Luxor to Hurghada Transfer with Dendera Temple Stop

Colorful ceilings and rooftop views at Dendera Temple, explored at your own pace before the drive to the Red Sea.

A private transfer from Luxor to Hurghada that includes an independent stop at Dendera Temple, where you explore the site's colorful ceilings, detailed reliefs, and columns on your own schedule. The journey takes five to six hours in a modern air-conditioned vehicle with a professional English-speaking driver. Pickup is flexible and door-to-door, with luggage space for families and groups. Entrance tickets to the temple are not included and can be purchased on-site by card only.

The experience

The transfer itself is straightforward: your driver meets you at your Luxor hotel, Nile cruise, or any agreed location, then drives you toward Hurghada. The route passes Dendera Temple, and if you've selected that option at booking, the driver stops in the designated parking area while you spend as long as you want exploring the site independently. You'll see the temple's famous colorful ceilings, the detailed reliefs on its walls, the massive columns, and the views from the rooftop before returning to the vehicle to continue to the Red Sea.

The vehicle is modern and air-conditioned, with spacious seating and room for luggage: useful if you're traveling with a family or carrying camera gear. The driver is experienced and English-speaking, and the service is operated by a local Luxor team, so the route is reliable and the timing predictable. Optional comfort stops can be made during the five- to six-hour drive if you need them. Drop-off is available at hotels, resorts, private residences, marinas, or Hurghada International Airport, including the satellite towns of El Gouna, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, Safaga, and Soma Bay.

Entrance tickets to Dendera Temple are not included in the transfer price and are not available through the driver. You'll purchase them at the site by card when you arrive. There is no licensed guide included, so you explore the temple on your own schedule. This setup works well for photographers, history enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to linger at the site without being rushed.

What’s included

• Modern air-conditioned vehicle with spacious seating and ample luggage space.
• professional English-speaking driver for the entire journey.
• door-to-door pickup at your Luxor location and drop-off in Hurghada or nearby towns.
• flexible departure times.
• optional comfort stops during the drive.
• independent access to Dendera Temple with time to explore at your own pace.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day9 departure times: the first at 05:00, the last at 13:00

Book up to4h before

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

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 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Eyes of Egypt

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to explore Dendera Temple at your own pace during your transfer. You control how long you spend on the ceilings and reliefs versus time on the road.

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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).

How much time do I have to explore Dendera Temple during the transfer?

The driver waits in the parking area while you visit independently, so you control how long you spend. The total journey from Luxor to Hurghada takes five to six hours, and the temple stop is built into that window, but the exact time you spend at the site is up to you.

What is Dendera Temple like when I get there?

Dendera Temple is one of Egypt's best-preserved ancient monuments, known for its colorful ceilings, detailed reliefs carved into the walls, impressive columns, and a rooftop with views across the site. You explore it independently without a guide, so you can move at your own pace and spend time on the details that interest you most.

Do I need to buy temple tickets in advance, or can I purchase them when I arrive?

Tickets are not included in the transfer and are not sold through the driver. You purchase them at the site by card only when you arrive, so bring a valid payment card with you.

What if I don't want to stop at Dendera Temple?

You can book the transfer without the temple stop. Simply select that option when you reserve, and the driver will take you directly from Luxor to Hurghada without the detour.

Where exactly will the driver pick me up in Luxor?

The driver meets you at your hotel, Nile cruise, private residence, or any other location you specify in Luxor. When your booking is confirmed, the team will contact you to verify your exact pickup address and departure time, and the driver will be waiting with a sign displaying your name.

Can the vehicle accommodate luggage and a family traveling together?

Yes. The modern air-conditioned vehicle has spacious seating and ample luggage capacity, so families traveling with bags and gear can book a single private transfer. Specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with small children.