A bus excursion from Hurghada to Luxor – is an amazing and exciting experience that you shouldn’t miss if you’re vacationing in Egypt. Luxor is an ancient city that still holds within its walls incredible sights that attract thousands of tourists every year.
There are various excursion programs to Luxor from Hurghada, and you can find a detailed overview below.
The primary destination for groups traveling from Hurghada to Luxor is the Karnak Temple Complex. It’s the largest ancient temple in Egypt and the world’s largest open-air museum. Here, you’ll discover an extensive complex dedicated to the gods Amun, Osiris, and Khonsu. The temple’s grandeur is evident in its massive colonnades and intriguing pools.
Another must-visit site from Hurghada is the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of Ancient Egypt’s most powerful pharaohs. Carved into a cliff face, it’s an architectural marvel you won’t soon forget.
The Colossi of Memnon is another awe-inspiring sight in Luxor. These two colossal statues, standing over 18 meters tall, depict the god Amun and Pharaoh Amenhotep III.
You’ll also visit Banana Island in Luxor, where you can savor fresh fruit and enjoy an authentic motorboat ride on the majestic Nile River.
The Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens are true treasure troves in Luxor. These are where the tombs of pharaohs and other important figures have been discovered. You’ll see incredible paintings and rock-cut architecture that you’ve likely only read about in history books.
An excursion from Hurghada to Luxor by bus is a fascinating and educational journey where you’ll learn a lot about the history and culture of Ancient Egypt. You’re sure to be deeply impressed and have an unforgettable experience.
We offer six programs to Luxor from Hurghada to choose from:
- Program 1: Luxor Standard = $35, children $18 (Without the Valley of the Kings and Queens) – program description below
Days of the trip: Daily; - Program 2: Luxor + Valley of the Queens = $40, children $20 – program description below
Days of the trip: Daily - Program 3: Luxor + Valley of the Kings = $55, children $28 – program description below
Days of the trip: Daily; - Program 4: New Luxor (Luxor Temple) – program description here = $35, children $18
Days of the trip: Monday, Thursday; - Program 5: Super New Luxor + Dendera (2 days) – program description here = $100, children $50
Days of the trip: Wednesday, Sunday. - Program 6: or, you can go to Luxor without visiting shops and instead see the temple of the goddess of love and beauty Hathor, Dendera – for $50, children $25. Description here
Days of the trip: Wednesday, Sunday.
A trip to Luxor from Hurghada can be arranged individually. For more details, please see the ‘Individual’ section of the menu.
We also offer a program with a sunrise meeting on a hot air balloon in Luxor from Hurghada.
What is included in the Luxor excursion program from Hurghada (No. 1, 2, 3)*:
- Departure from the hotel around 4:00 AM (exact time will be informed after booking; the journey to Luxor takes about 4 hours with a stop for rest and a restroom break);
- Arrival in Luxor, the Valley of the Living: visiting the Karnak Temple (the scarab beetle, the sacred lake, obelisks);
- Crossing the Nile by boat from the “Valley of the Living” to the “Valley of the Dead”;
- Lunch at a cafe in Luxor on the banks of the Nile (buffet);
The Valley of the Dead: visiting the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut; - Two huge statues of Amenhotep III – the Colossi of Memnon;
- A possible stop in Luxor at the alabaster and oil factories (shopping area);
- A trip to the Valley of the Queens (Point No. 2) or the Valley of the Kings (Point No. 3) – it is not possible to combine both;
- A motorboat trip to the Banana Grove (optional, for an additional fee. You can book and purchase directly from the guide on the bus for +$10 – Free during the promotion indicated at the top);
- Departure from Luxor, approximately at 17:00-17:30;
Arrival at the hotel around 22:00.
*The order of the program may change slightly, depending on the decision of the guide and the tourist flow at the attractions in Luxor.
The cost of the excursion from Hurghada to Luxor includes:
- Entrance fees as per the program;
- Crossing the Nile by boat (+Banana Island – for the duration of the promotion);
- Lunch (buffet);
- Services of a Russian-speaking guide;
- Transportation service in Hurghada (areas: El Gouna and Sahl Hasheesh – additional charge of $10 round trip per car for up to 6 people (per booking, transfer may be group)).
What’s not included in the cost of a tour from Hurghada to Luxor:
- Banana Island visit: Optional, paid for separately on-site to the guide in cash (+ $10 – Free during the above promotion);
- Drinks during lunch.
Children up to 5 years old inclusive – Free.
Additional Information:
- Transportation: A comfortable bus with two drivers, security, air conditioning, and a restroom will transport you from Hurghada to Luxor.
- Banana Island: Tourists who do not book this excursion with the guide will wait on the bus while it crosses from one side to the other on a poor, dusty road.
- Valleys of the Kings and Queens: Three main tombs will be visited. Additional tombs can be visited for an extra fee, payable at the ticket office (including Tutankhamun’s tomb, approximately $20, payable in Egyptian pounds).
