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Marsa Alam – Luxor (East & West Bank Full Day Tour)
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Marsa Alam – Luxor (East & West Bank Full Day Tour)

Explore ancient Luxor on a private full-day tour from Marsa Alam, discovering Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon with a licensed Egyptologist.

Overview

Make the most of your day with a private journey from Marsa Alam to Luxor, where the ancient world unfolds on both sides of the Nile. Designed for travelers who want to experience the highlights of Luxor in one memorable day, this tour combines Egypt’s most important temples and royal tombs with the comfort and flexibility of a private experience. Your private driver will pick you up from your hotel in Marsa Alam and take you to Luxor, where your licensed Egyptologist will meet you and accompany you throughout the sightseeing.

On the West Bank, step into the beautifully painted tombs of the New Kingdom pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings, explore the impressive terraced Temple of Hatshepsut beneath the cliffs, and stop for photos at the towering Colossi of Memnon. After crossing the Nile, continue to the East Bank and discover the vast Karnak Temple complex, home to monumental gateways, ancient courtyards, and its extraordinary Hypostyle Hall.

Because the tour is private, you can enjoy the experience at a comfortable pace, with time for photos, stories, and the places that interest you most. Take a relaxing 30-minute felucca ride on the Nile, enjoy lunch at a trusted local restaurant, and then settle back into your private, air-conditioned vehicle for the journey from Luxor to Marsa Alam.

Highlights

  • Travel from Marsa Alam to Luxor in a private, air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Explore the magnificent Karnak Temple and its vast Hypostyle Hall with a private Egyptologist.
  • Discover the beautifully painted royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings.
  • Visit the impressive terraced Temple of Hatshepsut beneath the cliffs.
  • Stop for photos at the towering Colossi of Memnon.
  • Enjoy a relaxing 30-minute private felucca ride across the Nile.
  • Enjoy a flexible private experience tailored to your pace and interests.
  • Return comfortably to your hotel in Marsa Alam after your Luxor experience.

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Pickup Location Marsa Alam

    Private pickup from your hotel in Marsa Alam.

  2. 2

    Private Transfer to Luxor

    Approx. 4 hours

    Travel comfortably in a private, air-conditioned vehicle from Marsa Alam to Luxor

  3. 3

    Valley of the Kings

    Approx. 1 hour

    Enter the beautifully painted tombs of the New Kingdom pharaohs with your licensed Egyptologist.

  4. 4

    Temple of Hatshepsut

    Approx. 1.5 hours

    Visit the impressive terraced mortuary temple beneath the cliffs and learn about the remarkable reign of Hatshepsut.

  5. 5

    Colossi of Memnon

    Approx. 15 minutes

    Stop for photos at the two giant statues on Luxor’s West Bank.

  6. 6

    Lunch

    Enjoy lunch at a trusted local restaurant before continuing the tour

  7. 7

    Karnak Temple

    Approx. 1 hour

    Explore the magnificent Karnak Temple and its vast Hypostyle Hall with your Egyptologist

  8. 8

    Felucca Ride on the Nile

    Approx. 30 minutes

    Enjoy a relaxing private felucca ride across the Nile with views of the river and surrounding landscape

  9. 9

    Private Transfer to Marsa Alam

    Approx. 4 hours

    Relax in your private, air-conditioned vehicle on the journey back to Marsa Alam

  10. 10

    Arrival in Marsa Alam

    Return to your hotel in Marsa Alam, bringing your Luxor experience to an end

What's included

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Marsa Alam
  • Licensed Egyptologist guide
  • Bottled water
  • Entrance tickets to the included sites
  • Lunch at a trusted local restaurant
  • Private 30-minute felucca ride on the Nile

What's not included

  • Personal expenses
  • Optional activities or visits not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Tips (Optional)

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Questions about this tour

Yes. Entrance tickets to the archaeological sites included in the itinerary are covered in the tour price.

Yes. We provide private pickup and drop-off directly from your hotel in Marsa Alam

Yes, with your own guide and air-conditioned vehicle throughout.

Yes. We provide private pickup and drop-off directly from your hotel in Marsa Alam.

Yes. As this is a private tour, the itinerary can be adjusted to suit your interests and available time, where possible

Moderate. Expect uneven ground at the archaeological sites, as well as steps and some walking inside the tombs.

Yes. Families are welcome, and the private format allows us to adjust the pace to suit younger travelers

Yes. Additional sites can be added depending on your preferences, available time, and opening hours.

No. Tipping is completely optional and is entirely up to you.

Yes. This is a full-day excursion of approximately 14–15 hours, including the round-trip journey between Marsa Alam and Luxor.

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