Day Trip to Luxor from Hurghada without entry fees

Book your day trip to Luxor from Hurghada without entry fees and explore four iconic sightseeing with Egypt tours. Egy tour packages offer this private trip excluding entry fees to visited sites to allow you to choose what you like. In general, Egypt day tours to Luxor is the best to discover Luxor attractions. You can select from Hurghada excursions the trip you want and the sights to visit such as Valley of the Kings, and Valley of Nobles. Also, Medinet Habu, Hatshepsut temple, Ramesseum, and Colossi of Memnon. Moreover, Karnak temple, Luxor temple or Luxor Museum. Contact us and let’s plan the best Luxor tours for you.

This full-day private transfer offers you the flexibility to explore the incredible historical sites of Luxor at your own pace, focusing on the attractions that interest you most.

Details

Duration: 14 hours
Tour Location: Luxor
Tour Availability: Everyday
Pickup & Drop Off: Your Hotel in Hurghada
Tour Type: Private
Wheel chair: Accessible

Inclusions

Private round transfer with new brand vehicle
Water during the day

Exclusions

Lunch & beverages during lunch
Entry fees to visited sites
Optional 30-minute motor boat tour (€10 paid in cash onsite)

What to take with you

Hat, Sunglasses & Sun cream
Comfortable shoes and clothes
small change for the toilet

Itinerary

05.00 am Hotel pick up

Your professional driver will pick you up directly from your hotel in Hurghada in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Enjoy the scenic drive through the desert towards the Nile Valley. Bottled water will be provided.

Short Break

Around 07.00 am, you will enjoy a 20 minutes coffee break at a cozy lounge to use the toilet (20 l.e per person), have your breakfast, and enjoy a drink.

Approx. 09:00 AM: Arrival in Luxor & West Bank

Upon arrival in Luxor, your driver will take you directly to the West Bank, the ancient necropolis of Thebes. Kindly, inform your driver of your chosen four attractions from the list below. We recommend selecting at least two or three West Bank sites to maximize efficiency.

West Bank Attraction Options

Valley of the Kings

Step into the final resting place of pharaohs, including Tutankhamun. Explore a selection of beautifully decorated tombs (typically 3 tombs are included in the general admission ticket, with extra fees for specific tombs like Tutankhamun’s). Marvel at the vibrant hieroglyphs and ancient artwork that depict the journey to the afterlife.

Valley of the Queens

Discover the tombs of queens and royal children, with the most famous being the tomb of Queen Nefertari (requires an extra, often significant, ticket). The remaining tombs offer a glimpse into the lives and beliefs of ancient Egyptian royalty.

Tombs of the Nobles

Explore the private tombs of high-ranking officials and scribes. These tombs offer a fascinating contrast to the royal tombs, showcasing daily life, professions, and personal beliefs through their intricate wall paintings. Your driver can recommend the most accessible and impressive noble tombs open on the day of your visit. (Sennefer & Rekhmire tombs).

Deir El-Medina (Workmen’s Village)

This unique site was home to the artisans who built the royal tombs. Explore the well-preserved houses, a small temple, and the remarkable tombs of the workmen themselves, offering a rare insight into ancient Egyptian daily life and social structure.

Medinet Habu (Temple of Ramses III)

A truly impressive and often less crowded temple complex. Medinet Habu is renowned for its well-preserved, vibrant reliefs depicting Ramses III‘s military victories and religious festivals. The sheer scale and detail are breathtaking.

Colossi of Memnon

These two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III once guarded the entrance to his mortuary temple, which has largely disappeared. A quick photo stop is usually sufficient, offering a grand sense of the scale of ancient Egyptian architecture.

Hatshepsut Temple (Deir el-Bahari)

A magnificent architectural marvel dedicated to the female pharaoh Hatshepsut. Built into the cliffs, its terraced design and elegant colonnades are truly unique. Explore the various chapels and reliefs that tell the story of her reign.

East Bank Exploration(Choose 1-2 attractions)

Karnak Temple of Amun

The largest ancient religious site in the world, Karnak is a sprawling complex of temples, chapels, pylons, and obelisks dedicated to the Theban Triad. Spend ample time wandering through the hypostyle hall with its towering columns, explore the sacred lake, and marvel at the sheer scale of this ancient city of gods.

Luxor Temple

Located in the heart of modern Luxor, this beautiful temple is particularly stunning at sunset or illuminated at night. Connected to Karnak by an ancient avenue of sphinxes, Luxor Temple was primarily used for festivals and rituals dedicated to the god Amun. Allow 1.5 – 2 hours.

Luxor Museum

A well-curated museum housing a superb collection of artifacts from Luxor and the surrounding area, including exquisite statuary, funerary items, and objects from Tutankhamun’s tomb. It offers a valuable insight into the art and history of ancient Egypt.

Departure from Luxor

After completing your chosen four attractions, your driver will begin the journey back to Hurghada max at 17.00 pm to cross the check point before 18.00 pm.

Drop-off in Hurghada

You will be safely dropped off at your hotel in Hurghada, concluding your fascinating day trip to Luxor.