Tour programs vary, and you can see their descriptions below.
Luxor — An Individual Expedition to the City of Eternity
This private excursion to Luxor is not just a trip, but a journey deep into the centuries, where every step is a revelation of the mysteries of Ancient Egypt. Forget about haste. This day belongs only to you, allowing you to enjoy every minute in an atmosphere of solitude and space.Your journey begins early in the morning as you head to the west bank of the Nile, the “City of the Dead.” With the first rays of sunlight, you will behold the Colossi of Memnon. These two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III rise above the ages like silent guardians. In antiquity, one of the colossi produced a mysterious “singing” sound at dawn, believed to be the voice of a god or the Trojan hero Memnon. Standing at their feet, you will feel their grandeur and imagine how they “sang” thousands of years ago.
Next, your path will take you into the very heart of the necropolis — the Valley of the Kings. This harsh rocky valley, hidden from sight, became the final resting place of many great pharaohs of the New Kingdom. Under the blazing sun, you will descend into one of the tombs carved directly into the rock. Inside, you will find cool air and a breathtaking sight: walls covered with vivid frescoes and hieroglyphs that seem painted only yesterday. These paintings are not mere decoration, but a “Book of the Dead” — a guide for the pharaoh in the afterlife, filled with scenes of daily life, mythological beings, and gods. You will be amazed at how well the colors have been preserved and how detailed the depictions remain.
Your journey concludes at the foot of the impressive Temple of Queen Hatshepsut in Deir el-Bahari. This three-level temple, carved seamlessly into the cliffs, rises with terraces connected by ramps. Walking through its spacious halls, you will admire the colonnades and reliefs narrating the life and reign of the great female pharaoh. The atmosphere here resonates not with military might, but with feminine wisdom and strength.
This private excursion is your chance to deeply immerse yourself in history, free from distractions, and to return not just with photographs, but with the profound feeling of having touched eternity
Included in the Excursion Price:
Entrance tickets according to the program;
Crossing the Nile by boat;
Lunch (buffet);
Individual services of a Russian-speaking guide;
Individual transport service within Hurghada
(El Gouna and Sahl Hasheesh areas: +$10 round trip per car up to 6 people, per booking. Transfer may be shared).
Not Included in the Excursion Price:
Visit to Banana Island (optional, paid separately, arranged with the guide on site);
Drinks during lunch.
What to Take with You:
Water
A photo of your passport on your phone
Lunch box (order in advance at the hotel reception)
Warm clothes (needed in the air-conditioned bus and during the winter season)
Comfortable shoes
Head covering
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Money for the excursion and small expenses
Power bank for charging your phone
What’s Included in the Standard Excursion Program*
Departure from the hotel around 05:30 (exact time confirmed after booking; road to Luxor ~3–4 hours with a rest/toilet stop);
Arrival in Luxor, Valley of the Living: visit to Karnak Temple (Scarab beetle, Sacred Lake, obelisks);
Crossing the Nile by boat from the “Valley of the Living” to the “Valley of the Dead”;
Lunch at a Nile-side café (buffet);
Valley of the Dead: visit to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut;
Colossi of Memnon — two massive statues of Amenhotep III;
Departure from Luxor approx. 15:00–17:00 (depends on timing and pace);
Arrival at the hotel around 20:00.
*The sequence and timing of the program may vary depending on the tourist flow, arrangements with the guide, and any additional program booked.
(total cost listed; the more people, the lower the price per person)
1 person (sedan) = $175 (minimum trip cost);
2 people (sedan) = $200 (children 6–12: –$10);
3 people (sedan) = $230 (children 6–12: –$10);
3 people (minibus) = $270 (children 6–12: –$10);
4 people (minibus) = $320 (children 6–12: –$10);
5 or more people (up to 8, minibus) = +$30 per person to the 4-person total (children 6–12: +$15).
*If 8 adults go, the cost per person = $55 (only $15 more than a group tour). According to state rules, in a 14-seater minibus, only 8 tourists + guide + driver (and possibly a guard) are allowed. For groups larger than 8, cost is on request (large bus provided).
Children up to 5 years old free, if this does not require upgrading to a minibus.
⚠️ You can visit up to 5 sites per day (so up to 3 extra, or replacements of standard sites).
Prices per person per site (valid only if booked in advance through reservation office; higher with guide on site):
Valley of the Queens; Temple of Ramesses III (Medinet Habu); Nobles’ Tombs (Necropolis); Banana Island — $10 (children 6–12: $5).
If replacing a standard site (except Colossi of Memnon*) = free.
Temple of Hathor in Dendera; Luxor Temple; Luxor Museum — $15 (children 6–12: $8).
If replacing a standard site (except Colossi of Memnon*) = +$5/$3.
Valley of the Kings Tombs — $20 (children 6–12: $10).
If replacing a standard site (except Colossi of Memnon*) = +$10/$5.
*Colossi of Memnon = free site (no tickets). If you add more than one extra site, Colossi visit may be skipped (unless arranged with the guide on site, with a possible small surcharge ~$10–15 for the whole group).
Prepayment of $50 required to secure permits, car, and guide (refundable if canceled at least 24h before departure).
Passport photos of all travelers required for police tourist permit.
Guides sometimes include shopping stops (alabaster or oil factory). To 100% exclude such stops: +$15 surcharge (otherwise you can simply enter and not buy anything).
In Valley of Queens & Valley of Kings: included = 3 main tombs. Other tombs extra (e.g., Tutankhamun ~ $20 at ticket office). If you cancel add-ons during the tour = non-refundable.
Toilets at stops/sites = paid (~10–15 EGP pp); free at lunch & Banana Island.
Vehicles: sedans newer than 2020; Toyota Hiace minibuses 2018–2022; all inspected regularly and in good condition.
The guide may travel with you from Hurghada (with the driver). For 3 people in a sedan, space is limited → consider SUV upgrade (+$20) or better, a minibus (prices above).