Luxor day trip from Hurghada: Private guide, four temples

Four temples and two Nile crossings in a single day from Hurghada

A private day tour from Hurghada to Luxor with a dedicated guide takes you to Karnak Temple on the East Bank, then across the Nile to the West Bank necropolis to explore the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple at Deir el-Bahari, and the Colossi of Memnon. Hotel pickup and return, lunch, motorboat crossing, and bazaar time are included. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French and three other languages.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Valley of the Kings3h · entry included
2. Karnak Temple2h · entry included
3. Temple of Hatshepsut1h · entry included

Private Luxor tour from Makadi Bay

• Travel from hotel to Luxor
• Visit the Valley of the Kings
• Visit Karnak Temple Complex
• Visit Temple of Hatshepsut
• See the Colossi of Memnon
• Return to hotel in Makadi Bay

The experience

The drive from Hurghada to Luxor takes three and a half hours each way, so you leave early and return late: a full day that packs four major sites into one itinerary. Your guide meets you at your Makadi Bay hotel and handles the entire route, leaving you to focus on what you're seeing rather than navigating or finding parking. The motorboat that ferries you from the East Bank to the West Bank is included, so the Nile crossing itself becomes part of the experience rather than a separate logistical step.

Karnak Temple comes first, a vast complex of decayed temples, pylons and chapels near Luxor that your guide walks you through on the East Bank. Once you cross to the West Bank, the day opens onto the necropolis of ancient Thebes: the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs were buried in rock-cut tombs over nearly 500 years; the Hatshepsut Temple at Deir el-Bahari, a mortuary temple built into the cliffs; and the Colossi of Memnon, two giant statues standing on the plain. A lunch break and time to shop through the famous bazaars are woven into the schedule.

Because this is a private tour, the pace and the stops stay under your control: your guide adjusts based on what holds your attention. Children from age 3 are welcome, and the itinerary suits all fitness levels, though the Valley of the Kings involves walking through uneven terrain and some steep passages inside the tombs.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return to Makadi Bay.
• private car and guide for the full day.
• motorboat crossing from the East Bank to the West Bank.
• entry to Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon.
• lunch meal.
• mineral water.
• bazaar shopping time.
• all service charges and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 04:30

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AgesAdult (13 to 95 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Romanian and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.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 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Egypt Excursions Online

Is this one for you?At 15 hours door-to-door, this tour fills most of your day, so it works best if Luxor is your only plan for that date. The private guide and car mean you move at your own pace and can linger at whichever temple interests you most, rather than following a fixed group schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian and Romanian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

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.

How long is the drive from Hurghada to Luxor?

The drive takes three and a half hours each way, so you spend about seven hours in transit over the full day. Hotel pickup and return to Makadi Bay are included.

What is the Valley of the Kings and what will I see there?

The Valley of the Kings is a necropolis on the West Bank of the Nile where pharaohs and nobles of the New Kingdom were buried in rock-cut tombs over nearly 500 years, from the 16th to 11th century BC. Your guide takes you through the tombs and explains the burial practices and hieroglyphics inside.

Does the tour include lunch?

Yes, lunch is included in the tour price. Mineral water is also provided throughout the day.

Is there time to shop during the tour?

Yes, the itinerary includes time to shop through the famous bazaars near Luxor, so you can browse and buy souvenirs without it cutting into the temple visits.