Cairo 2 Days by Plane · private
From €257 / person2 days
Free cancellation up to 5 days before
Travel insurance included
Certified guides
Duration 3 days
Luxor, Dendera & Abydos — 3-Day Temples of the Nile
Private tour
Deposit refunded in full up to 5 days before, half of it up to 48 hours before
Itinerary
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3 days · 5 sights with your private Egyptologist
LuxorDendera
Medinet Habu, Valley of the Queens & Nobles — The colourful West Bank in depth. Luxor Temple by evening carriage — A horse-carriage ride to the floodlit temple; overnight in Luxor.
- Valley of the Queens
- Luxor Temple
Transfer from Hurghada to Luxor
Main stop
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Transportation
Transportation from Hurghada to Luxor (about 4 h 30 min)
Includes
- English speaking tour guide (Egyptologist)
- Entrance fees to all sites
- 2 nights hotel accommodation
- All meals except dinner
- Drinks on the bus
- Personal expenses
- Drinks in hotels and restaurants
- Guests from Marsa Alam are charged a transfer fee of 35€ per person.
- Guests from El Quseir are charged a transfer fee of 25€ per person.
Important information
Private or group
This tour runs privately: only your own party travels, with your own guide and vehicle.
What to bring
- Passport or ID
- Two nights' essentials
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunscreen and a hat
Know before you go
- This is a temple-focused cultural tour with significant driving between sites.
- Pickup from El Quseir/Marsa Alam/Port Ghalib possible with a transfer supplement.
Frequently asked questions
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Places you'll visit on this trip
Read about these places
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The same day out, collected from whichever coast you are staying on. Pick your town and the pickup is already set when the page opens.
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