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Luxor Two-Day Excursion from Hurghada with Hotel Night

2 days, shared vehicle (up to 16 guests), 4-star hotel night, Egyptologist guide, tickets and four meals included.

At a glance

Length
2 days · 1 nights
Departs
Daily

The short answer

A 2-day shared excursion from Hurghada to Luxor with a 4-star hotel night, four meals, an Egyptologist guide and entrance to Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut's temple.
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  • Small group

Snapshot

Good to know

Duration
2 days
Destinations
Hurghada · Luxor · Karnak Temple · Luxor Temple · Valley of the Kings · Temple of Hatshepsut · Colossi of Memnon
Includes
Collection from and return to your hotel in Hurghada, El Gouna, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh or Soma Bay · A shared air-conditioned vehicle · One night in a 4-star hotel in Luxor, in a twin or double room · Meals: two lunches, one dinner and one breakfast · An English-speaking Egyptologist as your guide
Guide languages
English

Best time to go

October to April is far more comfortable. In summer, the early start on day two matters, because the West Bank sites are very hot by late morning.

  • Egyptian tour operator working since 1988
  • Local team in our Hurghada office

02Overview

A first look

This is a two-day, one-night excursion from Hurghada to Luxor, shared with up to 16 guests. Day one starts at 05:00 with a drive of about four hours, then Karnak with an Egyptologist guide, lunch, hotel check-in and Luxor Temple in the late afternoon. Day two starts early with breakfast and the Valley of the Kings, then the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon, before lunch and the drive back. Transport, hotel, four meals and the entrance tickets are included. It suits travellers who want Luxor without rushing.

Background

The facts

Luxor is about four hours by road from Hurghada across the Eastern Desert. The two-day plan keeps the East Bank temples for day one and the West Bank sites for the cool early morning of day two.

Suited to

Is this for you?

Yes, if

  • Travellers who want a calmer pace than a single day trip and enough time to see both banks of the Nile.

Maybe not, if

  • Not suitable for wheelchair users or anyone who cannot manage early starts and long drives.

What lingers

  • 01Karnak Temple on day one, followed by Luxor Temple in the late-afternoon light
  • 02One night in a 4-star Luxor hotel in a twin or double room, with dinner and breakfast
  • 03Valley of the Kings at 07:15 on day two, before the heat builds
  • 04Temple of Hatshepsut and a stop at the Colossi of Memnon on the West Bank
  • 05Two lunches, one dinner and one breakfast, plus an English-speaking Egyptologist
  • 06A shared air-conditioned vehicle limited to 16 guests, from your Hurghada hotel

Honest assessment

The honest pluses and minuses, as our own team sees them after running this trip.

Highlights

  • A hotel night removes the rush of a single-day visit
  • West Bank sites visited early and cool on day two
  • Guide, tickets and four meals included

Things to Consider

  • Still about eight hours on the road across two days
  • Single rooms cost extra

Stop by stop

Detailed itinerary

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The fine print

What's included – and what is left out

Included

  • Collection from and return to your hotel in Hurghada, El Gouna, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh or Soma Bay
  • A shared air-conditioned vehicle
  • One night in a 4-star hotel in Luxor, in a twin or double room
  • Meals: two lunches, one dinner and one breakfast
  • An English-speaking Egyptologist as your guide
  • Admission to Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings (three tombs) and the Temple of Hatshepsut
  • Water on board the vehicle

Not included

  • Tips for your guide and driver
  • A supplement if you want a single room
  • Drinks at mealtimes
  • Tickets for the extra tombs (Tutankhamun, Seti I, Ramses V and VI)
  • The hot-air balloon flight on day two (optional, booked in advance)
  • Your own spending money

Field notes

From our Egyptologists

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    Eat something before the 05:00 pick-up if you can, because breakfast on day one comes late

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    Keep a few small notes for tips, because there is little change in the temples

Before you go

What to pack & wear

Children & families

Children under 2 travel free, ages 2 to 11 pay half the adult price, and ages 12 and over pay the adult price. Both days are long, with early starts and a lot of walking on uneven stone, so this suits older children best.

These fares are a guide, as prices and departure move through the year. Do ask us and we will confirm the fare for the days you have in mind.

On the ground

Your route

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Asked & answered

Frequent questions

  1. 01How does the price work for the two-day trip?
    The price is per person sharing a twin or double room, and covers transport, the hotel night, the meals listed and tickets. A single room costs extra, as do drinks and optional tombs. Prices are provisional until we confirm your request. We are an Egyptian operator (ETAA Licence 718), not an ATOL or ABTA member, and we do not sell international flights.
  2. 02When is collection on the first day?
    We collect you from your hotel at 05:00 on day one, from Hurghada, El Gouna, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh and Soma Bay. Be in the lobby a few minutes early. Return on day two takes you back to the same hotel in the evening.
  3. 03Can children join, and how are they priced?
    Yes. Children under 2 travel free, ages 2 to 11 pay half the adult price, and ages 12 and over pay the adult price. The days are long and involve a lot of walking, so please consider whether younger children will enjoy it.
  4. 04What should I pack for one night away?
    Bring your passport for check-in, a small overnight bag, a sun hat, sun cream, comfortable closed shoes and cash for drinks and optional tombs. The bag stays in the vehicle during sightseeing, so keep valuables on you. Pack a light layer for the early starts.
  5. 05What is the cancellation policy?
    Give us more than 72 hours' notice and you can keep 100% as credit towards a future holiday or have 100% refunded, less bank charges. Between 72 and 24 hours beforehand, keep 100% as credit or have 50% back. Within 24 hours, or if you don't turn up, nothing can be refunded or credited. Should we have to cancel, you won't lose a penny.
  6. 06Is the vehicle shared, and who stays where?
    It is shared with other guests, up to 16 in all, and you stay in a 4-star Luxor hotel in a twin or double room. Couples share a double or twin room. Solo travellers can ask us about the single-room supplement when sending a request.

If plans change

Cancellation and refunds

What you receive back if you cancel depends on how far ahead of your holiday you let us know and the kind of holiday you book. See our current cancellation and refund terms

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