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Day Trips in Luxor: 15 Sorted by Price

26 tours  ·  from $15

The good day trips in Luxor fill up first and the cheap ones fill up fastest. Below: all 15, what each includes, and where they differ.

Luxor Day Trip from Hurghada Small Group & Tutankhamun Tomb - Hatshepsut’s temple and the story of a woman pharaoh
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Luxor Day Trip from Hurghada Small Group & Tutankhamun Tomb

1.Luxor Day Trip from Hurghada Small Group & Tutankhamun Tomb

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5,366 reviews · 14 hours · from $95Our pick

Travel from Hurghada or Safaga to Luxor in a small group of up to eight. Visit Karnak, Hatshepsut’s temple, the Valley of the Kings, Tutankhamun’s tomb if booked, and the Colossi of Memnon. Guides such as Romany Hanna, Christine Isaac, Karam, and Smiley bring the sites to life, while the long minivan ride makes this a full but rewarding day.

“the full day was amazing, our guide Christine Isaac was great so nice and helpful. we learnt so much from her. all good organised went smooth”

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Luxor: Shared Full-Day Tour to Luxor West and East Banks - The Valley of the Kings and its painted tombs
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Luxor: Shared Full-Day Tour to Luxor West and East Banks

2.Shared Full-Day Tour to Luxor West and East Banks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,812 reviews · 8 hours · from $90

Spend a packed day crossing Luxor’s east and west banks with an Egyptologist guide. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s terraces, the Colossi of Memnon, Karnak, and Luxor Temple, with lunch included. Guides such as Ahmed Bahaa, Alaa Hassan, Gabriel, and Adam are praised for clear storytelling, photo help, and flexible timing.

“The best of the tour was the guide guy, they really explained everything to us and also one of the best things is that he was very welcoming and smiled all day 😊”

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Luxor Day Tour: Valley of Kings & Queens & Hatchepsut Temples - Hatshepsut Temple and the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari
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Luxor Day Tour: Valley of Kings & Queens & Hatchepsut Temples

3.Luxor Day Tour: Valley of Kings & Queens & Hatchepsut Temples

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,496 reviews · from $89Top rated

Spend about eight hours touring Luxor’s West Bank in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed Egyptologist. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Medinet Habu, Deir el-Medina, the Valley of the Queens, Colossi of Memnon, and the Tombs of the Nobles. Guides such as Abdo, Roshdy, and Mohamed Awad have earned strong praise for clear explanations and personal service.

“My guide, Mohamed Awad was extremely knowledgeable—he pointed out details I would have easily missed and explained the meaning behind many of the hieroglyphics. I truly appreciated his guidance and would definitely recommend him and book with him again.”

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Full Day Tour to East and West Banks of Luxor - Hatshepsut’s temple brings the West Bank to life
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Full Day Tour to East and West Banks of Luxor

4.Full Day Tour to East and West Banks of Luxor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,449 reviews · from $15Best value

Spend about eight hours exploring Luxor’s East and West Banks in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Luxor Temple, and Karnak. Add a guide, entry fees, and lunch, or keep the low-cost transport-only option.

“This is a great tour for east and west banks in one day. The guide spoke very good english and was very informative. She seemed to have boundless energy. In retrospect it would be better to do it in two days. We also had the misfortune of 41C temperatures which affected our energy levels but the guide was great. There was also a visit to an alabaster factory for the shopping stop. It was interesting to see. We did not take the lunch option but still ended up there and paid separately 500 pounds each. The food was buffet and good but I would have appreciated being asked about the…”

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Luxor: Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple Day Tour - Entering the Valley of the Kings
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Luxor: Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple Day Tour

5.Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,404 reviews · 5 hours · from $50

Spend five hours on Luxor’s West Bank with a guide such as Alaa Hassan, Asma, Mohamed Refaaie, or Fatma Anas. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon, then eat a local lunch. Hotel pickup, transport, entrance fees on selected options, and an English guide are included.

“Our guide Alaa Hassan was incredibly good. He guided us through the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut temple and he was very professional, friendly and helpful. Everything was clear from the very beginning and on time. We really appreciated his guidance and company!”

