Luxor Private Tour from Marsa Alam: Four Ancient Temples

The Hypostyle Hall at Karnak has 134 columns still standing after three thousand years.

A private full-day tour from Marsa Alam to Luxor visits four major ancient sites: Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon. Your private guide speaks your choice of language and explains the history, hieroglyphs and burial customs at each stop. Hotel pickup and all entrance tickets are included, with a 4–5 hour drive each way.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Karnak Temple1h 30m · entry included
2. Colossi of Memnon30m
3. Valley of the Kings1h 30m · entry included
4. Temple of Hatshepsut1h · entry included

Full-day Luxor private tour

• Hotel pickup in Marsa Alam
• Private transfer to Luxor
• Visit Karnak Temple
• Stop at Colossi of Memnon
• Explore Valley of the Kings
• Visit Hatshepsut Temple
• Private transfer back to Marsa Alam

The experience

The day starts with pickup at your Marsa Alam hotel and a private drive to Luxor, roughly 4–5 hours depending on traffic and where you're staying. Your driver knows the route well and can stop for rest or refreshments if you need them. When you arrive, your private guide meets you to begin the tour.

Karnak Temple is the first stop: one of the largest religious complexes ever built. The guide walks you through the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 massive columns, points out statues of pharaohs and sacred lakes, and explains the hieroglyphs that show how ancient Egyptians worshipped and performed ceremonies. From there you move to the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that guarded the Theban Necropolis. Your guide shares the history behind them and you have time to photograph these iconic monuments.

The Valley of the Kings is where you explore the tombs of Egypt's most famous pharaohs. The guide provides detailed commentary on the burial rituals, treasures, wall paintings and symbolic art inside each tomb. You can choose optional tickets to enter the tombs of Tutankhamun or Seti I, or visit others like Ramses VI. Hatshepsut Temple, dedicated to one of ancient Egypt's most famous queens, rounds out the afternoon: a turning point in Egyptian architecture. After the tour ends, your driver takes you back to Marsa Alam in the same private vehicle.

What’s included

• Visit to Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in Marsa Alam.
• private vehicle and experienced driver for the full day.
• private guide in your choice of language.
• all entrance tickets to the four main sites.
• scenic transfers with optional rest stops during the 4–5 hour drives.
• all service charges and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 04:30 and 05:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Bangla, Burmese, Cantonese, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Filipino, Finnish, Greek, Gujarati, Hakka Chinese, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Japanese, Javanese, Korean, Kurdish, MNP, Malay, Malayalam, Marathi, Norwegian, Pashto, Persian, Polish, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Swedish, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese, Wu Chinese and Xiang Chinese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Eyes of Egypt

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a full day covering all four major sites (Karnak, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon) with a private guide who stays with your group. Choose your party size and guide's language to match your needs.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Hindi, Bangla, Chinese, Wu Chinese, Slovak, Serbian, Swedish, Korean, Kurdish, Cantonese, Tamil, MNP, Gujarati, Czech, Telugu, Punjabi, Thai, Polish, Hebrew, Danish, Javanese, Xiang Chinese, Chinese, Malay, Pashto, Filipino, Croatian, Hungarian, Hakka Chinese, Ukrainian, Urdu, Malayalam, Marathi, Greek, Finnish, Burmese, Arabic, Vietnamese, Japanese, Persian, Romanian, Dutch, Norwegian, Russian and Turkish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What's inside the tombs at the Valley of the Kings?

The Valley of the Kings holds the tombs of Egypt's most famous pharaohs, decorated with beautifully preserved wall paintings, hieroglyphs and symbolic art used in burial rituals. Your guide explains the treasures, funerary customs and stories behind each pharaoh's legacy. Some tombs, like Tutankhamun and Seti I, require optional tickets beyond the standard entry.

How long is the drive from Marsa Alam to Luxor?

The drive takes approximately 4–5 hours each way, depending on your hotel location and traffic. Your experienced driver can make short stops for rest or refreshments during the journey.

What does Karnak Temple look like?

Karnak Temple is one of the largest religious complexes in the world. The most striking part is the Hypostyle Hall, which has 134 massive columns still standing. The temple also contains statues of pharaohs, sacred lakes and hieroglyphs depicting religious rituals and ceremonies.

Are entrance tickets included in the price?

Yes, entrance tickets to Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple are included. Optional tickets to specific tombs like Tutankhamun and Seti I cost extra if you want to enter them.

What is the Colossi of Memnon?

The Colossi of Memnon are two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that once guarded the Theban Necropolis. They stand as iconic monuments to ancient Egyptian craftsmanship and power, and you'll have time to photograph them during the tour.