Luxor Day Trips from Hurghada
Compare shared and private Luxor trips from Hurghada, or allow more time with an overnight programme. Check the actual sites, tickets and time on the road.
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Luxor holds a remarkable share of the world's ancient Egyptian monuments, and it is only about four hours' drive from Hurghada. A Luxor day trip is long — expect a very early pickup and a late return — but walking through Karnak's columns and down into a painted royal tomb is something guests remember for the rest of their lives.
Hurghada Day Trips runs Luxor excursions in three formats: a shared trip in an air-conditioned coach, a private trip in your own car with your own Egyptologist, and a two-day trip with a night in Luxor that makes an early hot-air balloon flight possible. For a longer journey, a Nile cruise from Hurghada sails on from Luxor to Aswan.
All luxor trips
Every trip includes hotel pickup and an honest description of what the day really involves.
Luxor Day Trip from Hurghada by Bus
from €80 per personView
Private Luxor Day Trip from Hurghada
from €190 per person (based on 2 guests)View
Luxor 2-Day Trip from Hurghada with Optional Balloon Ride
from €400 per person (sharing)View
4-Day Nile Cruise from Hurghada (Luxor to Aswan)
from €580 per person (sharing)View
Which luxor trip is right for you?
Best value: the shared Luxor day trip by bus covers Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple and the Colossi of Memnon with lunch included.
Best experience in one day: the private Luxor day trip lets you leave when you want, spend longer at the sites you love and add extras like Tutankhamun's tomb.
Least rushed: the two-day Luxor trip splits the East and West Banks across two days and adds the option of a sunrise balloon flight. With four days, the Nile cruise from Hurghada adds Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan.
Compare at a glance
| Trip | Duration | Real activity time | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luxor Day Trip from Hurghada by Bus | 15–16 hours | About 6 hours of guided sightseeing in Luxor | €80 per person |
| Private Luxor Day Trip from Hurghada | 13–15 hours | About 7 hours in Luxor, planned around you | €190 per person (based on 2 guests) |
| Luxor 2-Day Trip from Hurghada with Optional Balloon Ride | 2 days / 1 night | About 10 hours of sightseeing over two days | €400 per person (sharing) |
| 4-Day Nile Cruise from Hurghada (Luxor to Aswan) | 4 days / 3 nights | Guided visits every day, with relaxing sailing time between | €580 per person (sharing) |
Prices are indicative starting prices in EUR; your final price is confirmed in writing before payment.
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Plan for a full travel day
Check collection time, return time, breaks and your group’s comfort with a long journey.
Site access and walking
Ask about steps, walking and assistance needs when comparing the itinerary.
Guide language
Confirm your requested language for the chosen date and programme.
Optional activities
Confirm separate arrangements and cancellation conditions for any balloon flight or other add-on.
Shared coach or a private Luxor day trip?
A shared Luxor trip follows a group timetable and includes other hotel pickups. Compare it with a private Luxor trip if your group wants its own vehicle and a programme agreed before travel. Both involve a substantial journey from the Red Sea coast.
Choose by the places you want to visit, the time available at each site and the full travel day. The total excursion length includes the return road journey, checkpoints and rest stops; it is longer than the time spent sightseeing.
Which Luxor sites and tickets are included?
Compare the listed itinerary for Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s temple and any other stops. Check which standard entrance tickets are included and whether special tombs, a boat crossing or other optional activities cost extra. A trip title alone does not establish what the fare covers.
Ask about the guide language, lunch, drinks and any planned shopping stops. If a particular site or avoiding shops is essential to your group, have that confirmed before booking. Our Hurghada to Luxor guide helps you compare the formats.
When to choose an overnight trip or cruise
Compare the two-day Luxor programme if you want to spread the sightseeing across two days. Check the hotel, meals, visits and any optional balloon flight in the exact quote. An overnight itinerary should not be assumed to include every activity mentioned in a destination guide.
The Nile cruise is a separate multi-day option. Confirm the cruise dates, accommodation, transfer arrangements, sightseeing and supplier cancellation terms before paying a deposit.
Hotel areas, children and booking information
Your resort area affects collection arrangements and the overall travel day. Enter your exact hotel and children’s ages, then compare the total quote for the whole group. Minimum booking prices and supplier terms can apply.
We confirm the information needed for your selected programme before travel. Keep the booking reference and contact details available, and check the collection time sent before your departure.
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Cancellation terms
Most standard day trips allow free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup. Check the terms for your selected trip.
Payment options
Where available, pay in full online or pay a deposit with the remaining balance in cash. Other programmes are confirmed before payment.
Weather arrangements
If a sea trip cannot operate safely or the port closes, we arrange another date or a full refund.
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Check the trip fare, children’s fares, hotel-area supplement and any options in the booking total or written quote.
Hotel pickup areas
Central Hurghada pickup is included where stated. Other resort areas can carry a supplement, shown during booking or confirmed in your quote.
Registered company
Hurghada Day Trips is a trading name of a company registered in England and Wales, with excursions delivered by local partners in Egypt.
Luxor: your questions answered
How long is the drive from Hurghada to Luxor?
The road distance is roughly 290 km, and the drive usually takes about four hours each way with a short rest stop. Pickups from Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh and Soma Bay are slightly later because those resorts are closer to the Luxor road.
Are entrance fees included?
Yes, the standard entrance tickets listed in each programme are included. Special tombs such as Tutankhamun, Nefertari or Seti I require an extra ticket, which your guide can buy for you on the day.
Can children join a Luxor day trip?
Yes, but it is a long day. For families with young children we recommend the private trip, which allows more breaks, or the two-day trip.
What is the dress code for temples?
There is no strict dress code, but shoulders covered and knees covered is respectful and practical against the sun. Wear comfortable walking shoes — Karnak alone involves a lot of walking.
Guides for this kind of trip
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