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adult

from

€75

Adult Price

child

from

€35

Child Price

Destination

Sahl Hasheesh

Duration

16 hours

Departure Time

05:00

Return Time

20:00

Overview

Day trip to Luxor from Hurghada by bus

On an interesting day tour from Hurghada to Luxor you will get to know the city of palaces, the former city of the pharaohs: nowhere else in Egypt is there a witness to a glorious past like here. Luxor dates back to 2000 BC. as a small village called Wasset. Colossal temples and immaculate works of art still testify to the grandeur and power of ancient Thebes, the magnificent capital of a bygone empire - as well as a cultural and economic center.

Day Tour to Luxor and Valley of the Kings from Hurghada

After crossing the Nile from east to west, you will find yourself in the Valley of the Kings. Queen Hatshepsut, who reigned for almost a generation, chose a truly beautiful site for her terrace temple - a masterpiece of its time.

Day trip to Luxor - Colossi of Memnon

The fairytale Colossi of Memnon are carved into the mountains above the Valley of the Kings. Remarkably, the natural colors of the various frescoes and reliefs painted 3000 years ago are still visible, which you can admire for yourself.

Day tour to Luxor and El Karnak Temple

The Luxor Day Trip also includes a visit to the Karnak Temples. The Temple of Karnak is by far the largest temple complex in Egypt and the most important place of worship since the time of the pharaohs. It was built over 2,000 years ago. The Ram statue, also known as the Avenue of the Sphinxes, is waiting for you in line. After the first tower you will find the porch in the portico and its 134 columns with reliefs. The sanctuary can be reached through the standing obelisk. Next to it is the sacred lake, which was once used for priestly bathing rituals and temple paraphernalia.

Children discount

0-2 years:  Free

3 -11 years: 50% discount

From 12 years: full price

The payment

Payment is made in cash upon the pickup from the hotel and can be made in euros or dollars.

The price includes taxes and insurance



  • Luxor day trip program from Hurghada by bus

  • El Karnak Temple

  • Hatshepsut Temple

  • Valley of the Kings

  • Colossi of Memnon

Included
  • Karnak Temple, the largest sacred building of Amun-Re
  • Colossi of Memnon
  • Terrace Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
  • Valley of the Kings
  • A delicious lunch on the Nile
Excluded
  • drinks in the restaurant
  • Personal Expenses
  • Nile trip for 10 Euro p.p
  • Marsa Alam guests pay 25€ per person transfer surcharge
  • El Quseir guests pay 15€ per person transfer surcharge
  • El Gouna guests pay 5 € per person transfer surcharge

Program

  • 1

    Pickup

    Pickup by car Early morning, take a modern and comfortable air-conditioned BUS through Safaga and drive along the newly upgraded desert road for about 225 kilometers to reach the Nile Valley at Kina. Along the way, stop at a rest area to use the restroom or stretch your legs before heading to Luxor. (approx. 60 kilometers) you will pass many small and large towns on the densely populated country roads and get to know the really simple life in Egypt.

  • 2

    El Karnak

    Now that we have arrived in Luxor (the largest open air museum in the world) you can enjoy your Luxor tour. Arrive after a brief stop to visit the Temple of Karnak, believed to be the largest temple complex in Egypt and the most important place of worship in ancient times.

  • 3

    Lunch

    The bus will take you to West Thebes where you will enjoy a local lunch.

  • 4

    Valley of the Kings

    After lunch, explore the world-famous Valley of the Kings with an interior tour of the Tombs of the Kings.

  • 5

    Terrace Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

    Then drive to the Terrace Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the ruler for almost a generation, chose a truly beautiful site for her terrace temple - a masterpiece of the time. An interesting place for photographers for great pictures.

  • 6

    The Karnak Temple

    El Karnak Temple is by far the largest temple complex in Egypt and the most important place of worship from the time of the Pharaohs. It was built over a period of more than 2,000 years. The ram figures, also known as the avenue of sphinxes, are waiting in line for you. After the first pylon you will find the portico in the vestibule with its 134 columns with relief fittings. Passing standing obelisks you reach the sanctuary. Next to it is the Sacred Lake, which was used for the ritual ablutions of the priests and temple utensils.

  • 7

    Colossi of Memnon

    The fairytale Colossi of Memnon are carved into the mountain massif above the Valley of the Kings. Remarkable are the still visible natural colors of the various wall paintings and reliefs, applied 3,000 years ago, which you can admire for yourself.

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