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VIP Luxor Day Tour from Hurghada, Small group the top operator - The Nile crossing and lunch on Luxor’s east bank
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VIP Luxor Day Tour from Hurghada, Small group the top operator

6.VIP Luxor Day Tour from Hurghada, Small group the top operator

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 980 reviews · from $130

Leave Hurghada around 4:15am for Luxor with driver Ahmed and guide Said. Visit Karnak, three Valley of the Kings tombs, Hatshepsut’s temple, and the Colossi of Memnon, with lunch and hotel transfers included. Expect a small-group minibus, Wi-Fi, charging points, snacks, and a very full 12 to 15-hour day.

“After advise from our driver Ahmed, we exchanged day to go on our trip, and we are so happy we did! He showed up at the agreed upon pickup time with a clean, comfy and cozy bus filled with ice cold drinks and plenty of snacks including both chocolate, dates, and all kindRead more”

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Hurghada: Small-Group Luxor Highlights & Tut Tomb Day Tour - The five-hour journey from Hurghada
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Hurghada: Small-Group Luxor Highlights & Tut Tomb Day Tour

7.Small-Group Luxor Highlights & Tut Tomb Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 928 reviews · 15 hours · from $105

Leave Hurghada before dawn for a full day in Luxor with an Egyptologist guide such as Adam, Hamdy, or Ahmed Bahaa. Visit Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. Lunch, snacks, water, hotel transfers, and optional felucca sailing are included, while Tutankhamun’s tomb and entrance fees depend on your chosen option.

“Adem was a very good guide. He explained everything clearly without making it boring. We were very satisfied. Thank you for everything”

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Luxor : Full Day Tour to Luxor West and East Banks & Lunch - Valley of the Kings: royal tombs beneath the hills
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Luxor : Full Day Tour to Luxor West and East Banks & Lunch

8.Full Day Tour to Luxor West and East Banks & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 870 reviews · from $23

Spend about seven hours touring Luxor’s west and east banks with an English-speaking Egyptologist guide. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s temple, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak, and Luxor Temple, with hotel pickup from the East Bank and lunch included. Guides may include Mina, Asma, Jacquie, or Ahmed Bahaa.

“Great trip, every thing perfect, guide is friendly, nice lunch, will recommend to my friend, will engage again next time”

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Full Day Tour of Luxor West Bank Temples and Tombs (Private) - Hatshepsut Temple and the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari
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Full Day Tour of Luxor West Bank Temples and Tombs (Private)

9.Full Day Tour of Luxor West Bank Temples and Tombs (Private)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 722 reviews · from $20

Spend 7 to 10 hours touring Luxor’s West Bank in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an Egyptologist guide. Visit the Valleys of the Kings and Queens, Deir el-Medina, Hatshepsut Temple, Medinet Habu, and the Colossi of Memnon. Hotel pickup, bottled water, and optional lunch are available.

“We had an amazing day exploring the West Bank of Luxor with Ahmed Emam as our guide. He was incredibly knowledgeable, giving us great historical insights at each site and helping us get some fantastic photos along the way. He also took us to a wonderful local restaurant for lunch, which was a great touch. We really enjoyed ourselves and would highly recommend him!”

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Cairo: Private Luxor Day Tour with Entrance fees by Flights - The West Bank: tombs, cliffs, and royal power
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Cairo: Private Luxor Day Tour with Entrance fees by Flights

10.Private Luxor Day Tour with Entrance fees by Flights

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 644 reviews · 15 hours · from $410

Fly from Cairo to Luxor for a private, full-day tour with an English-speaking guide such as Manal, Mina, Salma or Mahmoud Issa. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Medinet Habu, Karnak and Luxor temples, enjoy lunch and take a felucca ride. It is a long, packed day, but a practical way to see Luxor when you have little time.

“Hamdy was amazing throughout the entire tour, explaining everything in detail and patiently answering all our questions. I would highly recommend a private tour, it allows you to follow your own rhythm without stress, and the personalized attention makes a long day much more enjoyable!! An amazing tour day and tour guide!!! Thanks Hamdy 🇵🇹”

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Small Group Excursion to Luxor Valley of the Kings from Hurghada - The Valley of the Kings and the tombs underground
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Small Group Excursion to Luxor Valley of the Kings from Hurghada

11.Small Group Excursion to Luxor Valley of the Kings from Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 637 reviews · from $20

Travel from Hurghada to Luxor in a small group of up to nine. Explore Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, the Colossi of Memnon, and Hatshepsut’s temple with an English-speaking guide such as Laila or Leila. Lunch, transport, and site fees are included, while the Nile boat ride and some hotel surcharges cost extra.

