Skip to content

Explore Egypt

Plan my trip
1 / 4
Shore excursion

2 Days Luxor Overnight from Safaga Port

From $700 per person
Duration
2 days
Runs
Every Day
Type
Private, just your group
Booking
Confirmed within 24 hours
Places
Luxor

Overview

Two unhurried days in Luxor from Safaga port: Karnak and Luxor Temple, a night in Luxor, then the West Bank tombs (with an optional sunrise balloon) before you rejoin your ship.

Day 1: The East Bank & World-Class Temples

  • 06:00 AM – Departure from Safaga Port: Meet your private driver and Egyptologist guide inside the port terminal immediately upon ship disembarkation. Drive west across the Eastern Desert highway toward the Nile Valley.
  • 09:30 AM – Karnak Temple Complex: Arrive on the East Bank of Luxor to tour the largest religious complex ever built. Walk through the Avenue of Sphinxes, stand beneath the 134 massive sandstone columns in the Great Hypostyle Hall, and view the sacred lake and obelisks.
  • 12:30 PM – Riverside Egyptian Lunch: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant along the Nile, featuring traditional Egyptian mixed grills, rice dishes, fresh flatbreads, and mezze.
  • 02:00 PM – Luxor Temple: Explore Luxor Temple, located in the heart of the city. Walk past the massive colossi of Ramesses II, the remaining granite obelisk, and the historic avenue of sphinxes connecting to Karnak.
  • 04:00 PM – Hotel Check-In: Transfer to your hotel in Luxor to check in, refresh, and relax.
  • Evening at Leisure: Enjoy an optional evening felucca sailboat ride at sunset, attend the Karnak Sound & Light Show, or explore the local Luxor market.

Day 2: The West Bank Necropolis & Return Highway Transit

  • 07:30 AM – Hotel Breakfast & Check-Out: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, check out, and load luggage into your private vehicle.
  • 08:30 AM – Valley of the Kings: Cross to the West Bank of the Nile to explore the ancient royal burial ground. Step inside three subterranean pharaonic tombs carved deep into the limestone cliffs, featuring amazingly preserved wall reliefs and hieroglyphic paintings.
  • 11:00 AM – Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut (Deir el-Bahari): Visit the multi-tiered terraced temple built directly into the dramatic cliff face for Egypt's female pharaoh Hatshepsut.
  • 12:30 PM – Colossi of Memnon: Photo stop at the two towering 18-meter-tall stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that once guarded his vast mortuary temple.
  • 01:15 PM – Local Lunch: Enjoy a relaxing lunch on the West Bank or central Luxor.
  • 02:30 PM – Return Drive to Safaga: Depart Luxor via the Qena–Safaga highway heading back toward the Red Sea coast.
  • 05:30 PM – 06:00 PM – Port Arrival: Arrive directly at the pier inside Safaga Port well ahead of your ship's final all-aboard time.
  • Day 1: Karnak, Luxor temple, night in Luxor
  • Day 2: Valley of the Kings,Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut (Deir el-Bahari),Colossi of Memnon
  • Day 2: Optional balloon, West Bank tombs, back to ship

From your ship

Port:
Safaga

Back-to-ship guarantee: if we are late for any reason, we cover the cost of reaching your next port.

Your guide meets you at the ship’s gangway or the port gate, depending on port rules on the day.

What's included

Included

  • Pickup and return at the ship gangway/port gate
  • private A/C vehicle
  • private Egyptologist guide
  • entrance fees
  • lunch
  • bottled water
  • return-to-ship guarantee
  • 1 night hotel

Not included

  • Drinks
  • tips
  • optional extras
  • personal expenses
  • port fees charged by cruise line

Photos

Your route

  1. Safaga portDay 1Day 1: day trip to Luxor by private car, back the same day
  • Start point
  • Day trip, no overnight
  • By road
  • Famous sight

Good to know

When is the best time to visit Egypt?

October to April is the most comfortable time, with warm days and cool evenings, so it is also the busiest and highest-priced season. May to September is hot, especially in Luxor and Aswan, but sights are quieter and prices are lower. We plan summer days around early starts and a long midday break. Christmas and New Year sell out early.

What is included in the price?

Each trip lists exactly what is included and what is not. In general our prices include private transport, a private Egyptologist guide, entrance fees for the listed sites, hotels or cruise as described, and the meals shown. International flights, visas, tips, drinks and optional extras are not included.

Are your trips private or in a group?

All our trips are private: just you and the people you travel with, your own guide and your own driver. You never share a vehicle or a guide with strangers. Nile cruise ships are shared with other guests, but your sightseeing on shore is private.

Is Egypt a good trip for children?

Yes. Children love the pyramids, felucca sails and the Red Sea. Children aged 2 to 11 pay 50% of the adult price on most trips, and under-2s travel free. Tell us their ages and we will plan shorter visits, pool time and family rooms.

Can you plan a slower pace or help with limited mobility?

Yes. Because every trip is private, we can plan shorter days, more rest and fewer stairs. Some ancient sites have uneven ground and steps, so please tell us about any mobility needs when you ask for a quote and we will be honest about what is practical.

How does tipping work in Egypt?

Tipping is part of daily life in Egypt and is not included in our prices. Small tips for drivers, guides, cruise crews and hotel staff are customary; your planner will send you a simple guide with typical amounts before you travel, so you are never left guessing.

Can I reach you on WhatsApp during my trip?

Yes. Once you book, you get a WhatsApp number for your planner and a local contact on the ground. Message us any time during your trip if something needs changing.

Hi, I'm Tarek. I'll plan your trip with you.We are available 24/7

From / person

$700

Before you go