Luxor Alternative Tour – Habu Temple, Valley of the Queens & Luxor Temple
Already visited Karnak and the Valley of the Kings? This Luxor alternative tour from Hurghada takes you somewhere completely different – to the sites most tourists never reach.
With zero compulsory shopping stops and your own English-speaking Egyptologist, you will explore the magnificent Habu Temple (Medinet Habu) of Ramses III, descend into the royal tombs of the Valley of the Queens, stand before the iconic Colossi of Memnon, cross the Nile by motorboat and visit the breathtaking Luxor Temple on the East Bank.
Departing daily from Hurghada, El Gouna, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, Soma Bay, Safaga, El Quseir and Marsa Alam. From 110€ per person – entrance fees, lunch and all transfers included.
The Luxor Tour for Those Who Have Already Seen Karnak
The standard Luxor day tour covers Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple. This Luxor alternative tour covers everything else – Habu Temple, the Valley of the Queens, a Nile motorboat crossing and Luxor Temple. Same city. Completely different experience.
- 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 | Price per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Persons | Private car | 165 € p.P. |
| 3 Persons | Private mini bus | 140 € p.P. |
| 4-5 Persons | Private mini bus | 130 € p.P. |
| 6-8 Persons | Private mini bus | 110 € p.P. |
| Duration | Trip Type | Availability | Pick-up Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| around 14 hours | Individually | Every day | around 6.00 a.m. |
Would you not only like to see Egypt, but also experience the country, culture and people authentically?
This Luxor private excursion with a difference enables you to experience an unforgettable day in the Nile Valley – Luxor, but in a little different way.
What's Included – Luxor Alternative Tour from Hurghada
- Habu Temple (Medinet Habu) – Memorial Temple of Ramses III
- Valley of the Queens – including the Tomb of Queen Nefertari
- Colossi of Memnon
- 30-Minute Nile Motorboat Crossing
- Luxor Temple – East Bank
- Lunch at a local West Bank restaurant
Full Itinerary – Luxor Alternative Tour from Hurghada
| # | Programme |
|---|---|
| 1 | Morning pick-up from your hotel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle and drive the 230 km route from Safaga to Luxor, enjoying desert landscapes with volcanic mountains until reaching the Nile Valley and experiencing authentic daily life in rural villages. |
| 2 | Arrival in Luxor and start of your private program with a visit to the memorial temple of Ramses III, the impressive Habu Temple, one of the largest temple complexes of Ancient Egypt dedicated to the cult of the pharaoh and the god Amun. |
| 3 | Lunch at Theben-West where you will enjoy freshly prepared traditional Egyptian food in a local restaurant. |
| 4 | After crossing the Nile, enjoy a relaxing motorboat ride for about 30 minutes while admiring the beautiful and biblical scenery of the Nile. |
| 5 | Visit Luxor Temple on the East Bank, dedicated to the goddess Mut and one of the most important religious monuments of Ancient Egypt. |
| 6 | Return journey to Hurghada with arrival at your hotel at around 20:00 after an unforgettable day in Luxor. |
Description for Luxor Alternative Tour from Hurghada
⏰ 06:00 AM – Pick-up from your hotel lobby. Departure by air-conditioned private vehicle via Safaga – approx. 230 km through a dramatic desert landscape of volcanic mountains.
🌾 As you approach the Nile Valley, the desert gives way to green fields and villages – an authentic glimpse of rural Egyptian life that most tourists never see.
🏛️ Habu Temple (Medinet Habu): The vast memorial temple of Ramses III – considered the last great monument of the New Kingdom pharaohs. One of the largest and best-preserved temple complexes in Egypt, with extraordinarily vivid painted reliefs. Unlike Karnak, Habu Temple sees far fewer visitors – giving you space and silence to truly absorb it.
👑 Valley of the Queens: The royal necropolis where the wives and children of the pharaohs were buried – including the tomb of Queen Nefertari, widely considered the most beautiful tomb in all of Egypt.
🗿 Colossi of Memnon: Two towering statues of Amenhotep III standing 18 metres tall – guarding the entrance to ancient Thebes for over 3,400 years.
🍽️ Lunch at a local restaurant on the West Bank – traditional Egyptian dishes, included in the price.
🌙 Luxor Temple: Built by Amenhotep III and expanded by Ramses II, dedicated to the goddess Mut. One of the most important religious monuments of Ancient Egypt – breathtaking in the late afternoon light.
🚗 Return journey to Hurghada.
🏛️ Luxor Alternative Tour from Hurghada – Habu Temple (Medinet Habu), Valley of the Queens, Colossi of Memnon, Nile motorboat crossing & Luxor Temple. Private Egyptologist, lunch & all transfers included. The Luxor tour for those who have already seen Karnak.
From 110€ p.P. – Send Request- All transfers
- Personal expenses
- 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
Payment is made in cash when picked up in:
- Euro
- Dollars
- Swiss franc
- Bank transfer
- PayPal
- USDT / Crypto
- Tax and insurance are included in the price
Frequently Asked Questions – Luxor Alternative Tour from Hurghada
What Our Guests Say About the Luxor Alternative Tour ⭐
“We had already done Karnak and the Valley of the Kings on a previous trip, so we chose this alternative Luxor tour. Best decision of our holiday. Habu Temple is enormous, beautifully preserved and almost completely empty of other tourists. Our Egyptologist was exceptional. The Nile motorboat crossing was the perfect end to the West Bank.”
“Medinet Habu completely blew us away – I had no idea this temple existed. The painted colours on the walls are still so vivid after thousands of years. The Valley of the Queens was equally moving. This is the Luxor tour for people who want to go beyond the guidebook. No shopping stops, no rushing – just pure history.”
“Luxor Temple in the late afternoon light was absolutely stunning. Our guide knew every column and every inscription. The motorboat ride across the Nile was a wonderful way to move between the two banks. Same city as Karnak – but a completely different Luxor experience.”
“We specifically chose this tour because we wanted something different. It delivered completely. Habu Temple alone is worth the trip – and the tomb of Nefertari in the Valley of the Queens is the most beautiful thing I have seen in Egypt. Memnon Reisen always gets it right.”
