The 6 Day Trips from Luxor Worth the Early Start

1.Luxor Day Trip from Hurghada Small Group & Tutankhamun Tomb

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5,366 reviews · 14 hours · from $95Our pick

Travel from Hurghada, Safaga, El Gouna, Makadi Bay, Soma Bay, or Sahl Hasheesh to Luxor in a small group of up to eight. Visit Karnak, Hatshepsut’s temple, the Valley of the Kings, Tutankhamun’s tomb if booked, and the Colossi of Memnon. Guides such as Romany Hanna and Christine Isaac lead the day in several languages.

“We had a really good time in Luxor with our guide Romany Hanna, very experienced and knowledgeable guide with a good sense of humour. I would highly recommended this trip with Romany Hanna!!!”

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2.Abu Simbel Temple Private Guided Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 546 reviews · 15 hours · from $148

Set out before dawn from Luxor in a private air-conditioned car for Abu Simbel. Meet your guide at the temple, see the four colossal statues of Ramses II, explore the temples of Ramses II and Nefertari, then have lunch in Aswan before returning. Guides include Ahmed Ashraf, Mustafa, Hani, and others.

“We had an exceptional day trip to Abu Simbel. Our guide Medo was extremely knowledgeable and brought the history of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari to life with clear, engaging explanations. The stories behind the temples, their symbolism, and the incredible relocation project were explained in a way that was both informative and easy to follow. The tour was well-paced, professional, and truly enhanced our experience of this remarkable site. Highly recommended for anyone wanting a deeper understanding of Abu Simbel and its history.”

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3.Valley of Kings Hatshepsut & Karnak Luxor Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 375 reviews · 15 hours · from $99

Travel from Hurghada to Luxor in a small group of up to 13, with an Egyptologist guide such as Huda, Mahmoud, or Ismail. See three royal tombs, Hatshepsut Temple, Memnon’s Colossi, Karnak, and Luxor Temple from outside. Snacks, water, lunch, ferry crossing, transport, and listed entry tickets are included.

“Our tour guide Khaled Faramawy was very friendly and nice.”

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4.Small-Group Day Trip to Luxor by Plane

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 76 reviews · from $375Top rated

Fly from Cairo to Luxor and spend a packed day with a guide such as Aziz, Dudu, Yousef, or Yaya. Visit Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s temple, and the Colossi of Memnon, with lunch and air-conditioned transfers included. Optional tomb entries, a Nile ride, photography, and scarves can be added.

“DOA. Our guide was fantastic and very knowledgeable. Our 15 hours was a very long and tiring day. Very enjoyable. A big thanks to DOA.”

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5.Valley of The Kings and Hatshepsut Temple Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 55 reviews · from $64Best value

Start at 7:00 am from your Luxor hotel, Nile cruise, or Luxor airport. A private air-conditioned vehicle takes you to the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Memnon Colossi. Your English- or Arabic-speaking guide explains the tombs, temple, and ancient Thebes, then returns you to Luxor or the airport.

“Great, I visited everything, and the driver and guide were super friendly and helpful.”

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6.Day Trip to Dendera & Abydos Temples with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 22 reviews · 11 hours · from $125

You’ll travel by private, air-conditioned car from Luxor to the Temple of Hathor at Dendera and Seti I’s temple at Abydos. An English-speaking Egyptologist guide, hotel pickup, lunch, dinner, entrance fees when selected, and bottled water are included. Guides may include Mustafa, Moo Moo, or Mohammed Don Corleone.

“Mohammed Don Corleone was a very good guide, he explained evrything and was vee good with time.”

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