From Hurghada Individual excursion to Luxor & the Valley of the Kings

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Duration:14 hours (approx.)
Location: Hurghada, Red Sea

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Spend an unforgettable day in Luxor. Visit the Karnaktempel, the tombs in the valley of the kings and the terrace temple complex of Hatshepsut.Enjoy a day with your guide, an Egyptologist, in the historical Luxor with its many temples and tombs.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

✓ Private transportation
✓ Tour guide by an Egyptologist
✓ Visit to the Karnak Temple in East Thebes
✓ Visit to 3 burial chambers in the Valley of the Kings in Thebes West
✓ All entrance fees for the activities mentioned in the process
✓ Lunch
✓ All services and local taxes
✓ Colossi of Memnon in Thebes West
✓ Temple of Queen Hatshepsut in Thebes West

✗ Gratuities
✗ Drinks in the restaurant
✗ Any additions that are not mentioned in the process
✗ Personal expenses

WHAT TO EXPECT

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In the early morning around 5:00 a.m. you will be picked up by your tour guide in a comfortable, air-conditioned small bus. The good German-speaking Egyptologist is picked up. The trip to Luxor takes about 4 hours past the Nile valley past fields and houses of the farmers. The excursion takes place in a small group with a maximum of 8 people. Your guide will be by your side throughout the trip and will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Arrived in Luxor our first visit will start in the Karnak temple. The Karnak Temple is the largest temple complex in Egypt on the eastern bank of the Nile. One of the most important construction areas of the temple is the large columned hall. The temple complex consists of three areas surrounded by walls. The first is the Amun (ancient Egyptian Ipet-sut "place of election"). The second area is the Month area and the third area is the Courage area. The oldest remains of the temple that are still visible today date from the 12th dynasty under Sesostris. Until the Roman Empire, the temple complex was repeatedly expanded and rebuilt. Outstanding among the ruins are the temples of Amun-Re with its ten pylons. Among other things, you will see the sacred lake, it has a size of 120 × 77 meters and is located south of the central temple building, the lake is fed by groundwater. Marvel at the large columned hall, statues, pylons and obelisks.
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After lunch we drive to the Valley of the Kings, which is located about 5 kilometers northwest of the city of Luxor. In ancient Egypt, the Valley of the Kings was known as the “Sechet-aat large field”. In the Valley of the Kings there are over 70 graves carved into the rock. In the Valley of the Kings, in particular, the tombs of the rulers of the new empire (approx. 1550 to 1069 BC) were 18 to 20 dynasties. To protect the mummies, they were removed from the tombs in the 22nd dynasty and hidden in other tombs. In 1922 the tomb of Tutankhamun was discovered largely intact. The systematic search and opening of graves began with Napoleon's expedition to Egypt. The Valley of the Kings is one of the main draws for tourists in Egypt. Only a small part of the graves can be visited, as a changing part is closed for conservation reasons. Since December 2009, photography and filming are no longer permitted. Since 2018, photography without flash was allowed against the purchase of a photo permit at a price of around 15 euros.
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After visiting the temple complex of Karnak we continue to the famous Colossi of Memnon. Memnon colossi in Arabic “el-Colossat or es-Salomat” are two adjacent Egyptian colossus statues from the 14th century. They represent King Amenophis III, who sits on a throne, looking towards the Nile. The statues are still around 18 meters high, including the base.
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At the end of our trip we visit the terrace temple complex of Hatshepsut. The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut. Hatshepsut is an ancient Egyptian kings she is assigned to the 18th dynasty. According to Egyptian chronology, it was recorded from 1479 to 1458 BC. Her spouse was Thutmoses II. The name Hatshepsut means "The first of the noble women who embraced Amun" The entire temple is made of limestone and is the best preserved temple on the west bank in Thebes. At around 4:00 p.m. we start our journey home and bring you back to your hotel with beautiful and impressive memories.

