Tour Details
| From | $ 210 / per person |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 days , |
| Destinations | Hurghada, Luxor, |
| Tour Availability | Everyday |
| Tour Type | Private , |
| Pickup Location | Soma Bay |
2 Days Luxor Tour from Soma Bay – Including Hot Air Balloon Ride
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Description
Step back in time and explore Thebes, the capital of ancient Egypt, in an unforgettable 2-day Luxor Tour from Soma Bay.
From the Red Sea marvels to the miracles of ancient Egypt, explore Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.
Fly over the Thebes Necropolis by hot air balloon, and land to visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon.
Be sure to snap some photos—this is a trip worth remembering forever!
This guided 2-day Luxor tour from Soma Bay by an expert Egyptologist is a unique experience with personalized service that lets you explore Egypt’s wonders with comfort and confidence and seamless transportation at affordable prices and flexible cancellation fees.
In this 2-Days Luxor Tour from Soma Bay Tour,
Relish a cozy accommodation for one night in a top-class hotel and savor the tastiest local Egyptian cuisines. Every detail will amaze you, adding a difference to your holiday in Egypt.
Includes
- Expert Tour guide
- Pickup from your hotel in Soma Bay.
- All Transfers by AC Modern Vehicle.
- Licensed expert driver
- 1 Night at Luxor Hotel.
- Meals as Mentioned in the Program.
- Entrance fees to the mentioned attractions.
- Hot air balloon ride.
Excludes
- Guide and Driver Tipping
- Tutankhamun’s tomb at the Valley of the Kings
- Beverages
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
Travel to Luxor & Visit the Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple
06.00 AM - Pickup time from your hotel in Soma Bay; just ride the air-conditioned modern vehicle going ahead to Luxor in 4 hours with one stop for a break.
10.00 AM - Arrival at Karnak Temple
Meet the towering columns, obelisks, statues, and hieroglyphs of more than 100 kings and queens who shared in building the Karnak Temple, which is the largest temple and religious complex in the world.
Explore the first pylon that includes the avenue of Rams- Headed sphinxes and cross to the gateway, arriving at the Great Hypostyle Hall with 134 giant columns, many over 20 meters tall.
Marvel at the Sacred Lake used only by the priests, Hatshepsut Obelisks, Thutmose I Obelisks, Sanctuary of Amun, Side Chapels and Reliefs, and even more.
Discover the Opet Festival inscriptions and scenes of pharaohs making offerings to gods that cover the strong walls and columns of the temple.
12.00 PM - Go ahead to Luxor Temple.
12.10 PM - Explore Luxor Temple
See the Avenue of Sphinxes that connects the Karnak Temple with the Luxor Temple, and explore the Pylon of Ramesses II with the massive gateway with huge seated statues and a surviving obelisk.
Arrive at the courtyard of Ramesses II, which is filled with columns, statues, and impressive reliefs.
Embark on the Sanctuary and Inner Rooms, including Alexander the Great’s chapel.
01.30 PM - The day tour ends, and it is time to go to a local restaurant for lunch.
02.00 PM - Lunchtime
Savor a rich-flavored dish teeming with the taste of great, delicious, cultured food.
03.00 PM - take your seat in the vehicle, going ahead to the hotel for check-in.
Meals:
Lunch
Hot Air Balloon & Marvel at the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon
04:30 AM—Pickup from hotel for Hot Air Balloon Ride
Take your seat in the air-conditioned vehicle, arriving near Ramesseum Temple, where the hot air balloon is flying.
Fly over Thebes Necropolis for 45 minutes “This tour is optional; just make sure with our operators that you want it.”
5.45 AM - Your flying tour by hot air balloon ends.
06:15 AM – you arrive at the hotel for breakfast.
07.30 AM - meet your Egyptologist at the hotel lobby.
08.00 AM - Explore the Valley of the Kings
Ride the electric car going ahead to the Royal Tombs entrance.
At the tombs’ entrance, hear from your Egyptologist all the secrets around this site since discovering it by Inini and selecting it to be the home of the royal tombs until filling it with pharaonic mysteries.
Visit up to three of the best-ever tombs in this site, wandering through sloped corridors, hieroglyphs, and colorful wall paintings from the Book of the Dead, Book of Gates, Book of Caverns, Book of Amduat, and Litany of Ra.
