Private Day Tour to Luxor Temple & Karnak Temple from Safaga Port
Traveler rating
4.6/5
Based on 8 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Private Day Tour to Luxor Temple & Karnak Temple from Safaga Port worth booking?
Private Day Tour to Luxor Temple & Karnak Temple from Safaga Port is a 15-hour experience in Safaga, Egypt, from $224 per person. It scores 60 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.6/5 rating across 8 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 60 / 100
- Rating
- 4.6/5 (8)
- Duration
- 15 hours
- From
- $224 per person
Enjoy Luxor day Tour from your cruise ship at Safaga Port, drive to Luxor to get a glimpse of the heart of upper Egypt. With our guide, you will • Discover the ancient city of Thebes • Go to the 2nd most visited site in Egypt, at Karnak Temple • Wander around the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens • Stroll down the corridor of sphinx statues between Luxor and Karnak Temples • See the monumental statues of the Colossi of Memnon • Enjoy comfortable round-trip transfers from Safaga Port • Cross the Nile in a felucca
What you get
About this experience
Enjoy Luxor day Tour from your cruise ship at Safaga Port, drive to Luxor to get a glimpse of the heart of upper Egypt. With our guide, you will • Discover the ancient city of Thebes • Go to the 2nd most visited site in Egypt, at Karnak Temple • Wander around the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens • Stroll down the corridor of sphinx statues between Luxor and Karnak Temples • See the monumental statues of the Colossi of Memnon • Enjoy comfortable round-trip transfers from Safaga Port • Cross the Nile in a felucca
What's included
Included
- English-speaking tour guide
- Lunch during tour at local restaurant
- Soft drinks in the bus
- All transfers by air-conditioned bus
Not included
- Any Extras not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tipping
What you'll see and do
Luxor Temple
At the morning at 05:00 am our representative will pick you up from your cruise ship at Safaga Port . After your arrival in Luxor, your guide will welcome you and take you on a memorable tour. to see Luxor Temple, built by Amenhotep III from Nubian sandstone.
120 minutes here · Admission included
The Karnak Temple
You will also visit the other great monument of the East Bank, Karnak Temple, said to be the 2nd most visited site in Egypt after the Pyramids of Giza.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Colossi of Memnon
Your first stop will be at the 3,400-year-old Colossi of Memnon. The giant statues have once been the guardians of the Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep III.
30 minutes here
Valley of the Kings
Then, head into the Valley of the Kings, where the kings and powerful noblemen of Egypt had been buried for over 500 years. Then you will move on to Mummies of some of the most famous persons of pharaonic times have been found here. Descend into the graves of the great Egyptian rulers and admire the walls decorated with colorful paintings and hieroglyphs that are still preserved today.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Temple of Hatshepsut
Visit the Temple of Queen Hatschepsut, a remarkable ruler who strikingly proved that she was able to reign over an empire as a woman. Admire the exceptional mortuary temple with its columned terraces, a column hall and various statues, paintings and relieves.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Safaga
We pick up all the travelers
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Ends at
We pick up all the travelers
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- ar, en, fr, es, nl
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Marsa Alam Tours
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 8 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
5 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Organization
4 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
8 verified traveler reviews for Private Day Tour to Luxor Temple & Karnak Temple from Safaga Port. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Two fantastic days in Luxor
Leaving Marsa Alam at 4 am, we made almost 6 hours of road (unfortunately the internal road is impassable and you have to go around passing through Safaga). We finally arrived in Luxor, where we found a very good guide in Italian ready to accompany us for two wonderful days. Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple and Valley of the Kings are well worth a visit. The tour was also very reasonably priced, especially considering that it included travel, accommodation, lunches, an Italian guide all to ourselves and the main entrance tickets
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Karnak and Rino
We were picked up at 3.00 am in the Pickalbatros resort and arrived at about 9.00 am in Luxor, a little earlier we put in the bus, our guide, which is the one that made the difference of the day... Rino is a very good Egyptologist who speaks perfect Italian and also consultant for the University of Pisa, very nice and explains really well the places you will visit. We saw 4 tombs and the Karnak temple, plus a visit to a village in the area and mini crossing of the Nile with lunch in a local restaurant. The experience was nice, however, I recommend spending more 'time available at the Karnak temple and avoid the visit to the Village, which in the end is basically only aimed at selling the handicrafts they created... Drivers a bit 'reckless, with sudden lane changes and also seemed against hand, but maybe it is normal in their streets .. We did almost the entire outward journey with a scent in the car so strong that it makes you get a headache, I recommend to eliminate it permanently because very annoying. In the end nice experience, but the trip is really tiring.... Rino super super top recommend absolutely. ..
