Luxor Day Tour – Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple & Nile Cruise
Tired of Luxor day trips that waste your time in souvenir shops? With Memnon Reisen, there are zero compulsory shopping stops – your entire Luxor day tour from Hurghada is spent at the sites that matter.
In one full day, you will walk through the colossal pillared hall of Karnak Temple, descend into the royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings, stand before the terraces of Hatshepsut Temple, and photograph the iconic Colossi of Memnon – all with your own English-speaking Egyptologist.
And exclusively with us: a free 1-hour Nile cruise included in every booking.
Departing daily from Hurghada, El Gouna, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, Soma Bay, Safaga, El Quseir and Marsa Alam. From 90€ per person – entrance fees, lunch and all transfers included.
- From Hurghada
- From El Gouna
- From Makadi Bay
- From Sahl Hasheesh
- From Soma Bay
- From Safaga
- From El Quseir
- From Marsa Alam
- Book Online and pay on site
- Pick-up from the lobby of your hotel
- English speaking guide
- Customer support is available 24/7
- Insurance included
| Number of people | Type of car / Private | Price per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Persons | Private car | 160€ p.P. |
| 3 Persons | Mini bus | 140 € p.P. |
| 4 Persons | Mini bus | 120 € p.P. |
| 5 Persons | Mini bus | 110 € p.P. |
| 6 Persons | Mini bus | 105 € p.P. |
| 7 Persons | Mini bus | 95 € p.P. |
| 8 Persons | Mini bus | 90 € p.P. |
| Duration | Trip Type | Availability | Pick-up Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Hours | Individually | Daily | at around 5.30 a.m. |
Tired of Luxor day trips that waste your time in souvenir shops? With Memnon Reisen, there are zero compulsory shopping stops – your entire Luxor day tour from Hurghada is spent at the sites that matter.
In one full day, you will walk through the colossal pillared hall of Karnak Temple, descend into the royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings – including the tomb of Tutankhamun – stand before the terraces of Hatshepsut Temple, and photograph the iconic Colossi of Memnon. All with your own English-speaking Egyptologist.
And exclusively with us: a free 1-hour Nile cruise included in every booking.
Departing daily from Hurghada, El Gouna, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, Soma Bay, Safaga, El Quseir and Marsa Alam. From 90€ per person – entrance fees, lunch and all transfers included.
What's Included – Luxor Day Tour from Hurghada
- Karnak Temple
- Colossi of Memnon
- Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut
- Valley of the Kings
- Lunch (Egyptian specialties)
- Nile excursion lasts 1 hour (FREE only with us))
Full Itinerary – Luxor Day Tour from Hurghada
| # | Programme |
|---|---|
| 1 | Pick-up from your hotel lobby at around 5:30 a.m. Departure by air-conditioned car or minibus via Safaga on the desert road – approx. 225 km to the Nile Valley in Qena. Short comfort break on the way. |
| 2 | Continue approx. 60 km along the Nile Valley to Luxor. |
| 3 | Visit Karnak Temple – the largest temple complex in the world, with its legendary hypostyle hall of 134 columns. Transfer to Thebes West and lunch in a typical Egyptian café. |
| 4 | Guided tour inside the royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings – including the tomb of Tutankhamun. Mobile phone photography without flash is now allowed free of charge. |
| 5 | Visit the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut – spectacular terraces and one of the most photographed monuments in Egypt. |
| 6 | Final stop at the iconic Colossi of Memnon – two towering statues standing guard for over 3,400 years. |
| 7 | 🚢 Free 1-hour Nile cruise – exclusively included with Memnon Reisen at no extra charge. |
| 8 | Return journey to Hurghada along the Nile. Arrival back at your hotel at around 8:00 p.m. |
Tour Description – Karnak, Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut Temple
⏰ 05:30 AM – Pick-up from your hotel lobby by your private driver. Departure by air-conditioned car or minibus via Safaga on the desert road – approx. 225 km to the Nile Valley in Qena.
☕ Short comfort break along the way to stretch and refresh.
🚗 Continue approx. 60 km along the Nile Valley to Luxor.
🏛️ Karnak Temple: The largest temple complex in the world, with its legendary hypostyle hall of 134 columns – an architectural masterpiece of the New Kingdom pharaohs.
🍽️ Lunch in a typical Egyptian café on the West Bank – included in the price.
👑 Valley of the Kings: Enter the royal tombs of Egypt’s most powerful pharaohs, including the tomb of Tutankhamun. Mobile phone photography without flash is now allowed free of charge.
🏯 Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut: The spectacular terraced temple of Egypt’s most famous female pharaoh – a favourite for photographers.
🗿 Colossi of Memnon: The two towering statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, standing guard over the West Bank for over 3,400 years.
🚢 1-hour Nile cruise – a relaxing boat trip on the world’s most legendary river, included in every booking at no extra cost.
🚗 Return journey to Hurghada along the Nile Valley – watching daily life unfold along the river as the sun sets.
🏛️ Luxor Day Tour from Hurghada – Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon & free 1-hour Nile cruise. Private Egyptologist, lunch & all transfers included. Daily departures.
From 90€ p.P. – Send Request- All transfers with high quality brand vehicles and with professional drivers.
- English speaking tour guide (Egyptologist).
- Entrance fees to the mentioned sights
- Lunch (Egyptian specialties)
- Drinks on the bus.
- Personal expenses
- Drinks in the restaurants and the hotel
- Guests from Marsa Alam are charged a transfer fee of 35€ per person.
- Guests from El Quseir are charged a transfer fee of 25€ per person.
- 0-5 years: free
- 6-11 years: 50% discount
- From 12 years: full price
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- Tax and insurance are included in the price
Frequently Asked Questions – Luxor Day Tour from Hurghada
What Our Guests Say About the Luxor Day Tour ⭐
"The best day of our entire holiday. Our Egyptologist brought the Valley of the Kings to life in a way no guidebook ever could. The Nile cruise at the end was a perfect finish – calm, beautiful and completely unexpected. No shopping stops, no rushing. Just pure history. Memnon Reisen is the real deal."
"Karnak Temple is absolutely breathtaking – nothing prepares you for the scale of it. Our guide knew every column, every inscription. And the free Nile cruise is genuinely free – no catches. We've done other tours in Egypt and Memnon Reisen is in a completely different league."
"I was worried a day trip from Hurghada to Luxor would be exhausting, but it was perfectly paced. Pick-up was exactly on time, the vehicle was comfortable, and our guide was outstanding. Hatshepsut Temple was a highlight I won't forget. Highly recommended for anyone staying on the Red Sea."
"We travelled as a family with two children and everything was tailored perfectly to us. The guide was patient and engaging – even our kids were fascinated by the stories in the Valley of the Kings. The Colossi of Memnon were the favourite photo stop. A truly unforgettable day."
