Luxor Day Trip from Hurghada: Valley of Kings & Tutankhamun Tomb

Two 67-foot statues stand guard over Luxor's royal tombs, and you'll see them in one day from the Red Sea

You visit four major Luxor sites in one day with a private Egyptologist guide who stays with your group, not a rotating schedule. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hurghada, lunch at a local restaurant, and all transport in an air-conditioned vehicle are included. The full day takes about 12 hours, so you leave early and return in the evening.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Valley of the Kings2h
2. Temple of Hatshepsut1h
3. Colossi of Memnon15m
4. Tomb of Tutankhamun30m

Full day Luxor temples and tombs tour

• Travel from Hurghada to Luxor
• Visit Karnak Temple Complex
• Explore Valley of the Kings
• See Tomb of Tutankhamun
• Visit Temple of Hatshepsut
• View Colossi of Memnon statues
• Return to Hurghada

The experience

The Colossi of Memnon are the first thing you notice when you arrive in Luxor's West Bank: two massive limestone figures of Pharaoh Amenophis III, weathered and commanding, rising from the desert floor like sentries. They mark the entrance to a landscape that holds more pharaonic history than almost anywhere else on earth. On this private day trip from Hurghada, you start there and move through the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, Karnak Temple Complex, and the tomb of Tutankhamun, all with your own Egyptologist guide who can linger wherever you want instead of keeping to a group schedule.

The day begins with hotel pickup in Hurghada and a private air-conditioned drive to Luxor: about 280 kilometers south, which takes time but gets you there without the noise of a bus full of strangers. Your guide meets you and walks you through the Valley of the Kings first, where rock-cut tombs honeycomb the cliffs. Tutankhamun's tomb is the centerpiece: four chambers, an entrance corridor, and the weight of nearly 3,300 years of burial intact. The tomb itself is small and crowded, but standing in front of the sealed doorway and hearing the details of its discovery in 1922 makes the scale of it real in a way no photograph does. After that, the Temple of Hatshepsut rises in terraces against the cliff face: a mortuary temple built during the reign of a female pharaoh, which was unusual enough to matter. The Karnak Temple Complex comes later, a vast sprawl of decayed pylons, chapels, and sanctuaries that took centuries to build.

Lunch happens at a local restaurant in Luxor, where you eat Egyptian dishes without having to figure out where to go or what's safe. Bottled water is included throughout the day. Because this is a private tour, you set the pace. If you want to spend an extra hour at one temple or move quickly through another, your guide adjusts. The drive back to Hurghada happens in the evening, and you're dropped at your hotel.

What’s included

• Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Hurghada, private air-conditioned transport to and from Luxor, entry to the Valley of the Kings, Tutankhamun's tomb, Temple of Hatshepsut, Karnak Temple Complex, and the Colossi of Memnon.
• A qualified Egyptologist guide accompanies you throughout, lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor, and bottled water are included.
• This is a private tour, so only your group participates.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (12 to 90 years) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Dutch, Japanese and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 44 pickup points.

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

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats available

Operated by Visit Luxor Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Luxor's main pharaonic sites in one day without arranging transport, hiring a guide separately, or keeping to a group's fixed schedule. The private format is what lets you spend extra time where it matters to you.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Russian, Japanese and Dutch.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (under 6): free.

How long is the drive from Hurghada to Luxor?

About 280 kilometers, roughly 4–5 hours each way by private vehicle.

Can I see inside Tutankhamun's tomb?

Yes, the tomb is open to visitors. It contains four chambers and an entrance corridor, though the space is small and can feel crowded during peak hours.

Is the guide included in the price?

Yes, a qualified Egyptologist guide is part of the tour and stays with your group the entire day.

What's included in lunch?

A meal of Egyptian dishes at a local restaurant in Luxor. Bottled water is also provided throughout the day.

Is this tour suitable for people with mobility issues?

Most travelers can participate, though the sites involve walking over uneven terrain and climbing stairs at some temples. Specialized infant seats are available if needed.

Can I choose how long to spend at each site?

Yes, because this is a private tour, your guide can adjust the pace and time spent at each location based on your interests.

What time does the tour start and end?

Hotel pickup in Hurghada is in the early morning. The full day is about 12 hours, with return to your hotel in the evening.

Is air conditioning available in the vehicle?

Yes, all transfers are by private air-conditioned vehicle.