luxor private day tour from El Gouna
Overview
Luxor private day tour from El Gouna with a private car and personal guide.it allows you to see the real Luxor, Visit the valley of Kings, The burial place of Egypt most powerful kings, The Queen Hatshepsut temple, the Colossi of Memnon and Karnak temple
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
- Entry/Admission - Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
- Entry/Admission - Temple of Karnak
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Temple of Karnak, Karnak, Luxor Egypt
Enjoy a day tour to Luxor from Hurghada. Your tour to Luxor from El Gouna gives you the chance to visit Karnak on the east bank of the Nile, as well as Hatshepsut Temple and the Valley of the Kings on the west bank.
You will be picked up from your hotel in Hurghada and drive to Luxor by air-conditioned deluxe vehicle to visit the famous Karnak Temple
Karnak temple
the largest place of worship that was ever built. Its ancient name Ipet-it 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.
You will enjoy your Lunch on the way at a local restaurant in Luxor, then you will be visiting the West Bank of the river Nile to visit the two colossal statues of Amenhotep III
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Valley of the Kings, Luxor City, Luxor 85511 Egypt
The valley of the Kings
Once called the great Place of the Truth, this valley Called now the valley of the Kings, It is a Majestic domain of the Pharaohs who once lay in great stone Sarcophagi, awaiting immortality, The isolated valley behind Deir el Bahri is dominated by the Pyramid-Shaped Mountain Peak
(Colossi of Memnon), and then you will visit 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, you will visit 3 tombs.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Colossi of Memnon, Thebes, Luxor Egypt
The colossi of Memnon
Massive pair statues Know as the Colossi of Memnon, Rising about 18 M from the plain, They are the remains of what once the largest complex on the west bank, Built by Amenhotep the Third
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, Kings Valley Rd Deir el-Bahari, Luxor 23512 Egypt
The Queen Hatshepsut temple
Rising out of the desert Plain, in a series of terraces, The temple of Hatshepsut Mergs with sheer limestone Cliffs of the eastern face of the Theban Mountain as if Nature herself had built this Extraordinary monument.
Later on, you will visit the Hatshepsut Temple at El Deir El Bahary, this impressive temple dedicated to the Queen Hatshepsut the only female pharaoh rises out of the desert plain in a series of terraces.
Then you will have the chance to enjoy some Free time at leisure in Luxor for shopping at the originals papyrus institutes then you will be driven back to your hotel in Hurghada
Duration: 1 hour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Temple of Karnak, Karnak, Luxor Egypt
Enjoy a day tour to Luxor from Hurghada. Your tour to Luxor from El Gouna gives you the chance to visit Karnak on the east bank of the Nile, as well as Hatshepsut Temple and the Valley of the Kings on the west bank.
You will be picked up from your hotel in Hurghada and drive to Luxor by air-conditioned deluxe vehicle to visit the famous Karnak Temple
Karnak temple
the largest place of worship that was ever built. Its ancient name Ipet-it 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.
You will enjoy your Lunch on the way at a local restaurant in Luxor, then you will be visiting the West Bank of the river Nile to visit the two colossal statues of Amenhotep III
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Valley of the Kings, Luxor City, Luxor 85511 Egypt
The valley of the Kings
Once called the great Place of the Truth, this valley Called now the valley of the Kings, It is a Majestic domain of the Pharaohs who once lay in great stone Sarcophagi, awaiting immortality, The isolated valley behind Deir el Bahri is dominated by the Pyramid-Shaped Mountain Peak
(Colossi of Memnon), and then you will visit 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, you will visit 3 tombs.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Colossi of Memnon, Thebes, Luxor Egypt
The colossi of Memnon
Massive pair statues Know as the Colossi of Memnon, Rising about 18 M from the plain, They are the remains of what once the largest complex on the west bank, Built by Amenhotep the Third
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, Kings Valley Rd Deir el-Bahari, Luxor 23512 Egypt
The Queen Hatshepsut temple
Rising out of the desert Plain, in a series of terraces, The temple of Hatshepsut Mergs with sheer limestone Cliffs of the eastern face of the Theban Mountain as if Nature herself had built this Extraordinary monument.
Later on, you will visit the Hatshepsut Temple at El Deir El Bahary, this impressive temple dedicated to the Queen Hatshepsut the only female pharaoh rises out of the desert plain in a series of terraces.
Then you will have the chance to enjoy some Free time at leisure in Luxor for shopping at the originals papyrus institutes then you will be driven back to your hotel in Hurghada
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- 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.
