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ArabicA Luxor excursion by plane from Hurghada is the most comfortable and fastest way to see the main treasures of Ancient Egypt.
We invite you on an epic journey through millennia.
Journey with us from sunny Hurghada to Luxor, a city where every stone breathes history, and majestic temples preserve the memory of mighty pharaohs. This journey is for those who want to touch the roots of civilization and see a heritage that has captivated the world for thousands of years.
The tour is ideal for:
- For lovers of history and archeology
- Lovers of unique photographs
- Families who want to touch the antiquities
- Seekers of unforgettable experiences
Common to all options
- Transfer: You will be picked up early in the morning from your hotel in Hurghada and taken to Hurghada Airport in a comfortable air-conditioned bus.
- Flight: The plane flight to Luxor takes about 45-50 minutes, saving 3-4 hours each way compared to the bus ride.
- Guide: In Luxor, you will be met by a Russian-speaking professional Egyptologist guide who will accompany the group throughout the entire excursion.
- Meals: Lunch in a good restaurant with a view of the Nile, usually buffet style.
- Return: In the evening, flight back to Hurghada, transfer and return to the hotel.
What to take with you
- Passport (required!)
- Comfortable shoes (you'll be walking a lot).
- Headwear, sunglasses and cream.
- Camera or smartphone
- A light jacket for the bus
- Money for personal expenses (souvenirs, drinks, entrance to Tutankhamun's tomb).
Detailed description of the program for two options: "Standard" and "Standard+".
This program is ideal for your first introduction to Luxor. You'll see the most famous and magnificent monuments.
- Karnak Temple
What is it: The largest temple complex in the world. Built over 2,000 years by various pharaohs, it is a city within a city, dedicated to the god Amun-Ra.
What you will see: The gigantic hypostyle hall with 134 columns decorated with hieroglyphs; the famous avenue of sphinxes with ram's heads; the huge obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut; the sacred lake.
Impressions: It's stunning in its scale and power. Here you can truly experience the grandeur of ancient Egyptian civilization.
- Luxor Temple
What is it: A temple located in the very center of modern Luxor. It was connected to Karnak by a 3-kilometer-long avenue of sphinxes.
What you will see: Enormous statues of Pharaoh Ramses II at the entrance; the only surviving ancient Egyptian obelisk (the second now stands in Paris); granite statues of gods; walls with perfectly preserved reliefs.
Impressions: Particularly beautiful in the evening, when the artificial lighting is turned on. The temple is well preserved and offers a complete glimpse of ancient architecture.
- Valley of the Kings
What is it: The main necropolis of the New Kingdom pharaohs. A rocky gorge where great Egyptian rulers were buried in deep, richly decorated tombs.
What you'll see: A visit to three tombs (the guide decides which ones, depending on their opening hours and state of preservation). These are typically the tombs of Ramses III, IV, IX, or Seti I. Tutankhamun's tomb is an additional fee (approximately 300-400 Egyptian pounds).
Impressions: Descending into the cool, frescoed tombs is an unforgettable feeling of touching eternity.
- Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
What is it: A unique mortuary temple dedicated to the only female pharaoh. Its architecture stands out from the others—it's built into the rock and consists of three terraces.
What you'll see: Majestic colonnades, reliefs depicting Hatshepsut's life and expeditions, and stunning views of the Theban Mountains.
Impressions: The architecture amazes with its modernity and boldness of solutions, despite the millennia.
What is usually NOT included in the "Standard":
- Visit the Colossi of Memnon (often shown from a distance or with a short stop for photos).
- Visit papyrus and alabaster workshops (this is often included, but be prepared for a visit to the souvenir shop).
This option includes all the key points of the Standard, but adds one or two important attractions, making the program even more intense.
Daily program (includes everything from the "Standard"):
- Karnak Temple
- Luxor Temple
- Valley of the Kings
- Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Additional: Colossi of Memnon
What it is: Two giant stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that once guarded the entrance to his mortuary temple, now destroyed.
What you'll see: Two 18-meter-tall seated figures. This is all that remains of the once majestic temple.
Impressions: An excellent photo stop. Allows you to imagine the true scale of the buildings that have not survived to this day.
- Optional: Visit to a craftsmen's village (or alabaster workshop)
What it is: Not just a souvenir shop, but a place where you can see how modern artisans craft alabaster figurines and tableware using ancient techniques. The "Standard+" program devotes more time and attention to this.
Sometimes the "Standard+" also includes:
- Visit to the Ramesseum, the memorial temple of Ramses II.
- A more detailed tour with a guide who provides more historical information.
Both excursion options are excellent.
"Standard" is a concentrated selection of the best highlights. "Standard+" is for those who want to get the most out of their trip and see a little more. Either way, it's a journey back through time that will remain one of the most memorable experiences of your Egyptian vacation.
