Luxor Highlights Day Tour from Safaga Port with King Tut’s Tomb

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12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 4 more

Travelers benefit from a private or small-group setting, ensuring a personalized experience with the full attention of a professional Egyptologist guide. Every detail is arranged for convenience, from round-trip transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle to an included Egyptian lunch, allowing guests to focus solely on discovering the treasures of Luxor.

The itinerary covers Egypt’s most iconic landmarks in a single day — the grand Karnak Temple, the sacred Valley of the Kings, the timeless Colossi of Memnon, and the majestic Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Each site is brought to life through captivating stories, historical insights, and expert narration that go beyond surface-level sightseeing.

What's Included

Qualified licensed driver
Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites (If option selected)
Round-trip transfer from Safaga Port
Private Egyptologist tour guide
All taxes and charges
Oriental Lunch at a local restaurant
All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will warmly welcome you at your hotel or destination, holding a sign with your name.

Itinerary

Duration: 12 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Port Safaga

    After meeting your guide at Safaga Port, settle into your air-conditioned private vehicle for a scenic 3-hour drive to Luxor. Along the way, enjoy the desert landscapes while your guide shares fascinating stories about ancient Thebes and the powerful pharaohs who once ruled this legendary land.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Temple of Karnak

    Upon arrival, begin your exploration with the Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest and most awe-inspiring religious sites ever built. Walk through its massive courtyards and marvel at the Hypostyle Hall, a vast forest of towering columns carved with intricate hieroglyphs. Learn how this extraordinary complex evolved over centuries — from the Middle Kingdom to the Greco-Roman period — as each ruler contributed to its grandeur.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Luxor

    Next, take a relaxing break and savor a delicious Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor, where you can enjoy authentic flavors and recharge for the afternoon adventure.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Colossi of Memnon

    After lunch, cross the Nile to Luxor’s West Bank, the sacred land of the afterlife. Begin with a stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two monumental statues that have stood watch for more than 3,000 years. Your guide will reveal the stories behind these towering guardians and the remains of the once-mighty temple of Amenhotep III.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Valley of the Kings

    Continue your journey to the Valley of the Kings, the final resting place of Egypt’s greatest rulers, including Tutankhamun and Ramses II. Step inside several royal tombs to admire the vibrant wall paintings and hieroglyphs depicting scenes from the Book of the Dead, showcasing the pharaohs’ beliefs about the afterlife.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari

    Finally, visit the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, a true architectural masterpiece built for Egypt’s first female pharaoh. The temple’s terraces blend seamlessly into the surrounding cliffs, symbolizing harmony between nature and divine power. Your guide will share fascinating insights into Hatshepsut’s reign, her accomplishments, and how she defied tradition to become one of Egypt’s most remarkable rulers.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Port Safaga

    As your tour concludes, enjoy a comfortable drive back to Safaga Port, reflecting on the wonders you’ve seen throughout the day.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Saray El-Nile

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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