Private Luxor Day Tour from Marsa Alam: Four Ancient Sites

Four major Luxor temples and tombs fit into one day because everything (transport, entry, meals) is arranged in advance.

A private all-inclusive day tour from Marsa Alam to Luxor brings you to four of ancient Egypt's most significant sites: Karnak Temple, the Temple of Hatshepsut, the Valley of the Kings and the Colossi of Memnon. Your own guide and driver handle the route, entrance fees and a local lunch, leaving you free to move at your own pace through each site. The tour runs 19 hours and includes three tombs inside the Valley, water and soft drinks throughout, and optional stops at Luxor craft shops.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

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

Explore Luxor's ancient sites

• Visit Karnak Temple Complex
• Tour Temple of Hatshepsut
• Explore Valley of the Kings
• See Colossi of Memnon
• Enjoy authentic Egyptian lunch

The experience

If you're staying in Marsa Alam and have a full day free, this tour solves the logistics problem: getting to Luxor and back (a 3-hour drive each way) while fitting four major sites into the daylight hours. The operator picks you up from your hotel, handles all entry tickets, and brings a guide who speaks your language: English, Spanish, Italian, French or one of five others. You're not joining a group or following a fixed schedule. The pacing is yours, and the guide adapts to what holds your attention.

Karnak Temple is a complex of buildings and columns built over centuries for the divine trinity Amun-Ra, Mut and Khonsu. The scale and detail reward time spent walking through it. The Temple of Hatshepsut sits on the west bank in a different architectural style: three tiers of open balconies built 3,500 years ago, with limestone statues of Osiris and the queen still bearing traces of their original colors. The Valley of the Kings is where pharaohs and nobles were buried over 500 years. Your entry includes three tombs to explore. The Colossi of Memnon, two colossal statues from around 1350 BC, are all that remain of a temple to Amenhotep III.

Lunch happens at a local restaurant with an authentic Egyptian meal. Water and soft drinks travel with you throughout the day. The tour also offers optional stops at Luxor shops where artisans carve stone and make papyrus if that interests you. The permit required to travel to Luxor is included in the booking.

What’s included

• Pickup from your Marsa Alam hotel and return transport.
• a private guide in your chosen language.
• entrance tickets to Karnak Temple, Temple of Hatshepsut, Valley of the Kings (including three tombs) and the Colossi of Memnon.
• lunch at a local restaurant.
• water and soft drinks throughout the day.
• the travel permit required for Luxor.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 01:00, 01:30 and 02:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 4 years): free

GroupPrivate

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

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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$ 17.04

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Manolo Tours Egypt

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying in Marsa Alam and want to see Luxor's major temples and tombs in one day with a private guide and driver. You'll travel between sites and eat lunch as part of one package, rather than coordinating separate bookings.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

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

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 4 years): 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 exactly is inside the Valley of the Kings that I'll see?

The Valley of the Kings holds royal tombs carved into the west bank of the Nile across 500 years of the New Kingdom. Your entry includes three tombs to walk through. Additional tombs like Tutankhamun, Ramses V, Ramses VI and Seti I cost extra if you want to visit them.

How is the Temple of Hatshepsut different from the other temples on this tour?

The Temple of Hatshepsut stands out for its unique design: three successive floors built on open balconies rather than the traditional east-bank style. Built 3,500 years ago in limestone, it still shows traces of the original colors on its statues of Osiris and Queen Hatshepsut.

What does the Karnak Temple Complex actually contain?

Karnak is a group of temples, buildings and columns where construction continued from the Middle Kingdom through the Roman era. It was built for Amun-Ra, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu, each with an affiliated temple. The scale reflects centuries of expansion and adds significant detail to explore.

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

Lunch at a local restaurant is included in the tour price. Drinks inside the restaurant during the meal are not included, though water and soft drinks are provided throughout the rest of the day.

How long is the drive from Marsa Alam to Luxor, and when do I get picked up?

The tour runs 19 hours total, which accounts for the 3-hour drive each way to Luxor plus time at each site. Pickup from your Marsa Alam hotel is included. The operator will confirm your exact pickup time when you book.