Step beyond the Red Sea coast and spend two days exploring the ancient city of Thebes with a private journey to Luxor. This two-day Luxor tour from Hurghada gives you more time than a single-day visit, combining the major temples and royal tombs with an overnight stay, a second day on Luxor’s West Bank, and the Sound & Light Show at Karnak.
Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle, explore Luxor with an expert Egyptologist guide, enjoy local Egyptian meals, and stay overnight at your selected hotel in Luxor. This Luxor Overnight Tour from Hurghada is a relaxed option for travelers who want to explore the city without trying to fit its highlights into one long day.
If you are wondering whether it is worth going to Luxor from Hurghada, two days allow you to experience both sides of ancient Thebes at a more comfortable pace.
Book your private Luxor journey today and discover the temples, tombs, and monuments of ancient Egypt.
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2-Day Luxor Tour from Hurghada Itinerary
Your journey begins in the morning with a pickup from your hotel in Hurghada or Hurghada Airport. The pickup time is coordinated with you. Travel comfortably by private air-conditioned vehicle to Luxor, a drive of approximately four hours.
Upon arrival, meet your private Egyptologist guide and begin exploring the monuments of Luxor’s East Bank.
Karnak Temple:
Start with Karnak Temple, the largest ancient religious complex in Egypt. Developed over many centuries, the complex was dedicated primarily to the Theban triad of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu.
Walk through the monumental entrance and explore the Great Hypostyle Hall, where 134 massive columns dominate the space. The complex also contains obelisks, chapels, statues, sacred precincts, and the sacred lake that reveal the importance of Thebes as a religious center.
Walking along the Avenue of Sphinxes, you’ll feel the scale and power that made Thebes the heart of ancient Egypt.
After the visit, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Check-In at Your Luxor Hotel
Continue to your selected hotel for check-in and some time to rest before the evening visit.
Luxor Temple at Night:
As evening arrives, visit Luxor Temple. The temple’s main core was built during the reign of Amenhotep III and was later expanded by Ramses II. An earlier surviving shrine dates to Hatshepsut.
The temple was closely associated with the ancient Opet Festival, when the sacred images of the Theban gods were carried between Karnak and Luxor Temple. After dark, the illuminated columns, statues, and pylons offer a different perspective of the monument.
Sound & Light Show at Karnak:
End your first day with the Sound & Light Show at Karnak. The evening presentation combines lighting, narration, and music to tell the story of ancient Thebes while the temple complex is illuminated.
Admission to the show is included in this tour.
After the show, return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Luxor.
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and meet your Egyptologist guide for the second day of sightseeing. Today focuses on the West Bank, where royal tombs and monumental temples preserve some of the most important remains of ancient Thebes.
Queen Hatshepsut Temple:
Visit the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari. Built against the limestone cliffs, the temple is arranged across three main terraces connected by ramps.
The reliefs include scenes associated with Hatshepsut’s divine birth and the famous expedition to the Land of Punt. The monument reflects both the architectural style and political ambitions of Egypt’s 18th Dynasty.
Valley of the Kings:
Continue to the Valley of the Kings, the royal burial ground used by New Kingdom rulers.
More than 60 tombs and burial complexes have been discovered in the valley. Their decorated chambers contain scenes and texts connected with the pharaohs’ journey into the afterlife.
Among the most famous discoveries from the area is the tomb of Tutankhamun, while the valley is also associated with rulers such as Ramses II.
After exploring the valley, stop for lunch at a local restaurant overlooking the Nile.
Colossi of Memnon:
The final stop is the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous stone statues representing Pharaoh Amenhotep III.
Each seated figure stands about 18 meters high. The statues once stood in front of Amenhotep III’s vast mortuary temple, much of which has disappeared over time.
After the visit, begin the journey back to Hurghada in your private air-conditioned vehicle. Arrival in Hurghada marks the end of your two-day Luxor experience.
Spend two days in Luxor with one night at your selected hotel, travelling from Hurghada and returning by private air-conditioned vehicle. Day 1 focuses on the East Bank, with Karnak, lunch, hotel check-in, Luxor Temple after dark and the included Karnak Sound & Light Show.
Day 2 begins with breakfast and check-out before visits to Hatshepsut Temple and the Valley of the Kings. After lunch overlooking the Nile, visit the Colossi of Memnon before returning to Hurghada. Private guided sightseeing, the scheduled entrance fees, breakfast on Day 2 and lunch on both days are included.
Tour Inclusions & Exclusions
- Pick up and drop off from your Hurghada hotel or Hurghada Airport by private A/C vehicle.
- Admission fees to the scheduled sightseeing attractions and the Karnak Sound & Light Show.
- 1 night accommodation at your selected hotel in Luxor with breakfast.
- Two lunch meals at local restaurants.
- Private Egyptologist guide for sightseeing on both days.
- Bottled water during transfers and tours.