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Amazing day in Luxor
Private tour booked from Marsa Alam to Luxor. Very pleasant that private is also really with them 2, so we were able to experience everything nicely at our own pace. This day is partly because of the passionate guide Mahmoud Hassan, who with his extensive knowledge, humor and enthusiasm became unforgettable. Besides the temples and tombs also made a trip on the Nile, highly recommended! The driver has ensured a smooth, comfortable and safe ride. Top experience
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Great tour of Luxor
Great tour from Khalil, and we were happy to have our own vehicle rather than joining a coach tour. Cold drinks provided as part of the tour and a really good lunch with a variety of foods! Highly recommend. Not much shade at any of the sites so would advise covering up well.
Response from the operator: Thank you for your wonderful review. We're so glad to hear you enjoyed your Luxor tour with Khalil. Having a private vehicle definitely adds to the experience, and we're happy you appreciated the cold drinks and delicious lunch. Your advice about covering up well due to the lack of shade at the sites is really helpful, and we agree that it's important to stay protected from the sun. Thank you for highly recommending the tour, and we hope to welcome you again on another adventure soon. Best regards, Rana
via Tripadvisor
A little too expensive, but worth it
I booked online at the suggestion of a person who was 2 weeks before me in Luxor in the day by MARSA ALAM. Very professional drivers, clean and comfortable reserved van. Long journey because of too many stops and some avoidable as the bar at 09 on the way in the desert from Porto Ghalib to Qena, but to stimulate the local economy you accept it. Arrived 1h late, we lost some time in traffic and the guide served 30 minutes of visit as we returned at 4pm. Tour organized from 09.00 to 16.30, lasted 1.30 hours less. Travel time 6h on the way and 6h on the way back, far but worth it. I purchased in addition to the package in the day which includes the visit of: KARNAK, BOAT ON THE NILE, VALLEY OF THE TEMPLES, LUNCH, even the visit to LUXOR TIME that cost 25USD against a ticket cost of 750EGP, or about 13Euro, so more than 10euro spent for you do not know what. Great food at PARIS restaurant.
Response from the operator: Caro andrea, Grazie mille per la tua fantastica recensione e il feedback dopo il tuo fantastico tour privato di un giorno al Tempio di Luxor e al Tempio di Karnak dal porto di Safaga. Grazie per aver condiviso la tua esperienza. Siamo felici che tu abbia apprezzato la professionalità dei nostri driver e la qualità del trasporto. Ci scusiamo per il ritardo causato dal traffico e dalle fermate lungo il percorso, anche se capiamo che queste possono essere un po' lunghe. Per quanto riguarda la visita al Tempio di Luxor, ci dispiace se non hai trovato il valore corrispondente al costo extra, ma ci impegniamo sempre a migliorare l'esperienza complessiva. Speriamo che nonostante questi piccoli inconvenienti, tu abbia trovato il viaggio indimenticabile e che la visita ai luoghi storici di Luxor sia stata comunque soddisfacente. Non vediamo l'ora di rivederti l'anno prossimo con noi per altre fantastiche esperienze Cordiali saluti, Rana
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Good to know
- Duration
- 15 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 3
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Marsa Alam Tours, who run 24 experiences we rank across 3 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 54.7.
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Private Day Tour to Luxor Temple & Karnak Temple from Safaga Port: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Safaga.
How much does Private Day Tour to Luxor Temple & Karnak Temple from Safaga Port cost?
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Prices start at $224 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 Private Day Tour to Luxor Temple & Karnak Temple from Safaga Port take?
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Plan for about 15 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 Private Day Tour to Luxor Temple & Karnak Temple from Safaga Port worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 60 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.6/5 across 8 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 Private Day Tour to Luxor Temple & Karnak Temple from Safaga Port?
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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 Private Day Tour to Luxor Temple & Karnak Temple from Safaga Port suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 15-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Day Tour to Luxor Temple & Karnak Temple from Safaga Port?
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Around 3 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 15-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Day Tour to Luxor Temple & Karnak Temple from Safaga Port 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 Orange Bay Giftun Island Snorkeling Cruise With Lunch – Hurghada, Full day trip to Luxor with littel Group & Tutankhamun Tomb, Hurghada Airport Private Transfer to and from All Hotels. 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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What is included in Private Day Tour to Luxor Temple & Karnak Temple from Safaga Port?
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Included: English-speaking tour guide; Lunch during tour at local restaurant; Soft drinks in the bus; and All transfers by air-conditioned bus. Not included: Any Extras not mentioned in the itinerary; and Tipping. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Private Day Tour to Luxor Temple & Karnak Temple from Safaga Port include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 3 listed pickup locations in and around Safaga. Be ready about 10 minutes before the start time.
What languages is Private Day Tour to Luxor Temple & Karnak Temple from Safaga Port offered in?
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It is offered in Arabic, English, French, Spanish and Dutch. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Private Day Tour to Luxor Temple & Karnak Temple from Safaga Port?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Private Day Tour to Luxor Temple & Karnak Temple from Safaga Port wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; and Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Private Day Tour to Luxor Temple & Karnak Temple from Safaga Port if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Safaga. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Private Day Tour to Luxor Temple & Karnak Temple from Safaga Port?
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Across 8 reviews averaging 4.6 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, food and drink, organization. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Several reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
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