Historical Trips
Luxor Private
Private Luxor tour: Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, lunch. French-speaking guide
Discover the ancient wonders of Luxor on a private full-day trip from Hurghada. Traveling in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan, you'll have the flexibility to explore at your own pace with a personal French-speaking Egyptologist guide. This personalized tour takes you to the heart of Pharaonic Egypt, visiting the sprawling Karnak Temple complex, the legendary Valley of the Kings, and the stunning terraced Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. You'll also see the Colossi of Memnon and enjoy a traditional Egyptian lunch.
Schedule
- Pickup: Around 4:30 AM (flexible based on your hotel location).
- Duration: Approximately 16-17 hours, returning around 9:00 PM.
- Distance: Around 300 km from Hurghada to Luxor.
- Travel Time: 4 to 5 hours each way by private minivan.
- Availability: Daily, upon request.
What to bring
- A bottle of water
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat
- Your camera
- A photo of your passport on your phone (required)
- Cash for souvenirs or optional extras
- A breakfast box from your hotel
Good to know
- This tour is guided in French by a professional Egyptologist.
- Lunch at a local restaurant is included; drinks are an additional cost.
- Optional activities like a felucca ride on the Nile (10€ per person) or entry to Tutankhamun’s tomb are available for an extra fee.
- Please note that transfers from hotels in Makadi, Sahl Hasheesh, Safaga, El Gouna, or Soma Bay incur a surcharge.
What's Included
- ✓Private air-conditioned minivan with professional driver
- ✓French-speaking Egyptologist guide
- ✓Entrance fees to all monuments
What's Not Included
- ✕Drinks at the restaurant
- ✕Felucca ride on the Nile (10€/person)
- ✕Personal expenses
- ✕Entry to Tutankhamun’s tomb (optional, extra fee)
- ✕Visit to Banana Island (optional)
- ✕Transfer from Makadi, Sahl Hasheesh (5€ per person)
- ✕Transfer from Safaga, El Gouna, Soma Bay (10€ per person)