Luxor Day Tour from Safaga: Valley of the Kings & Karnak

Four ancient temples in one day, with your transport and guide already set

A twelve-hour shore excursion from Safaga port to Luxor combines a private air-conditioned transfer across the desert with guided visits to Karnak temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut temple and Colossi of Memnon, plus lunch and soft drinks. Your guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian or one of two other languages. Children from age five are welcome, and the tour returns you to your ship in time for departure.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day tour from Safaga to Luxor

• Pick up from Safaga port
• Transfer to Luxor by private car
• Visit Karnak temples
• Enjoy lunch
• Cross Nile to Valley of the Kings
• Visit Hatshepsut temple
• Visit Colossi of Memnon
• Drive back to Safaga cruise ship

The experience

The tour starts with pickup at the Safaga cruise port exit, where a Love Egypt representative meets you and drives the group in a private air-conditioned vehicle across the desert to Luxor. The crossing takes time, but it gets you to Karnak temple, the largest temple complex in Egypt, where you stop for lunch before moving on to the main sites of the day. The guide walks you through the scale of what Karnak is: a sprawl of pylons, courtyards and sanctuaries built over centuries, each layer telling a different pharaoh's story.

After lunch, you cross the Nile to the west bank, where the royal tombs sit. Valley of the Kings is where the ancient kings were buried, their chambers decorated with hieroglyphics and painted scenes that have survived millennia underground. Hatshepsut temple, called El Dier El-bahary, stands on a cliff face nearby. It was built by Egypt's only female pharaoh, who ruled for over eighteen years and chose a style unlike any other temple in the valley. The final stop is Colossi of Memnon, two massive seated statues that once guarded a mortuary temple now mostly gone. By late afternoon, the driver takes you back across the desert to Safaga port, timed to get you back to your ship.

Water and soft drinks come with the tour. Your guide is a trained Egyptologist who can answer questions about what you're standing in front of. The vehicle is wheelchair accessible, and the tour suits all fitness levels, though the day is long and involves walking through open-air temple sites. Children from five years old travel free on an adult's lap or in a specialized infant seat if needed. Temple entry fees are separate from the tour price and paid on the day.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned transfer from Safaga port to Luxor and back.
• a private Egyptologist guide.
• lunch at a local restaurant.
• water and soft drinks throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportInfant seats availableInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Love Egypt Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if your ship leaves the same day: a private guide and vehicle let you hit four major sites (Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak) across both sides of the Nile without waiting for group departures or coordinating schedules.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

How long is the drive from Safaga port to Luxor?

The drive across the desert takes several hours each way. The tour is twelve hours total, which includes the transfer time, all four temple stops, lunch and the return journey to your ship.

What exactly is inside Valley of the Kings?

Valley of the Kings holds the royal tombs of ancient Egyptian pharaohs, carved into the rock with decorated burial chambers filled with hieroglyphics and painted scenes. Your guide walks you through the tombs and explains what the decorations meant to the people buried there.

Do I need to pay extra for entry to the temples?

Temple entrance fees are not included in the tour price and are paid separately on the day. Your guide will tell you the cost when you arrive at each site.

Can my five-year-old come on this tour?

Yes, children from age five are welcome. Younger children can sit on an adult's lap, and specialized infant seats are available if you need one.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes pickup and return transfer from Safaga port in a private air-conditioned vehicle, a private Egyptologist guide, lunch, and soft drinks throughout the day. Temple entry fees and any tips are separate.