Your Luxor Full Day Tour from Hurghada begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Hurghada. Meet your private Egyptologist guide and travel by comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to Luxor by Rich Holidays.
Enjoy the scenic journey through the Eastern Desert as you travel from Hurghada to Luxor, one of Egypt’s most fascinating destinations and home to some of the country’s most impressive ancient monuments.
Upon arrival in Luxor, begin your sightseeing on the West Bank of the Nile with a visit to the legendary Valley of the Kings. This ancient royal necropolis contains beautifully decorated tombs belonging to pharaohs, royal family members, and nobles of the New Kingdom. Explore selected tombs and admire their colorful wall paintings, hieroglyphs, and scenes depicting ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife.
Your Egyptologist guide will explain the history of the valley and the fascinating stories behind the royal tombs. Continue to Deir El-Bahari for a private guided tour of the magnificent Temple of Hatshepsut. Built during the 15th century BC, the temple is famous for its impressive terraces, colonnades, and dramatic location against the limestone cliffs. Learn about Queen Hatshepsut and the history of this remarkable mortuary temple while enjoying beautiful views of the surrounding landscape.
Take a break from sightseeing and enjoy lunch at a local Egyptian restaurant. Taste traditional Egyptian dishes and relax before continuing your Luxor day trip from Hurghada to the East Bank of Luxor.
Continue to the Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest and most impressive temple complexes in ancient Egypt. Walk among massive columns, statues, obelisks, courtyards, and beautifully decorated walls while your Egyptologist guide explains the history and religious importance of the complex. Explore the famous Great Hypostyle Hall and discover why Karnak became one of the most important religious centers of ancient Egypt.
Continue your Hurghada to Luxor day tour with a visit to Luxor Temple, located on the East Bank of the Nile. Known in ancient times as an important center for the renewal of kingship, the temple features impressive statues, columns, courtyards, and ancient inscriptions. Your private guide will explain the history of the temple and its connection to the religious traditions of ancient Egypt.
After completing your Luxor sightseeing, relax in your private air-conditioned vehicle as you travel back to Hurghada.
Your driver will drop you off at your hotel, marking the end of your Hurghada to Luxor day tour after an unforgettable day exploring the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple.