Luxor Day Tour Valley of the Kings with Transfer from Hurghada
- Free cancellation
- Hotel pickup
About this experience
Explore the wonders of ancient Egypt on this fun and fascinating full-day guided tour from your hotel. Start with a pickup from your hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle and a transfer to Luxor City. Explore the huge Temple of Karnak. See its lighted avenue of sphinxes, Impressive Hieroglyphs, and columns as you navigate the complex. Go to the Temple of Hatshepsut, dedicated to the only woman Pharaoh in ancient Egypt, rich with artwork, some of which still contain vibrant colors. Visit the impressive Valley of the Queens, and marvel at the giant statues known as the Colossi of Memnon. Cross the River Nile from the East Bank to the West Bank by boat and enjoy a delicious buffet lunch before you explore the vast Temple of Karnak. Head back to your hotel at the end of the day filled with wonderful memories.
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What’s included
- Food and drinks
- Round-trip transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch at a restaurant in Luxor
Not included
- Drinks at restaurant
Itinerary
- 1
Pickup from hotels in hurghada and travel to Luxor
- 2
Arrival to Luxor
- 3
Hatshepsut (c.1473–1458 BC), the queen who became pharaoh, built a magnificent temple at Deir al-Bahari, on the west back of Luxor. It lies directly across the Nile from Karnak Temple, the main sanctuary of the god Amun. Hatshepsut’s temple, Djeser-djeseru “the Holy of Holies” was designed by the chief steward of Amun, Senenmut.
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The Karnak temple complex at Luxor developed over more than 1,000 years, principally between the Twelfth and Twentieth Dynasties. It was, at its peak, the largest and most important religious complex in ancient Egypt. The most significant structure, and the largest religious building ever built, is the Temple of Amun-Ra
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The Colossi of Memnon are two enormous statues of 18th Dynasty Pharaoh Amenhotep III originally designed to guard his mortuary temple, located on the western bank of the Nile, opposite Luxor.
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The rulers of the Eighteenth, Nineteenth, and Twentieth Dynasties of Egypt’s prosperous New Kingdom (c.1550–1069 BC) were buried in a desolate dry river valley across the river from the ancient city of Thebes (modern Luxor), hence its modern name of the Valley of the Kings. This moniker is not entirely accurate, however, since some members of the royal family aside from the king were buried here as well, as were a few non-royal, albeit very high-ranking, individuals. The Valley of the Kings is divided into the East and West Valleys. The eastern is by far the more iconic of the two, as the western valley contains only a handful of tombs. In all, the Valley of the Kings includes over sixty tombs and an additional twenty unfinished ones that are little more than pits.
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Back To Hurghada
Good to know
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Guide
- Guided tour in English, German, Italian, French, and Spanish
- Start times
- 04:30
Know before you go
- Stroller / pram accessible
- Public transportation nearby
- Infants must sit on laps
- Passport required
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infant seats unavailable
- No dietary requirements
- Please provide the hotel name and room number so hotel security can be notified.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts.
- 1 day or more before: full refund
- Less than 1 day before: no refund
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 15 hours.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts. 1 day or more before: full refund · Less than 1 day before: no refund
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English, German, Italian, French, and Spanish
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes — hotel pickup is included.
From AED 360 per person
