2-Day Private Luxor Trip from Hurghada: Hot Air Balloon, Valley of the Kings and Karnak
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This Luxor overnight trip from Hurghada combines the East Bank, a sunrise hot air balloon and the West Bank in two private days. Your licensed driver collects you from Hurghada, El Gouna, Makadi Bay or Sahl Hasheesh for the road journey to Luxor in an air-conditioned private car. Groups of four to six use a private air-conditioned Toyota HiAce.
Tour at a glance
2 days, 1 night
Your Hurghada area hotel
About 4 hours each way
Private car, or private HiAce for 4 to 6 guests
Included at sunrise
$760 per person
Price per person
| Private party | Vehicle | Price per adult or youth |
|---|---|---|
| 2 travelers | Licensed private car | $760 |
| 4 to 6 travelers | Private Toyota HiAce | $635 |
Prices are per person based on double occupancy. The child price in the booking system is $380. A USD 250 deposit secures the booking after availability is confirmed in writing.
Day by day itinerary
Day 1: Hurghada to Karnak and Luxor Temple
Your driver collects you from your hotel in Hurghada, El Gouna, Makadi Bay or Sahl Hasheesh. Travel privately to Luxor, about four hours in normal road conditions with a comfort stop. Meet your Egyptologist at Karnak Temple, enjoy lunch, then check in to your 4-star Luxor hotel. In the evening, visit Luxor Temple when the columns and statues are lit up.
Day 2: Sunrise balloon and Luxor West Bank
Start before sunrise for the included hot air balloon ride over the West Bank. After breakfast, visit three tombs in the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Enjoy lunch, then return by private road transfer to your Hurghada area hotel.
What is included
- Round trip in a licensed, air-conditioned private car with driver, or private Toyota HiAce for four to six guests
- One night in a 4-star Luxor hotel with breakfast
- Sunrise hot air balloon ride
- Private Egyptologist for the listed sightseeing
- Standard entrance tickets to all listed sites
- Two lunches and bottled water
- Pickup and drop-off at your Hurghada area hotel
What is excluded
- Domestic and international flights (we can meet you at any airport if you book your own flight).
- Tutankhamun and other special tomb tickets
- Drinks, tips and personal expenses
- Any activity or site not listed above
Plan your Luxor visit from Hurghada
Read whether a Luxor day trip from Hurghada is worth it, check the Hurghada to Luxor distance and travel time, and compare a private tour with a group tour. If time is tight, choose our private Luxor day trip from Hurghada.
Frequently asked questions
Do you include domestic flights?
No. All our tours run by licensed private car, or a private HiAce for larger groups. If you prefer to fly, book your own flight and we will meet you at the airport.
Is the hot air balloon included?
Yes. The sunrise hot air balloon ride over Luxor’s West Bank is included, subject to weather and operator safety clearance.
How long is the drive from Hurghada to Luxor?
The drive takes about four hours each way in normal conditions, with a practical comfort stop.
Which Hurghada areas are included for pickup?
Pickup is available from Hurghada, El Gouna, Makadi Bay and Sahl Hasheesh hotels.
What vehicle is used for four to six travelers?
Parties of four to six travel in a private, air-conditioned Toyota HiAce with a licensed driver.
What is the deposit?
The deposit is USD 250 after we confirm availability and the final itinerary in writing.
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Included/Exclude
- Private air-conditioned car round trip from Hurghada, El Gouna, Makadi Bay or Sahl Hasheesh
- One night in a 4-star Luxor hotel with breakfast
- Included sunrise hot air balloon ride, weather permitting
- Private Egyptologist at the listed sites
- Standard entrance tickets to the listed sites
- Two touring lunches and bottled water
- Domestic and international flights (we can meet you at any airport if you book your own flight).
- Special tomb tickets, drinks, tips and personal expenses
Tour Plan
Pickup from your hotel in Hurghada, El Gouna, Makadi Bay or Sahl Hasheesh, then travel by private air-conditioned car to Luxor, around 4 hours. Visit Karnak Temple, enjoy lunch, check in at your hotel and see Luxor Temple at night.
Take the included sunrise hot air balloon, weather permitting. After breakfast, visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon, enjoy lunch, then return by private car to your hotel in Hurghada.
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