An individual or private trip from Hurghada to Luxor is the absolute best way to experience the ancient capital of the Pharaohs. It allows you to escape the rigid schedules of crowded tour buses, skip forced shopping stops, and customize the itinerary to your liking.
Luxor Individual Trip Hurghada is an inspiring private tour to see the ancient attractions of Luxor from Hurghada, Egypt! We recommend this informative trip because it allows tourists to see many old Egyptian attractions, including Luxor’s temples and tombs in the Valley of Kings. Additionally, it teaches you a lot about the history of ancient Egypt!
Highlights on Luxor Individual Trip from Hurghada
- Karnak Temple in the City of the Living.
- Lunch at a restaurant by the Nile River.
- Moreover, the Colossi of Memnon in the temple of Amenhotep III.
- The temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
- Also, visit the Valley of Kings in the City of the Dead.
Program of the excursion to Luxor – Valley of the Kings
- Landious Travel representative will pick you up from the hotel around 04:00 am.
- After picking you up, the bus (limousine or minibus) leaves towards Luxor, passing the city of Safaga and Qena. The resort town of Safaga is 45 kilometres south of Hurghada, on the Red Sea coast, while the town of Qena is 220 km away in the Nile Valley. The journey from the centre of Hurghada to Luxor takes about 5 hours.
Schedule in Eastern Luxor
- We will show you the Karnak temple when you arrive in Luxor. This temple is the largest in Egypt and the whole old world. You will find this temple in the City of Living – Eastern Luxor. In that temple, your guide will begin his explanation; then, he will show the frequently visited places in this large complex. Please note that this complex combines different temples and buildings. Therefore, your guide will have the task of showing you all these temples. Moreover, he will give you free time to take a picture.
- You will have a boat picnic after visiting the Karnak temple in Eastern Luxor. It is an additional program! Optionally, this boat trip across the Nile River will be upon request.
- Once the boat picnic ends, you will find you have already reached the Western Luxor – City of the Dead.
Agenda in Western Luxor
- The trip will continue in Western Luxor with a stop at the restaurant. There you can enjoy a delicious lunch.
- Following lunch, the next stop will be the Colossi of Memnon. The Colossi of Memnon are two grandiose statues that stand at the entrance of the temple of Amenhotep III. Your guide will show you these giant statues and give you enough time to take a picture.
- Further, the bus will head to the beautiful temple of Queen Hatshepsut. It is a remarkable temple that exists in Deir El-Bahari. The Ancient builders carved these three floors of temples right into the rock. Around that temple, you will also see the temples and tombs of the Deir El Bahari Complex. Besides, Thutmose III and Amenhotep Neb Hept Ra have other temples. Once again, your guide will give you information and free time to wander.
- Afterwards, you will visit the Valley of the Kings. This place is excellent and thrilling! In the Valley, you will also see three tombs that belonged to the great pharaohs of Egypt.
Departure to Hurghada
- Finally, Our bus will leave for Hurghada after such a program in the beautiful city of Luxor.
- This Individual Trip to Luxor from Hurghada ends at approximately 08:00 pm.
What does the Price of Luxor Individual Trip Hurghada include?
- Tickets for visiting temples.
- Lunch.
- Drinks.
- Private guide.
- Also, a private vehicle will be taken to Luxor and back to the hotel.
What does not the Program of Luxor Individual Trip Hurghada include?
- Additional excursion programs if not included in the program mentioned above.
Items to take with you for this individual trip
- Breakfast box.
- Also, Clothes for the season.
Booking Days of Luxor Individual Trip Hurghada
- Daily from 04:00 – 20:00.
What is Expected to see during the Luxor Individual Trip from Hurghada?
Monuments on the eastern bank of the River Nile
- Karnak Temple is the largest temple complex in the ancient world. Amazingly, it represents the achievement of many generations of ancient builders and pharaohs. Its old name, Ipet-isut, means “the most sacred of places”. Building this complex temple has lasted more than two thousand years. It comprises three main temples, smaller enclosed temples, and several outer temples on 247 acres. The great “Hypostyle Hall” is an incredible forest of giant pillars.
- Luxor Temple: The Temple of Luxor was the centre of the most important festival, the festival of Opet. Amenhotep III and Ramses II built this majestic temple dedicated to Amun. This festival reconciled the ruler’s human aspect with the divine office.
Monuments on the western bank of the River Nile
Valley of the Kings
- The Valley of the Kings is home to magnificent tombs of Ancient Egyptian kings, such as the great pharaohs Ramses II and Tutankhamun. The Ancient Egyptians professionally carved those tombs deeply into the mountain rock, richly decorated them, and filled them with treasures for the afterlife.
Hatshepsut Temple
- In 1472 B.C., Hatshepsut ascended to the throne, ruling for 22 years. She was one of the remarkable female rulers of ancient Egypt and the second woman to hold the title of pharaoh, not queen. She was also the first woman to lead for decades. Others had the title for just a short period or served as regents on behalf of their young sons. At El Deir El Bahary, Hatshepsut temple is an impressive temple dedicated to Queen Hatshepsut. This temple rises out in the desert with a series of terraces. It merges with the sheer limestone cliffs that surround it. Additionally, it is one of the most beautiful & best-preserved of all the temples of Ancient Egypt.
Also, Colossi of Memnon
- Two massive mono-stone statues of King Amenhotep III are the significant remains of a vast mortuary temple.