Karnak Temple
Visit the largest temple complex in Luxor on the East Bank of the Nile, dedicated to the Theban Triad.
Full-day guided tour to Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple & the Colossi of Memnon.
Luxor day trip from Hurghada by bus is one of the most popular excursions for travelers who want to explore Egypt’s ancient history in one day, with comfortable air-conditioned transport and a professional guide.
Discover Egypt’s “open-air museum” and visit Karnak Temple on the East Bank, then cross the Nile to explore the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. This tour is family-friendly and suitable for children and seniors.
It’s a full-day tour. Travel time is several hours each way, and you return to Hurghada in the evening.
Common stops include Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon.
Yes. It’s a guided day trip with organized stops and air-conditioned transportation.













| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Availability | Every day |
| Duration | Approx. 18 hours |
| Pick-up Time | From Hurghada 4:30 AM |
Visit the largest temple complex in Luxor on the East Bank of the Nile, dedicated to the Theban Triad.
Discover the magnificent terraced temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of Egypt’s most powerful female pharaohs.
Stop at the two colossal statues of Amenhotep III that have guarded the West Bank of Luxor for millennia.
Relax with lunch at a local restaurant and enjoy an optional felucca boat ride across the Nile.
Explore the royal tombs of the New Kingdom pharaohs, including the famous burial chambers of Ramses and Tutankhamun.
Start your Luxor day trip from Hurghada with an early pick-up from your hotel at around 04:30 AM in an air-conditioned vehicle. With a professional Egyptologist guide, you’ll head to Luxor to explore its world-famous landmarks.
Begin at Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex in Egypt and the main worship center of the Theban Triad. Walk through its hypostyle halls, sacred lake, and open-air museum while learning about the site’s history.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Afterwards, take an optional felucca boat ride across the Nile to the West Bank, known as the City of the Dead.
Visit the Valley of the Kings, the royal burial site of New Kingdom pharaohs. Explore selected tombs (including those of Ramses and Tutankhamun, subject to availability) and admire the vivid wall paintings preserved for millennia.
Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, a striking monument built into the cliffs that reflects the power and legacy of Egypt’s most successful female pharaoh.
Stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that have guarded Luxor’s West Bank for over 3,400 years.
Conclude with a short visit to a traditional alabaster factory and papyrus bazaar, then return by coach to Hurghada in the evening.
Hotel pickup & drop-off
Transportation by A/C vehicles
Egyptologist guide (EN, FR, DE, RU)
Lunch at a local restaurant
Nile crossing by Felucca boat
Entry – Karnak Temple
Entry – Hatshepsut Temple
Entry – Colossi of Memnon
Entry – Valley of the Kings
Optional Nile boat trip to Banana Island (€10)
Entry/Admission – Tutankhamun Tomb in the Valley of the Kings (optional €15)
Drinks during lunch
Personal expenses
Round Trip Transfer from (Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh) Hotels — extra charge €5 per person
Round Trip Transfer from (Safaga, El Gouna, Soma Bay) Hotels — extra charge €10 per person
Yes, you can. Many tour operators (including Travina Travel) offer full-day excursions from Hurghada to Luxor by bus or private car. The trip usually includes Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon.
Yes. There are air-conditioned tourist buses that run between Hurghada and Luxor. Organized day tours typically provide pickup, guided services, and return on the same day.
Absolutely. Luxor is called the world’s greatest open-air museum. Even in one day you can explore top attractions like Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, and Hatshepsut Temple.
Yes. Luxor offers incredible ancient Egyptian sites only 4–5 hours away from Hurghada, making it a must-see cultural day trip.
Prices vary depending on the type of tour. Group bus tours from Hurghada start from around €60 for adults, while private trips may cost more.
For a day trip from Hurghada, you will spend about 18 hours total (including travel). Ideally, two days are recommended to see more sites, but a day trip covers the highlights.
There are no public shuttle buses. However, guided tours and private transfers are available from Hurghada to Luxor daily.
By bus, the journey takes approximately 4–5 hours each way depending on traffic and checkpoints.
No, there is no direct train from Hurghada to Luxor. The most common way is by tourist bus, minivan, or private transfer.






Enjoyed the day, a very memorable experience that will stick with me for my life time. Thank you very much
What a memorable trip with the best driver Ahmed who was more than professional and helpful on every step of the way.
Then we had the guide Sharishka who was lovely in the way of showing us around. If you want to see Cairo book with this team no hesitation
Booked private tour, everything worked great, both when booking and when travelling. Had super driver very nice friendly and polite, also the tour guide was very good. I will book the next trip through this company.it is super can only fully recommend it.
Very good guide through the secrets of Luxor many suggestions on the tours we gladly accepted
Very personal guidance
Our guide Nasch was very nice and brought us very close to Egyptian history. It was great how much he knew everything and told us every single story and explained the hieroglyphics to us himself. That’s great!
Our trip from Hurghada to Luxor was fantastic! Ahmed guided us through the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Karnak Temple with passion and deep knowledge. Everything was well organized and unforgettable.
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