Itinerary
- Hurghada: Your driver and Egyptologist guide will collect you from your Hurghada hotel at 5am to begin the 4-hour drive to Luxor by private, air-conditioned vehicle - be sure to request a breakfast box from reception.
Start on the East Bank of the Nile, with a tour of Karnak Temple, a vast complex that was built and rebuilt over millennia: parts date back 4,000 years, others to Roman times. It's dedicated to the god Amun, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu, the favored deities of ancient Thebes.
Enjoy a well-deserved early lunch at a local restaurant, before crossing the Nile to explore Luxor's celebrated West Bank by car. Witness the mighty twin statues known as the Colossi of Memnon and the grand remains of the vast Temple of Hatshepsut, the female pharaoh who wore a beard like a king.
Finally explore the Valley of the Kings, the necropolis where many of the kings of Thebes were buried in fabulously decorated tombs. The most famous tombs are King Tutmosis I, Tutmosis III, Tutankhamen, Ramses VI, and Amenhotep II: some of these, though not Tutankhamen, are open to the public at an extra charge.
After the long drive home, you'll return to your hotel around 10:30pm. if necessary, please arrange a late dinner with reception.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
- Local tour guide in Luxor
- All taxes & service charges
- Multilingual escort throughout tour
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
Details
Experience the ancient treasures of Luxor on a full-day private trip from Hurghada by road. Travel through Egypt’s Eastern Desert mountains by air-conditioned vehicle, and explore Luxor’s historical highlights with a qualified Egyptologist guide. Awe at the massive columns and halls of Karnak, descend into colorfully painted royal tombs at the Valley of the Kings, and admire the Colossi of Memnon and Temple of Hatshepsut as you learn the stories and secrets behind the sites. Your tour includes lunch and all entrance fees.
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
