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But if you're on a Red Sea vacation and hoping you could walk among 3,000-year-old temples, then a Hurghada to Luxor tour would be the easiest way to realize your dream. Luxor is home to more ancient monuments than anywhere else on earth, and it is a mountain hopper of visitors who leave their beach resort to see it each year.
Our guide will help you out with all you need to know before booking: itineraries, distances, pricing, and packing.
Why Choose a Hurghada to Luxor Tour?
Hurghada has no ancient tombs or temples, that's why you must go off the coast for one day to see the tombs and temples that made Egypt famous. A Luxor tour from Hurghada alleviates the logistics for you. You don't need to book yourself a driver, book your own tickets or hire your own guide in a place where you might not know the language.
It's more of an issue than it sounds because all the sites in Luxor are located on both banks of the Nile and this can take up hours if your plan is to cross the Nile for each visit. With the addition of a well-informed Egyptologist guide who tells you what you're seeing, the experience of an entire day can go from overwhelming to one of the best of your whole trip.
So, after all, it is what makes a well-organized Luxor excursion from Hurghada so alluring to anyone who is pressed for time.
What Is Included in a Hurghada to Luxor Tour?
Most operators create their tour to Luxor from Hurghada around the same core package, which can change from one operator to another:
- Air-conditioned round trip transportation
- Hurghada's hotel transfers
- Guide in English, usually in other languages as well
- Tickets to the primary attractions of the tour
- Break for lunch at a local restaurant
- Have a bottle of water on hand for your trip
- Necessary site licenses and permits
This information will help you make comparisons more easily and select the best deal for your price range.
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Hurghada to Luxor Tour Itinerary
The normal course of the day is:
- Pickup from your hotel in Hurghada will be around 5.00 AM
- Head west across the Eastern Desert, past the Nile Valley (3.5 – 4 hours)
- Come to Luxor and cross to the West Bank
- Visit the Valley of the Kings and see royal tombs carved out of the rock
- See the Temple of Hatshepsut one of the most remarkable mortuary temples in Egypt
- Photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon
- Lunch at a local restaurant, often with a Nile view
- Go across to the East Bank to Karnak Temple, the largest of Egypt's temples
- Depending on the operator and remaining time, a visit to Luxor Temple is optional
- Arrive in Hurghada at about 9:00 pm for an evening drive back
This serves a fairly lengthy route so some operators have shortened it to one stop typically being Luxor Temple which may be the end of a long day. If all of the above is important to you, verify it before you book it.
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How Long Is a Hurghada to Luxor Tour?
Expect a full day. Most trips will take 12 hours or more and pick up as early as 4 or 5 AM and travel back as late as early evening or later. About half of that time is spent traveling and the remaining time is spent at sites.
People who opt for the Luxor day tour from Hurghada are often amazed at exactly how much is packed into one day, yet almost everyone can testify by the time they reach the Valley of the Kings that the early morning is well worth it.
How Far Is Luxor from Hurghada?
The distance from Hurghada to Luxor is approximately 280 to 300 km away and the journey takes about 3.5-4 hours by modern desert road. The journey itself is part of the experience, as the road runs through the Eastern Desert with red sandstone mountains, small villages and irrigated farmland all along the road before it reaches the Nile Valley.
There is no direct commercial air service between the two cities, which is why most people are keen to hire an organized Hurghada Luxor excursion by private car service.
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Hurghada to Luxor Tour Price: What Affects the Cost?
The price changes due to some factors:
- Tour size: private tours are more expensive per person than group tours in the minibus
- Vehicle type: sedan, minivan or larger coach
- Additional tickets: including Tutankhamun's tomb, photo permits
- Season: prices can get a little higher in peak winter from October to April
- Guide language: English is common, other languages may be more expensive
- Pickup point: towns outside Hurghada's central area will charge a small extra fee
A private Luxor day tour from Hurghada offers more flexibility in terms of stopping and pacing, however the shared tour is cheaper than the private one to see the same sites.
Hurghada to Luxor Tour vs Going Independently
Some visitors may choose to take a taxi or car rental and travel there on their own. But let's compare that to the Hurghada Luxor excursion:
Factor
Organized Tour
Going Independently
Guide
Egyptologist included
None, unless hired separately
Entrance tickets
Arranged for you
You queue and pay yourself
Transport
Private, air-conditioned
Arranged and paid separately
Cost
Fixed, all-inclusive price
Can add up with hidden extras
Schedule
Fixed but efficient
Flexible but needs planning
Local knowledge
Handled by guide and driver
You navigate on your own
Is the Tour Suitable for Families?
It happens to be yes, if you spend a little planning. The tombs often capture the imagination of children, raising the overall scale and size of Karnak Temple and the concept of hiding and treasures of pharaohs is an interesting day out in itself for educational purposes.
However, the early start of the day and midday temperatures can pose a challenge to younger children, and rest breaks can be a great idea if travelling with young children along with bringing snacks and reapplying sun protection regularly.
Most operators will be able to schedule a family car for your private hurghada to Luxor tour, and you will have more flexibility on how fast you spend the day.
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What Should You Bring on Your Luxor Tour?
- Cute closed shoes to walk in that are comfortable
- A hat, sunglasses and high SPF sunscreen
- Modest clothing which is light and breathable around shoulders and knees
- Your passport (which may be required for certain site visits)
- Make change from small bills for tips, drinks or photo permits
- Reuseable bottle for drinking water
- A camera or phone with extra batteries (some tombs do not allow photos)
Little effort makes for a long comfortable Luxor tour from Hurghada.
Book Your Hurghada to Luxor Tour with Cruisara
Our tours from Cruisara are built to suit your comfort, safety and time to really appreciate our destinations rather than rush through them.
Once you arrive in Egypt you'll find there is nothing to work out since every trip comes with a licensed Egyptologist guide, private air-conditioned transport, hotel pickup and drop off, and all the entrance fees you need.
You can choose from a small group tour or a private tour exclusive to your family and friends and we can plan the day around your needs and wants, budget and pace.
No matter how you decide to do it, a Hurghada to Luxor tour will make one day of the Red Sea vacations into a lifetime experience. Reserve with us today and enjoy the temples of ancient Thebes, let us take care of the details.


