Luxor tours

Luxor bus queen

A full-day bus excursion from Hurghada to Luxor with a focus on the monuments of the queens: the temple of Hatshepsut, the Valley of the Queens and the Karnak temple complex, with an Egyptologist guide and lunch.

16 hours€69/ per person

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At a glance

Duration: 16 hours

About this tour

This Luxor day trip places the monuments of Egypt's queens and royal women at the centre. You visit the terraced temple of Hatshepsut on the West Bank and the Valley of the Queens, and continue to the monumental Karnak temple complex on the East Bank.

An Egyptologist guide accompanies the group and lunch is included. The programme offers a different angle on ancient Thebes while covering the highlights of Luxor in a single day.

Highlights

Temple of Hatshepsut
Valley of the Queens on the West Bank
The Karnak temple complex
Guiding by a professional Egyptologist
Lunch and soft drinks included
Full-day bus transfer from Hurghada

Itinerary

approx. 04:00
Hotel pickup in Hurghada
Early-morning pickup and departure for Luxor by air-conditioned bus.
morning
Temple of Hatshepsut
Guided visit to the terraced mortuary temple on the West Bank.
morning
Valley of the Queens
The tombs of queens and royal family members.
midday
Lunch
A meal is served during the programme.
afternoon
Karnak temple complex
Guided visit to the temples of Karnak on the East Bank.
evening
Arrival at your hotel
Return transfer to Hurghada and drop-off at your hotel. Exact times depend on the group's pace.

Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hurghada
Round-trip transfer in an air-conditioned bus
Professional Egyptologist guide
Entrance fees to the sites visited in the programme
Lunch
Water and soft drinks during the day

Not included

Personal expenses and souvenirs
Tips for the guide and driver (optional)
Optional extras such as the Luxor Temple or a Nile boat ride
Drinks and snacks outside the included meal
Transfer surcharge from certain regions (for example Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh, El Gouna, Safaga or Soma Bay)

Age policy

The excursion is suitable for adults and children. Infants aged 0–2 travel free of charge and children aged 3–10 receive a 50% discount. The early start and long journey are worth considering when travelling with very young children.

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