692ellaa
November 2022
Pros: + Activities in Luxor well organized, good time in each place + Guide informative, helpful and professional + Clean and fresh car with friendly drivers + very helpful before the trip when we had to move the date twice because of illness! :) Cons - lot of trouble with paying the trip, too...
Pros: + Activities in Luxor well organized, good time in each place + Guide informative, helpful and professional + Clean and fresh car with friendly drivers + very helpful before the trip when we had to move the date twice because of illness! :) Cons - lot of trouble with paying the trip, took a lot of effort to make them accept the correct price and not almost 100 USD higher than agreed - car trip was supposed to be 4h. Turned out to be almost 6h and we were 1h late from the plan - same 5 songs playing in the car for hours is not very enjoyable - we were promised private trip, it was changed (asked us first and we agreed) to be 4 people, turned in the end to be 6 people All in all worth it, a long day, make sure to stay firm with the prices and do not book any extra activities on the website (Tutankhamon tomb cost over double on website…)Christoffer M
November 2022
Where to start…? I think it’s important to keep in mind that you’re gonna visit very cool places that might be a ones-a-lifetime expirience. Overall it’s a fun trip, you get to see amazing places. The guide we got was kind and very professional. The car we drove was comfortable considering they ...
Where to start…? I think it’s important to keep in mind that you’re gonna visit very cool places that might be a ones-a-lifetime expirience. Overall it’s a fun trip, you get to see amazing places. The guide we got was kind and very professional. The car we drove was comfortable considering they drive 160km/t most of the time. Here’s things to keep in mind: *PAYMENT* Agree on the price, try to get it in written or text. Tried to charge 100 USD more than agreed and always an excuse to why the price is higher. I will also say that it’s clear the guide had very little say in this, he was very kind. This came from the leaders of this. *Car ride* They say 4h but we spend 5,5-6h each way, so pack a good amount of snacks and food, not only breakfast from the hotel if you get that. You do stop at a gas station so you can use the toilet and buy snacks. *Take headphones with you* I believe they have the same 4 songs saved on their playlist in the car, one being 50 Cent, In Tha Club. Cool the first time, kinda tired of it the 3847 time. *Painkillers, good shoes and plasters* You’re out in the heat for seveal hours and you get one official lunchbreak. Pack plasters for blisteres, take food with you and painkillers if you get a headache etc. Have fun, and also: Yes, it’s normal that they ask for passport copies.BogdanL112
January 2022
It was an enteresting experience. Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings are mindblowing. Hoda is a good guide and has a lot of information to share. As long as you will tell what you like and, especially, what you don't like, everything will be great.
It was an enteresting experience. Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings are mindblowing. Hoda is a good guide and has a lot of information to share. As long as you will tell what you like and, especially, what you don't like, everything will be great.olgarybacka
November 2021
I spent a lovely day with my guide Samah. She showed me amazing places, including Habu Temple, which was one of the best parts and I recommend to take it extra if possible (it was easy to squeeze it in for one person, I'm not sure about a bigger group). The driver was very professional and nice, ...
I spent a lovely day with my guide Samah. She showed me amazing places, including Habu Temple, which was one of the best parts and I recommend to take it extra if possible (it was easy to squeeze it in for one person, I'm not sure about a bigger group). The driver was very professional and nice, drove safely and gave me my space during the long transfer from El Gouna to Luxor and back. First we visited Karnak, where Samah gave me a lot of information and answered all my questions. It's a very impressive site. I was surprised that in some places the paint still preserves it's color and they still can be seen looking almost like they looked like thousands years ago. The structure of the buildings is also well preserved, it's hard to believe walls, columns and obelisks can survive so long. After short visit at Memnon colossus site, we went to a nearby cafe Ali Baba for a coffee. Inside a colorful tent-like place (not promising from outside, but very charming inside!) Samah told me the fascinating story of Hatshepsut. Then we headed to Hatshepsut temple. The way there is very picturesque and seeing the temple from the distance is already an amazing experience. Then we went to King's Valley, where I visited tombs of a few Ramesseses (I, III and IX) + Tutankhamons tomb. It was a very special experience to walk through those ancient corridors covered with pictures and hieroglyphs. The last stop was Habu Temple - a really big site with almost no people. We arrived there around 16 and in the late sunlight it looked amazing. I was surprised that there were so little tourists. Lunch was very nice, local food, no pizza or pasta. Samah was helpful and flexible, offered a lot and followed my choices and wishes regarding the tour. Of course you'll be sometimes annoyed by people trying to sell you things, terrible coffee at WC stops, empty compliments, questions "where are you from?" followed by greetings in your language. Don't give your phone to guys offering you a photo on the sites, it's never for free. It's all unavoidable, but with a good guide you will be able to pass them with a polite smile and short "no, thanks". Luxor is really worth visiting, even if you have to drive 4.5 hours one way. It's really touching to see works of architecture and art from thousands years ago, connecting with ancient people, their life, ambitions and imagination. Every one of this places is worth a visit and here you can see many in just one day.ClairePrague
April 2021
A day trip with the Marsalam agency was unique. Speed of organization, helpful negotiations, time accuracy, quality staff - all this makes this agency excellent. We visited Egypt for the first time and found the agency by accident via the internet, as the hotel was not able to recommend anyone to...
