Luxor Day Trip from Hurghada: Valley of Kings & Nile Boat

A 4:15am pickup takes you 280km inland to pharaonic Luxor in one day

You get picked up before sunrise, driven to Luxor, guided through Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings with three tomb entries, cross the Nile by boat, eat lunch on the riverbank, and see Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon before returning to Hurghada in the evening. Hotel pickup and drop-off, guide, and lunch are all included. You just need your passport and a willingness to start very early.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each4 stops

1. Karnak TempleEntry included2h
2. Valley of the KingsEntry included1h
3. Temple of HatshepsutEntry included45m
4. Colossi of MemnonEntry included10m

Full day Luxor tour from Hurghada

• Pickup from hotel at 04:15am
• Drive to Luxor
• Stop for bathroom and breakfast
• Visit Karnak Temple Complex
• Boat crossing Nile to west bank
• Buffet lunch at Hawaii restaurant
• Explore Valley of the Kings tombs
• Visit Temple of Hatshepsut
• See Colossi of Memnon statues
• Visit alabaster factory and souvenir shop
• Rest stop for bathroom or dinner
• Return drive to Hurghada hotel

The experience

Your driver arrives at the hotel before dawn. The road stretches south through the desert for about three hours, and around 7am there's a rest stop where you can use the bathroom or grab breakfast if you ordered a box from your hotel the night before. By mid-morning you're standing in front of Karnak Temple Complex on the east bank of the Nile: a sprawl of decayed temples and pylons that takes time to walk through, and your Luxor guide meets you there to explain what you're looking at. The scale of it doesn't hit until you're inside.

After Karnak, you cross the Nile by boat: a four-minute ride to the west bank where the rest of the day tour happens. Lunch is a buffet at a local restaurant on the Nile (drinks cost extra, around 2 EUR). Then you head to the Valley of the Kings, where your entrance ticket lets you visit three tombs. The valley itself is a dry gorge where pharaohs were buried in rock-cut chambers for nearly 500 years, from the 16th to 11th century BC. You walk between the entrances, and the heat builds as the day goes on. After the tombs you stop at the Temple of Hatshepsut, a mortuary temple built into the cliffs at Deir el-Bahari, and then at the Colossi of Memnon: two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that have stood there since 1350 BCE. There's an alabaster factory visit where you can see how they work the stone and buy souvenirs if you want. The bathroom is free and they offer free soft drinks.

The return drive to Hurghada takes the same route. You'll be back at your hotel around 10pm or later, so order a late dinner from the hotel when you book your breakfast box. You'll want it. The whole day is about 14 to 16 hours door to door, and it moves fast because the sites are spread out and there's a lot of ground to cover. A local guide walks you through each stop, so you're not reading plaques on your own.

What’s included

• Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Hurghada, El Gouna, Makadi or Soma Bay, a local guide for the Luxor sites, entrance fees to Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings (three tombs), Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon, a four-minute Nile boat crossing from the east bank to the west bank, and a buffet lunch at a local restaurant on the Nile.
• Drinks with lunch are an extra charge.
• The tour runs from approximately 4:15am until 10pm or later.

Options for this experience

4 options

Luxor day tour departing from HurghadaGuide in English or German · 04:00 and 05:00Discover the highlights of Luxor on a day trip from Hurghada. Visit some of Egypt's most impressive sites along the Nile River, tour the Valley of the Kings, and see the ruins of temples and alabaster. Pickup is included.

Luxor day tour departing from MakadiGuide in English or German · 04:30 and 05:00Discover the highlights of Luxor on a day trip from Makadi. Visit some of Egypt's most impressive sites along the Nile River, tour the Valley of the Kings, and see the ruins of temples and alabaster. Pickup is included.

Trip to Luxor departing from Sahl HasheeshGuide in English or German · 04:30Pickup is included

Luxor day tour departing from El GounaGuide in English or German · 04:00Discover the highlights of Luxor on a day trip from El Gouna. Visit some of Egypt's most impressive sites along the Nile River, tour the Valley of the Kings, and see the ruins of temples and alabaster. Pickup is included.

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Before you book

Lasts 12h–15h, runs Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday at 04:00, 04:30 and 05:00, from US$ 130 per person, with a live guide in English and German and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesTuesday, Thursday and Sunday: 04:00 and 04:30Wednesday: 04:00, 04:30 and 05:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish and German

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 42 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h 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.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Ramashka Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Luxor's main pharaonic sites in one day from Hurghada without arranging your own transport, guide, or tickets: the early start and fixed itinerary are what fit five major attractions and a Nile crossing into a single trip.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (under 5): 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 time does the pickup happen?

Around 4:15am from your hotel in Hurghada, El Gouna, Makadi or Soma Bay.

How long is the drive to Luxor?

About three hours from Hurghada. There's a rest stop around 7am.

What's included in the tour?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, local guide, entrance to Karnak Temple, Nile boat crossing, lunch at a local restaurant, Valley of the Kings with access to three tombs, Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. Drinks with lunch are extra.

How many tombs can you visit in the Valley of the Kings?

Your entrance ticket includes access to three tombs.

Is lunch included?

Yes, a buffet lunch at a local restaurant on the Nile. Drinks are not included and cost around 2 EUR extra.

What time do you return to the hotel?

Around 10pm or later, depending on traffic and the pace of the group.

Do I need a passport?

Yes. A valid passport is required on the day of travel. You'll also need to provide your passport details (name, number, expiry, country) at booking, and a copy of your passport and arrival stamp should be sent by email or WhatsApp before the tour.

Is this tour suitable for everyone?

The tour involves walking at multiple sites and a long day. It's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health. Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.

Can I order breakfast?

Yes, you can order a breakfast box from your hotel the night before and bring it with you. There's a rest stop around 7am where you can eat it.