- All service charges and taxes.
- Tipping for guide and driver.
- Personal expenses such as souvenirs or drinks.
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary.
Tour Highlights & Travel Essentials
- Karnak Temple – the largest religious complex of ancient Egypt.
- Luxor Temple illuminated beautifully at night.
- Sound & Light Show at Karnak Temple.
- Queen Hatshepsut Temple – a masterpiece of New Kingdom architecture.
- Valley of the Kings – royal tombs of the New Kingdom pharaohs.
- Colossi of Memnon – iconic twin statues of Amenhotep III.
- Comfortable walking shoes and light clothes.
- Sunhat, sunscreen, and sunglasses for daytime tours.
- Warm layers if traveling in winter months.
- Personal medications and a small backpack.
- Valid passport and travel documents.
- Camera or smartphone to capture memories.
- Choosing an overnight itinerary means you can divide Luxor’s major attractions across two days instead of fitting everything into one long excursion.
- You will have time to explore the East Bank, experience Luxor Temple after dark, attend the Karnak Sound & Light Show, and then dedicate the following day to the West Bank’s royal tombs and temples.
- Immersive history with an expert Egyptologist guide.
- With private transportation and an Egyptologist guide for your sightseeing, Egypt Tours Group provides a straightforward way to travel from Hurghada to Luxor and return after exploring the city.
- Lunch on both days and breakfast at your selected hotel before Day 2 sightseeing.
- A seamless two-day private trip to Luxor from Hurghada designed for history lovers and first-time visitors.
- Before booking your 2 Days Luxor Tour from Hurghada, we recommend checking our helpful guides about best time to travel and what to pack.
- For more tips and inspiration, explore our Egypt travel blogs.
FAQs About 2 Days Luxor Tour from Hurghada by Private Vehicle
The tour includes private transportation between Hurghada and Luxor, a private Egyptologist guide for your sightseeing, entrance fees to the scheduled attractions, one night at your selected hotel in Luxor with breakfast, two lunch meals, bottled water, and the Sound & Light Show at Karnak. The itinerary covers Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Hatshepsut Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and the Colossi of Memnon. Pickup is from your hotel in Hurghada or Hurghada Airport in the morning, with the time coordinated with you. All service charges and taxes are included.
Yes. Travelers with limited time can take a tour of Luxor from Hurghada and return on the same day. For a single-day option, see our Luxor Day Trip from Hurghada, which is designed for visitors who prefer not to stay overnight. This two-day option is different because it divides the East and West Bank sightseeing across two days, includes an overnight stay in Luxor, and allows time for Luxor Temple after dark and the Sound & Light Show at Karnak rather than trying to complete the major sights in one day.
Yes, especially if you want to explore Luxor’s main highlights and evening program without fitting everything into one long day. Luxor contains some of Egypt’s most significant temples, royal tombs, and monuments, and staying overnight gives you more time to explore both the East and West Banks.
Tipping for guide and driver. Personal expenses such as souvenirs or drinks. Optional activities not listed in the itinerary.
Accommodation & Activities
4★ Hotels
Luxor: Aracan Eatabe Luxor – Iberotel Luxor or similar.
| Per Person | May to September | October to April |
|---|---|---|
| 5-8 Persons | $210 | $235 |
| 2-4 Persons | $280 | $305 |
| Single | $435 | $480 |
5★ Hotels
Luxor: Sonesta St George – Steigenberger Nile Palace – Steigenberger Resort Achti or similar.
| Per Person | May to September | October to April |
|---|---|---|
| 5-8 Persons | $220 | $260 |
| 2-4 Persons | $290 | $330 |
| Single | $455 | $525 |
5★ Luxury Hotels
Luxor: Hilton Luxor Hotel or similar.
| Per Person | May to September | October to April |
|---|---|---|
| 5-8 Persons | $260 | $315 |
| 2-4 Persons | $330 | $385 |
| Single | $525 | $615 |
Rates for 5★ Ultra Luxury Hotels are available upon request.
Note: Prices may vary during Christmas, New Year, and Easter holidays. Please contact us for the exact rate based on your travel date
Please Note: Optional activities are not included in the tour price and can be added upon request.
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I went with my family on this trip for twelve days. The agency was very respectful with our preferences and budget. The transport was scheduled and we got the opportunity to visit various monuments along a marvelous guide called Ahmed Nasser.
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Marian was absolutely wonderful!! She was a wealth of knowledge . She guided us to important parts of each temple and tomb.Letting us know what the meaning for the particular inscription.
We had Ayoub as our tour guide, he was absolutely amazing. Very knowledgable on Egypt and spoke English well. He also has a personality that is very easy to get along with and made our trip enjoyable
I went to Egypt recently and I had as a guide Mr Mohamed El Shemei which was excellent and made our experience amazing. He knew so much of Egypts history and he filled us with information however making sure it wasn’t boring.