Day Tour to Luxor from Hurghada: Five Ancient Sites

Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's Temple, Karnak, Luxor Temple, and 3,400-year-old Colossi in one day

This day tour from Hurghada to Luxor visits five UNESCO-listed ancient Egyptian sites with a qualified Egyptologist guide, hotel pickup and lunch included. The bus departs early morning and returns the same evening, covering the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Luxor Temple, Temple of Karnak, and the Colossi of Memnon. A four-hour drive each way follows the Red Sea mountains and the Nile. Rest stops are built in for comfort.

Step-by-step itinerary

Luxor day tour from Hurghada

• Pick up from hotel early morning
• Drive 4 hours to Luxor with break
• Visit Temples of Karnak
• Lunch and free time for shopping
• Visit Valley of the Kings
• Visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
• Stop at Colossi of Memnon
• Return to hotel in Hurghada

The experience

The day starts with hotel pickup in Hurghada before dawn. An air-conditioned bus carries you north along the Red Sea mountains and the Nile valley for about four hours, with a break to stretch or use facilities. Once in Luxor, you begin at the Temple of Karnak: the sprawling complex of pylons, columns and sanctuaries that was the religious center of ancient Thebes. After lunch at a local restaurant, you have free time to browse the papyrus institute or perfume shops if you want.

The afternoon moves through the sites that define Luxor's reputation. The Valley of the Kings holds the royal tombs carved into the desert floor, where Tutankhamun and other pharaohs were buried. From there you cross to the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, the mortuary temple of Egypt's female pharaoh, built into the limestone cliffs. A brief stop at the Colossi of Memnon (two colossal seated statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that have stood for 3,400 years) closes out the ancient monuments. The return drive to Hurghada takes the same route, arriving back at your hotel in the evening.

Your guide speaks English, French, German or Arabic and holds the licenses required for temple access. The tour suits all fitness levels, though the day is long and involves walking across uneven ground at each site. Infants can sit on an adult's lap, and specialized infant seats are available if you request one. Children under a certain age qualify for reduced rates when traveling with two paying adults.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hurghada.
• round-trip transport by air-conditioned bus with rest stops.
• a qualified Egyptologist guide speaking your chosen language.
• lunch at a local restaurant.
• all taxes, fees and handling charges.

Before you book

Lasts 15h–18h, runs every day at 05:00 and 04:30, from US$ 52 per person, with live guides in 5 languages and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesMonday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: 05:00Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday: 04:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 to 56 years) · Senior (57 to 90 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (under 6)

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish, French, German, Arabic and Polish

Audio guideEnglish, French, German, Arabic and Polish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 9 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Charming Egypt Tours

Is this one for you?Pick this if you're based in Hurghada and want to see Luxor's five major temples and tombs in one day with a qualified Egyptologist guide. The tour departs and returns from your hotel, so you travel only when the guide does.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French, German, Arabic and Polish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (under 6).

How long is the drive from Hurghada to Luxor?

The bus journey takes about four hours each way along the Red Sea mountains and the Nile valley, with a rest stop included on the way there for comfort.

What are the Colossi of Memnon?

The Colossi of Memnon are two massive seated statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that have stood in the Luxor desert for 3,400 years. The tour includes a brief stop to see them.

Is lunch included in the tour?

Yes, lunch at a local restaurant is included. After eating, you have free time to shop at the papyrus institute or perfume center if you wish.

Can I bring an infant on this tour?

Infants can sit on an adult's lap at no extra charge, and specialized infant seats are available if you request one when booking.

What is included in the tour price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hurghada, the air-conditioned bus, a qualified Egyptologist guide, lunch at a local restaurant, and all taxes and fees are included. Entrance fees to the temples are separate.