Luxor Valley of the Kings Day Trip
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore ancient tombs in the Valley of the Kings
- Discover treasures in Tutankhamun's tomb
- Marvel at the Temple of Hatshepsut
- See the Colossi of Memnon statues
- Enjoy a scenic Nile River view
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guided tour of Valley of the Kings
- Visit to Tutankhamun's tomb
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Take a day trip from Hurghada to some of Egypt's most beautiful historical sites. Enjoy free pick-up and drop-off and the services of an Egyptologist as you explore the ancient sites.
After pickup from your hotel, head to Luxor to visit Egypt's most famous monuments, including the Temple of Karnak.
Relax over lunch at a local restaurant, then take a traditional Egyptian motor boat, to cross over the Nile River to the opposite bank (optional).
See the impressive Colossi of Memnon, the last remnants of the Temple of Amenophis III.
Be enchanted by the architecture of the Valley of the Kings and visit the temple of Hatshepsut, one of the female rulers of ancient Egypt.
Cross the Nile to the west bank to meet an extensive complex of 63 royal tombs. Valley of the Kings is where the golden treasures of King Tut-Ench-Amun are lying with his original accessories in his tomb. Look up and down the writings on the walled sides of each tomb which recorded the story of each King in the hieroglyphic language.
Important information
Know before you book
- Confirm your hotel pickup time and location in Hurghada after booking.
- Be prepared for a full-day excursion with early departure and late return.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly for the day's conditions.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and light clothing suitable for warm weather.
- Bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
- Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated throughout the day.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Good to know
- Not allowed for Large luggage or oversized bags are inside the bus.
- All participants must return with the group for safety reasons; they are not permitted to stay in Luxor on their own.
Traveler reviews
Amazinggggg
What an amazing experience our tour guide was honestly the best she kept us safe and her knowledge was amazing , we deffo would do it again, all transfer and organisation was great
incredible places, unforgettable experience, guides are fantastic. So much to see.
Nana and Khalido were great guides and very helpful. We loved the Karnak temple, valley of the kings was amazing , Hatshepsut was impressive but don’t need so long here. We visited in July at 40c so it was super hot, however they were really helpful managing the heat. My daughter was travel sick on the way and struggled with the heat but they were very understanding and helped her get better, Nana did everything she could to make her feel better. The whole team were very friendly and Nana is extremely knowledgeable and super fun and kept the group moving well. It’s a lot packed into one day. The boat trip along the Nile was really special.
Worth it despite the heat
Friendly guidance, professional, clear explanation
Top-notch
The excursion was really well organized, and our French guide El Tayeb provided a lot of explanations. A big thank you to him for his kindness and his answers to our questions about Egyptian history, the reading of hieroglyphs, etc. The bus had air conditioning and refreshing drinks all day long. Everything was top-notch
Excellent well organised day
Excellent day. A long day yes, but well worth it. Pick up from the hotel was on time(Big plus for me) It was 3am and we returned back to our hotel at 9pm. The whole team was excellent. We had 4 pick up points on the way, then we had 2 pitstops for toilet breaks and leg stretches. On the journey and through the day water was supplied free of charge. Met our guide Nana who was excellent all day. Such a smiley happy person. Loved the photo book she had. Told great stories. Loved all our stopping points, the Nile ride was great (could have done without the loud music) Food in the restaurant was ok. I don't like the stop of selling places, but that's how they make a little extra. Found the stone carving demonstration very cringey. The way they all said things at the same time, was like trained animals at a zoo! Whole day was great, team excellent.👍👏 Remember it is very very hot at the valley of the kings😅