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From Hurghada: Luxor Valley of the Kings Full-Day Trip

1. From Hurghada: Luxor Valley of the Kings Full-Day Trip

Take a day excursion from Hurghada to see some of Egypt's finest historic sites in the Luxor Valley. Benefit from complimentary pickup and drop-off and the services of an Egyptologist guide as you explore some of the most important landmarks of Ancient Egypt. After pickup from your hotel, drive to Luxor to visit the most famous monuments in Egypt, including the Temple of Karnak. Relax over lunch at a local restaurant, then board a typical Felucca boat to cross the Nile to the City of the Dead (optional). See the impressive Colossi of Memnon, the last remnants of the Temple of Amenophis III. Be enthralled by the architecture of the Valley of the Kings, and visit the temple of Hatshepsut, one of the female rulers of Ancient Egypt.

Hurghada: Luxor Highlights & Valley of the Kings with Lunch

2. Hurghada: Luxor Highlights & Valley of the Kings with Lunch

Embark on a guided tour of the historic city of Luxor and the Valley of the Kings on a guided tour from Hurghada. Visit notable sites such as the Temple of Karnak and Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon with an expert Egyptologist guide. Begin with a pickup from your hotel in Hurghada and board a comfortable minivan. Travel back in time to the fascinating world of Ancient Egypt with a visit to the most beautiful sights around the city. Take a break for lunch at a local restaurant. Visit the Temple of Karnak and admire the columned halls, the chapels, and the sacred lake of the UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy lunch at a selected restaurant in Luxor before boarding a felucca, a traditional Egyptian sailing boat, to cross over the Nile River to the opposite bank. Here, you will explore the City of the Dead and the Colossi of Memnon. Admire the only remains of the Temple of Amenhotep III and visit the Valley of the Kings. Be inspired by the stunning architecture and discover the Temple of Hatshepsut, the only female ruler of ancient Egypt.

Hurghada: Luxor Hot Air Balloon Ride and Day Tour With Meals

3. Hurghada: Luxor Hot Air Balloon Ride and Day Tour With Meals

Our delegate will pick up you from your hotel in Hurghada at about 11:00 pm. After pick-up from your hotel, drive to Luxor and start your journey in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Relax in comfort as you travel to explore the most important historical monuments in Luxor. Upon arrival in Luxor in the early morning, a representative will greet you and take you to enjoy a hot air balloon ride for 45- 60 minutes to watch the sun come up over the archaeological sites of Luxor. Next, head to the west bank of Luxor to visit the Valley of the Kings. Here you will explore the 3 most important tombs and see the walls full of hieroglyphs. Your guide will then take you to the most important temple of the complex, the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut. The temple consists of three floors with open balconies built of limestone, with statues of the god Osiris and Queen Hatshepsut. Then, you will visit the Valley of the Workers (Deir el-Medina). This is the place where the workmen of the royal tombs used to live. Here you will see the Temple of Deir el-Medina, which was dedicated to the goddess Hathor. This is the only temple in all of Egypt where you can admire the carvings of the Final Judgement. At every site, you will get information from your Egyptologist tour guide and you will get free time to explore the ancient monuments by yourself. Next, See the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III at the Colossi of Memnon, then stop for lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, enjoy a felucca ride. Enjoy a refreshing cup of traditional Egyptian tea (for free). You’ll then head to the east bank to visit the biggest temple in Luxor, It's the Karnak Temple. dedicated to the god Amun, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu. Next, move on to Luxor temple. Built by Amenhotep III in the 18th Dynasty in the modern kingdom, the beautiful temple was completed by Ramses II. Finally, you’ll then be transferred to your hotel again in Hurghada.

From Hurghada: Two-Day Private Tour of Luxor and Abu Simbel

4. From Hurghada: Two-Day Private Tour of Luxor and Abu Simbel

Experience the wonder of ancient Egypt on this two-day private tour of Luxor and Abu Simbel. See the most spectacular monuments of the past and learn the history with your Egyptologist guide. Start in the morning with pickup from your hotel in Hurghada and enjoy transfer in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Arrive at Luxor to meet your Egyptologist guide and start your adventure. Explore the final resting place of the Egyptian rulers from the 18th to the 20th dynasty and marvel at the tombs of the great Pharaoh King Ramses II and the Pharaoh King Tutankhamun. Continue to the magnificent Hatshepsut temple and see one of the most beautiful and best-preserved ancient Egyptian temples. Next, visit the Colossi of Memnon and see the two colossal stone statues of King Amenhotep III. After, enjoy a delicious lunch in a restaurant with breathtaking views of the Nile. Make one more stop at the Great Karnak temple, the largest temple complex ever built. After a long day, relax on a scenic drive to Aswan. Here, check in and unwind in a luxurious 5-star hotel. On day two, rejoin your guide and enjoy a tour of the two temples of Abu Simbel. Immerse yourself in Ancient Egyptian Civilization as your Egyptologist guide explains the fascinating history behind each archeological site. When the day is over, ride back in comfort to your hotel in Hurghada.

