Luxor and Valley of the Kings Individual Day Trip from Hurghada
by Zakharious Tours
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This individual day trip from Hurghada to Luxor lasts about 14 hours and includes private transportation and a guide who is an Egyptologist. Pickup occurs early in the morning around 5:00 a.m. in an air-conditioned small bus with a maximum of eight guests. The journey to Luxor takes about four hours, traveling through the Nile valley past farmland and villages. The first stop is the Karnak Temple complex on the east bank of the Nile. The guide leads a two-hour visit through the three main sections of the temple: the Amun area, the Month area, and the Courage area. Visitors see the large columned hall, statues, pylons, obelisks, and the sacred lake measuring 120 by 77 meters. After exploring Karnak, the group visits the Colossi of Memnon, two 18-meter-high statues of King Amenophis III on the west bank. Then, lunch is served before heading to the Valley of the Kings, about 5 kilometers northwest of Luxor. There, the tour includes entrance to three tombs of New Kingdom rulers from the 18th to 20th dynasties. Photography is restricted and requires a permit if flash is not used. The final stop is the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, a limestone terrace temple on the west bank from around 1479 to 1458 BC. The visit lasts about one hour. The trip ends around 4:00 p.m. with transportation back to the hotel in Hurghada. All entrance fees and local taxes are included along with lunch and services of the Egyptologist guide.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
The Karnak Temple
Pickup in Hurghada occurs around 5:00 a.m. by an air-conditioned small bus with a maximum of eight passengers. The German-speaking Egyptologist guide accompanies the group. The four-hour drive to Luxor passes through the Nile valley and farming villages. Upon arrival, the tour spends two hours at Karnak Temple, the largest temple complex in Egypt on the east bank. The visit covers the three main sections: Amun, Month, and Courage. Highlights include the large columned hall, statues, pylons, obelisks, and the sacred lake measuring 120 by 77 meters.
120 min
Valley of the Kings
After lunch, the tour proceeds to the Valley of the Kings located about 5 kilometers northwest of Luxor. The valley contains over 70 rock-cut tombs mainly from the New Kingdom period (1550 to 1069 BC). Visitors enter three tombs of rulers from the 18th to 20th dynasties. Photography without flash requires a special permit. The area is a major archaeological site and some tombs are closed for preservation.
120 min
Colossi of Memnon
Following the Karnak Temple visit, the group stops briefly at the Colossi of Memnon. These two 18-meter-high statues from the 14th century represent King Amenophis III seated on a throne facing the Nile. The statues are located on the west bank near Luxor.
10 min
Temple of Hatshepsut
The final visit is to the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut on the west bank. This limestone terrace temple dates from about 1479 to 1458 BC during the 18th dynasty. The guided visit lasts about one hour. After this, the trip returns to Hurghada with arrival around 4:00 p.m.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Luxor and Valley of the Kings Individual Day Trip from Hurghada
by Zakharious Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€380Overview
This individual day trip from Hurghada to Luxor lasts about 14 hours and includes private transportation and a guide who is an Egyptologist. Pickup occurs early in the morning around 5:00 a.m. in an air-conditioned small bus with a maximum of eight guests. The journey to Luxor takes about four hours, traveling through the Nile valley past farmland and villages. The first stop is the Karnak Temple complex on the east bank of the Nile. The guide leads a two-hour visit through the three main sections of the temple: the Amun area, the Month area, and the Courage area. Visitors see the large columned hall, statues, pylons, obelisks, and the sacred lake measuring 120 by 77 meters. After exploring Karnak, the group visits the Colossi of Memnon, two 18-meter-high statues of King Amenophis III on the west bank. Then, lunch is served before heading to the Valley of the Kings, about 5 kilometers northwest of Luxor. There, the tour includes entrance to three tombs of New Kingdom rulers from the 18th to 20th dynasties. Photography is restricted and requires a permit if flash is not used. The final stop is the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, a limestone terrace temple on the west bank from around 1479 to 1458 BC. The visit lasts about one hour. The trip ends around 4:00 p.m. with transportation back to the hotel in Hurghada. All entrance fees and local taxes are included along with lunch and services of the Egyptologist guide.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
The Karnak Temple
Pickup in Hurghada occurs around 5:00 a.m. by an air-conditioned small bus with a maximum of eight passengers. The German-speaking Egyptologist guide accompanies the group. The four-hour drive to Luxor passes through the Nile valley and farming villages. Upon arrival, the tour spends two hours at Karnak Temple, the largest temple complex in Egypt on the east bank. The visit covers the three main sections: Amun, Month, and Courage. Highlights include the large columned hall, statues, pylons, obelisks, and the sacred lake measuring 120 by 77 meters.
120 min
Valley of the Kings
After lunch, the tour proceeds to the Valley of the Kings located about 5 kilometers northwest of Luxor. The valley contains over 70 rock-cut tombs mainly from the New Kingdom period (1550 to 1069 BC). Visitors enter three tombs of rulers from the 18th to 20th dynasties. Photography without flash requires a special permit. The area is a major archaeological site and some tombs are closed for preservation.
120 min
Colossi of Memnon
Following the Karnak Temple visit, the group stops briefly at the Colossi of Memnon. These two 18-meter-high statues from the 14th century represent King Amenophis III seated on a throne facing the Nile. The statues are located on the west bank near Luxor.
10 min
Temple of Hatshepsut
The final visit is to the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut on the west bank. This limestone terrace temple dates from about 1479 to 1458 BC during the 18th dynasty. The guided visit lasts about one hour. After this, the trip returns to Hurghada with arrival around 4:00 p.m.
60 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.