Full Day Tour to Best Monuments of Luxor from Hurghada

Highlights

  • Begin with pickup from your Hurghada hotel, then make the roughly 4-hour trip to Luxor in an air-conditioned vehicle. Start on the East Bank of the Nile, where you’ll explore the sprawling temple complex at Karnak. Follow the imposing Avenue of Sphinxes into the temple area, which dates back to Egypt’s Middle Kingdom. See the massive columns of the Hypostyle Hall, then see the sacred lake, and temples adorned with intricate designs of lotus, papyrus, and ancient gods. Cross the river to see the Necropolis of Thebes, where the graves of Egyptian kings and queens have revealed treasure troves and antiquities. Visit three tombs from three separate dynasties, then continue to the Mortuary Temple of Ramses III to see a series of beautiful reliefs depicting battles with the ‘Sea Peoples.’ Stand at the base of the Colossi of Memnon, the two largest ancient statues in Egypt, which date back to the rule of King Amenhotep III. At each site, you’ll learn about the history and highlights of the monument from your guide, then have free time to explore and take photos at your own pace. After visiting the sites on the East and West Banks, make the return trip to Hurghada. This tour concludes with drop-off at your hotel.

Summary

Begin with pickup from your Hurghada hotel, then make the roughly 4-hour trip to Luxor in an air-conditioned vehicle. Start on the East Bank of the Nile, where you’ll explore the sprawling temple complex at Karnak. Follow the imposing Avenue of Sphinxes into the temple area, which dates back to Egypt’s Middle Kingdom. See the massive columns of the Hypostyle Hall, then see the sacred lake, and temples adorned with intricate designs of lotus, papyrus, and ancient gods. Cross the river to see the Necropolis of Thebes, where the graves of Egyptian kings and queens have revealed treasure troves and antiquities. Visit three tombs from three separate dynasties, then continue to the Mortuary Temple of Ramses III to see a series of beautiful reliefs depicting battles with the ‘Sea Peoples.’ Stand at the base of the Colossi of Memnon, the two largest ancient statues in Egypt, which date back to the rule of King Amenhotep III. At each site, you’ll learn about the history and highlights of the monument from your guide, then have free time to explore and take photos at your own pace. After visiting the sites on the East and West Banks, make the return trip to Hurghada. This tour concludes with drop-off at your hotel.

Tour info

Duration
12 hours
Group Size
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

Private full day tour from Hurghada to see the highlights of the ancient West Bank and East Bank monuments in Luxor. These highlights include Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Ramses III (Medinet Habu), the Colossi of Memnon and Karnak Temples. You will be guided by a licensed Egyptologist tour guide and transported to all the sites by a private air-conditioned vehicle.

What’s included?

  • Lunch

  • Qualified Egyptologist guide

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle

  • Entry/Admission - Temple of Karnak

  • Entry/Admission - Valley of the Kings

  • Entry/Admission - Tomb of Ramses III

  • Entry/Admission - Tomb of Ramses IV

  • Entry/Admission - Tomb of Merenptah

  • Entry/Admission - Temple of Medinat Habu

  • Entry/Admission - Colossi of Memnon

  • Gratuities

  • Entry/Admission - Tomb of King Tutankhamun (Tut)

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 12h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Luxor Travels

About operator:

Luxor Travels is one of the first tour operators in Luxor, established in 2005 by licensed Egyptologist tour guide Ragab El motgalye ,Luxor Travels reliable team to ensure great value for your money and the best possible experience while visiting Egypt's places of interest. Many years of experience, a vast knowledge of and an outstanding passion for ancient history make Luxor Travels an excellent choice for all kinds of tours all over Egypt. Tours can be private or for a group, for single travelers or families of all ages. Consider Nile cruises to Aswan, tours inside of Luxor (West Bank and East Bank), and around Luxor (Dendera, Abydos, Edfu, Aswan and Abu Simbel), recreational trips (felucca boat, hot-air balloon, camel, horse or donkey rides), desert safari's (Western Desert), diving and snorkeling excursions in the Red Sea, ground transfers (major airports, other cities), trips to Cairo and Alexandria and many more. Any tour can be customized to your preferences and needs.

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