Luxor Private Tour from Hurghada

A Full-Day Private Trip to Karnak, the Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut Temple

This Luxor private tour from Hurghada takes you to the four sites that define ancient Thebes – Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon – with a private air-conditioned vehicle and a personal Egyptologist guide for the day.

Worth knowing before you book: Luxor is roughly 300 km from Hurghada, about a 4-hour drive each way. With four stops and the driving combined, this is a full day of around 14 hours – an early morning pickup and a return to your hotel in the evening.

What to Expect on the Day

Your day starts with a private, air-conditioned transfer from your Hurghada hotel. There’s no group to keep pace with, so you can move at whatever speed suits you.

Karnak Temple Complex

Your first stop is Karnak, one of the largest religious complexes ever built. You’ll walk through its hypostyle hall of towering columns and see reliefs and inscriptions that go back over 3,000 years, built up over centuries by successive pharaohs.

Valley of the Kings

On Luxor’s West Bank, the Valley of the Kings holds the tombs of Egypt’s New Kingdom rulers, including Tutankhamun’s – entry to Tutankhamun’s tomb specifically is a separate, optional ticket, not included in the base price (see What’s Not Included). The standard ticket covers entry to a set number of other royal tombs, with wall paintings still intact after three millennia underground.

Hatshepsut Temple

The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, built for one of ancient Egypt’s few female pharaohs, is cut directly into the cliffs at Deir el-Bahari. Its terraced design is distinct from other temples on the West Bank and worth the stop for that alone.

Colossi of Memnon

The tour closes with the Colossi of Memnon – two large seated statues that once guarded the entrance to a now-vanished mortuary temple, and one of the more photographed short stops on the West Bank.

Inclusions

• Private air-conditioned vehicle
• Expert Egyptologist guide
• All entrance fees (standard tomb tickets in the Valley of the Kings; see note above on Tutankhamun’s tomb)
• Bottled water & snacks
• Lunch at a local restaurant
• Hotel pickup and drop-off

Optional Add-Ons

• Banana Island
• Felucca ride
• Tutankhamun’s tomb entry (separate ticket)

What’s Not Included

• Tutankhamun’s tomb entry ticket
• Banana Island visit
• Felucca ride
• Personal expenses or shopping
• Tips/gratuities

Pairing this with a calmer day later in your trip? The Mahmya Island tour is a popular way to balance out a long sightseeing day like this one, and if you’re planning both major day trips, the Cairo private tour from Hurghada covers the Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum on a separate day.

Why Book This Tour Privately

• No group, no fixed pace – just you, your guide, and the sites, on your own schedule
• A certified Egyptologist guide for real historical context rather than a scripted summary
• A private, air-conditioned vehicle for the full day, including the drive from Hurghada

Useful Info

• Duration: Approx. 14 hours (departing from Hurghada)
• Departure Time: Early morning (customizable)
• What to Bring: Sunscreen, hat, camera, comfortable walking shoes

FAQ

How far is Luxor from Hurghada, and how long does this tour take? Luxor is about 300 km from Hurghada, roughly a 4-hour drive each way. With four sightseeing stops included, the full day runs around 14 hours.

What time does the tour depart and return? Pickup is early morning and customizable to your hotel; return is typically in the evening. [Confirm your standard pickup window here.]

Is entry to Tutankhamun’s tomb included? No – the standard ticket covers a set number of other royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings. Entry to Tutankhamun’s tomb specifically is a separate, optional ticket.

Is lunch included? Yes, lunch at a local restaurant is included in the tour price.

Can the itinerary be customized? Yes, contact us on our WhatsApp number and you can customize your day as you wish.

Book Your Luxor Private Tour

If you want to see Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, and Hatshepsut’s temple in a single day, without a group itinerary to follow, this Luxor private tour from Hurghada covers the West and East Bank highlights with a private guide and vehicle the whole way. Check current availability and book your date to secure your preferred pickup time.