Private Luxor Day Trip from Hurghada – Your Own Guide & Vehicle

Travel to ancient Thebes on your own terms. This private Luxor tour from Hurghada gives you a dedicated air-conditioned vehicle, a private licensed Egyptologist guide and a day that moves at your pace – no waiting for a group, no fixed queue at the ticket gate, and as long as you like in front of the monuments that matter most to you.

You will see Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon, with lunch at a local restaurant and all standard entrance tickets included. Pick-up and drop-off is from your hotel in Hurghada, El Gouna, Makadi Bay, Sahl Hasheesh or Soma Bay.

What makes this a private tour

• Your vehicle only – a modern air-conditioned car, minivan or coach sized to your party.
• Your own Egyptologist – a licensed guide dedicated to your group for the whole day.
• Flexible timing – leave earlier or later, linger at Karnak, or swap in an extra stop such as Luxor Temple or an alabaster workshop.
• Family friendly – rest breaks, meal choices and walking pace adjusted to your group.
• Guides in your language – Spanish, Portuguese, German, French or Russian available for $35 extra per private group, on request.
• Optional upgrades – add premium tombs such as Tutankhamun or Seti I, or a hot air balloon flight at sunrise.

Your day, from the Red Sea to the Nile

Pick-up is around 04:00 – 04:30 AM for the four-hour drive across the Eastern Desert. Because you travel privately, the route and rest stops are yours to decide. In Luxor you cross from the East Bank sanctuaries of Karnak to the West Bank necropolis, breaking for lunch at a local restaurant where you choose your own dish. The full stop-by-stop plan is listed in the Tour Plan tab above.

Good to know

• Bring your passport or valid ID, comfortable shoes, sunscreen, a hat and water.
• The standard Valley of the Kings ticket covers three selected tombs; premium tombs are ticketed separately on site.
• Lunch is included; drinks, tips and personal spending are not.
• Total duration is roughly 15 – 16 hours door to door.
• Child and infant rates are available – tell us the ages when you book.

Frequently asked questions

How is the price per person calculated?

The rate falls as your group grows, because the cost of the vehicle and guide is shared between you. One traveller pays $295, two pay $185 each, and a group of nine to fifteen pays $115 each. Enter your numbers in the booking form and the total updates automatically.

Can we change the itinerary?

Yes. This is the main advantage of travelling privately. Tell your guide on the day, or write to us in advance, and we will adjust the order of the sites or add a stop such as Luxor Temple, Medinet Habu or an alabaster workshop.

What vehicle will we have?

A modern air-conditioned vehicle matched to your group size, from a private car for couples to a minibus or coach for larger parties, with a professional driver.

Do you offer the same trip at a lower price?

Yes. If you are happy to share the day with a small group, the Luxor day trip from Hurghada covers the same four sites at $89 per person.

How far in advance should we book?

We recommend booking at least 24 – 48 hours ahead so we can confirm your guide, vehicle and pick-up time. Last-minute requests are often possible – just ask.

Book your private Luxor tour from Hurghada

Choose your date and group size in the booking form and we will confirm everything by email, including your exact pick-up time. For groups larger than fifteen, or for a multi-day private itinerary, send us an enquiry and we will build it around you.