Luxor Valley of the Kings Tour

Journey through thousands of years of ancient Egyptian history on a full-day guided excursion from Hurghada to Luxor, the legendary open-air museum of ancient Thebes. Accompanied by a professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide, this comprehensive tour crosses the Eastern Desert to take you directly to the world's most iconic pharaonic temples and royal burial sites along both banks of the Nile.

Your excursion begins with an early morning pick-up directly from your hotel reception in an air-conditioned vehicle. Travel south through Safaga before turning inland across the scenic desert landscape toward the Nile Valley. Upon arriving in Luxor, you will meet your dedicated Egyptologist guide, who will lead you through the history, architecture, and legends of the New Kingdom pharaohs.

Your tour begins on the West Bank of the Nile with a visit to the Valley of the Kings, the ancient royal necropolis where legendary pharaohs were laid to rest. Step inside three richly decorated tombs to admire preserved hieroglyphs and colorful wall paintings depicting journeys through the underworld. Next, proceed to the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, a dramatic terraced architectural masterpiece built directly into the towering limestone cliffs. On your way to the East Bank, make a photo stop before the monumental Colossi of Memnon—two 18-meter-tall stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that have stood guard for over 3,000 years.

After crossing the river and taking a scenic break, enjoy a sit-down lunch featuring local Egyptian dishes at a restaurant along the Nile. In the afternoon, explore the vast Karnak Temple Complex on the East Bank—the largest religious complex ever constructed. Walk through the Avenue of Sphinxes and stand beneath the massive 134 stone pillars of the Great Hypostyle Hall. Following your guided exploration of the sites and optional Nile felucca sailboat ride, relax on the comfortable return drive back across the desert to Hurghada, arriving at your hotel by mid-evening.

Immerse yourself deeply in the history, architecture, and legends of ancient Egypt on an overnight 2-day excursion from Hurghada to Luxor. Designed for travelers who wish to explore both the East and West Banks of ancient Thebes at a relaxed pace, this small-group trip features guided tours with an expert English-speaking Egyptologist, a stay in a 4-star hotel, evening temple visits, and a Nile motorboat cruise.

Day 1: East Bank Temples & Karnak Sound & Light Show

Your journey begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel reception in an air-conditioned vehicle. Travel south through Safaga and across the Eastern Desert toward the Nile Valley. Upon arrival in Luxor, begin your guided exploration at the massive Karnak Temple Complex on the East Bank, walking through the Great Hypostyle Hall, beneath historic obelisks, and along the sacred lake.

Enjoy a sit-down lunch at a local restaurant before checking into your 4-star hotel in Luxor for rest. In the late afternoon, visit Luxor Temple to admire its monumental statues and lotus columns illuminated against the sunset. In the evening, return to Karnak Temple to experience the dramatic Sound & Light Show before enjoying dinner at your hotel.

Day 2: West Bank Necropolis, Hatshepsut Temple & Nile Cruise

After breakfast at the hotel, cross over to the West Bank of the Nile to visit the monumental Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues guarding the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III. Continue into the Valley of the Kings, the ancient royal burial ground, where you will enter three of the most magnificent rock-cut tombs.

Next, visit the terraced Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, set against towering limestone cliffs. To cap off your experience, embark on a scenic motorboat cruise along the Nile River followed by lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, relax on the comfortable return drive back across the desert to Hurghada, arriving at your hotel by evening.