10.00 AM—Your visit to the Valley of the Kings ends, and you go ahead to the Hatshepsut Temple.
10.15 AM - Hatshepsut Temple
Take the shuttle train and arrive at the dramatic facade of this temple that has been set against high limestone cliffs, carved dazzlingly into 3 terraces connected by long ramps.
Discover the vibrant scenes that show Hatshepsut’s divine birth and coronation, her famous expedition to Punt (a trading mission to a land rich in incense, gold, and exotic animals), and her showing her offerings to gods like Amun, Hathor, and Anubis.
Wander through the sanctuaries, like the Sanctuary of Amun-Ra and the chapel to Hathor, plus the amazing great columns and massive statues of Hatshepsut as the first woman pharaoh to rule ancient Egypt successfully.
11.30 AM - Move to visit Colossi of Memnon
11.40 AM - Marvel at the Colossi of Memnon
The Colossi of Memnon are those two massive seated statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III and stood at the entrance of the largest temple complex in Thebes.
Explore the mystery of one of the statues that “sang” or “whistled” at dawn!
11.55 AM - Go ahead to Habu Temple.
12.00 PM - Habu Temple Visit
Arrive at the massive Entrance (Pylon), where you see deeply carved reliefs up to 15 cm in the walls showing Ramesses III in the battles; Cross to the Hypostyle Halls & Courtyards with tall columns; roofed chambers have preserved details of ancient colors; and explore also the royal residence or pharaonic administrative annex.
Discover the tombs of the kings’ daughters, the stable where pharaonic royal horses were raised, and the sacred lake.
12.30 PM - Local Restaurant for Lunch
Savor a flavorful, hearty, and rich-in-tradition dish.
01.00 PM - it is a time at your leisure to relish amid the amazement of Luxor.
02.00 PM - take your seat; we're going back to Soma Bay in 4 hours.
06.00 PM - Arrive back at your hotel in Soma Bay after spending an unforgettable tour, enriching your visit to Egypt with unique memories and outstanding photos.
Meals:
Breakfast, and Lunch
Attractions highlight
What to bring
- Passport or ID
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunglasses, hat, and sunscreen
- Light jacket for the early balloon ride
How long does the road between Soma Bay and Luxor take?
It takes around 4 to 5 hours by vehicle.
Are the transportation and accommodations included in the tour?
Sure, all the transportation from/to your hotel in Soma Bay/Luxor and from/to the attractions is included, and also your accommodation in the Luxor hotel.
Is the hot air balloon tour included?
Yes, the price of this tour includes a hot air balloon.
Is it safe for children or older adults?
Absolutely, with reasonable health and mobility.
Can I customize this tour?
Sure, you can change sites or add more attractions. You can also add days for more exploration or fly to Cairo. It is also a good idea if you want to take a Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan.
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Customize Your Own Tour to Egypt 2025Customer Reviews
A very beautiful experience which made our stay in Egypt unforgettable; Luxor with a caring guide and Cairo with Ismaël; a very cultured guide who listens to the happiness of customers.
I would recommend this agency without hesitation
We had the best guide ever, Ashraf! He is super skilled with a big heart. We became friends. I could definitely recommend Ashraf and the guided travels he does!
For a party of five a luxor trip was organized by Akram and his team. With the excellent guide Ashraf in Luxor they made it a unforgettable experience. Thank you for the good organisation of the trip.
We booked a tour with Golavita, Mr Akram was very quick to respond to our questions and checked in with us daily to see how the tour was going.
Waleed, the tour guide, was excellent. He was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. The bottles of water to keep us hydrated was also a very nice addition.
The private transport was top class, modern air conditioned vehicles and friendly and helpful drivers.
We had booked airport transfers from Hurgada airport to our resort in May 2022 and our experience was excellent. What sets this company apart was the responsive service we got through WhatsApp messaging. You may not be aware of this but meeting a taxi driver at airport is not so easy or obvious as the security personnel does not allow drivers in or even standing by the entrance. It all was resolved easily by WhatsApp communication. I cannot overstate how important is having a rapid response when something does not go as you would expect. Thank you Ashraf.
I am aware this company does much more than airport transfers: while I did not use any during my stay, I wouldnot hesitate to recommend this organisation to plan for your excursion needsin Hurghada.
Update April 2023: Used them again for this trip booking through Hoppa, same excellent service.
Great service. We had a wonderful time.
Our guide Abdel Salam was very kind, spoke excellent English and shared his extensive knowledge with us. We had a private AC car.
Visited most of the main sites in Cairo over two days.
Would highly recommend.
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