We are pleased to present a new two-day program for travelers who wish to experience the full splendor of ancient Egyptian civilization in the Valleys of the Kings and Queens on a group tour at a favorable price.
Get ready for a jam-packed itinerary where you’ll see numerous historical sites, immerse yourself in Egyptian culture, and experience the unique energy of ancient architecture. In the middle of your tour, you’ll spend the night at a hotel near the Nile River, giving you the chance to take an evening stroll and dine at local restaurants.
For the more adventurous travelers, there’s an optional hot air balloon ride available the next morning for $50. This will give you a bird’s eye view of the entire Luxor Valley at sunrise (more details below in Additional Information)!
We’ve combined all the major attractions into one tour:
Karnak and Luxor Temples, The mysterious Dendera and the Temple of Hathor, The Avenue of the Sphinxes, The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, The Temple of Ramesses III – Medinet Habu, The Colossi of Memnon, The Necropolis tombs of the nobility, A boat trip on the Nile, A visit to Banana Island to see how fruits are grown and taste some for yourself.
What is included in the tour program:
Day 1 (Super Luxor and Dendera, no shopping):
- Departure from the hotel around 4:00 AM (exact time will be informed after booking; the journey to Dendera takes about 4 hours);
- Visit to the unique temple of Hathor, goddess of love and beauty (Dendera);
- Arrival in Luxor, Valley of the Living: visit to the Karnak Temple (scarab beetle, sacred lake);
- Crossing the Nile by boat;
- Lunch at a cafe on the banks of the Nile (buffet);
- Valley of the Dead: visit to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut; the Colossi of Memnon;
- Boat trip to Banana Island (optional, for an additional fee. Book and pay directly from the guide on the bus +$10);
- Transfer to Luxor hotel between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM;
- Independent evening walk and dinner
Day 2 (New Luxor + Banana Island):
- Departure from the hotel at approximately 5:00 AM for those wishing to take a hot air balloon ride (+ $50 per person);
- Breakfast at the hotel around 8:00 AM;
- Visit the unique Luxor Temple (the heart of Luxor);
- Walk through the Avenue of Sphinxes – created during the reign of the 30th dynasty of pharaohs. At that time, there were 1350 sculptures;
- Cross the Nile by motorboat;
- Lunch at a cafe on the banks of the Nile (buffet);
- Possible visit to alabaster and perfume factories;
- Transfer to the rather large funerary temple of Ramses III in Medinet Habu – a bright and well-preserved example of a memorial temple of the pharaohs of the New Kingdom;
- Colossi of Memnon (two massive stone statues depicting Pharaoh Amenhotep III);
- Boat trip to Banana Island, where you can walk through a banana grove and enjoy fresh fruit (included in the program);
- Visit the Tombs of the Nobles (necropolis). They are less known than the Valley of the Kings, but also arouse the interest of many tourists;
- Departure from Luxor at approximately 5:00-6:00 PM;
- Arrival at the hotel at around 10:00 PM.
Included in the Tour Price:
- All entrance fees as per the program
- Nile River cruise
- Banana Island (only on the second day of the tour)
- Two buffet lunches and one hotel breakfast
- 3-star hotel accommodation (hotel selection is not available)
- Services of a Russian-speaking guide
- Transportation in Hurghada
- (El Gouna and Sahl Hasheesh areas: additional charge of $10 each way per vehicle up to 6 people (per booking), transfer may be group)
Not Included in the Tour Price:
- Visiting Banana Island on the first day of the tour (optional, payable on-site to the guide in cash for $10)
- Drinks during meals and breakfast ($1-2)
- Dinner at a hotel or restaurant in Luxor (approximately $5)
- Hot air balloon ride ($50 per person, optional)
Children up to 5 years old are free. Children are not allowed on the hot air balloon.
Additional Information:
- Transportation to Luxor will be in a comfortable large bus with two drivers, security, air conditioning, and a toilet. On the second day, if there are not enough tourists for the “New Luxor” program, you may be transferred to a minibus for the Luxor part of the tour. The return trip to Hurghada will be on a large bus.
- On the first day of the tour, tourists who do not book a trip to Banana Island with the guide will go to the hotel (depending on the order of the sights). It can be purchased on-site from the guide; payment is in cash.
- The hotel in Luxor offers modest 2-3 star rooms, suitable for overnight stays. The possibility of choosing or booking higher-class hotels is only available within the framework of individual tours upon request. Near the hotel, there is an old city where you can walk around shops and cafes in the evening – check the route at the reception. The walk is safe, but we recommend taking a phone with the internet or an offline map. Be prepared for early morning prayers from mosques, which are common in Luxor.
- Please note that tour guides may offer goods for sale – this is common practice in Egypt. Please remember that our online service does not control the quality and prices of these goods.
- To prevent possible odors, the toilet on the bus may be closed by the driver under the pretext of a malfunction. We recommend using toilets at stops and near attractions, the cost is approximately 10 Egyptian pounds; toilets on the boat and Banana Island are free. In case of urgent need and a closed toilet on the bus, please contact our booking department for assistance.
- Attention! The hot air balloon flight lasts about 30-40 minutes. You can book in advance or on-site from the guide, but we cannot guarantee the flight 100%, as it may be canceled due to weather conditions or other reasons beyond our control. In case of a canceled flight, the money will be refunded.
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.