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Luxor Day Trip from Marsa Alam

16 HoursMarsa Alam · LuxorPrivate tour
Pick-up & Drop-offYour hotel
Duration16 Hours
AvailabilityEvery day

Tour Overview

Marsa Alam is further from Luxor than the northern resorts, so we leave very early and use the hours on the road for rest. Your Egyptologist meets you in Luxor for the royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank, then, after lunch, the great temple of Karnak on the East Bank, before the drive back to the coast.

Tour Highlights

Valley of the Kings

Hidden in the Theban hills, the royal necropolis holds more than sixty tombs. Your ticket covers three of them, with colours that still look freshly painted; Tutankhamun’s tomb can be added.

Karnak Temple

The largest religious complex ever built grew over 2,000 years. Walk through the Great Hypostyle Hall, a forest of 134 giant columns, and stand beside the obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut.

What’s Included & Excluded

  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Marsa Alam
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle Marsa Alam – Luxor – Marsa Alam
  • Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
  • Entrance tickets to the sites on both banks of Luxor
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • All taxes and service charges
  • Tomb of Tutankhamun and other special tombs (optional tickets)
  • Drinks with meals
  • Tipping (at your discretion)

Tour Plan

01Before dawnEarly departure

Very early pick-up from your hotel in Marsa Alam and about five hours to Luxor in a private air-conditioned vehicle – the hours on the road are for resting.

02MorningWest Bank

Three royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, chosen by your guide from those open that day, then the terraced temple of Hatshepsut and a photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon.

Visit

  • Valley of the Kings (3 tombs)
  • Temple of Hatshepsut
  • Colossi of Memnon
03MiddayLunch

Lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor – included.

04AfternoonKarnak Temple

The temple of Amun with its avenue of ram-headed sphinxes, the Great Hypostyle Hall of 134 columns and the sacred lake.

Visit

  • Karnak Temple
05EveningReturn

Drive back to your hotel in Marsa Alam, arriving in the evening.

Tour Prices

Group sizePrivate tour
1 person$195
2–3 persons$150
4–6 persons$143
7 or more persons$135

Prices in US dollars per person. Child prices are confirmed with your quote.

Why You’ll Love This Tour

  • Private Egyptologist guide who adapts to your pace
  • Air-conditioned private vehicle and driver
  • Run by our own team in Giza
  • Flexible itinerary – add, swap or extend days

What Our Guests Say

Hasan BüyükdagGermany · Oct 2026
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★★★★★

We were very satisfied with the whole experience! We booked a full-day tour including the safari and quad biking, and everything was great.

From the manager to our driver Omar, as well as Kareem, Ibrahim, and Islam — everyone was very friendly, respectful, and welcoming.

We can highly recommend this team and Desert Fox Safari!

Best wishes from Ilhan and Hasan from Calw, Germany!

Logan WareSep 2026
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★★★★★

Incredible experience! The entire team was very accommodating and friendly. They made sure my friend and I had the best experience possible and provided fantastic service. From the pickup and drop off service from our hotel, lunch, the camel ride and ATV tour everything was perfect. Thank you guys, we will be back!

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How Booking Works

  1. 1

    Send a request

    Choose your date and travellers in the booking box.

  2. 2

    Get your quote

    We confirm availability and the final price.

  3. 3

    Confirm

    Approve the plan – only then do we ask for payment.

Good to Know

Entry visa

Most visitors buy a US$25 visa on arrival or an e-visa online. Check the rules for your nationality before you travel.

Tickets inside the pyramids & special tombs

Entry inside the Great Pyramid, Tutankhamun’s tomb and some special tombs is optional and paid on the spot.

Children

Children are very welcome. Child discounts depend on age and room sharing and are confirmed with your quote.

Dress code

Cover shoulders and knees when visiting mosques and churches; a light scarf is useful.

What to Pack

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Sunhat, sunglasses & sunscreen
  • Light layers for cool evenings
  • Passport & some cash for tips
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Swimwear & reef-safe sunscreen
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a visa for Egypt?

Most nationalities can buy a 30-day visa on arrival at Cairo airport for US$25, or apply online for an e-visa before travelling. Our representative meets you before passport control and helps with the process.

When is the best time to visit Egypt?

October to April is the most comfortable season for sightseeing, with sunny days around 20–28°C. Summer is hot in Luxor and Aswan but perfect for the Red Sea, and we adjust touring hours to early mornings.

Are your tours private?

Yes. Unless a tour is marked as a small-group departure, you travel only with your own party, with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle.

Can I change an itinerary?

Every itinerary is a starting point. Add days, swap hotels, include a balloon ride or a beach stay – tell us what you would like and we will send an updated plan and price.

How do I book and pay?

Send a booking request from any tour page. We confirm availability and the final price by email or WhatsApp. Nothing is charged until you have approved the plan.

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