“If you are looking for a company that has no consideration then this is the company for you The provide a false sense of security when you explain you have medication and sickness that require you to have a few extra toilet brakes, they will keep you driving for 4 hours and Read more”

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Makadi Bay: Luxor Highlights & King Tut Tomb Full-Day Tour - The early road from Makadi Bay
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Makadi Bay: Luxor Highlights & King Tut Tomb Full-Day Tour

12.Makadi Bay: Luxor Highlights & King Tut Tomb Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 424 reviews · 16 hours · from $145

Leave Makadi Bay before sunrise for a 16-hour Luxor tour with an Egyptologist guide, lunch, transport, and major West and East Bank sights. You’ll enter three royal tombs, including King Tutankhamun’s, cross the Nile by felucca, and visit Karnak, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. Private groups are available.

“Ahmed Bahaa our tour guide was great! 😁 very informative with everything, learned a lot. very friendly and attentive making sure everything was good and we were OK 😊. tour has been amazing really enjoyed it. food at restaurant also good. highly recommend!!”

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Day Trip To Luxor From Cairo By Plane - The real cost of a 3:30 am departure
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Day Trip To Luxor From Cairo By Plane

13.Day Trip To Luxor From Cairo By Plane

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 393 reviews · from $320

Leave your Cairo or Giza hotel around 3:30 am, fly to Luxor, and spend the day with a private guide at the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, Luxor Temple, and Karnak. Lunch, entry fees, water, flights when selected, and transfers are included. Guides such as Mina, Ahmed, and Yasmina have earned especially strong praise.

“Amazing trip from start to finish. Mustafa was our tour guide and he was very knowledgeable, regarding ancient Egypt history and Culture. He was informative, kind, and one of the best IG photographer. He knew all the wonderful spots to take pictures for us to have as wonderful memories. I would highly recommend Emo Tours and our guide. I would like to add the driver that day too. His name was Hamada. He even stayed with us until he could drop us off at the return flight home. In summary, we felt safe and had a memorable experience of Luxor Egypt.”

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Hurghada: Over Day Tour to Luxor & Balloon Ride & Felucca - Karnak Temple and Luxor’s first evening
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Hurghada: Over Day Tour to Luxor & Balloon Ride & Felucca

14.Over Day Tour to Luxor & Balloon Ride & Felucca

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 380 reviews · from $200

Travel from Hurghada to Luxor by private air-conditioned car, stay one night in a 4-star hotel, and visit Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. You’ll also take a sunrise balloon ride, sail by felucca, ride a camel, and tour with an English-speaking guide such as Ahmed Bahaa or Marwa.

“Full day tour to Luxor March 2024 Tour was amazing from pick up by a very professional driver Abanoub getting us swiftly to Luxor, we where then met to be picked up for Ballon ride by Salem Hot Air this was amazing ( first ever experience in a ballon and certainly not the lRead more”

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Hurghada: Valley of Kings Hatshepsut & Karnak Luxor Day Trip - Hatshepsut Temple, built into the cliffs
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Hurghada: Valley of Kings Hatshepsut & Karnak Luxor Day Trip

15.Valley of Kings Hatshepsut & Karnak Luxor Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 375 reviews · 15 hours · from $99

Travel from Hurghada to Luxor in a small group of up to 13. With guides such as Huda, Mahmoud, Ismail, or Ahmed, you visit three royal tombs, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak, and Memnon. Lunch, snacks, water, transport, and entry tickets are included, while Luxor Temple is an outside photo stop.

“The driver and initial guide that picked us up where so patient with us as we had a 2 year old and were slightly delayed getting to the coach. They were lovely with my son all day helping look after him and engaging with him. The guide that then took us to the sights was extremely informative, friendly and helpful. We had such a wonderful experience because of this and such an amazing day. Such lovely people and I would definitely book with them again. We didn’t have much money left but made sure we gave them a tip as we appreciated their hospitality”

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New in Day Trips in Luxor

★ 5.0From Cairo Private Luxor Full-Day Tour with Guide and FlightsFrom $300124 reviews
★ 4.5Day Trip To Luxor From Cairo By Plane Including LunchFrom $13592 reviews
★ 4.6Luxor Day Tour Visit Dendara And Abydos TemplesFrom $80151 reviews
★ 4.3Half-Day Tour to Karnak & Luxor TemplesFrom $60133 reviews
★ 4.4Small-Group Luxor Highlights & Balloon Day TourFrom $24091 reviews

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