A day trip to Luxor from Hurghada by minibus takes approximately 4 to 5 hours each way, allowing you to see Egypt’s most famous ancient monuments in a single, packed 16-hour itinerary. Traveling by minibus or minivan is highly recommended over large tour buses because it offers a smaller group size (usually limited to 8 travelers), faster travel times, and extra room to relax on the long drive.
Luxor, the capital of the Luxor Governorate, is one of the most attractive cities in Egypt. Tourists worldwide visit this city to refresh their thoughts and enjoy the world heritage. Luxor is a historic city with a vast number of monuments.
Luxor Trip by Minibus Hurghada is a small-group tour and one of the best excursions you can make to see the monuments of Luxor while staying in Hurghada, Egypt! It is a rich and informative excursion! With the visit to the Valley of Kings, this trip to Luxor is the most popular sightseeing tour!
Why we highly suggest taking the Small Group Hurghada to Luxor tour to visit the Valley of the Kings via van
We highly suggest the trip because it allows tourists to explore many remarkable Ancient Egyptian attractions, like temples and tombs in Luxor. Plus, it’s an excellent way to become more acquainted with the fascinating history of Ancient Egypt!
The Karnak temple complex is an absolute must-see for anyone who loves history and archaeology, and it’s the highlight of this full-day excursion. After boarding a minibus, get ready for a thrilling 4-hour drive through the desert to reach the west bank of the Nile River and Luxor, located on the ancient site of Thebes, the capital of the pharaohs during their golden age.
As you journey to this iconic site, you’ll be treated to sights of the mortuary temples at Deir el-Bahari, including the temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the statues of Amenhotep III, also known as the Colossi of Memnon, where we’ll make a stop for a photo opportunity.
Once we arrive at the Valley of Kings, you’ll have the chance to explore three royal tombs before taking a break in a luxurious five-star hotel for a delicious buffet lunch.
The tour continues with a visit to the Temple of Karnak, an important ancient worship site. There, you’ll be amazed at the stunning architecture and fascinating history.
Highlights on Luxor Trip by Minibus from Hurghada
- Visit Karnak Temple at the City of the Living.
- Lunch at a restaurant by the Nile River.
- See the Colossi of Memnon at the temple of Amenhotep III.
- The temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
- Also, visit the Valley of Kings at the City of the Dead.
Excursion Itinerary of Luxor Tour
- First, the Landious Travel representative will pick you up from your hotel in Hurghada around 04:00 AM.
- Secondly, when our representative picks everyone up, the minibus will leave for Luxor. It will pass the cities of Safaga and Qena. The resort town of Safaga lies 45 miles south of Hurghada on the Red Sea coast. However, the city of Qena is 220 km away in the Nile Valley. Accordingly, it will take about 5 hours to travel from the centre of Hurghada to Luxor.
Schedule in Eastern Luxor
- Once you arrive at Luxor, we will show you the Karnak temple. The Karnak Temple exists in the City of Living – Eastern Luxor. The ancient Egyptians dedicated this temple to God Amun. They enlarged it to become vast in Egypt and the whole ancient world. In the temple, your guide will explain and give helpful information. Then, the group will go inside the temple with this tour guide. Accordingly, your guide will show the frequently visited places in this large complex. It is noteworthy that this complex contains different temples and buildings. In summary, your guide will show you all these temples. Also, our guide will give you free time to take a picture.
- Following the visit to the Karnak temple in Eastern Luxor, you will start a boat picnic across the Nile River. It is an additional program; you can book it in advance through us! Once the boat picnic ends, you will arrive in Western Luxor – City of the Dead.
Agenda in Western Luxor
- Consequently, the trip will continue in Western Luxor with a visit to the Colossi of Memnon. The Colossi of Memnon are two grandiose statues standing at the entrance of Amenhotep III’s temple. Your guide will show you these statues and then give you a chance to take a picture.
- Additionally, the bus will head to the beautiful temple of Queen Hatshepsut. It is a fantastic temple located in Deir El-Bahari. Around this temple, you will see all sorts of tombs and other temples. The temples of Thutmose ΙΙΙ and Amenhotep III lie next to the temple of Hatshepsut. The Ancient builders carved these three temples’ traces right into the rock. Once again, the guide will provide information and free time to investigate the place.
- Before the end of the program in Western Luxor, you will visit the Valley of the Kings. It is so great and exciting in this place! Progressively, in the Valley of the Kings, you see three tombs that belonged to the great pharaohs of Egypt.
Departure to Hurghada
- Finally, our minibus leaves for Hurghada after such an excellent program in Luxor.
- The Excursion to Luxor and a visit to the Valley of the Kings from Hurghada ends at approximately 21:00.
What does the Price of the Luxor Trip by Minibus Hurghada include?
- Tickets for visiting temples.
- Lunch.
- Guide.
- Also, transfer to Luxor and go back to the hotel.
What does not the Program of Luxor & Valley of Kings Trip Hurghada Include?
- The additional excursion programs are not included in the previously mentioned program.
- Also, the price doesn’t include the drinks in the restaurant.
Items to take with you for the trip
- Breakfast box.
- Also, take suitable clothes for the season.
Bookings Days of Luxor Trip by Minibus Hurghada
- Daily from 04:00 – to 21:00.
What can be expected to be seen during the Luxor Trip by Minibus Hurghada?
Monuments on the eastern bank of the River Nile
- Karnak Temple: It 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.” The building of 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 remarkable 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 Luxor temple dedicated to the god Amun. This festival was to reconcile the human aspect of the ruler with the divine office.
Monuments on the western bank of the River Nile
- Valley of the Kings: The Valley of the Kings is where magnificent tombs exist. The Ancient Egyptians professionally carved those tombs deeply into the mountain rock. They decorated them richly and filled them with treasures for the afterlife. The Valley of the Kings houses tombs of ancient Egyptian kings, e.g., the great pharaohs Ramses II and Tutankhamun.
- Hatshepsut Temple: Hatshepsut temple at El Deir El Bahary is an impressive temple dedicated to Queen Hatshepsut, the only female pharaoh. Impressively, the temple of Hatshepsut rises out in the desert with a series of terraces. It merges apparently with the sheer limestone cliffs that surround it. It is one of the most beautiful and best-preserved of all of the temples of Ancient Egypt.
- Besides, Colossi of Memnon: Two massive mono-stone statues of King Amenhotep III are the significant remains of a vast mortuary temple.