Full Description
Discover Egypt’s Most Impressive Temples and Royal Tombs—Privately, Relaxed, and Without Shopping Stops
On this private Luxor day tour, you will discover the most important sights of ancient Egypt’s former capital. You set your own sightseeing pace and travel exclusively with your own companions.
Why Guests Choose This Tour
✅ From just 90 € per person
✅ Guaranteed no shopping stops – your time is dedicated entirely to the sights
✅ Professional Egyptologist speaking English or German
✅ Direct hotel pickup and return transfer
✅ All entrance fees included
✅ Lunch at a carefully selected restaurant included
Forget the early, hours-long process of picking up numerous guests from different hotels. Your private guide will collect you directly from your accommodation and take you straight to Luxor without any detours.For this excursion, we offer hotel pick-up from Hurghada, El Gouna, Sahl Hasheesh, Makadi Bay, Soma Bay, and Safaga.
Pick-Up, Distances & Travel Times to Luxor
Safaga → Luxor: approx. 234 km (approx. 2.5–3 hours’ drive)
Makadi Bay & Soma Bay → Luxor: approx. 262 km (approx. 3 hours’ drive)
Sahl Hasheesh → Luxor: approx. 270 km (approx. 3 hours’ drive)
Hurghada → Luxor: approx. 291 km (approx. 3.5 hours’ drive)
El Gouna → Luxor: approx. 316 km (approx. 3.5 hours’ drive). Staying in El Gouna? Discover more excursions and day trips from El Gouna in our travel guide.
Distances and travel times are approximate and may vary depending on your hotel’s exact location.
Tour Highlights
Valley of the Kings
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Colossi of Memnon
Motorboat ride across the Nile
Lunch at a carefully selected restaurant
Karnak Temple
Comfortable round-trip transportation
Your Itinerary
1. Drive to Luxor
Your journey begins early in the morning. As you travel through the Eastern Desert of Upper Egypt, your Egyptologist will introduce you to the fascinating history of the pharaohs and prepare you for the day's discoveries.
2. Valley of the Kings
Explore the famous Valley of the Kings, where several royal tombs from Egypt's New Kingdom are open to visitors.
Descend into beautifully decorated burial chambers featuring remarkably preserved wall paintings while learning about the ancient Egyptians' beliefs in the afterlife.
If you wish, you can also visit the Tomb of Tutankhamun by purchasing the official additional ticket issued by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.
3. Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Visit the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of Egypt's most remarkable architectural masterpieces.
Its elegant terraces blend perfectly into the surrounding cliffs, making it one of the country's most beautiful ancient monuments.
4. Colossi of Memnon
The nearly 20-meter-high Colossi of Memnon are among Luxor's most famous landmarks.
These monumental statues are the last surviving remains of the enormous mortuary temple of Pharaoh Amenhotep III and provide one of the region's most popular photo opportunities.
5. Nile Crossing & Lunch
Cross the Nile by motorboat before enjoying a freshly prepared lunch at one of our carefully selected local restaurants.
6. Karnak Temple
End your day at the spectacular Karnak Temple, the largest temple complex in Egypt.
Walk through the world-famous Great Hypostyle Hall with its 134 towering columns, admire gigantic obelisks, visit the Sacred Lake, and discover why Karnak served as the religious heart of Ancient Egypt for centuries.
Our goal isn't simply to visit as many attractions as possible.
Our goal is to help you truly understand the history of the pharaohs and bring Ancient Egypt to life.
7. Return Journey
After an unforgettable day in Luxor, you'll travel comfortably back to your hotel on the Red Sea.
A Personal Tip from Our Egyptologist
More than 17 years of experience and over 3,000 guided tours throughout Egypt.
Many guests come to Luxor to see its famous temples and royal tombs.
By the end of the tour, however, they leave with something even more valuable:
A deeper understanding of Egypt's history, culture, and the fascinating world of the pharaohs.
Who Is This Tour Perfect For?
This private Luxor tour is ideal if you want to:
✔ Visit Luxor's most important attractions in a single day
✔ Experience Ancient Egyptian history and culture firsthand
✔ Enjoy a private tour instead of traveling with a large group
✔ Explore Luxor with an experienced English- or German-speaking Egyptologist
✔ Discover Egypt at a relaxed pace without feeling rushed
Prices per Person
Guests | Vehicle | Price per Person |
|---|---|---|
2 Guests | Private Sedan | 150 € |
3–5 Guests | Comfortable Minibus | 145 € |
6–8 Guests | Comfortable Minibus | 90 € |
Please note: The order of the itinerary may change for operational reasons. All attractions listed above will, of course, remain part of the tour.
Our Promise
At Orient Discovery, quality, personal service, and individual attention come first.
From your first enquiry until your safe return to your hotel, we're personally available to assist you via WhatsApp, phone, or email before, during, and after your tour.
Request Your Private Tour Today
Experience the fascinating world of the pharaohs on a private Luxor day tour with your own professional Egyptologist.
Send us your no-obligation enquiry today via WhatsApp or our booking form.
