Tour Overview & Experience
Travel back in time to ancient Thebes on our full-day Luxor Day Trip by Bus from Hurghada. Known as the world’s greatest open-air museum, Luxor is home to an extraordinary concentration of ancient monuments. Explore the monumental Karnak Temple complex, traverse the Nile to the mystical Valley of the Kings, visit the majestic mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and stand before the towering Colossi of Memnon with your personal Egyptologist guide.
Key Highlights
- ✓ Walk among the massive towering stone columns of the Hypostyle Hall in Karnak Temple.
- ✓ Cross the Nile to the West Bank and explore the richly painted royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings.
- ✓ Admire the stunning tiered cliff architecture of Queen Hatshepsut’s Mortuary Temple at Deir el-Bahari.
- ✓ Gaze at the legendary Colossi of Memnon statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III.
- ✓ Cross the historic Nile River on a traditional motorboat with breathtaking views.
- ✓ Full day guided by an expert Egyptologist with all site entrance tickets and lunch included.
Detailed Day Itinerary
04:30 AM – 05:15 AM
Early morning pickup from your Hurghada hotel in modern air-conditioned transport.
09:00 AM
Arrival in Luxor; meet your certified Egyptologist guide.
09:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Tour the colossal Karnak Temple complex, sacred lake, and obelisks.
12:00 PM – 01:00 PM
Cross the Nile River and enjoy a freshly prepared Egyptian lunch buffet.
01:30 PM – 03:30 PM
Explore the Valley of the Kings: entry to three magnificent pharaonic tombs.
03:45 PM – 04:30 PM
Visit the dramatic terraced Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
04:45 PM – 05:15 PM
Photo stop at the towering Colossi of Memnon and visit an authentic Alabaster workshop.
05:30 PM
Depart Luxor for the scenic return drive across the Eastern Desert.
09:30 PM
Arrival back at your Hurghada hotel.
What’s Included
- ✔ Round-trip hotel transfers in modern air-conditioned tourist vehicle
- ✔ All official entrance tickets (Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings – 3 tombs, Hatshepsut Temple)
- ✔ Licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- ✔ Nile river boat crossing
- ✔ Open-buffet lunch at a quality restaurant in Luxor
What’s Excluded
- ✕ Entrance ticket to King Tutankhamun tomb (optional)
- ✕ Visit to Banana Island (optional boat trip)
- ✕ Drinks during lunch
- ✕ Tips for guide and driver
Important Travel Tips & What to Bring
- Comfortable lightweight clothing, sunglasses, and high-SPF sun protection.
- Passport copy or original passport for security checkpoints.
- Comfortable walking shoes or beach footwear depending on the tour.
- Camera or smartphone with plenty of battery to capture stunning memories.
Why Book with Hurghada Sun Seekers?
As premier local operators in Hurghada, we provide direct wholesale pricing with zero middlemen markups, 100% door-to-door hotel transfers in clean air-conditioned vehicles, professional multilingual guides, and instant WhatsApp booking confirmation.
Spectacular experience from start to finish