From Hurghada: Private 2-Day Tour to Luxor with 5-Star Hotel

5. From Hurghada: Private 2-Day Tour to Luxor with 5-Star Hotel

Discover all the famous ruins in Luxor on this private 2-day tour from Hurghada and nearby areas. Stay overnight in a 5-star hotel, and upgrade your experience to include a hot air balloon ride and/or a sound and light show, if you wish. After pickup from your hotel, board an air-conditioned vehicle to Luxor. Once there, make your first stop at the Temple of Karnak, a massive complex of ruined temples that's the largest cult site ever built. Explore the ruins, a pilgrimage site for almost 2,000 years, with your guide. Then, visit Luxor Temple before savoring lunch at a selected restaurant in Luxor. Once you've eaten, decide whether to either board a felucca (a typical Egyptian sailboat) and cruise the Nile to the City of the Dead, or simply hop back in your vehicle to get there. Afterward, get some free time to relax at your hotel. In the late evening, you can choose to attend the spectacular sound and light show at the Karnak Temple, wander around Luxor and its market, or choose to continue relaxing at the hotel. Early on the second morning, you have the option to embark on a very special trip into the air with the top-rated hot air balloon company in Luxor. Spend 45 minutes floating above Luxor and admire its beauty under the gentle light of sunrise. After breakfast in the hotel (whether you choose the hot air balloon ride or not), you'll visit the Valley of the Kings, where the golden treasures of King Tutankhamen still reside along with the original grave goods. Next, head to the Colossi of Memnon, and marvel at an impressive example of devotion to the gods and, at the same time, the advanced architecture of ancient Egypt. Enjoy all the time you want to explore this site with your personal guide. You'll also have the opportunity to visit the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Although only beautiful ruins remain of this temple today, its splendor once honored the sole female ruler of Egypt. Finally, return to your hotel in Hurghada.

From Hurghada: Luxor Full-Day Sightseeing Tour

6. From Hurghada: Luxor Full-Day Sightseeing Tour

Travel back to the days of Ancient Egypt on a full-day tour of Luxor, with round-trip transfers by air-conditioned vehicle from Hurghada. En route, admire views of the River Nile and the villages of Upper Egypt. Upon arrival in Luxor, go to the Colossi of Memnon to admire the gigantic statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, built 3,400 years ago. Continue to the Valley of the Kings to see where the ancient Egyptians buried their most powerful nobles. Descend into the tombs of Egyptian rulers, and admire well-preserved paintings and hieroglyphs. Next, learn the legend of the 1st female pharaoh of Egypt at the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Discover the extraordinary mortuary temple she had built, complete with terraces of colonnades, a hypo-style hall, and hundreds of statues, paintings, and reliefs. After lunch at a local restaurant, continue your tour at the Temple of Karnak. Beautifully preserved, it provides the perfect opportunity for an imaginative journey back in time to the days of the Ancient Egyptians. Stroll at leisure to form an impression of how the immense pylon was built. Walk the avenue of ram-head criosphinges, marvel at more than 100 pillars at the hypo-style hall, and see ancient hieroglyphs, chapels, statues, and a holy lake. The superstitious can approach the scarab close to the lake and surround it 3 times clockwise; according to legend, offspring will soon follow.

From Hurghada: 2-Day Cairo and Giza Highlights Tour

7. From Hurghada: 2-Day Cairo and Giza Highlights Tour

Discover Cairo on this overnight tour which includes accommodation and transfers from Hurghada. Start with a visit to the Egyptian Museum. During the visit, your guide will answer all your questions about the exhibits. Afterward, you can enjoy a traditional Egyptian lunch and visit Alabaster Mosque, a landmark of Cairo. At Khan el-Khalili bazaar, the largest bazaar in the Arab world, you will encounter people of all social classes and religions. Spend an hour browsing through the bazaar before heading to your hotel in Cairo.  The next morning you will be driven to the famous pyramids and the sphinx. Here you will have three hours to admire these fantastic ancient structures.