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Posted By : H4939OZmarceld
I can confirm the good reviews 100%.
The communication beforehand was very uncomplicated and friendly via Whatsapp.
On the day of the tour, our very friendly driver Mina picked us up on time and brought us very safely to Luxor and back again.
We were also provided with chilled drinks all day.
Our tour guide Nashaat gave us an incredible insight into the history of Egyptian monuments, which we will not soon forget.
The way he planned the day, we were always either alone or ahead of the big "tour buses", which we found very pleasant. Detailed questions were also explained in detail.
The lunch in a really well-kept buffet restaurant and the short Nile crossing were just as perfectly planned as the rest of the tour.
We would like to thank Nashaat, Mina and the organizer Zakharious Tours for the day and will 100% book our next cultural trip in Egypt with them again.
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Posted On : 2024-06-16 14:14:24

Posted By : gleexs
The trip was a dream from start to finish!
We were picked up by our drivers Halil and Walid at the agreed time in the hotel lobby and then our journey began early in the morning towards Luxor.
We were given a very warm welcome and the day's schedule was explained to us in very good German.
The two of them drove very calmly and with foresight, so that we were able to get some sleep without worrying.
Every 1.5 - 2 hours we took a short break at gas stations/rest areas with decent toilets.
During the drive to Luxor, our driver Halil explained a lot of what we were about to see, told us about Egypt and daily life. He really had a feel for what we found interesting and what we wanted to hear more about.

When we arrived in Luxor, our tour guide Mohamed joined us. He also introduced himself in very good German and immediately seemed very personable. He then led us through the amazing sights for the rest of the day and explained everything with a lot of expertise and a bit of humor.
He kept us away from the huge tour groups and often told us something in a shady spot, as it was already very hot in places.

Overall, the trip in the small tour group was well worth it and we didn't regret the small extra cost compared to mass tourism with a tour bus.

Everyone looked after us very well, constantly offered us cool water and soft drinks and the lunch in Luxor was also very tasty.

Thank you very much :)
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Posted On : 2024-05-22 01:52:12

Posted By : 754swetlanab
We had an unforgettable day trip to Luxor today with our guide Nasch and our driver Carlos.
Carlos picked us up punctually at just before 5 at our hotel in Hurghada and drove us quickly and safely to Luxor and back. During the day he provided us with plenty of cool drinks and was always polite and professional. The extremely knowledgeable Nasch led us through various sights in Luxor and adapted the itinerary to our wishes. His passion for ancient Egypt and hieroglyphs was infectious and we learned countless exciting facts.
If you are looking for a private excursion option away from mass tourism, this is definitely the place for you!
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Posted On : 2024-05-18 12:06:22

Posted By : miriamlE5748GT
Great!! The driver was on time and even spoke German, explained the process really well! The tour guide was also great! Not only very friendly but also incredibly competent. We had a great day. Highly recommended!
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Posted On : 2024-05-15 15:39:29

Posted By : angelikabI9127QV
Luxor excursion!

We had such a great trip to Luxor, the driver was incredibly friendly and courteous. He picked us up on time, took us safely to the excursion and brought us home on time. The Luxor tour guide was simply brilliant. It was an unforgettable trip and we were completely happy. I would book it again at any time and can only recommend it to everyone. Thank you for this great day🫶

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Posted On : 2024-05-05 06:38:43

Posted By : christianrC6479QR
Great trip with all-round service. No waiting in queues. Our guide spoke perfect German and explained everything really well and answered all of our questions.
The lunch that was planned after the short Nile boat tour was also great.
Our conclusion: an unforgettable trip that was worth every cent
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Posted On : 2024-04-30 05:06:10

