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Luxor Overnight from Hurghada – 2 Days, East & West Bank

2 days, 1 night, shared group of up to 16, Egyptologist guide, 4-star hotel, tickets and four meals included.

At a glance

Length
2 days · 1 nights
Departs
Daily

The short answer

A 2-day, 1-night trip from Hurghada to Luxor: about 4 hours by road each way, 6 sites over 2 days (Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Colossi), and 4 meals.
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  • Small group

Snapshot

Good to know

Duration
2 days
Destinations
Hurghada · Luxor · Karnak Temple · Luxor Temple · Valley of the Kings · Temple of Hatshepsut · Colossi of Memnon
Includes
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hurghada, El Gouna, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh and Soma Bay · Air-conditioned vehicle shared with other guests · One night in a 4-star Luxor hotel, twin or double room · Meals: 2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast · Egyptologist guide (English)
Guide languages
English

Best time to go

October to April is comfortable for walking the temples. In summer, the early start on day two means you visit the tombs before the worst of the heat.

  • Egyptian tour operator working since 1988; our Hurghada office organizes this trip
  • ETAA Licence 718, Category A, and an IATA member

02Overview

A first look

This is a two-day trip from Hurghada to Luxor with one night in a 4-star hotel. A shared air-conditioned vehicle collects you at 05:00 and drives about four hours to Luxor. On day one an Egyptologist guide takes you through Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. On day two you cross to the West Bank early, before the heat, for the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon, then drive back in the afternoon. Entrance tickets, hotel, two lunches, dinner and breakfast are included. It suits travelers who want more time than a day trip allows.

Background

The facts

Luxor is about 280 km from Hurghada, around four hours by road each way. The two-day trip uses one hotel night in Luxor to split the East Bank and West Bank into separate, shorter days.

Named in this entry

Luxor·Karnak Temple·Luxor Temple·Valley of the Kings·Temple of Hatshepsut·Colossi of Memnon

Suited to

Is this for you?

Yes, if

  • Travelers from Hurghada who want to see both banks of Luxor at a calmer pace and sleep in the city between the visits.

Maybe not, if

  • Not for people who dislike long drives or who need step-free access.

What lingers

  • 01One night in a 4-star Luxor hotel, so the drive is not done twice in one day
  • 02Karnak Temple on day one with an Egyptologist guide, then Luxor Temple in late-afternoon light
  • 03A free evening in Luxor, with dinner at the hotel and time to walk by the Nile
  • 04The Valley of the Kings at 07:15 on day two, before the heat and the biggest crowds
  • 05Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon, with two lunches, dinner and breakfast included

Honest assessment

Real trade-offs from our experience managing this tour.

Highlights

  • The West Bank is visited early, before the heat
  • One hotel night avoids doing the whole route in one day
  • Hotel, four meals, guide and tickets are included

Things to Consider

  • Two drives of about four hours each
  • A single room carries a supplement

Stop by stop

Detailed itinerary

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The fine print

What's included – and what isn't

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hurghada, El Gouna, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh and Soma Bay
  • Air-conditioned vehicle shared with other guests
  • One night in a 4-star Luxor hotel, twin or double room
  • Meals: 2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast
  • Egyptologist guide (English)
  • Entrance tickets: Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings (three tombs), Temple of Hatshepsut
  • Bottled water on the vehicle

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Single-room supplement
  • Drinks with meals
  • Extra-ticket tombs (Tutankhamun, Seti I, Ramses V and VI)
  • Hot-air balloon flight on day two (optional, booked ahead)
  • Personal expenses

Field notes

From our Egyptologists

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    Pack a small day bag and keep the main luggage in the vehicle or at the hotel

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    If you want a balloon flight, request it when you book, because it must be arranged ahead

Before you go

What to pack & wear

Children & families

Children under 2 travel free, ages 2 to 11 pay half the adult price, and guests 12 and over pay the adult price. There is no set minimum age, but the two drives of about four hours and the walking at the temples are tiring for small children.

Indicative rates only – pricing and departure fluctuate. Please enquire for live rates on your specific dates.

On the ground

Your route

1Hurghada2Luxor

Asked & answered

Frequent questions

  1. 01How does the price work for the overnight trip?
    The price is per person for a shared vehicle of up to 16 guests and a twin or double room. A single room carries a supplement. Children under 2 travel free, ages 2 to 11 pay half and 12 and over pay the adult price. Prices are provisional until our team confirms your request.
  2. 02Which hotel do we stay in?
    You stay one night in a 4-star hotel in Luxor, in a twin or double room. We confirm the hotel by name once your request is accepted. Dinner and breakfast are served there. If you need a single room, there is a supplement that we quote before you pay.
  3. 03Why is the overnight trip better than a day trip?
    You avoid doing eight hours of driving and the whole Luxor program in one day. You see Karnak and Luxor Temple on day one, then the West Bank early on day two, before heat and crowds. That gives you more time at each site and a night's sleep in between.
  4. 04What should I bring for two days?
    Bring an overnight bag, your passport for hotel check-in, a hat, sunscreen and comfortable closed shoes. Cash is useful for drinks and optional tickets such as Tutankhamun's tomb. Pack swimwear if you want to use the hotel pool. Keep the main luggage light, as space in the vehicle is shared.
  5. 05What if I need to cancel?
    More than 72 hours ahead, keep 100% as credit toward future travel or take a 100% refund, less bank charges. Between 72 and 24 hours, keep 100% as credit or take a 50% refund. Within 24 hours, or if you don't show up, there is no refund or credit. If we have to cancel, you lose nothing.
  6. 06Can I add a hot-air balloon flight?
    Yes, as an optional extra on day two, booked ahead and paid separately. It is not included in the price. Balloon flights leave at dawn and depend on the weather, so if you want one, tell us when you send your request and we will check availability with the day program.

If plans change

Cancellation and refunds

What you get back if you cancel depends on how far ahead of your trip you tell us and the type of trip you book. Read our current cancellation and refund policy

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