Hurghada to Luxor Day Trip
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Hurghada to Luxor Day Trip is a 1 Day experience in Hurghada, from $122.5 per adult. A long but rewarding day trip from Hurghada across the desert to Luxor's magnificent Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings.
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About This Trip
Trade a beach day for a journey deep into pharaonic history. This day trip crosses the Eastern Desert from Hurghada to Luxor, where two of Egypt's most iconic ancient sites await. At , you'll wander among towering columns and hieroglyph-covered walls that have stood for over 3,000 years — one of the largest religious complexes ever built. From there, you'll cross to the West Bank and descend into the , exploring royal tombs cut deep into the mountainside, their painted chambers still vivid with color and detail. Throughout the day, your guide brings the history to life with stories of pharaohs, gods, and the afterlife rituals that shaped ancient Egyptian belief. It's a long day on the road, but for anyone wanting to see Luxor's wonders in person, it's more than worth the drive — you'll be back in Hurghada by evening, tired but unforgettable memories richer.
A long but rewarding day trip from Hurghada across the desert to Luxor's magnificent Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings.
Highlights
- Karnak Temple complex
- Valley of the Kings
Itinerary
~04:00–05:00
Very early hotel pickup
Pickup from your hotel lobby very early in the morning, then the drive across the Eastern Desert to Luxor.
~09:00
Karnak Temple
Walk among towering columns and walls covered in hieroglyphs with your licensed guide.
~12:00
Valley of the Kings
Cross to the West Bank and go down into royal tombs cut into the mountainside, their painted chambers still full of color.
~16:00
Drive back to Hurghada
Return to your hotel in the evening.
Trip route
Pickup
Your hotel in Hurghada
- By car · 4 h 30 min
Karnak Temple
- By car · 40 min
Valley of the Kings
- By car · 4 h 30 min
Return to
Your hotel in Hurghada
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What's Included
- Round-trip transportation with A/C
- Licensed guide
- Entrance fees
What's Not Included
- Lunch and gratuities
- Photos & videos (not included in the price)
Meeting Point
Hotel lobby pickup, very early morning.
What To Bring
- Comfortable shoes, sun hat
Important Information
- Long day — around 12 hours round trip including drive time
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.
FAQ
It is a long day — around 12 hours round trip, including the drive.
Round-trip air-conditioned transportation, a licensed guide and entrance fees.
No. Lunch and gratuities are not included.
Comfortable shoes and a sun hat.
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.
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$122.50 / per person