Private Luxor Trip Valley of Kings & Temples Experience/ Hurghada

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Hurghada

  Enjoy a comfortable round-trip transfer from Hurghada to Luxor, including a scenic stop in Qena.

  4 hours • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Qena

  Take a relaxing 30-minute break to stretch your legs, enjoy a refreshing drink, and get a taste of local life.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Temple of Karnak

  Karnak, once known as Ipet-Sut or “The Most Select of Places,” was a major religious complex on the east bank of Thebes (modern Luxor). It included several temples, most notably the Great Temple of Amun, the heart of the powerful Amun cult. From the reign of Intef II through the Roman Period, many pharaohs contributed to its growth, making it one of Egypt’s most important ancient sites The complex is made up of the Amun Precinct, the Precinct of Mut, the Precinct of Montu, and Akhenaten’s temple dedicated to Aten. The Great Temple of Amun is aligned east–west to symbolize the sun god’s journey and also features a north–south axis linking it to Luxor Temple via a sphinx-lined avenue used during the Opet Festival Highlights include the Great Hypostyle Hall with its 134 towering columns, two large obelisks (one by Hatshepsut), & smaller temples such as those of Khonsu and Opet. The sacred lake, once used for priestly purification, remains a striking feature of this vast open-air museum

  2 hours • Admission ticket not included
• 4
  Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari

  Hatshepsut (c. 1473–1458 BC), the female ruler who rose to pharaoh, constructed her magnificent mortuary temple, Djeser-djeseru (“Holy of Holies”), at Deir al-Bahari on the west bank of the Nile, opposite Karnak. Designed by her chief steward Senenmut, the temple features three terraces, each lined with colonnades and crowned by an upper courtyard adorned with statues of Hatshepsut depicted as Osiris. The temple was dedicated not only to Hatshepsut but also to her father Thutmose I, the goddess Hathor, and the god Anubis, with a special sanctuary honoring Amun. Its walls are decorated with colorful reliefs portraying religious rituals, festivals, and Hatshepsut’s renowned expedition to Punt, illustrating exotic lands, people, and treasures. Additional reliefs emphasize her divine right to rule, presenting Amun as her true father.

  1 hour • Admission ticket not included
• 5

  The Valley of the Kings, set on the west bank of the Nile near ancient Thebes (modern Luxor), was the final resting place of Egypt’s most powerful New Kingdom pharaohs from the 18th to the 20th Dynasties (c. 1550–1069 BC). Despite its name, the valley also contains tombs of royal relatives and high-ranking officials. It is divided into the well-known East Valley, where most tombs are found & the smaller, lesser-visited West Valley The west bank held deep symbolic meaning, linked to the setting sun and beliefs of rebirth and the afterlife. A natural pyramid-shaped mountain rising above the valley represented eternal life and was sacred to Hathor, known as the “Mistress of the West.” To guard their burials from tomb robbers, pharaohs abandoned pyramid construction and chose this secluded valley for hidden underground tombs Thutmose I is recognized as the first New Kingdom ruler to be buried in the Valley of the Kings, with his tomb carefully carved in secrecy to protect it from looting

  1 hour • Admission ticket not included
• 6
  Colossi of Memnon

  The Colossi of Memnon (Arabic: el-Colossat or es-Salamat) are two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, standing as guardians of his ruined mortuary temple—the largest in the Theban Necropolis. Dating back to around 1350 BC, these iconic statues were well-known to ancient Greeks, Romans, and early Egyptologists. The northern statue features 107 Roman-era inscriptions in Greek and Latin, dating from AD 20 to 250, many connecting it to the mythological Greek hero Memnon, whom it was once mistakenly believed to depict. Scholars continue to study how the “Memnon” name influenced the Greek term for the Theban Necropolis, sometimes called the Memnonium.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 7
  Luxfour Alabaster Factory

  Welcome to Imhotep Alabaster Luxor, the oldest and most trusted workshop among over 80 on Luxor’s West Bank. This unique workshop resembles a museum, showcasing exquisite handmade replicas of famous ancient Egyptian art. Materials include wood, faience, alabaster, granite, limestone, and various other stones, all crafted with exceptional skill. For a visit, contact us to arrange a complimentary pick-up and drop-off from your hotel on Luxor’s East or West Bank, ensuring a seamless experience and avoiding tourist traps with counterfeit items.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 8
  Qena

  Start your return journey to Hurghada, taking in the scenic views of the Egyptian countryside with a brief rest stop along the way.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 9
  Luxor

  Travel back to Hurghada and arrive at your hotel, cherishing memories of your unforgettable Luxor adventure.

  4 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Service animals allowed
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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