Private Luxor Day Tour from Hurghada: Four Ancient Sites

Temples and royal tombs across millennia of Egypt's history, guided in a single day

A private day tour from Hurghada to Luxor by car with a live Egyptologist guide, visiting Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon. All entrance fees, lunch at a local restaurant and hotel pickup are included. The guide tailors the route to your interests and speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or five other languages. A full day of roughly 14 to 15 hours takes you through ancient Egypt's most iconic sites without sharing transport or stops with other groups.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Karnak Temple2h · entry included
2. Temple of Hatshepsut1h · entry included
3. Valley of the Kings2h · entry included
4. Colossi of Memnon30m · entry included

Explore Luxor's ancient sites

• Travel from Hurghada to Luxor by car
• Visit Karnak Temple
• Visit Temple of Hatshepsut
• Visit Valley of the Kings
• See Colossi of Memnon
• Enjoy included lunch
• Return to Hurghada

The experience

Karnak Temple sprawls across two hundred acres on Luxor's east bank, built over centuries as a centre of worship for the god Amun-Re. The complex holds multiple temples (dedicated to Ptah, Khonsu, Aten and the goddess Mut) each surrounded by thick mud brick walls with eight gates. Your guide walks you through the structures and explains the layers of history carved into the stone. The scale and detail are what make Karnak different from any single temple: it is a city of worship, and seeing it with someone who can read the inscriptions changes what you notice.

On the west bank, the Temple of Hatshepsut rises in three tiers of coloured stone statues and carved reliefs. The temple records Queen Hatshepsut's naval missions to the land of Punt, where traders brought back incense and myrrh for the gods. From there, you move into the Valley of the Kings: a series of narrow rock-cut corridors and chambers where pharaohs were buried. The tombs included in your ticket give you access to three burial chambers. Additional tombs of Tutankhamun, Ramses V, Ramses VI and Seti I are available at extra cost. The Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues on the plain, close the day. Lunch at a local restaurant and water throughout keep you fuelled. An optional visit to a stone carving or papyrus workshop is available if you want to see how artisans work today.

Hotel pickup from Hurghada is included, and the drive to Luxor takes you across the desert. Your guide is one person for the whole day, not a group leader rotating between stops. The itinerary moves at your pace. If you want longer at one site, the guide adjusts. Languages available are English, Spanish, Italian, French and five others, so you can book in the language you speak.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup from Hurghada and return transport by private car.
• entrance tickets to Karnak Temple, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon and three tombs in the Valley of the Kings.
• lunch at a local restaurant.
• water and soft drinks throughout the day.
• a private Egyptologist guide in your chosen language.
• the necessary permit to travel to Luxor.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 04:00, the last at 05:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (12 to 95 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Arabic, Dutch, Polish and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 37 pickup points.

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.

Paid on siteUS$ 17.18

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Manolo Tours Egypt

Is this one for you?The 14 to 15 hour day is full but not rushed. The private car means no waiting for other groups, and your guide adjusts the pace if a site holds your attention. If you want to see Luxor's four main temples and royal tombs in one trip from Hurghada without arranging transport or entry separately, this tour handles all of it.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

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

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (under 5): free.

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.

What is inside the Valley of the Kings tombs that I'll actually see?

The Valley of the Kings holds royal burial chambers carved deep into rock, with corridors and rooms decorated with hieroglyphics and paintings. Your ticket includes entry to three tombs, where you walk through the passages and see the decorated walls and burial chambers of the pharaohs. The tombs of Tutankhamun, Ramses V, Ramses VI and Seti I cost extra if you want to visit them.

How long is the drive from Hurghada to Luxor, and when does the tour start?

The full day runs 14 to 15 hours from hotel pickup in Hurghada. The drive to Luxor is part of that time. Your hotel pickup is included, so the tour begins when the driver collects you and ends when you return to your hotel.

Is lunch included, and what if I have dietary needs?

Lunch at a local restaurant is included in the tour price. Water and soft drinks are provided throughout the day. If you have specific dietary requirements, mention them when you book so the guide can arrange options at the restaurant.

Can I visit additional tombs in the Valley of the Kings beyond the three included?

Your ticket covers three tombs in the Valley of the Kings. The tombs of Tutankhamun, Ramses V, Ramses VI and Seti I are available as add-ons at checkout if you want to see more burial chambers.

Is there time to shop for souvenirs, or visit a papyrus workshop?

An optional tour of Luxor's characteristic shops (including stone carving and papyrus workshops) is available during the day. This is not mandatory, so you can skip it and spend more time at the temples if you prefer.