- Sales: Please be aware that tour guides may offer items for sale in Luxor. This is a common practice in Egypt. Our online service does not control the quality or prices of these goods.
- Restroom: To prevent odors, the bus restroom may be closed by the driver under the pretense of a malfunction. We recommend using restrooms at stops and near attractions. The cost is approximately 10 Egyptian pounds; restrooms on the bus and at Banana Island are free. In case of urgent need and a closed bus restroom, please contact our booking department for assistance.
- Recommended Days: The first three programs are recommended on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays (these days include Russian-speaking groups and free access to Banana Island). On other days (Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday), there may be European tourists with their own guide, Banana Island is an additional fee, and the quality of the tour may be slightly lower. The guide for the Russian-speaking group is Russian-speaking. The price remains unchanged.
- Tour Operators: There are only three tour operators in the Egyptian tourist market offering excursions to Luxor on different days of the week. We work with all of them, and there is no special opportunity to choose. We inform you in advance about the recommended days so that you can enjoy the program to the fullest.
- Booking: To book an excursion from Hurghada to Luxor, click on the icon of the messenger that is convenient for you on the right side of the screen and write to us.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Your price is so low... Probably you are doing a low-quality service?
We truly offer some of the lowest prices while maintaining a high quality of service. The reason is that we are an online booking company for large tour operators in Egypt, allowing us to offer very competitive prices due to our large volume of tourists. By booking with us, you receive high-quality service without overpaying intermediaries.
What kind of buses and transfers do you have?
A variety of transportation is available for use by the event organizers within the park, including cars, minivans, and comfortable buses. All vehicles are equipped with air conditioning and safety systems. For longer journeys, buses with restrooms are provided. Additionally, all vehicles undergo regular maintenance and sanitation checks, and possess the necessary tourist permits. Furthermore, drivers undergo inspections by the tourist police before each long trip.
How and when do I pay for the tour?
We work without prepayment. All group tours are paid for on the bus or during the tour itself. The exceptions are prepayments for private tours and tours that require purchasing airline tickets or processing documents. Our main programs are paid for directly during the transfer or at the beginning of the tour. You don’t need to look for someone to pay for the tour. An employee of the organizer will approach you. You can pay in cash in US dollars, euros, or Egyptian pounds. For your convenience, we also offer the option of transferring funds to a bank card in rubles, hryvnias, and euros at the exchange rate or to a cryptocurrency wallet in USDT, prior to the tour. For more detailed information on payment methods and refunds, please see here.
Do you have a tourist license?
Egypt is a highly regulated country, especially when it comes to tourism. For any vehicle or yacht to depart on an excursion, daily permits must be obtained from both the police and the military. If the tour operators don’t have a valid tourism license, they naturally won’t be granted these permits. This is why for certain excursions, we may request copies of your vouchers and passports (this applies to sea excursions in Sharm El-Sheikh, private tours, and some group tours if they involve leaving the city. For other excursions, permits are simply issued based on the number of people, and passport details are not required).
Are we insured during the excursion?
Unfortunately, some hotel guides try to convince tourists that their travel insurance is allegedly invalid if they book excursions with external tour operators, as opposed to their own company. This is not true.
Firstly, your travel insurance is valid throughout Egypt, just as it would be if you booked with the hotel’s tour company.
Secondly, if you are on a boat, bus, or other mode of transport, the organizer bears full insurance liability to the passengers. Otherwise, they simply would not be able to obtain a permit to conduct tour activities. Egypt has quite strict tourism regulations, and permits are required before each trip.
How can I retrieve a lost item from a tour?
We always remind our guests to double-check that they have all their belongings when exiting the bus or yacht at the end of the tour. Unfortunately, recovering lost items can be quite challenging due to the immediate departure of vehicles for cleaning and the complexities of Egyptian logistics. While we will do our best to help you locate your belongings, we cannot guarantee a 100% recovery rate. If we are able to find your item, there will be a delivery fee of $5-10. Please be mindful of your belongings!
Should I adjust my plans or wait for the tour?
We have a significant daily influx of booking requests for our programs from tourists. As a result, most excursions are organized daily or on specific days of the week following a detailed schedule provided in each program’s description. After booking, we will send you the exact pick-up time from your hotel. Many tours will be conducted with small groups from various hotels who have purchased excursions through tour operators. The only difference is that our prices are 40-60% lower (our organizers conduct all major excursions in Hurghada and Sharm El-Sheikh for Russian-speaking tourists).
Where can I find the photographer who took photos on the tour?
We would like to inform you that the photographers accompanying you on excursions act as independent representatives of their photo studios. They are not part of our online service or the program organizer team. All terms and conditions related to the photoshoot and its payment are discussed and agreed upon directly between you and the photographer. We recommend that you approach prepayments with caution and ensure the reliability of the services, as well as obtain all the photographer’s contact information before making any payments.