Hurghada Luxor Day Trip in Small Gorup

Pickup from all Hurghada hotels is at around 4:30 am, Drive to Luxor and get a rest on the way after 2 hours driving, then 2 hours more to reach Luxor city. Meet the tour guide who speaks your language and start exploring the city highlights:

Visit the Karnak temples, one of the most important religious and administrative centres of ancient Egypt. Located on the east bank of the Nile River at Thebes (modern-day Luxor), the precinct of temples covers an area greater than several historic cities and exceeds 100 hectares.

As you walk through the vast complex, you will be guided to the main sanctuary that honours the god Amun-Ra, a male god linked with Thebes. This area occupies the largest portion of the site, and you will be able to see the impressive Hypostyle Hall with its 134 columns, the granite scarab beetle statue of Ramses II, and the Sacred Lake.

You will also visit a minor precinct devoted to Amun-Ra's wife, the goddess Mut, located south of the main area. Another precinct honouring Montu, the falcon-headed deity of combat, is located in the north. Additionally, you can see the east area that was largely purposefully devastated in antiquity, the ruins of the temple of Khonsu, and the monumental gateway of Ptolemy III.

Lunch at an open buffet restaurant. After leaving the temples, you will cross the Nile River and dine at one of the best local restaurants in the city. The lunch is included in the price, and the menu will include traditional Egyptian dishes. Drinks will be an extra charge.

Visit the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that have stood since 1350 BC. The statues, located at the Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep III, are 20 meters high and considered to be one of the most well-preserved statues in Egypt, They are surrounded by 107 Roman-era inscriptions in Greek and Latin.

Visit the Valley of the Kings, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most spectacular historical sites in the world. It is the location of the majestically decorated tombs for the pharaohs' afterlife. The valley is thought to contain 63 tombs and chambers, ranging from tiny pits to large, complex tombs with 120 rooms. During this visit, you will have the chance to enter 3 graves at the main entry fee,  see the intricate carvings and paintings that adorn the walls, and learn about the history and significance of the tombs.

Visit the Temple of Hatshepsut, located in Thebes, Egypt. The temple, built on the slope of Deir el-Bahri, is home to the Temple of Hatshepsut and comparable to the Amun Temple at Karnak. It is one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt and is considered one of the most beautiful examples of ancient Egyptian architecture. The temple contains three terraces, each with different levels of decoration and inscriptions that tell the story of Hatshepsut's reign and her accomplishments. Her tomb wasn't inside the temple; instead, it was in the Valleys of the Kings, roughly opposite the cliff and on the temple's axis. Because the valley wouldn't be as readily discovered and looted as the pyramids, which connected graves with other features, some pharaohs picked it as the location for their tombs. Additionally, as viewed from Karnak, the sun sets in the valley.

Tour guides may modify the program schedule, including a visit to the alabaster factory.