Hurghada to Luxor: Valley of the Kings Guided Day Trip by Big Bus

Explore the highlights of Luxor on a full-day guided tour from Hurghada. Visit the iconic Karnak Temple, see the monumental Colossi of Memnon, and discover the stunning Temple of Hatshepsut. Enjoy a delicious local oriental lunch and travel in comfort with professional guidance, making this the perfect Luxor day trip from Hurghada.

Highlights:

• See the famous Valley of the Kings
• Visit the fascinating Temple of Hatshepsut
• Explore the Karnak Temple & Nile River
• Admire the impressive Colossi of Memnon
• Take your lunch open Buffet between river nile and ancient civilization.

Full description:

Luxor Day Trip from Hurghada – Karnak, Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut Temple

Embark on an unforgettable full-day Luxor tour from Hurghada and explore the magnificent treasures of ancient Egypt. Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle along the Red Sea coast, through the Arabian Desert, and into the fertile Nile Valley, taking in stunning views of mountains, local farms, canals, and water wheels along the way.

Explore the Karnak Temple Complex

Your first stop is the world-famous Karnak Temple, one of the largest temple complexes in the world. Walk among towering columns, obelisks, and statues, explore sacred chapels, and admire the ancient lakes and monumental architecture that made Karnak a spiritual center of Egypt for thousands of years.

Lunch in Luxor

After your temple visit, enjoy a delicious lunch at a selected restaurant in Luxor, where you can sample traditional Egyptian cuisine before continuing your exploration of the city’s ancient wonders.

Discover the West Bank of the Nile

Cross to the west bank of the Nile to visit the Colossi of Memnon, the impressive remnants of Pharaoh Amenhotep III’s mortuary temple. Then, explore the legendary Valley of the Kings, where tombs of ancient pharaohs are carved into the cliffs, showcasing extraordinary architecture and intricate hieroglyphics.

End your tour at the Temple of Hatshepsut, the mortuary temple of Egypt’s only female pharaoh. Marvel at its unique design built into the cliffs and learn about the fascinating life and reign of Hatshepsut.

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.

Child Prices:

• 1-5 years: 20€
• 6-11 years: 35€
• From 12 years: full price

Payment Ways:

•  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.