Luxor Day Tour: Karnak, Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut

Four temples and the tombs of pharaohs in a single day from the Red Sea coast

This is an 11-hour guided day tour departing from Safaga Port to Luxor, visiting Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon with an Egyptologist guide, lunch and all entry fees included. A representative meets you at the ship exit with your name on a sign, then transfers you by air-conditioned vehicle for the three-hour drive to Luxor. You return to Safaga Port before 18:00 to rejoin your cruise. The tour is wheelchair accessible and children from age one are welcome. You can book with a guide speaking English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian or several other languages.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Safaga Cruise Port3h
2. Karnak Temple2h · entry included
3. Colossi of Memnon20m · entry included
4. Valley of the Kings2h · entry included
5. Temple of Hatshepsut1h · entry included

Full day tour from Safaga to Luxor

• Pick up from Safaga Port
• Transfer to Luxor by A/C vehicle
• Visit Karnak Temple
• Enjoy lunch at local restaurant
• Visit Colossi of Memnon
• Explore Valley of the Kings
• Visit Temple of Hatshepsut
• Return to Safaga Port

The Experience

A representative holding a sign with your name meets you at the Safaga Port exit and transfers you by air-conditioned vehicle to Luxor, roughly three hours away. Once you arrive, the day moves through four major sites: Karnak Temple, one of the largest places of worship ever built; the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues standing on the West Bank of the Nile; the Valley of the Kings, where you enter three tombs adorned with ancient artwork; and Hatshepsut Temple at El Deir El Bahary, built for Egypt's only female pharaoh. Lunch at a local restaurant sits between the Colossi and the Valley, giving you time to rest before the tombs.

An Egyptologist guide travels with you throughout, sharing stories and historical context at each stop. All entry fees to the four temples and the three tombs are covered, as are bottled water and the return transfer to Safaga Port, timed to get you back before 18:00 so you don't miss your ship. The remaining time in the 11-hour window accounts for the travel between sites. Wheelchair-accessible transportation is available, and the tour suits all fitness levels.

What’s included

• Pickup from Safaga Port with a named representative.
• round-trip transfer by air-conditioned vehicle.
• admission to Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings (three tombs), Colossi of Memnon and Hatshepsut Temple.
• lunch at a local restaurant.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• a professional Egyptologist guide.
• all service charges and taxes.

Days and timesDaily · 7 departure times, from 05:00 to 08:00

AgesAges 12+ · 5 to 11 years · 1 to 4 years — Free

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transport

Operated by Bastet Travel

Is this one for you?Book this if you're on a cruise from Safaga and need to return by 18:00. The itinerary covers Karnak, Hatshepsut Temple, Valley of the Kings, and the Colossi of Memnon in one shared group departure timed to your ship's schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

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

Can children come?

5 to 11 years; 1 to 4 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 24h before the start.

How long is the drive from Safaga Port to Luxor?

The transfer from Safaga Port to Luxor takes approximately three hours by air-conditioned vehicle.

What tombs do I enter in the Valley of the Kings?

The tour includes entry to three tombs in the Valley of the Kings, each decorated with ancient artwork and carvings from the time of the pharaohs.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Yes, lunch at a local restaurant is included and served after you visit the Colossi of Memnon, before heading to the Valley of the Kings.

Will I make it back to my ship on time?

The tour is scheduled to return you to Safaga Port before 18:00, giving you time to rejoin your cruise before departure.