Dive into all-things Ancient Egypt on this Luxor tour – the ultimate outdoor museum. From towering temples and iconic pharaohs to sphinxes and hieroglyphs, Luxor offers a chance to explore nearly a third of all ancient antiquities known to man within just a few kilometres. Hossam, one of our local guides and Egyptologists, says, ‘Every time I visit the Temples of Luxor and Karnak, I'm blown away by how our ancestors built these massive structures with just simple tools. It’s a mind-blowing mystery.’

Kick off your day early from Hurghada, snapping pics as you travel through the Red Sea Mountains to Luxor. First, hit up the West Bank of Thebes and be awed by the colossal Colossi of Memnon statues. Standing next to these giants of Pharaoh Amenhotep III will make you feel tiny – and this is just the start. Hossam notes, ‘The Greeks and Romans thought it was lucky to hear the whistling sound from the northern statue at sunrise, a result of a crack from the 27 BC earthquake.’ Next, you’ll continue to the UNESCO-listed Valley of the Kings, where the tombs of legendary pharaohs like Seti, Ramses, and Tutankhamun are carved into desert hills – perfect for those Insta-worthy shots.

Cross the Nile River to the East Bank for a taste of local cuisine – because you’ve gotta try the local eats. Before heading back to Hurghada, end your day at the Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest religious sites in the world. This sprawling complex offers a deep dive into ancient Egypt’s soul, featuring an incredible array of temples, chapels, sphinxes, pylons, and detailed hieroglyphs.

Discover a treasure trove of ancient Egyptian artefacts and ruins
Snap up pics next to the giant Colossi of Memnon statues in Luxor
Visit the UNESCO Valley of Kings, home to legendary pharaohs
Enjoy local cuisine for lunch and explore the Karnak Temple Complex
Learn from a local Egyptologist with unrivalled knowledge of the ruins

Important to know

Extra fees to be paid on site:

Please, note that the entrance tickets to the Tomb of Tutankhamun require a fee of around 500 EGP for adults and 250 EGP for children under 12. Entrance fees to the Tomb of Ramses VI are around 180 EGP for adults and 90 EGP for children under 12

Know in advance:

Your entrance ticket to Valley of the Kings includes a visit to 3 tombs excluding the tombs of Tutankhamun and Ramses VI
Crossing the Nile by boat is not mandatory. You can make the route by bus at no extra cost
It is recommended to arrange a takeaway breakfast box with your hotel reception one day before the tour date. If your hotel accommodation includes dinner, please organize with your hotel reception a late dinner at your room upon return
Infants below 2 years can join for free
Please indicate your hotel details at checkout and confirm the pickup place and time directly with the local partner. You can find their contact information in the voucher after booking
Tour duration and pickup time are simply guidelines subject to change based on operational conditions and your hotel location