Luxor, Karnak and the Valley of the Kings private day tour by car from Hurghada

Highlights

• Karnak is the biggest temple in the history of mankind
• The Scarab of Karnak
• Monumental Hypostyle Hall
• The legendary Luxor
• Sphinx Avenue
• Valley of the Kings with 64 tombs of pharaohs including that of Tutankhamun
• Unique Hatshepsut Temple
• Colossi of Memnon

All about the trip

Enjoy a private tour in a comfortable air-conditioned car with a tour guide qualified in Egyptology to the most famous sights in Egypt.

Discover the biggest temple in the history of mankind. Karnak's architecture is fascinating with its huge columns 3.5 meters wide. Boost your good luck and long life by circling the mysterious Scarab statue - a ritual which works according to local legend. Visit the captivating Luxor temple guarded by the Sphinx Avenue. You will also explore the sophisticated burial rituals in the Valley of the Kings which holds 64 tombs of pharaohs including the famous Tutankhamun.

Your guide will pick you up in your Hurghada hotel before breakfast. So please ask your hotel reception to make a breakfast box ready for you the next morning. We will make one stop on the way to refresh ourselves before reaching Karnak.

Your guide will explain the ancient history and the rich symbolism of the vast temple complex and you can admire the enormous columns and beautiful carvings depicting religious scenes.

We will carry on to the Luxor Temple with the colossal statue of Ramesses and the Sun Court of Amenhotep.

Enjoy lunch and a short break in a local restaurant before continuing to the Valley of the Kings. 10 out of the total 64 tombs of pharaohs are open. Your guide will recommend the most interesting ones which you can visit.

At the end of the day, we will stop at the Hatshepsut Temple to admire its unique architecture and we will also see the gigantic Colossi of Memnon before heading back to your hotel.

What is included in the price

• Pick-up and drop-off in hotels in Hurghada
• All transfers with air-conditioned vehicle
• Tour guide qualified in Egyptology
• Entrance fees (except the ones mentioned below)
• Services and taxes
• Lunch in a local restaurant
• 2 bottles of mineral water and 2 juices

What is not included in the price

• Pick-up and drop-off in hotels outside of Hurghada
• Entrance fees to the tombs of Tutankhamun and Seti I

Instructions

Please ask your hotel reception a day before to make a breakfast box you can take with you the next morning.

This activity is organised by The Chosen Tours, Port Ghalib 110/3, Port Ghalib, 84738, Egypt, +20 102 8685 533, admin@marsaalamactivities.com.