Luxor day trip from Hurghada
Private day trip Luxor day trip from Hurghada: $200 sedan, $250 Hiace minivan, $400 Coaster bus, $400 premium van — per car, the driver waits all day. 600 km, about 15 h. Driver, fuel and tolls included; 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver, or 100% online (under $100: in full). Prices checked .
Luxor is 280–300 km from Hurghada — about 4 hours each way. With your own car you leave when you like, skip the hotel-by-hotel bus pickup and decide how long to stay at Karnak and in the Valley of the Kings. The price is for the whole car; add a licensed Egyptologist guide with the tick box.
- Distance600 km
- Drive time15 h
- Pricefrom $200
Luxor day trip from Hurghada: price per car
| Car | Per car driver waits, back the same day | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6, USD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 Hyundai Elantra / Toyota Corolla or similar | $200 ≈ 10,780 EGP | ≈ 100 | ≈ 67 | — | — |
| Minivan (Hiace) up to 10 Toyota Hiace, up to 10 passengers | $250 ≈ 13,480 EGP | ≈ 125 | ≈ 83 | ≈ 63 | ≈ 42 |
| Bus (Coaster) up to 22 Toyota Coaster, up to 22 passengers | $400 ≈ 21,560 EGP | ≈ 200 | ≈ 133 | ≈ 100 | ≈ 67 |
| Premium van up to 6 Hyundai Staria / Mercedes Vito or similar, up to 6 | $400 ≈ 21,560 EGP | ≈ 200 | ≈ 133 | ≈ 100 | ≈ 67 |
entrance tickets not included.
Hurghada to Luxor: every way compared (2026)
| Option | Price | Time | Door to door | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group excursion bus | approx. from $50.90 per person | approx. a full day, pickups at several hotels | Partly | One or two travellers |
| Private guided tour (marketplace) | approx. $272–440 per group up to 8 | not verified | Yes | Comfort with a guide |
| Daytrip (car with stops) | approx. from $42 per person, one way | approx. about 4 h, 310 km | Yes | One-way transfer |
| Private car (RideEG) | $200 per car (sedan), ≈ $67 per person for 3 | 15 h | Yes | Families, luggage, night arrivals, photo stops |
Public transport fares are approximate; check locally. Sources: Sputnik8, Luxor from Hurghada (read 20 Oct 2026) (2026-10-20); Sputnik8, Luxor from Hurghada (read 20 Oct 2026) (2026-10-20); Daytrip, Hurghada → Luxor (read 20 Oct 2026) (2026-10-20).
The road
Coast road to Safaga, across the Eastern Desert to Qena, along the Nile to Luxor; across the bridge to the West Bank. Tourist-police checkpoints — passports at hand.
Worth stopping
- Karnak — Egypt’s largest temple complex (ticket ≈ 600 EGP).
- Valley of the Kings — three tombs on the standard ticket (≈ 750 EGP).
- Temple of Hatshepsut (≈ 440 EGP) and the Colossi of Memnon (free, on the way).
- Luxor Temple at sunset (≈ 500 EGP).
Good to know
- A typical day: leave at 5:00, Karnak at 9:00, West Bank from 11:30, back around 21:00.
- It is a long day — 8 hours in the car. With children, take the 2-day Luxor trip with a night there.
- Without a guide the driver takes you and waits but does not explain the sites.
Included
- Private air-conditioned car and licensed driver, fuel, road fees and parking
- English-speaking driver as standard; Russian-speaking driver on request (free)
- Meet & greet with a name sign at Hurghada, Sharm el-Sheikh, Marsa Alam and Cairo airports, 60 min free waiting after landing
- Short stops on the way for photos, coffee or a supermarket
- Child seat free on request
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup (multi-day: 7 days)
Who runs your trip
RideEG: Bookings operated by GG Services Limited (Hong Kong). We hand-pick licensed drivers in every country, preferring drivers with experience in tourism.
Drivers speak English and Arabic as standard; a Russian-speaking driver is available on request at no extra cost, confirmed at booking
Luxor day trip from Hurghada: questions
How much is a private day trip from Hurghada to Luxor?
$200 for a sedan (up to 3), $250 for a Toyota Hiace (up to 10), $400 for a Coaster bus — per car, return the same day, the driver waits. Egyptologist guide +$110; tickets extra.
Is it cheaper than the hotel excursion?
For two people a group bus is cheaper. From 4–5 people your own car costs about the same per person, and you set the pace. See our honest comparison guide.
Can we stay overnight?
Yes — the 2-day Luxor trip from $340 per car, the driver’s room included.