🚗 Immerse yourself in the real Luxor with an exclusive **2-day private tour** from **Marsa Alam or El Quseir**. Travel comfortably in a private car with your own dedicated guide. This comprehensive itinerary allows for deeper exploration of iconic sites like the Valley of the Kings, magnificent temples, and includes an overnight stay in Luxor.
✨ Experience the magic of Luxor by day and night, including the Karnak Sound & Light Show, all expertly guided in your preferred language (see options below). A copy of your passport is required.
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2-Day / 1-Night
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Major Temples & Tombs
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Hotel Stay Included
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Lunches & Breakfast
Private Guide & Car
Your Tour, Your Language!
We offer expert private Egyptologist guides fluent in:
Please select your preferred language when making your booking.
🇩🇪 German
🇪🇸 Spanish
Please select your preferred language when making your booking.
Experience Highlights 🌟
- 🏛️ Karnak & Luxor Temples: Explore the grandeur of the East Bank’s iconic temples.
- 👑 Valley of the Kings: Visit the tombs of pharaohs like Ramses II and Tutankhamun.
- 👸 Hatshepsut Temple: Admire the unique mortuary temple of the female pharaoh.
- 💡 Karnak Sound & Light Show: Experience the temple illuminated at night (entrance included).
- 🗿 Colossi of Memnon: Witness the massive statues guarding the Theban Necropolis.
- 🏨 Overnight Stay: Relax and recharge with a comfortable hotel stay in Luxor.
- 🚗 Private Tour: Enjoy personalized service with your own guide and air-conditioned car.
- 🍽️ Meals Included: Two lunches with Nile views and hotel breakfast.
Your immersive private journey into the heart of Ancient Egypt.
Your 2-Day Luxor Itinerary 📅
Day 1: Journey & East Bank Wonders
Morning Departure & Travel
- 05:00 AM: Pickup from Marsa Alam/El Quseir hotel in private A/C car.
- Journey: Scenic 4-5 hour drive to Luxor.
Temple Exploration & Lunch
- Arrival: Meet your private guide in Luxor.
- Karnak Temple: Guided tour of the vast complex.
- Luxor Temple: Explore this stunning temple by the Nile.
- Lunch: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant with Nile views.
Check-in & Evening Show
- Afternoon: Check-in to your Luxor hotel.
- Evening: Attend the Karnak Temple Sound & Light Show.
Day 2: West Bank Tombs & Return
Breakfast & Valley of Kings
- Morning: Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
- Valley of the Kings: Guided exploration of the royal tombs.
Hatshepsut & Colossi
- Hatshepsut Temple: Visit the stunning terraced temple.
- Colossi of Memnon: Stop to see the giant statues.
Lunch & Return Journey
- Lunch: Final lunch at a local restaurant with Nile views.
- Afternoon: Begin the return drive to Marsa Alam / El Quseir.
- ~11:00 PM: Approximate arrival back at your hotel.
A comprehensive two-day exploration. Times are approximate.
Your Tour Package Includes ✅
- Private A/C car pickup & drop-off (Marsa Alam / El Quseir)
- 1 Night Hotel Accommodation in Luxor (incl. Breakfast)
- Private Guide (EN, DE, or ES)
- Entrance Fees (Karnak, Luxor, VoK, Hatshepsut, Sound & Light)
- Lunch on Day 1 & Day 2
- Mineral Water during tours
- All service charges and taxes
What’s Not Included ❌
- Drinks during lunches
- Entrance to special tombs (e.g., Tutankhamun in VoK)
- Gratuities (tipping) for guide and driver (optional)
- Any extras not mentioned in inclusions
- Travel insurance (recommended)
📜 Detailed 2-Day Itinerary 🏺
Day 1: East Bank Immersion & Evening Spectacle
Your adventure begins with an early pickup around 5:00 AM from your hotel in Marsa Alam or El Quseir by a private, air-conditioned car 🚗. Enjoy the scenic 4-5 hour drive towards Luxor. Upon arrival, you’ll meet your expert private guide (fluent in English, German, or Spanish) and head straight to the magnificent **Karnak Temple**, a UNESCO World Heritage site 🏛️. Wander through this vast complex as your guide explains the history spanning generations of pharaohs.
Next, visit the impressive **Luxor Temple**, beautifully situated by the Nile, learning more about ancient Egyptian rituals and festivities. Afterwards, refuel with a delicious **lunch** at a local restaurant offering lovely views of the Nile 🍽️. Following lunch, check into your hotel in Luxor for your overnight stay. In the evening, prepare for a magical experience as you return to Karnak Temple for the captivating **Sound and Light Show**, bringing the ancient stones to life 💡.
Day 2: West Bank Tombs & Departure
After a restful night and **breakfast** at your hotel 🍳, your exploration continues on Luxor’s famed West Bank. Journey to the **Valley of the Kings**, the legendary burial ground for pharaohs of the New Kingdom (18th to 20th dynasties) 👑. Your guide will illuminate the history and significance of the tombs you visit (standard entry included), explaining the beliefs surrounding the afterlife and the treasures once buried here, including the resting places of figures like Ramses II and Tutankhamun.
Continue to the stunning **Temple of Hatshepsut** at Deir el Bahari, one of the most striking and well-preserved temples dedicated to Egypt’s famous female pharaoh 👸. Afterwards, make a stop at the iconic **Colossi of Memnon**, two gigantic statues of King Amenhotep III that have silently guarded the valley for millennia 🗿. Listen to the stories and legends surrounding these imposing figures.
Enjoy a final **lunch** at a local restaurant, again enjoying Nile views, before beginning the return journey back to Marsa Alam or El Quseir in the afternoon. You can expect to arrive back at your hotel around **11:00 PM**, concluding your comprehensive two-day Luxor experience.
Booking & Key Details
How to Book: To reserve, please provide: 1. Hotel Name (Marsa Alam/El Quseir), 2. Room Number, 3. Full Names, 4. Arrival Date, 5. Departure Date, 6. Travel Agency Name, 7. Passport front page photo (each person), 8. Visa photo (if applicable). Specify preferred guide language (EN/DE/ES).
Age Requirement: Suitable for ages 2+ (consider travel time).
Child Policy: Standard policy likely applies (e.g., 0-5 free, 6-11 half price – confirm upon booking).
Departure/Return: Departs ~5:00 AM Day 1, Returns ~11:00 PM Day 2.
Availability: Offered throughout the year (All Months). *Availability 2 might refer to minimum participants needed for standard rate – please confirm when booking.*
Recommended Packing List
- Comfortable Walking Shoes (Essential!)
- Light, Breathable Clothing (layers, respectful attire)
- Change of Clothes for Day 2
- Basic Overnight Toiletries
- Sunglasses & Sun Hat
- High-SPF Sunscreen
- Camera & Charger/Battery
- Copy of Passport & Visa (Essential!)
- Small cash (EGP for drinks, tips, extras, souvenirs)
- Reusable Water Bottle
Book your private 2-day Luxor immersion today! ✨
