Luxor Day Trip from Hurghada: Karnak Temple & Valley Queens

Karnak Temple spans 247 acres: the largest temple complex ever built, and you walk it with an Egyptologist.

This day trip from Hurghada takes you to Luxor (ancient Thebes) with a live guide who speaks English, French, German or Arabic. You visit Karnak Temple, the Temple of Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, and the Valley of The Queens. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and Egyptian lunch are included. The full day runs 14 to 15 hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Karnak Temple1h 30m · entry included
2. Temple of Hatshepsut30m · entry included
3. Colossi of Memnon15m · entry included

Explore Luxor's ancient temples

• Travel from Hurghada to Luxor
• Visit Karnak Temple complex
• Explore Temple of Hatshepsut
• See Colossi of Memnon statues
• Enjoy Egyptian lunch

The experience

Karnak Temple is the largest temple complex ever built: three main temples, smaller enclosed temples, and outer temples spread across 247 acres. Your Egyptologist guide walks you through what many generations of ancient builders and pharaohs created, explaining the architecture and the history as you move through the site. The Temple of Hatshepsut, built on three levels with two wide ramps connecting them, is one of the best preserved temples in Egypt. The Colossi of Memnon are two massive quartzite sandstone statues of King Amenhotep III, moved 700 kilometers from Cairo to Luxor. All that remains of a complete mortuary temple.

The Valley of The Queens holds the tombs of royal wives and children, a quieter counterpart to the Valley of The Kings. You explore these sites with transport that keeps you cool between stops, and the guide's knowledge turns each monument from a ruin into a story. A full Egyptian lunch is included partway through the day, so you're not hunting for food or eating on the run.

Hotel pickup from Hurghada is included, which means no arranging a taxi or negotiating a price at the curb. The driver collects you and brings you back. The guide handles the sites and the history. The tour runs 14 to 15 hours start to finish, so plan the rest of your day around that block of time.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return transport in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• a live Egyptologist guide in your choice of English, French, German or Arabic.
• entry to Karnak Temple, the Temple of Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, and the Valley of The Queens.
• Egyptian lunch during the day.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday, Thursday and SundayDeparts at 19:00

AgesAdult (13 to 85 years) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Infant (1 to 5 years): free

GroupUp to 35 · max 8 per booking

Live guideEnglish, French, German, Arabic and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendly

Operated by TIGER HOLIDAYS

Is this one for you?At 14 to 15 hours, this tour claims most of your day, which is what makes it possible to see four major sites and have a guide explain the history at each one instead of rushing between them. If you're staying in Hurghada and want to visit Luxor without driving yourself or hiring a private car, the fixed schedule and included transport mean the day holds together without you building it.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

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

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 12 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 Karnak Temple like when you walk it?

Karnak Temple is the largest temple complex ever built, covering 247 acres with three main temples, smaller enclosed temples, and outer temples. Your guide walks you through the site and explains what many generations of ancient pharaohs and builders created over centuries.

Does the tour include lunch?

Yes, a delicious Egyptian lunch is included during the day, so you don't need to arrange or pay for a separate meal.

How long is the full day trip from Hurghada?

The tour runs 14 to 15 hours total, including hotel pickup and return transport, so plan that as a full-day commitment.

Is hotel pickup included in the price?

Yes, the tour includes air-conditioned transport and pickup directly from your Hurghada hotel, so you don't arrange your own way to Luxor.