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Luxor Adventure: Sunset to Sunrise Experience
4.9
14 Ratings
Hurghada
Discover ancient Egypt: Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, and more. Join our full-day Cairo tour from Hurghada. Book now for an unforgettable adventure!
Discover ancient Egypt: Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, and more. Join our full-day Cairo tour from Hurghada. Book now for an unforgettable adventure!
Duration:
22 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Hurghada - Guests will be picked up from their hotel in Hurghada at 2:00 PM in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for the journey to Luxor. Upon arrival, they will meet a welcoming guide and start with a serene felucca boat ride at sunset on the Nile, followed by an enchanting visit to Luxor Temple at night. After a delightful dinner, they will…
- Hurghada - Guests will be picked up from their hotel in Hurghada at 2:00 PM in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for the journey to Luxor. Upon arrival, they will meet a welcoming guide and start with a serene felucca boat ride at sunset on the Nile, followed by an enchanting visit to Luxor Temple at night. After a delightful dinner, they will check into their hotel.
At 4:30 AM, the balloon company will pick them up for an unforgettable sunrise hot air balloon ride over the Valley of the Kings. After landing, the guide will be ready to continue the exploration of Luxor’s legendary sites.
- Luxor - Upon reaching Luxor, enjoy a peaceful felucca sail on the Nile at sunset before exploring the magnificent Luxor Temple, beautifully illuminated under the night sky. Afterwards, enjoy a delicious dinner and check into the hotel for a restful night.
- Luxor Temple - Discover the renowned Luxor Temple, where massive statues and towering columns shine under the night lights, creating a magical and memorable scene.
- Sunrise Ballooning Luxor Hot Air Balloon - Glide over the ancient marvels of Luxor on a magical hot air balloon ride as the first light of dawn brightens the city. Observe the temples, the Nile, and the timeless landscape come to life under the golden sunrise. Float effortlessly through the morning sky, capturing unforgettable views and memories. This is more than just a balloon ride—it’s an extraordinary journey that will leave you enchanted by Luxor’s timeless beauty.
- Valley of the Kings - After the exhilarating hot air balloon ride over Luxor at sunrise, step into the ancient world with a visit to the Valley of the Kings. Explore the tombs of Egypt’s mighty pharaohs, marveling at the stunning artwork and intricate details that have endured for centuries. As you explore this incredible site, you’ll uncover the fascinating history and secrets of ancient Egypt, making this part of the journey a truly unforgettable experience.
- Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari - After visiting the Valley of the Kings, head to the beautiful Hatshepsut Temple and the giant Colossi of Memnon. Discover the amazing temple built for Queen Hatshepsut, with its unique design and walls that depict her story as one of Egypt’s most powerful queens.
- Colossi of Memnon - Next, visit the Colossi of Memnon — two giant statues that once guarded a great temple. As you explore, you’ll feel the spirit of ancient Egypt and learn more about its incredible past.
- Temple of Karnak - Karnak Temple in Luxor is one of Egypt’s most monumental temple complexes, dedicated to the god Amun. Discover the awe-inspiring Great Hypostyle Hall, the Avenue of Sphinxes, and the Sacred Lake. As you explore its ancient architecture, sanctuaries, and chapels, you’ll gain insight into the temple’s religious importance. A visit to Karnak Temple reveals the grandeur and spiritual power of ancient Egypt.
- Luxor - Relax and enjoy a tasty lunch at a local restaurant before starting the drive back to Hurghada, carrying with you lasting memories of Luxor.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- All tickets for mentioned sightseeing spots
- Bottled water
- Sunset felucca boat ride on the Nile
- Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride
- Expert guide
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- A 4 Star Hotel
- Private transportation
- All tickets for mentioned sightseeing spots
- Bottled water
- Sunset felucca boat ride on the Nile
- Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride
- Expert guide
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- A 4 Star Hotel
What's Not Included
- Tips
- Beverages are served during breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the restaurant
- Tips
- Beverages are served during breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the restaurant
Additional Information
This exclusive journey blends the enchantment of both sunset and sunrise in Luxor. Start with a peaceful felucca cruise on the Nile at sunset, marvel at the illuminated Luxor Temple at night, and then wake up early for a breathtaking hot air balloon ride at sunrise. After landing, your guide will lead you to explore Luxor’s most renowned monuments for a…
This exclusive journey blends the enchantment of both sunset and sunrise in Luxor. Start with a peaceful felucca cruise on the Nile at sunset, marvel at the illuminated Luxor Temple at night, and then wake up early for a breathtaking hot air balloon ride at sunrise. After landing, your guide will lead you to explore Luxor’s most renowned monuments for a comprehensive experience.
