Luxor day trip from Hurghada: Valley of the Kings or Queens

Four ancient temples and a Nile crossing in one day from the Red Sea coast

A full-day tour from Hurghada to Luxor visits Karnak Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, Temple of Hatshepsut, and either the Valley of the Kings or Valley of the Queens, with a Qualified Egyptologist guide, lunch and hotel pickup included. You cross the Nile by felucca, a traditional Egyptian sailing boat, to reach the monuments on the west bank, then return to your hotel after exploring the tombs and temples at your own pace.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each4 stops

1. Karnak TempleEntry included1h 30m
2. Colossi of MemnonEntry included30m
3. Temple of HatshepsutEntry included1h 30m
4. Valley of the KingsEntry included1h 30m

Explore Luxor's ancient monuments

• Pick up from hotel in Hurghada
• Drive to Luxor
• Visit Karnak Temple with guide
• Lunch at local restaurant
• Sail Felucca across Nile
• Visit Colossi of Memnon
• Explore Valley of the Queens
• Visit Temple of Hatshepsut
• Visit Valley of the Kings
• Drive back to hotel in Hurghada

The experience

The day starts with a drive from your Hurghada hotel to Luxor, where you'll begin at Karnak Temple on the east bank of the Nile: the largest temple complex built in ancient Egypt. Your Egyptologist guide walks you through the site and explains the history as you move through the columns and courtyards. After Karnak, you board a felucca, the traditional wooden sailing boat that has crossed the Nile for centuries, and drift to the west bank where the City of the Dead begins.

On arrival, the Colossi of Memnon greet you. Two massive statues that are all that remain of the Temple of Amenhotep III, standing alone in the desert. From there, your guide takes you to the Valley of the Queens or the Valley of the Kings, depending on which option you chose at checkout. The Valley of the Kings holds the tombs of pharaohs including Tutankhamun. The Valley of the Queens contains the burial sites of royal women. You'll have time to explore the tombs and passages inside. Next is the Temple of Hatshepsut, the mortuary temple of one of Egypt's most powerful female rulers, built into the cliffs with terraces that rise dramatically from the desert floor. A stop at the Alabaster Factory shows traditional craftsmanship before lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor.

The tour runs 18 hours door to door. Your guide speaks English, French, German or Russian. Lunch, entrance tickets to all sites, the felucca crossing, and round-trip transport from your hotel are all included. Children from age one are welcome, and strollers are available if you request one when you book.

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off from your Hurghada hotel.
• air-conditioned vehicle for the drive to and from Luxor.
• entrance tickets to Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings or Valley of the Queens, Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Alabaster Factory.
• a Qualified Egyptologist guide.
• the felucca crossing of the Nile.
• and an Oriental Open Buffet lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor.

Options for this experience

2 options

Luxor Tour + Valley of the QueensGuide in 5 languages · 04:00Top-class guided tour lasting 15 hours, with an open buffet Oriental lunch, pickup and drop-off included, a big bus with a toilet, entrance tickets included, and pickup is included

Luxor Tour with the Valley of the KingsGuide in 5 languages · 04:00Top-class guided tour lasting 15 hours, with an open buffet Oriental lunch, pickup and drop-off included, a big bus with a toilet, entrance tickets included, and pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Lasts 18h, runs every day at 04:00, from US$ 74 per person, with live guides in 5 languages and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 04:00

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 5 years)

GroupUp to 35

Live guideEnglish, French, German, Polish 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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availableNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by E.T.O Travels

Is this one for you?Choose the Valley of the Kings if you want to see the tombs of pharaohs and stand near Tutankhamun's burial site. Choose the Valley of the Queens if you're drawn to the stories of Egypt's royal women. Both options fit the same 18-hour day and include all the same temples and monuments: only the west bank necropolis changes.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

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

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 5 years).

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.

Can I choose between the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens?

Yes, you pick one at checkout. The Valley of the Kings holds the tombs of pharaohs including Tutankhamun. The Valley of the Queens contains the burial sites of royal women and their families. Both are included in the tour. You visit whichever you select.

What is the Colossi of Memnon?

The Colossi of Memnon are two massive stone statues that once guarded the entrance to the Temple of Amenhotep III. They stand alone in the desert on the west bank of the Nile and are the last remnants of that temple. You'll stop there to see them and take photographs.

How do I get across the Nile to the west bank monuments?

You cross by felucca, a traditional Egyptian sailing boat with a single triangular sail. The crossing is part of the tour and gives you time to see the river and the landscape from the water before arriving at the City of the Dead.

Is lunch included, and what will I eat?

Yes, lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor is included. It's an Oriental Open Buffet, so you can choose from a range of Egyptian dishes. Hot and cold beverages are not included and can be purchased separately.

How long is the whole day, and when do I return to my hotel?

The tour runs 18 hours from pickup to drop-off. You'll spend time at each monument (Karnak, the Colossi, the Valley, and Hatshepsut Temple), and have the chance to explore at your own pace before being driven back to your hotel.