# Luxor Day Trip: Karnak & Valley of the Kings

- Destination: Marsa Alam
- Duration: 1 Day
- Price: from USD 222.75 per adult (prices are shown in USD, EUR and EGP at booking)
- Meeting point: Hotel pickup early morning.
- Best for: History lovers and curious travelers
- Booking: online; "Reserve Now, Pay Later" is available (no online payment is needed to hold a booking)
- Page: https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/marsa-alam-luxor-karnak-valley-of-kings-private-day-trip
- Last updated: 2026-10-07

A private day trip from Marsa Alam to Luxor's Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings, with a private guide and Nile-side lunch included.

Before the Red Sea coast stirs, your private car heads west across the Eastern Desert to Luxor — ancient Thebes, once the capital of pharaonic Egypt. Your private Egyptologist guide meets you at Karnak Temple, where you walk among towering columns built to awe gods and kings alike.

From there, it's on to the Valley of the Kings, descending into painted tombs cut deep into the hillside, their colors still vivid after thousands of years. Your guide brings the symbols and stories to life, tomb by tomb.

Midday brings a relaxed lunch at a Nile-side restaurant — a welcome break from the desert heat before the drive back to the coast.

It's a long day, but a private one: no groups to keep pace with, just you, your guide, and one of the richest concentrations of ancient history on earth.

## Highlights

- Karnak Temple's Hypostyle Hall
- Valley of the Kings and Nile-side lunch

## What's included

- Private A/C vehicle for the round trip
- Private Egyptologist guide, entrance fees and lunch

## What's not included

- Gratuities
- Photos & videos (not included in the price)

## Itinerary

1. **~04:30–05:30** — Early morning pickup: Hotel pickup early in the morning; your private car crosses the Eastern Desert to Luxor.
2. Karnak Temple: Your private Egyptologist meets you at Karnak and walks you through the Hypostyle Hall.
3. Valley of the Kings: Go down into painted tombs cut deep into the hillside, their colors still vivid.
4. Lunch by the Nile: A relaxed lunch at a Nile-side restaurant.
5. Drive back to the coast: Return to your hotel in Marsa Alam.

## Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.

## Frequently asked questions

**Is the trip private?**
Yes. A private car and a private Egyptologist guide — no group to keep pace with.

**What is included?**
A private air-conditioned vehicle for the round trip, a private Egyptologist guide, entrance fees and lunch.

**Is lunch included?**
Yes. Lunch at a Nile-side restaurant is included.

**Is it a long day?**
Yes. It starts early in the morning with a long drive across the desert each way.

**What is the cancellation policy?**
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.