Sail the Nile at sunset on a traditional felucca
Visit Luxor Temple, beautifully lit at night
Soar over the Valley of the Kings on a sunrise hot air balloon ride
Explore the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, and Karnak Temple
Travel in comfort with private transfers and a personal expert guide
Location
Hurghada
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(14 Ratings)
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H2440jmmattl
Apr 10, 2026
Fantastic couples trip - Fantastic! We highly recommend this tour. We were picked up by MrAbanob, our chauffeur for trips to and from Desert Rose Hotel in Hurghada (he also chauffeured us around Luxor) and everything was on time and very comfortable. On arrival in Luxor, we were introduced to Professor Ahmed Elsisi, our Egyptologist tour guide who was fantastic, and accompanied us throughout our excursions in Luxor. Not only was he extremely knowledgeable about the various sites, he was incredibly helpful with the restaurants and locals, especially in helping to translate to accommodate my nut allergy. He also acted as our personal photographer, which was so nice of him. The Karnak Temple, the Baloon ride and Nile cruise were highlights for us, but overall, the trip was an epic highlight of our honeymoon in Hurghada.
Just a couple of things to be aware of:
- the Lotus Hotel rooms are passable (though the setting by the nile is stunning and we had a breakfast pack up prepared for our ealrly start for the baloon ride) so don't expect luxury. If you book well in advance (which we didn't (and it was Easter)) I'd imagine you might be able to upgrade the hotel option.
- we ate at the same restraunt for lunch and dinner on Day 1, which would be fine, but it was a set menu of shish options for both meals. Both tasty, but it would be nice if we had a different dinner option. That said, Aton Restaurant on the West Bank for lunch on Day 2 was lovely.
All things considered, these two points are minor, and if you're looking for a tour of Luxor which is more special, avoids crouds and feels all about you, all without breaking the bank, then this one is for you. Well done Legacy Tours!
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Dubravkoj2026
Jan 9, 2026
An amazing day trip to Luxor! - My wife and I had a fantastic tour of the Valley of the Kings and Luxor temples with Professor Ahmed Elsisi and our driver Mahmoud. We opted for a private tour from Hurghada to Luxor.
Mahmoud was punctual, reliable and professional at every step of the way.
He got us to Luxor in good time and took us straight to our scheduled breakfast on the roof terrace overlooking central Luxor and river Nile. From there while having breakfast we were watching/listening city waking up to an early morning prayer.
This itself it’s a must, cannot be described it must be experienced.
Soon after we met up with professor Ahmed who had excellent knowledge of the sites and Egyptian History.
We visited valley of the kings and West Bank temples before going for scheduled lunch which was all great quality.
After lunch we went for organised boat trip on the Nile where we took some amazing pics. We highly recommend this outing with Professor Elsisi if you wanna see great historical monuments of Luxor.
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Judgelaw
Nov 29, 2025
Private Luxor trip - Professor Ahmed Elsisi proved to be an exceptional guide, sharing a wealth of knowledge about Egypt’s history and culture. Throughout the day we explored the Valley of the Kings, watched traditional methods of crafting artefacts, visited the Temple of Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon and the Temple of Karnak, and even enjoyed a peaceful boat ride along the Nile. We also stopped at a lovely restaurant where the food was wonderfully fresh and flavourful.
Thank you for such an unforgettable experience.
The tour covered hotel transfers, meals and entry to all the sites. We set off at 5am and returned at around 5pm, and I can honestly say it was the most rewarding twelve-hour trip I’ve ever taken.
