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Overnight tour of Luxor's highlights from Hurghada
Hurghada,
Egypt
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Overview
Duration
2d
Languages
English, Italian, French, Spanish, Arabic, German, Russian, Dutch, Polish
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect
Join this 2-day tour from Hurghada and discover the highlights of Luxor. Described as one of the world's greatest open-air museums, Luxor is home to many iconic jewels like Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Luxor Temple with the amazing Sphinx Avenue.Day one: you'll start your journey with a drive towards Luxor along the Red Sea coast and through the Eastern Desert until reaching the Nile Valley. After an approximately four-hour drive, you'll stop at the impressive Karnak Temple, a sprawling complex of towering temples, followed by Luxor Temple with the Sphinx Avenue. You'll have time to rest your legs and tuck into lunch before you check in at Hotel Steigenberger or Iberotel Luxor. In the evening, you'll enjoy the sound and light show at Karnak temple, recounting the history of Thebes and the lives of the pharaohs who built sanctuaries, courts, statues, and obelisks in honor of Amun. Back to the hotel in Luxor for dinner and overnight.Day two: check out from the hotel and drive towards Luxor West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings. You'll enter three of its 63 royal tombs and take in the ancient Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon, two monumental statues of equally monumental size. Next, you'll experience the Nile onboard a felucca, sailing from Luxor West Bank to East Bank towards the hotel. A motorboat is an alternative during windy days. Enjoy a delicious set-menu lunch at the hotel and drive back to Hurghada.
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Important info
Extra fees to be paid on-site:
- Your entrance ticket to Valley of the Kings includes a visit to 3 tombs excluding the tombs of Tutankhamun and Ramses VI
- Please, note that the entrance tickets to the Tomb of Tutankhamun require a fee of around 700 EGP for adults and 350 EGP for children under 12. Entrance fees to the Tomb of Ramses VI are around 220 EGP for adults and 110 EGP for children under 12
Know in advance:
- Please note that the shared tour option is only available on selected dates. The private tour takes place every day. If you book a private tour for only one person, you must have a minimum age of 12 years. The 6-people private group is open to a maximum of 15 participants
- Please note that the tour will be led in English if the minimum number of people for the tour in the other languages is not met
- Infants (age 0-1) can join for free
- Tour duration and pickup time are simply guidelines subject to change due to operational conditions and your hotel location
- Payment at the Valley of the Kings are only available by card
Remember to bring:
- You'll need to present your passport
- Please bring long trousers, sunglasses, walking shoes, a camera, water and money for tipping
- Please arrange a take-away breakfast box with your hotel reception one day before the tour date. If your accommodation includes dinner, then please also coordinate with your hotel reception prior to the tour's date to provide a late dinner at your room upon return
What's included
Entrance to The Valley of the Kings (except Tomb of Ramses VI and Tomb of Tutankhamun). Entrance to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Entrance to the Karnak Temple with the Open Air Museum. Entrance to Luxor Temple with the Sphinx Avenue. Entrance to the Sound & Light show at Karnak Temple. 1- night accommodation with breakfast & dinner at Hotel Steigenberger or Iberotel Luxor. Nile experience on a felucca or motorboat. Lunch. Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle. Hotel pickup and drop-off. Insurance
Know Before You Go
Highlights
Visit Luxor as one of the world's greatest open-air museums and home to many iconic jewels. Experience the sound and light show at Karnak temple, which is 1½ hour Hollywood-style extravaganza. Walk through the Sphinx Avenue, built to connect the vast Karnak temple to the Luxor Temple. Overnight at Steigenberger or Iberotel Luxor with dinner and breakfast. Listen to a certified Egyptologist who shares their love of history and art with you
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until 2 days in advance
Provider
Travco Group for Tourism
Meeting Point
Hotel pickup service from Hurghada and its surroundings is included. Please provide your hotel information, email, and phone number at checkout, and confirm pickup place and time directly with the local partner. You can find their contact information in the voucher after booking.