Luxor Day Trip from Marsa Alam: Valley of the Kings Tour

Four hours to Luxor, then three temples and the tombs of pharaohs

A private day tour from Marsa Alam to Luxor with a professional Egyptologist guide covers Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon, and Karnak Temple, the largest ancient religious site in the world. Hotel pickup is included. The round trip takes 16 hours total, with lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor. Your guide speaks English, French, Arabic or Dutch.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Karnak Temple2h · entry included
2. Valley of the Kings1h · entry included
3. Colossi of Memnonpass by

Luxor day trip from Marsa Alam

• Pick up from Marsa Alam hotel
• Drive 4 hours to Luxor
• Visit Karnak Temple
• Visit Valley of the Kings
• Lunch at local restaurant in Luxor
• See Colossi of Memnon

The experience

The drive from Marsa Alam to Luxor takes four hours each way by private car, so you leave early and return late: a full day commitment, but one that fits the distance. Your guide meets you at your hotel and travels with you the entire way, explaining what you're about to see before you arrive. This is not a bus tour where you sit among strangers. It's just you, your guide and the driver in a private vehicle.

In Luxor, you start at Karnak Temple, the largest ancient religious site known anywhere in the world. From there you move to the Colossi of Memnon: two massive stone statues of King Amenhotep III, each rising about 18 meters from the plain, made from quartzite sandstone blocks that were moved 700 kilometers from Cairo. Lunch happens at a local restaurant in Luxor around noon. The centerpiece of the day is Valley of the Kings, the burial place of Egypt's most powerful rulers from the 18th to the 20th dynasty. The tombs here (including those of Ramses II and Tutankhamun) still hold much of their original decoration. If you want to enter Tutankhamun's tomb specifically, that costs an extra 200 Egyptian pounds.

Bottled water is provided throughout the day. The tour is wheelchair accessible, though the terrain at the archaeological sites involves walking on uneven ground. Children from age one are welcome. Your guide's commentary is available in English, French, Arabic or Dutch, so the experience works whether you speak one of those languages or need translation.

What’s included

• Round-trip private transfer from your hotel in Marsa Alam.
• professional Egyptologist guide speaking your choice of English, French, Arabic or Dutch.
• buffet lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor.
• bottled water throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 04:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (13 to 90 years) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French, Arabic and Dutch

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 13 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Excursies Egypte-Day Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you speak English, French, Arabic or Dutch and want expert commentary on what you're seeing rather than a generic overview. The private format means your guide can adjust the pace and answer questions as you go, which works well for a 16-hour day that covers significant ground.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, French, Arabic and Dutch.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 12 years); Infant (1 to 2 years).

How far is the drive from Marsa Alam to Luxor, and what time do I need to leave my hotel?

The drive is four hours each way. Hotel pickup happens early in the morning so you reach Luxor with time to visit all three sites before the return journey. Exact pickup time depends on your hotel's location south of Marsa Alam city. Some hotels farther south may incur an extra supplement.

What exactly is Valley of the Kings, and why are the tombs there so important?

Valley of the Kings is the burial place of Egypt's rulers from the 18th to the 20th dynasty, including the great Pharaoh Ramses II and the boy Pharaoh Tutankhamun. The tombs were stocked with material goods for the afterlife, and most of the decoration inside them remains well preserved today.

Can I visit the tomb of Tutankhamun, or is it closed?

Tutankhamun's tomb is open to visitors, but entry costs an extra 200 Egyptian pounds on top of the tour price. Your guide can arrange this at the site if you decide to go inside.

What's included in the tour price, and what costs extra?

The tour includes round-trip private transfer from your hotel, a professional Egyptologist guide, lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor, and bottled water throughout the day. Gratuities, alcoholic drinks and the DVD are not included but available to purchase. The Tutankhamun tomb entry is an optional extra at 200 Egyptian pounds.