2-Day Luxor Tour from Hurghada: Valley of the Kings & Karnak
Four temples, the Valley of the Kings, and a night on the Nile in one overnight trip
A private 2-day tour from Hurghada to Luxor with overnight stay in a 5-star hotel overlooking the Nile. You visit Karnak Temple, the largest temple complex in Egypt, walk through the Valley of the Kings to see three royal tombs, stand before the Colossi of Memnon, and explore the terrace temple of Hatshepsut. The second day includes a sunrise hot air balloon ride and the light and sound show at Karnak Temple.
Step-by-step itinerary
Day 1: Explore Luxor's East and West Banks
- Visit Karnak Temple complex
- See Colossi of Memnon
- Tour Valley of the Kings tombs
- Visit Terrace Temple of Hatshepsut
- Overnight stay in 5-star hotel with Nile view
Day 2: Luxor sightseeing and return
- Optional: Enjoy sunrise hot air balloon ride
- Optional: Take Nile motorboat trip
- Visit Luxor Temple in the evening
- Optional: Admire light and sound show at Karnak Temple
- Return to Hurghada
- Karnak Temple Entry included 2h
- Colossi of Memnon Entry included 15m
- Valley of the Kings Entry included 2h 30m
- Temple of Hatshepsut Entry included 1h
- Luxor Temple Entry included 1h 30m
- Luxor Sound and Light Show 1h
What’s included
- Overnight stay in a 5-star hotel with Nile view.
- lunch on both days in a restaurant on the Nile.
- dinner on the first night.
- air-conditioned vehicle with pickup from your Hurghada-area hotel.
- water, soft drinks and snacks during the tour.
- sunrise hot air balloon ride on day two.
- light and sound show at Karnak Temple on day two.
- German-speaking professional guide for the full 2 days.
- Every day 04:30
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Private 2-day tour from Hurghada to Luxor with overnight stay in a 5-star Nile-view hotel, Valley of the Kings.
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The experience
You leave Hurghada early and arrive in Luxor to begin at Karnak Temple on the eastern bank of the Nile, about 2.5 kilometers from the city. The complex is the largest temple in Egypt, with the oldest visible remains dating from the 12th dynasty. Your guide walks you through the great hall of columns, the obelisk, and the sacred lakes: the scale and detail of what survives from the priesthood's daily temple service becomes clear only when you stand inside it. A 30-minute motorboat ride on the Nile follows (optional, 10 euros per person), then you move to the Colossi of Memnon, two massive quartzite statues of King Amenhotep III from 1379 BC, standing side by side on the west bank.
The Valley of the Kings is where the tour's weight settles. Your guide shows you three of the most beautiful tombs: burial chambers of rulers from the 18th to 20th dynasties, roughly 1550 to 1069 BC. Tutankhamun's tomb, discovered largely intact in 1922, lies among them. From there you move to the terrace temple of Hatshepsut, the best-preserved temple on the west bank, built of limestone over 15 years in the 18th dynasty. Its architecture is distinctive enough that it stands apart from every other structure you will see. You overnight in a 5-star hotel with Nile views, and dinner is included.
Day two opens with a sunrise hot air balloon ride over Luxor, then returns to Karnak Temple for the light and sound show. Lunch on both days is served in a restaurant on the Nile. Water, soft drinks and snacks travel with you during the tour. The air-conditioned vehicle picks you up from your hotel in Hurghada, Makadi Bay, Soma Bay, Sahl Hasheesh or Elgouna, and returns you at the end of the second day.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish, French and German.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 5 years): free.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What is inside the Valley of the Kings that makes it worth the trip?
The Valley of the Kings holds the burial tombs of Egyptian rulers from around 1550 to 1069 BC. Your guide shows you three of the most beautiful ones, including the largely intact tomb of Tutankhamun discovered in 1922. The tombs are carved into the rock and contain the remains and treasures of pharaohs from the 18th to 20th dynasties.
How much time do you spend at Karnak Temple?
Karnak Temple appears twice on the itinerary: on day one you walk the complex on the eastern bank of the Nile, visiting the great hall of columns, obelisk and sacred lakes. On day two you return for the light and sound show. The first visit is the main tour of the site. The second is an evening experience.
What does the overnight hotel include?
You stay in a 5-star hotel with views of the Nile. Dinner on the first night and lunch on both days at a restaurant on the Nile are included. Breakfast is available if you order it at the hotel reception the day before the tour begins.
Is the sunrise hot air balloon ride included?
Yes, the sunrise hot air balloon ride on the second day is part of the tour itinerary and is included in the price.
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