A day trip with the Marsalam agency was unique. Speed of organization, helpful negotiations, time accuracy, quality staff - all this makes this agency excellent. We visited Egypt for the first time and found the agency by accident via the internet, as the hotel was not able to recommend anyone to us. The amazing experience of the whole trip was underlined by a visit to Karnak Temples and Valley of Kings and especially by a great guide Darek. A nice, pleasant young man with perfect English and acting on the level only intensified the whole experience. Excellent and highly recommended. We would only suggest, instead of visiting the production of papyrus and alabaster products, we would rather include the Valley of the Queens in the program.kelsiiiii100
February 2020
We first googled for trips to Luxor and found this company and were impressed by the reviewers for the price - and they did not disappoint. We had an absolutely amazing trip in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor and at the Temple of Karnak - and this is not all we did! We were first impressed by ...
We first googled for trips to Luxor and found this company and were impressed by the reviewers for the price - and they did not disappoint. We had an absolutely amazing trip in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor and at the Temple of Karnak - and this is not all we did! We were first impressed by the fact that we could contact the company directly through WhatsApp to book them, as we cannot make calls in Egypt. They replied quickly, and with good information. It made booking the trip easy. No payment up front, settled the payment with Hoda, our tour guide later. We were picked up promptly at 430 in the morning by Ahmed and Rajit at our hotel in El Gouna and started the drive towards Luxor. You’ll see lots of misinformation on the internet if you start googling about driving to Luxor - but there is absolutely no issue. Even asking several Egyptians they don’t understand why it’s closed to tourists until 6am - as they use it at all hours! Only intimidating part about the drive are the multiple police and military checkpoints. Both Ahmed and Rajit knew what to do at each (basically saying that they were carrying tourists and our nationality) and possibly showing a travel permit, all which the company takes care of. Rajit was mainly our driver, as Ahmed we dropped off in Qena, but both of them were safe comfortable drivers. Our day couldn’t have been as good without Rajit especially who was with us the whole day picking us up and dropping us off at each location. We met up with our tour guide, Hoda right on time at 930 right before going to the colessi of Memnon. Her English is awesome, and she made us feel comfortable immediately upon getting in the car and impressed us with her knowledge - she studied Egyptology in Cairo and comes from the area (born on the other side of the Valley of the Kings) and it’s clear she knows her stuff. No question too little, or big, she knows it all! Is willing to answer questions about basically everything you can think of about Pharaohs, food, culture, ect. She made the whole day 100 percent easier and was great with the tickets and everything. Even was able to accommodate us when we asked about seeing a couple more tombs (Ramses 4&5, unbelievable tomb! as well as Seti I - do both if you have the chance! Else just Ramses as your extra) and had great information about for which tombs it was worth it to use my photography ticket (I have a Nikon and you have to buy a photography ticket if you want to use it) else smartphone pictures are free. She knew a lot about everything! And took us around Hatshepsut’s temple pointing out several hieroglyphs and stories on the walls. Been a dream of mine to come to the Valley and Hoda made everything so much better. Lunch was super good, overlooking the Nile which was waiting for us when we got there to save on a bit of time. Quick water taxi over the Nile to the Temple of Karnak - which is almost even more mind blowing than the tombs if you can believe that. Hoda coordinated everything between Rajit (our driver) the restaurant and the timing at each location. Tourists have to leave the city by 430 (or just the monuments I wasn’t sure which) but it’s definitely important to be on time. Thank you for making our trip, comfortable, safe, enjoyable and just so cool with all the info. Would score 6/5 if possible. Definitely try to have Hoda as your tour guide and Rajit as your driver.