Hurghada to Luxor: Valley of the Kings Full-Day Small-Group Tour (Mini Van 8–10 Pax)

Visit the monuments of Luxor on a day’s excursion. Take the chance to visit the capital of the Pharaohs and its impressive architectural legacy: the Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon, and Temple of Hatshepsut.

Highlights:

• Small group trip to Cairo Max. 8-10 people by Minibus
• Karnak Temple
• Colossi of Memnon
• Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut
• Valley of the Kings
• Lunch (Oriental Open Buffet )

Full description:

Take a day excursion from Hurghada to see some of Egypt’s finest historic sites in the Luxor Valley. Benefit from complimentary pickup and drop-off and the services of an Egyptologist guide as you explore some of the most important landmarks of Ancient Egypt.

After pickup from your hotel, drive to Luxor to visit the most famous monuments in Egypt, including the Temple of Karnak. Relax over lunch at a local restaurant, then board a typical Felucca boat to cross the Nile to the City of the Dead (optional). See the impressive Colossi of Memnon, the last remnants of the Temple of Amenophis III. Be enthralled by the architecture of the Valley of the Kings, and visit the temple of Hatshepsut, one of the female rulers of Ancient Egypt.

Useful Informations:⇓

Karnak Temple ⇓

Your first stop on this Luxor tour from Hurghada is the magnificent Karnak Temple on the East Bank—one of Ancient Egypt’s largest religious complexes, expanded over more than 2,000 years and dedicated mainly to Amun-Ra.

• Great Hypostyle Hall with 134 columns (≈21–25 m) and superb carved reliefs.
• Walk a restored section of the Avenue of Sphinxes linking Karnak to Luxor Temple.
• Inside the Amun enclosure: Sacred Lake, scarab statue, obelisks, and statues of Ramesses II.

Lunch ⇓

Enjoy a traditional Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor before the afternoon visits.

• Buffet selection: rice, grilled vegetables, meat & kofta, fresh salads, pita bread.

• Outdoor seating available for a relaxed break with your group.

• Optional add-on: a short felucca sail on the Nile or a boat ride to Banana Island — around €10 per person, arranged on the day with your guide and paid on-site

Valley of the Kings ⇓

Next, head to the Valley of the Kings on Luxor’s West Bank—one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world. Cut deep into the desert cliffs, these tombs were the royal burial ground of the New Kingdom.

• Over 60 tombs discovered, linked to pharaohs such as Ramesses II, Seti I, and Ramesses III.
• Visit up to 3 tombs included in your ticket (rotations preserve the site).
• Optional: Tutankhamun’s tomb, around €20, payable on site.
• Painted reliefs and vivid hieroglyphs show the ancient Egyptian afterlife.

Hatshepsut Temple ⇓

Continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut (Deir el-Bahari) on Luxor’s West Bank — a breathtaking monument carved directly into the limestone cliffs. Built for one of Egypt’s few female pharaohs, this masterpiece is a highlight of your Hurghada to Luxor day trip.

• Three-level terraces, colonnades and ramps in perfect symmetry.
• Wall reliefs of Hatshepsut’s divine birth and the expedition to Punt.
• Upper terrace highlights: Osiride statues, chapels to Hathor & Anubis, sanctuary of Amun.

Colossi of Memnon ⇓

Your final stop is the Colossi of Memnon on Luxor’s West Bank—two monumental statues of Amenhotep III carved from quartzite sandstone and still dominating the plain.

• Each statue stands about 18 m (60 ft) and once flanked the king’s Temple of Millions of Years.
• Famous for the ancient dawn “singing” reports as the stone warmed.
• A striking landmark on any Hurghada to Luxor itinerary.

Alabaster & Papyrus Workshops ⇓

Before leaving Luxor, visit a traditional alabaster workshop and a papyrus atelier to see time-honoured crafts up close.

• Live demonstrations: alabaster shaping/polishing; papyrus preparation and hand-painting.

• Time to browse a curated showroom and chat with local artisans about materials and techniques.

Child Prices:

•  1-5 years: 30 Euro
• 6-11 years: 45 Euro per child
• From 12 years: full price

Payment:

•  We accept cash in any currency (euro, dollars,English pounds or Egyptian pounds) and payment is made at the beginning of the tour.
•  Tax and insurance are included in the price.