Your unforgettable day trip to Luxor from Hurghada, Makadi Bay Elgouna, Sahl Hasheesh, Soma Bay or Safaga introduces you to the world of ancient Egyptians and pharaohs. The tombs in the Valley of the Kings Luxor will impress you. On your trip from Hurghada to Luxor, admire the largest temple complex in the world, the Karnak Temple and at the same time the unique terrace temple of Hatshepsut will magically attract you.
tour - Itinerary
Tour Price:
98€
Tour LOCATION :
Luxor
Tour Length :
16 Hours
Pick Up Point :
your hotel
Tour Guide :
english , deutch
Cancellation policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
tour- Description
In a small group you will be carried away by us to this unique cultural-historical Luxor excursion to the Unesco World Heritage Site in Luxor and the Valley of the Kings. Embark on a fascinating and adventurous journey back in time to the historic sites with an expert Egyptologist on your Luxor day trip. Walk in the footsteps of the pharaohs during your Luxor excursion. A special aura surrounds the Valley of the Kings. Visiting the tombs in the Valley of the Kings is a special highlight of your Luxor excursion. Turn your Egypt holiday into an experience with a Luxor Valley of the Kings excursion.
Hurghada Excursion to Luxor
Small-Group Luxor Day Trip from Hurghada with Max.8 People
Your Luxor excursion begins with pickup from your respective vacation hotel in Hurghada, Makadi Bay, Elgouna, Sahl Hasheesh, Soma Bay, or Safaga. With an air-conditioned and comfortable minibus we drive towards Luxor. We will arrange this day trip from Hurghada to Luxor for you in a small group. The history and sights of Luxor will be explained to you in an interesting way by an experienced guide-Egyptologist on our day tour from Hurghada to Luxor.
Karnak Temple
Arrived in Luxor, our first program point of the Hurghada Luxor excursion is the visit of the Karnak temple complex. It is the largest temple complex in Egypt and the world. Karnak is located on the eastern bank of the Nile about 2.5 kilometers from Luxor.
The oldest still visible testimonies of the temple of bygone times date back to the 12th dynasty under Sesostris. The purpose of the temple complex was for the priesthood to hold the daily temple service in this place. Among the most important sights in Luxor of the Karank Temple are: the Great Hall of Columns, the Holy Lake, the Scarab, statues of Ramses II and the huge oblisken. You can see many more interesting things in the Karnak Temple.
As you continue your Luxor tour from Hurghada, your path will take you directly to the banks of the Nile. Here you have the opportunity to take a relaxing Nile ride on a felucca motorboat (extra charge 10 Euro P.p) Relax on the boat and enjoy the scenery along the Nile.
During your excursion Hurghada Luxor we have reserved lunch for you in a nice restaurant. Let yourself be spoiled with culinary delights and relax during this break.
As the next point on our day trip from Hurghada to Luxor we drive to the famous colossi of Memnon. The Colossi of Memnon (Arabic el-Colossat or es-Salmat) are two colossal statues from the 14th century BC standing side by side. The quartzite statues are badly damaged, they represent King Amenhotep III. Pharaoh Amenhotep III ruled the ancient Egyptian new empire in the first half of the 14th century BC. The statues were erected in 1379 BC.
Excursion to the Valley of the Kings Luxor
Our tour takes you directly from Luxor to the Valley of the Kings:
Here is one of the main attractions for culture-loving tourists in Egypt. When you enter the Valley of the Kings, you will feel that this place exudes a magic all its own. With a little imagination you can walk in the footsteps of the ancient pharaohs. The best preserved tombs of the rulers of the new empire from about 1550 to 1069 BC 18 to 20 dynasty are located here.
On your trip to the Valley of the Kings you will visit 3 of the most beautiful tombs of the ancient Egyptian kings. Admire the Malarei and reliefs, and marvel at the still well-preserved colors in the burial chambers in the Valley of the Kings.
In 1922, the tomb of Tutankhamun was discovered here largely intact. Let all these impressions and information work their magic on you as we continue our day trip from Hurghada to Luxor and reach the Terrace Temple of Hatshepsut.
Terrace Temple of Hatshepsut is their mortuary temple and dates back to the 18th dynasty. It is one of the completely preserved temples on the west bank of the Nile in Thebes. Its idiosyncratic architecture is striking. The entire temple was built of limestone and the construction took 15 years.
After this last program of your excursion Hurghada Luxor, we start our journey home to Hurghada and bring you back to your hotel with beautiful impressions and a lot of new knowledge about the Valley of the Kings Luxor.
tour- INCLUDED
Pick up from your hotel and transfers from Hurghada to Luxor and back, in an air-conditioned and comfortable vehicle, our buses have 14 seats.
All entrance fees for the mentioned visits and services.
Karnak Temple.
Tour to the Valley of the Kings including 3 selected tombs
Hatshepsut Temple:
Memnon Colossi.
Lunch at the restaurant.
Experienced and competent German-speaking travel guide.
tour- NOT INCLUDED
Drinks in the restaurant.
Nile trip by motorboat( Extra charge 10 Euro P.p)
Any additions that are not mentioned in the procedure.
Personal expenses.
tour- What to bring
Please order your breakfast package for your Luxor excursion one day in advance at the reception.