Day Trip To Luxor From Soma Bay With Your Own Driver
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Day Trip To Luxor From Soma Bay With Your Own Driver is a 12-hour experience in Safaga, Egypt, from $255 per person. It scores 45 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 45 / 100
- Rating
- Not yet rated
- Duration
- 12 hours
- From
- $255 per person
This budget friendly, self guided day tour to Luxor from makes visiting Luxor on a budget possible. Visiting Luxor is an experience not to be missed! Particularly, Karnak Temple, Hatshepsut Temple, Valley of the Kings a
What you get
- Private transportation
- Door to door service in an air conditioned vehicle
About this experience
This budget friendly, self guided day tour to Luxor from makes visiting Luxor on a budget possible. Visiting Luxor is an experience not to be missed! Particularly, Karnak Temple, Hatshepsut Temple, Valley of the Kings and the Colossi of Memnon. With this in mind, you visit each of these monuments on this fabulous day out. Your driver will wait at each location for you. We think that this self guided tour of Luxor will be enjoyed by all the family. Step back in time and look through a window into life in ancient Egypt. This is a door to door, self guided tour to Luxor and a great budget friendly day tour.
What's included
Included
- Private transportation
- Door to door service in an air conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Everything else not shown in inclusions
- Entry ticket to Hatshepsut temple (EGP 440)
- Entry ticket into Karnak Temple (EGP 600)
- Entry ticket into Valley of the Kings (EGP 750)
What you'll see and do
Soma Bay
Transfer time to Luxor from Soma Bay is approximately 4 hours. Transfer time is included in the length of the tour.
240 minutes here
Valley of the Kings
The west bank of Luxor had been the site of royal burials since around 2100 BC, but it was the pharaohs of the New Kingdom period (1550–1069 BC) who chose this isolated valley dominated by the pyramid-shaped mountain peak of Al Qurn (The Horn). Once called the Great Necropolis of Millions of Years of Pharaoh, or the Place of Truth, the Valley of the Kings has 63 magnificent royal tombs.
90 minutes here · Admission not included
Temple of Hatshepsut
This Temple Honors the Egyptian Queen Who Ruled as King Hatshepsut's temple is one of the world’s most striking architectural masterpieces, but perhaps even more noteworthy is the woman who commissioned it.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Colossi of Memnon
The Colossi of Memnon are two massive stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III, which stand at the front of the ruined Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep III, the largest temple in the Theban Necropolis.
45 minutes here
The Karnak Temple
Karnak is an ancient Egyptian temple precinct located on the east bank of the Nile River in Thebes (modern-day Luxor). It covers more than 100 hectares, an area larger than some ancient cities. The central sector of the site, which takes up the largest amount of space, is dedicated to Amun-Ra, a male god associated with Thebes. The area immediately around his main sanctuary was known in antiquity as “Ipet-Sun” which means “the most select of places.”
90 minutes here · Admission not included
Soma Bay
Transfer time from Luxor to El Gouna and Al Ahyaa District is approximately 4 hours. Transfer time is included in the length of the tour.
240 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
Private Minibus
Private Minibus Pickup included
Private Sedan Car
Sedan Car Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- 123 Taxi & Tours Hurghada
Know before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- It is important to know that a tour permit is required for this tour. We would need to arrange this permit 24 hours before you travel. To enable us to do this we must receive a photo of the photo page in all passports. Plus we will need all room numbers for those travelling. All documents should be sent to us on WhatsApp 48 hours before the date of transfer.
- The minimum age is 6 years.
- For a seamless travel experience we need you to confirm a WhatsApp number so we can easily contact you.
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Good to know
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $255 to $295
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 45
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Day Trip To Luxor From Soma Bay With Your Own Driver: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Safaga.
How much does Day Trip To Luxor From Soma Bay With Your Own Driver cost?
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Prices start at $255 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Safaga usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Day Trip To Luxor From Soma Bay With Your Own Driver take?
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Plan for about 12 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Safaga is not rushed.
Is Day Trip To Luxor From Soma Bay With Your Own Driver worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 45 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Safaga, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Day Trip To Luxor From Soma Bay With Your Own Driver?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Day Trip To Luxor From Soma Bay With Your Own Driver suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 12-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Day Trip To Luxor From Soma Bay With Your Own Driver?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Safaga can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Safaga and add a light layer if any part of the 12-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Day Trip To Luxor From Soma Bay With Your Own Driver start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Safaga within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Safaga?
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On Outty we rank every Safaga experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Horse Riding & Camel Beach,Desert, Swim,Sunrise & Sunset-Hurghada, Dolphin House Full Day Snorkeling Cruise With Lunch – Hurghada, Full day trip to Luxor with littel Group & Tutankhamun Tomb. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Safaga?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Safaga?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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