Luxor day trip from Marsa Alam & Port Ghalib
Private day trip Luxor day trip from Marsa Alam & Port Ghalib: $380 sedan, $520 Hiace minivan, $900 Coaster bus, $835 premium van — per car, the driver waits all day. 760 km, about 16 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 .
From Port Ghalib or Marsa Alam to Luxor is about 380 km through the Eastern Desert to Edfu and then north along the Nile — roughly 4.5–5 hours each way. The private day leaves around 4 a.m., gives you Karnak and the West Bank (Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut) and brings you back late in the evening — about 15–16 hours, with the driver waiting all day.
- Distance760 km
- Drive time16 h
- Pricefrom $380
Luxor day trip from Marsa Alam & Port Ghalib: 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 | $380 ≈ 20,480 EGP | ≈ 190 | ≈ 127 | — | — |
| Minivan (Hiace) up to 10 Toyota Hiace, up to 10 passengers | $520 ≈ 28,030 EGP | ≈ 260 | ≈ 173 | ≈ 130 | ≈ 87 |
| Bus (Coaster) up to 22 Toyota Coaster, up to 22 passengers | $900 ≈ 48,510 EGP | ≈ 450 | ≈ 300 | ≈ 225 | ≈ 150 |
| Premium van up to 6 Hyundai Staria / Mercedes Vito or similar, up to 6 | $835 ≈ 45,010 EGP | ≈ 418 | ≈ 278 | ≈ 209 | ