Full-Day Small-Group Luxor Tour from Hurghada with Lunch
Overview
Prepare for a full day of adventure on this full day excursion to Luxor. After an early morning pickup, arrive in Luxor to tour the Valley of the Kings, the temples of Karnak, the Colossi of Memnon, and other important cultural sites. One of the highlights of the tour is visiting the funeral temple of the only female pharaoh. Lunch at a local restaurant on the Nile River is included.
Inclusions
- All taxes & service charge
- Hotel pickup and drop-off. inside hurghada
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Professional guide
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Hurghada, Hurghada, Red Sea and Sinai
Travel to Luxor Early morning the tour guide will pick you up at 4am by A/C VAN from your hotel In Hurghada and drive to Luxor. Temples of Karnak You will start your trip from the east bank by exploring tour to the famous Temples of Karnak, the largest place of worship that was ever built. Its ancient name Ipet-isut means “the most sacred of places.” The temple, or, more correctly, the complex of temples, was built more than two thousand years ago by generation after generation of pharaohs. Within the complex, the great “Hypostyle Hall” is an incredible forest of giant pillars Lunch After a fantastic morning exploring some of Luxor's impressive temples, you'll relax along the Nile at a local restaurant for a delicious Lunch with a wonderful Nile view. Valley of the Kings After lunch, you will take an afternoon trip to the west bank of the Luxor where is The Valley of The Kings, where, the magnificent tombs discovered, those tombs were carved deep into the desert rock, richly decorated and filled with treasures for the afterlife of the pharaohs. One of the most remarkable archaeological destinations in the world, the valley is known to contain 63 tombs and chambers ranging in size from a simple pit to a complex tomb with over 120 chambers. It was widely believed that the Valley of the Kings had given up all its secrets and that all the tombs had been found throughout the thousands of years since their construction, however, Howard Carter's find of king Tutankhamen's tomb in 1922 proves that there may still be tombs waiting to be found. Hatshepsut temple After the Valley of the Kings, you will visit the funeral temple of Queen Hatshepsut the only female pharaoh rises out this beautiful temple which is different to many other ancient Egyptian temples with its lengthy terraces split over 3 levels. It's also called "temple of Al Dier El Bahari". Your tour guide will detail this magnificent temples history, including why it's so historically and architecturally important. The Colossi of Memnon Before leaving the west bank you will see the colossi of Memnon, listen to the story of these 2 statues and to know how they have stood in the Theban necropolis For the past 3400 years, moreover, you will have the chance to take a memorable picture there Shopping By the end of the first day, you'll spend around 1 hour Luxor markets where you can make shopping like to visit a perfume shop & Papyrus Institute. Return to Hurghada After seeing Luxor's most impressive sights you'll travel back to your hotel by A/C coach, getting back around 8.00pm in the evening.
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Hurghada, Hurghada, Red Sea and Sinai
Travel to Luxor Early morning the tour guide will pick you up at 4am by A/C VAN from your hotel In Hurghada and drive to Luxor. Temples of Karnak You will start your trip from the east bank by exploring tour to the famous Temples of Karnak, the largest place of worship that was ever built. Its ancient name Ipet-isut means “the most sacred of places.” The temple, or, more correctly, the complex of temples, was built more than two thousand years ago by generation after generation of pharaohs. Within the complex, the great “Hypostyle Hall” is an incredible forest of giant pillars Lunch After a fantastic morning exploring some of Luxor's impressive temples, you'll relax along the Nile at a local restaurant for a delicious Lunch with a wonderful Nile view. Valley of the Kings After lunch, you will take an afternoon trip to the west bank of the Luxor where is The Valley of The Kings, where, the magnificent tombs discovered, those tombs were carved deep into the desert rock, richly decorated and filled with treasures for the afterlife of the pharaohs. One of the most remarkable archaeological destinations in the world, the valley is known to contain 63 tombs and chambers ranging in size from a simple pit to a complex tomb with over 120 chambers. It was widely believed that the Valley of the Kings had given up all its secrets and that all the tombs had been found throughout the thousands of years since their construction, however, Howard Carter's find of king Tutankhamen's tomb in 1922 proves that there may still be tombs waiting to be found. Hatshepsut temple After the Valley of the Kings, you will visit the funeral temple of Queen Hatshepsut the only female pharaoh rises out this beautiful temple which is different to many other ancient Egyptian temples with its lengthy terraces split over 3 levels. It's also called "temple of Al Dier El Bahari". Your tour guide will detail this magnificent temples history, including why it's so historically and architecturally important. The Colossi of Memnon Before leaving the west bank you will see the colossi of Memnon, listen to the story of these 2 statues and to know how they have stood in the Theban necropolis For the past 3400 years, moreover, you will have the chance to take a memorable picture there Shopping By the end of the first day, you'll spend around 1 hour Luxor markets where you can make shopping like to visit a perfume shop & Papyrus Institute. Return to Hurghada After seeing Luxor's most impressive sights you'll travel back to your hotel by A/C coach, getting back around 8.00pm in the evening.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.