From Hurghada: Dendera & Karnak Temple Tour with Boat Ride

8. From Hurghada: Dendera & Karnak Temple Tour with Boat Ride

One popular day trip from Hurghada is a tour of several of these temples, including Dendera Temple, Karnak Temple, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. The tour typically begins with transportation by air-conditioned vehicle from Hurghada to Luxor, which takes approximately three hours. Along the way, visitors can enjoy views of the beautiful desert landscape and small towns and villages. The first stop on the tour is Dendera Temple, located about 60 kilometers north of Luxor. This temple is dedicated to the goddess Hathor, who was associated with love, music, and dance. The temple is famous for its stunning ceiling decorations and well-preserved reliefs that depict scenes from ancient Egyptian mythology. Visitors can also see the remains of the Temple of the Birth of Isis, which was built during the Ptolemaic period (305-30 B.C.E). After visiting Dendera Temple, the tour continues to Karnak Temple, which is one of the largest temple complexes in the world. Karnak was built over a period of more than 1,500 years and was dedicated to the god Amun, his consort Mut, and their son Khonsu. The temple features a variety of impressive structures, including the Great Hypostyle Hall, which has 134 columns that are 23 meters tall. Visitors can also see the sacred lake, which was used for ritual purposes. Next on the tour is Hatshepsut Temple, which is located on the west bank of the Nile River. This temple was built by Queen Hatshepsut, one of the few female pharaohs in ancient Egypt. The temple is known for its impressive architecture, including a series of terraces that were built into the side of a cliff. Visitors can also see the famous statues of Hatshepsut, which depict her wearing traditional male pharaonic attire. The final stop on the tour is the Colossi of Memnon, which are two massive stone statues that depict the pharaoh Amenhotep I.I.I. These statues were built around 1350 B.C.E and are some of the largest ancient statues in Egypt. Visitors can take photos with the statues and learn about their history from their expert guide. After visiting the Colossi of Memnon, visitors can enjoy a relaxing ride on a traditional felucca boat along the Nile River. The tour typically includes lunch at a local restaurant, where visitors can sample traditional Egyptian cuisine.

From El Gouna: Luxor City Highlights Guided Tour with Lunch

9. From El Gouna: Luxor City Highlights Guided Tour with Lunch

You will be picked up at your hotel in El Gouna in an air-conditioned vehicle and taken on a day trip to Luxor. Along the way you can admire the fantastic scenery as you drive on a winding road along the coast of the Red Sea through the mountains and the Arabian Desert to the Nile Valley. Here you can see local farmers at work and marvel at the fields, canals, and waterwheels. Visit the Karnak Temple, one of the largest temple complexes in the world, and enjoy a tour of the remaining columns, obelisks, and statues. Enjoy the sight of the temple as well as sacred lakes and chapels. After lunch at a selected restaurant in Luxor, travel to the other bank of the Nile River and to the City of the Dead. Here you can admire the impressive Colossi of Memnon, the only remains of the temple of Amenhotep III. Visit the Valley of the Kings and be inspired by the magnificent architecture. At the end of the tour head to the Temple of Hatshepsut, the only female ruler of Egypt.

Hurghada: Valley of Kings Hatshepsut & Karnak Luxor Day Trip

10. Hurghada: Valley of Kings Hatshepsut & Karnak Luxor Day Trip

Tour of the archaeological sites on the banks of Luxor. Explore the gateway to the Valley Of The Kings and the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut with an Egyptologist guide and enjoy an authentic lunch. Be collected from your accommodation and meet your Egyptologist tour guide, who will take you on a full-day tour to the East and West Banks of Luxor. The West Bank is the primary destination. Here, explore the archaeological elements at the pharaonic temples, which are the gateway to the Valley Of The Kings housing the tombs of famous Pharaohs of ancient Egypt.  Continue your tour and visit the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, also known as the Foremost of Noble Ladies, and marvel at its ancient monuments. Next, go to the Colossi of Memnon and visit the two astonishing stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III.  Take a break to refresh yourself with a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. Next, visit the East Banks of the Nile, aboard a ferry boat crossing for 5 minutes from West to East Bank of Luxor. The pristine temple complex of Temple of Karnak is your first destination in the East Valley. At the end of your tour, you will be transferred back to your accommodation in Hurghada.

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Overall rating

3.2 / 5

based on 9 reviews

We had a fantastic day, our driver got us there safely and our guide 'Nana' was very friendly,funny and professional. Our boat trip along the Nile was great and Valley of the kings and Temple visits were breathtaking and we learnt alot through Nana's explanations. Very well run, and we kept to a quick pace to ensure we could fit everything in. Would very much recommend.

BREATHTAKING Experience!! Thank you so much to Arwa who arranged our whole tour was so good! Everything was organised and on point! Mohammed was an amazing chauffeur such a lovely guy and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide than Ahmed he was also amazing very good at story telling could listen to him all day haha!

We had Nana as our tour guide and hones she made the trip! She had so many interesting facts about everything and she got the job done! Honestly couldn’t ask for a better guide! The trip itself was amazing and we loved every minute of it while we were there the bus journey is long but it is 1000% worth it!

Wonderfull experience, great service and support team are great, we have had a good comfort transfer in a van, Luxor city very interesting and you will feel different by being there.. thanks for the great organization

A great driver Abdul who took care of us for the full trip, kind and careful. Sheina our guide was the greatest and so full of history and passion. We had such a wonderful day thanks to this team, I highly recommend