Private 2-Day Luxor Tour from Hurghada
Luxor is one of the world’s greatest open-air museums — and with a private 2-day overnight tour from Hurghada, you have the time to truly experience it. On Day 1, your private Egyptologist guide takes you to the East Bank: the colossal Karnak Temple, the elegant Luxor Temple and a scenic Nile motorboat cruise — with an optional Sound & Light Show at Karnak in the evening. On Day 2, you cross to the West Bank to explore the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the iconic Colossi of Memnon. Everything is included — a 5-star hotel, all meals, transfers from your hotel in Hurghada, El Gouna, Makadi Bay, Soma Bay, Safaga, Marsa Alam or El Quseir, and your dedicated English-speaking Egyptologist. No shopping stops, no group buses — just you and Luxor. From €250 per person.
Please note: all our Luxor tours are fully private. Prices depend on group size — see the price table below.
- 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 | Price per Adult |
|---|---|
| Small group 2-3 people | 300 € p.P. |
| Small group 4-5 people | 275 € p.P. |
| Small group 6-8 people | 250 € p.P. |
| Duration | Trip Type | Availability | Pick-up Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days / 1 night | Individually | Every day | at around 5.30 a.m. |
An English-speaking Egyptologist will accompany you to all the highlights of Luxor across two full days — with no time wasted on shopping stops or waiting for other groups. Book your private 2-day Luxor tour from Hurghada, El Gouna, Sahl Hasheesh, Makadi Bay, Soma Bay, Safaga, El Quseir or Marsa Alam.
Tour Highlights
Karnak Temple Complex
The largest ancient religious site in the world — 134 colossal columns, sacred lakes, and 2,000 years of pharaonic history.
Luxor Temple by Night
One of Egypt’s most dramatic monuments — beautifully illuminated after dark, with the Abu El Hagag Mosque perched above its ancient walls.
Nile Felucca Ride
A relaxing sailboat journey on the Nile between the East and West Banks — timeless views of Luxor from the water.
Valley of the Kings
Entry to 3 royal tombs — vivid painted scenes from the Book of the Dead and the burial chambers of New Kingdom pharaohs.
Temple of Hatshepsut
Egypt’s most powerful female pharaoh — a breathtaking three-tiered temple carved into the desert cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.
Colossi of Memnon
Two iconic 18-meter statues of Amenhotep III — standing for over 3,400 years and among the most photographed monuments in Egypt.
Licensed Egyptologist Guide
Your private English-speaking Egyptologist brings every temple and tomb to life — no rushed group tours, just expert knowledge at your own pace.
Overnight in Luxor
One night in a comfortable hotel in Luxor — giving you time to explore the Corniche, enjoy the atmosphere, and rest before Day 2.
Overview of the itinerary - Private 2 Day Trips to Luxor
| Day | Programme |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Early morning pickup (5–6 AM) from your hotel and drive in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle through the desert towards Luxor, including a short rest stop. |
| Day 1 | Continue through the green Nile Valley to Luxor. Arrival around 10:00 AM and visit the Karnak Temple complex with its famous Hypostyle Hall and Sacred Lake. |
| Day 1 | Visit Luxor Temple and the Abu El Hagag Mosque, followed by a relaxing motorboat cruise on the Nile. |
| Day 1 | Enjoy lunch at a traditional Egyptian restaurant, then transfer to your hotel in Luxor. Optional Sound & Light Show at Karnak Temple in the evening. Overnight stay in Luxor. |
| Day 2 | After breakfast, visit the Valley of the Kings, including the tombs of the New Kingdom pharaohs such as Tutankhamun. |
| Day 2 | Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and admire the Colossi of Memnon, the massive statues of Amenhotep III. |
| Day 2 | Enjoy lunch in Western Thebes before starting the return journey to Hurghada or Marsa Alam. Arrival at your hotel around 18:00. |
Description for Private 2 Day Trips to Luxor
⏰ 5:00 AM – Pick-up from your hotel lobby in Hurghada or Safaga. Your private air-conditioned vehicle departs for Luxor — approximately 3.5 hours through the Eastern Desert and the lush Nile Valley.
🏛️ Karnak Temple Complex: Your first stop is the largest ancient religious site in the world — built over 2,000 years by successive pharaohs and dedicated to the god Amun. Your licensed Egyptologist brings the towering columns and sacred halls to life with stories of the pharaohs who built them.
- The Great Hypostyle Hall — 134 colossal columns, each over 20 meters tall
- The Sacred Lake and the Avenue of Sphinxes
- Obelisks of Hatshepsut and Thutmose I
🕌 Luxor Temple: Built by Amenhotep III and completed by Ramesses II, Luxor Temple was the site of Egypt's most important annual festival — the Opet Festival — where the pharaoh's divine power was renewed. Marvel at the colossal statues of Ramesses II flanking the entrance and the beautifully preserved painted reliefs inside.
🍽️ Lunch at a local restaurant with traditional Egyptian dishes — included.
🍳 Breakfast at the hotel — included. Your Egyptologist guide meets you at 8:00 AM for a full day on the legendary West Bank — the ancient Egyptian "City of the Dead."
⚰️ Valley of the Kings: Hidden in the golden desert hills west of the Nile, this royal necropolis contains 63 known tombs of New Kingdom pharaohs. Your ticket includes entry to 3 tombs. Your guide will choose the finest open tombs on the day and explain the vivid painted scenes from the Book of the Dead and the Amduat.
- Tombs of Ramesses III, Ramesses VI, Merenptah and others
- Hieroglyphic scenes depicting the pharaoh's journey through the underworld
- Tutankhamun's tomb available for an additional fee
👑 Temple of Hatshepsut (Deir el-Bahari): One of the greatest architectural achievements of the ancient world — a three-tiered colonnaded temple built for Egypt's most powerful female pharaoh. The temple rises dramatically against the desert cliffs, featuring stunning painted reliefs of Hatshepsut's divine birth and her legendary trading expedition to the land of Punt.
🗿 Colossi of Memnon: Your West Bank tour ends at the iconic twin statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III — 18 meters tall and standing for over 3,400 years. One of the most photographed monuments in Egypt.
🍽️ Lunch in Luxor at a local restaurant — included.
Book Your Private 2-Day Luxor Tour Today
Private licensed Egyptologist · Air-conditioned vehicle · Hotel pick-up & drop-off included
Flexible dates · No group tours · Instant confirmation
We typically reply within 2 hours · Available 7 days a week
- All transfers
- English speaking tour guide (Egyptologist)
- Entrance fees to the mentioned sights
- 1 night in a 5 star hotel
- 2 x lunch
- 1 x breakfast
- Drinks on the bus
- Personal expenses
- Dinner
- Drinks in hotels and restaurants
- 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
Available Payment Methods:
- Cash (Euro, US Dollar, Swiss Franc)
- Bank transfer
- PayPal
- Tax and insurance are included in the price