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Compass53950327700
Nov 29, 2025
Private Luxor tour to Hurghada - Professor Ahmed Elsisi was extremely informative. We learnt so much about Egyptian history and culture. We visited the valley of the kings, saw how the artifacts were made, visited thetemple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Temple of Karnak and had a boat trip on the Nile. In between we went to a nice restaurant the food was fresh and delicious.
Thank you so much for the trip.
The trip included transfer to and from the hotel, food and tickets to see each monument. We left at 5am and got back at 5pm. I can confidently say this was the best 12 hour trip ever.
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Lianne1964
Nov 25, 2025
Valley of the Kings - Booked VIP trip and our driver Mahmoud was punctual for our early pick up 4.30am. Refreshments provided, definitely worth the extra cost for the private trip.
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203terryi
Nov 22, 2025
A great tour of the Valley of the Kings with Legacy Tours with Professor Elsisi. - Had a fantastic tour of the Valley of the Kings with Professor Ahmed Elsisi. He had excellent knowledge of the sites and Egyptian History. The organized boat trip on the Nile and the lunch were well done. I highly recommend this excursion with Professor Elsisi. A great day.
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Fiona
Nov 22, 2025
Private Luxor tour from Hurghada - We had a wonderful day visiting Luxor from Hurghada. While the drive was long, it was well worth the drive time. Professor Ahmed Elsisi made history come alive with his stories. We definitely leaned a lot. All in all it was a very worthwhile day
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Bussonnaisn
Nov 20, 2025
Exceptional - Magnificent excursion, a big thank you to our Francophone guides who shared their passion for ancient Egypt.
Ideal for visiting the main sights of Luxor without the fatigue of a day trip from Hurghada.
The exceptional sunrise experience in a hot air balloon remains unforgettable
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Jenniemc91
Mar 24, 2026
History and culture - We had a lovely two day tour to Luxor with Legacy Tours from Hurghada. Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings are stunning and well worth the trip alone. Our guide ‘The Professor’ Ahmed Elsisi was hugely informative and entertaining, finding space away from the crowds and sun, whilst conveying the history with humour. The whole tour was smoothly run and our driver Mohammed was excellent. Lunches and dinner were at Egyptian restaurants (the meze and kofta were both refreshing and tasty, perfect in the heat), and I really enjoyed the Nile cruise on the felucca boat cooling down after a day at the temples. We stayed at the Lotus hotel with views of the Nile, and popped next door to the Steigenberger for a cool beer after a long day! The only reason I’ve given 4 stars not five is that after getting up early for the balloon ride our balloon was the only balloon out of 40+ going up that morning that didn’t fly. So we stood in a field for nearly two hours watching the sunrise and everyone else going up. However, the rest of the tour ran very smoothly and efficiently, and was very good value for money compared to the hotel agencies, well worth it! With special thanks to Professor Ahmed and Mohammed for looking after us so well.
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Giovannisange
Mar 24, 2026
Recommended - We had a great time with our tour guide Professor Ahmed Elsisi & Mohammed the driver. The historical & Nile cruise sides of our 2 day trip was exceptional. As well as sharing his in depth knowledge of all things Egyptology the Prof was huge fun, keeping us entertained with stories & anecdotes.
The only reason I have down graded to 4 stars was the balloon trip, where Legacy Tours were seriously let down by their choice in flight partners. Unfortunately out of approximately 40 flights that went up, we were the only balloon not to leave the ground, which I could totally understand if it was down to bad weather or technical issues. However the organisation by the flight company was terrible, we were left standing in a field for 2 hours given 20 differing reasons for not flying, fed lies by the balloon company & led to believe that we would fly, which never happened.
I know the balloon element of the tour was not organised by Legacy, but they seriously need to review their partnership with their existing supplier.
As I started this review, all communication & the tour with Legacy were exceptional ( Balloon flight excepted). From the initial contact/discussions with the owner Ahmed (Not the Professor), the driving of Mohammed & of course the knowledge of Professor Ahmed Elsisi we have nothing but praise. Unfortunately the failure of the balloon trip company marred what was otherwise an amazing experience. However I would still recommend both Legacy & the tour.
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