Posted By : Michael_aus_B
We had booked a day trip from Soma Bay to Luxor for April 21, 2024 in a small group of up to six people with Zakharious Tours. Fortunately, we received a free upgrade to a private tour, so that our driver Carlos drove just us all day in a comfortable, air-conditioned car. We were picked up at the hotel on time and then - after a short stopover in Safaga to complete the official requirements for the overland trip to Luxor - we set off. Chilled drinks were available during the trip. In Luxor, our extremely skilled and fluent German-speaking tour guide, the Egyptologist Nasch, got on. He accompanied us throughout our entire stay in Luxor, responded to all of our requests, made helpful recommendations and provided us with extremely comprehensive and well-founded historical and scientific background information at all of the destinations included in the excursion price. By structuring the day, he ensured that we did not have to wait at the excursion points. The trip on the Nile by motorboat was extremely refreshing. Coffee or tea was served with it. The Egyptian lunch was delicious and plentiful. After we said goodbye to Nasch at the end of our stay in Luxor, our driver Carlos provided us with snacks and other drinks for the return trip to Soma Bay before we returned to our hotel in the afternoon with many new impressions. We can only recommend the Egyptologist Nasch Wärmsteins, as well as the driver Carlos. The organization by Zakharious Tours was impeccable, the pricing fair and transparent. We will be happy to consider Zakharious Tours again on our next stay in the Hurghada region.
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Posted On : 2024-04-22 03:52:45

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Sylvia Boller-Spall
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It was a super organized tour to Luxor. The journey there from SomaBay was quick and safe in a nice minibus with 5 people. Very nice driver and guide, who kept us well informed and entertained along the way. In Luxor we got on…More
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It couldn't be better! Although we were a bit skeptical at first because of the many good reviews (it all sounds too good to be true), we booked two trips. The best decision ever. By plane to Cairo and to…More
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We went on a snorkeling trip and had a really unforgettable day. There were no other guests on board (February on a Monday) and yet they set off with us. The team tried really hard and was very …More
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We booked a dolphin/snorkeling trip. It was an unforgettable day. In the low season, the groups are often very small (there were 3 of us). The team tried really hard and was very friendly and the food was excellent from breakfast to …More
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Sylvia Boller-Spall
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It was a super organized tour to Luxor. The trip there from SomaBay was quick and safe in a nice minibus with 5 people. Very nice driver and guide who kept us well informed and entertained along the way. In Luxor, the motivated tour guide Naschaat joined us and managed to look after us individually from start to finish, whether we were children, men or women... he's amazing! He imparts historical knowledge, brings hieroglyphs to life, keeps the salesmen away, perfectly anti-cyclical, flexible daily planning so that you can see everything at all the locations in peace and quiet, without the crowds of visitors... Perfect! Highly recommended!
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Posted On : 2024-04-14 06:09:03

Posted By : soray007
We went on a day trip with Zakharious Tours on Good Friday. Early in the morning we were picked up at the hotel by two drivers and driven safely to Luxor, where Naschaat Obaid got on and we planned our day with him. We visited the Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings and the most beautiful temple in Luxor (I'm sorry Nasch, but I forgot the name). Our guide not only speaks perfect German, he is also an Egyptologist and hieroglyphic teacher. He passionately provided us with information all day long, our sons were delighted. Thank you Nasch for this wonderful day, may God protect you. You always meet twice in life.
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Posted On : 2024-04-13 13:27:11

Posted By : Travel32632780023
My son and I took part in the tour to Luxor, the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Hatshepsut. Our driver picked us up from the hotel on time and provided us with lots of interesting information about the lives of the people, their culture and everyday life throughout the journey from Hurghada to Luxor. Our guide Mohammed met us in front of the Karnak temple complex in Luxor. Throughout the tour he organised the entrance tickets and led us to the sights without any waiting time. Beforehand there was a comprehensive introduction to the history of the temple complex. Hieroglyphs, royal cartouches and the chronological classification of history brought the Karnak temple back to life before our eyes. We then crossed the Nile to a cosy restaurant for lunch. A welcome refreshment before we continued on to the Valley of the Kings. The visit to the royal tombs was also an unforgettable experience for us. Our guide explained the various books of the dead that are reproduced on the walls of the tombs. His extensive knowledge seemed inexhaustible and questions were gladly accepted and answered. After visiting the Hatshepsut Temple, our driver brought us safely back to Hurghada. We had an unforgettable day and the many impressions of the tour will stay with us for a long time.
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Posted On : 2024-04-09 06:07:56