven with the history of Egypt as Luxor. The great past of the “City of Palaces” lives on to this day. Next to the famous Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Hatshepsut is the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Karnak Temple in Luxor.
Sightseeing/Itinerary in Luxor
You will be picked up from your hotel by air-conditioned bus and will reach the city of Luxor in approximately 4.5 - 5 hours. With our Egyptologist tour guide, you will explore the Karnak Temple and be transported back in time. Your path then takes you to the west bank of the Nile, to the two colossal statues of Amenhotep III, also known as the Colossi of Memnon. In the Valley of the Kings you will visit magnificent tombs and then the impressive temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Finally, you will have some free time in Luxor before traveling back to your hotel in Hurghada.
The tour guide determines the order of the sights
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Soft drinks or water in the minivan during the tour.
✔ All entrance fees to the mentioned attractions. (if option selected)
✔ Lunch
✔ All transfers with modern and air-conditioned vehicles.
✖ Transfer surcharge from El Gouna (5 euros per person from 2 people)(10 euros single person)
✖ Transfer surcharge from Sahl Hasheesh (from 2 people 5 euros per person) (10 euros single person)
✖ Boat trip on the Nile. (A 40 minute boat ride or tour to Banana Island.))
✖ Drinks in the restaurant.
Pickup Locations
1. Festival Shedwan Golden Beach Resort
2. Diana Hotel
3. SeaGull Beach Resort
4. Kite Lodging
5. King House Hotel
6. Sheraton Plaza
7. Gravity Hotel & Aqua Park Hurghada
8. Jasmine Palace Resort & Spa
9. Shellghada Hotel & Beach
10. Magawish Village & Resort
11. Hawaii Le Jardin Aqua Resort
12. The Bay Hotel Hurghada Marina
13. Dexon Roma Hotel
14. Titanic Royal
15. Luxor Hotel, Hurghada
16. Elaria Hotel
17. Swiss Wellness Dive Resort
18. Nefertiti Bella Rose Aqua Park Beach Resort
19. Pickalbatros White Beach Resort Hurghada
20. Sunny Days Resort, Spa & Aqua Park
Additional Info: Guests will be picked up from all hotels in Hurghada (a transfer surcharge may apply).
Itinerary
1
Early in the morning you will be picked up from your hotel in Hurghada, El Gouna, Makadi or Soma Bay to Luxor in an air-conditioned minivan.
The distance from Hurghada to Luxor is approximately 290 kilometers. They drive approximately. 4.5 to 5 hours to arrive in Luxor.
2
Valley of the Kings
After arriving in Luxor, you will meet your tour guide and the first stop will be to visit the impressive Colossi of Memnon.
The duration of the stay is determined by the travel group.
Duration: 2 hours
3
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
The second stage takes you to the Temple of Hatshepsut.
The duration of the stay is determined by the travel group.
Duration: 1.1666666666667 hours
4
Afterwards you will visit the impressive Colossi of Memnon on the other side of the Nile.
Duration: 20 minutes
5
Luxor
Take a break and refresh yourself with a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.
Duration: 45 minutes
6
Temple of Karnak
The impressive temple complex in front of Karnak is the last stage of your day trip. Afterwards, you will drive back to Hurghada in your air-conditioned vehicle.
Duration: 1.3333333333333 hours
7
Hurghada
At the end of your tour, enjoy a return transfer to the starting point.
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please provide your hotel room number as this is required by the Egyptian government as part of the COVID-19 protocol. If you don't know yet, please enter N/A and let the local partner know via email or WhatsApp as soon as you know.
• If you prefer to stay in Luxor, you must notify at least 24 hours in advance and obtain confirmation from your provider.
