Private Day Trip to Luxor From Hurghada

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Hurghada

  The starting point is Hurghada. It takes 4 hours to reach Luxor.

  4 hours • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Valley of the Kings

  A visit to the Valley of the Kings is an absolute highlight of the private day trip to Luxor. When you walk along the rock walls and enter the impressive tombs of the ancient Egyptian pharaohs, you are overcome by a feeling of awe and fascination for the rich history of this era. The magnificently decorated walls and ceilings of the burial chambers testify to the mastery of the Egyptian artists. Colorful wall paintings depicting scenes from the life and mythology of the pharaohs can be found everywhere. You can spend hours studying the details of the reliefs and hieroglyphs and feel transported back to a time long gone. A visit to the Valley of the Kings is a unique opportunity to delve deep into the fascinating world of ancient Egypt. You leave this place with a feeling of awe at the greatness and achievements of this lost civilization. (Entrance to the tomb of Tut Ench Amun is not included in the price)

  2 hours • Admission ticket included
• 3
  Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari

  A visit to the Hatshepsut Temple is also an absolute highlight during the private day trip to Luxor. This impressive temple is one of the architectural masterpieces of ancient Egypt and provides a fascinating insight into the reign of one of the most powerful female pharaohs. When you enter the temple, you are immediately captivated by the imposing architecture. The huge, almost immaculately preserved columned halls and terraces are a true masterpiece. It is easy to imagine how impressive this temple must have been in its heyday. When you view the artfully decorated walls and reliefs, you get a vivid picture of Hatshepsut's reign. The detailed depictions show her during religious ceremonies, military campaigns and trading ventures. This makes the influential ruler, who at times even staged herself as a male pharaoh, almost tangible for the visitor.

  2 hours • Admission ticket included
• 4
  Colossi of Memnon

  A visit to the Memnon Colossal Statues is another impressive highlight of the private day trip to Luxor. These gigantic statues are among the most famous monuments of ancient Egypt and give the trip a very special touch. The details of the statues are also fascinating and can still be clearly seen despite the thousands of years. The fine facial features, the decorations of the crowns and robes are testament to the mastery of the ancient Egyptian sculptors. One can only imagine what an impressive sight these statues must have once offered in their full splendor. The day trip from Hurghada to Luxor and back takes between 3.5 and 4.5 hours each way, depending on traffic. The drive through the impressive desert landscape is an experience in itself.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 5
  Temple of Karnak

  A visit to the gigantic Karnak Temple is certainly one of the highlights of the private day trip to Luxor. When you enter this impressive religious center of ancient Egypt, you are overcome by a feeling of awe and devotion. The sacred lake in the temple complex, surrounded by trees and green spaces, exudes an almost mystical calm. When you then walk through the enormous hall of columns with its over 130 huge columns that are up to 24 meters high, you are overwhelmed by the splendor and size of this architectural masterpiece. The richly decorated walls, the monumental obelisks and statues allow you to immerse yourself deeply in the fascinating world of ancient Egypt. There are impressive motifs and scenes everywhere, which are best captured in photos so that you can review the impressions later. The Karnak Temple leaves a lasting impression of the size, wealth and spiritual significance of ancient Egyptian culture.

  2 hours • Admission ticket included
• 6
  Luxor

  Return point from Luxor back to Hurghada, which takes 4 hours.

  4 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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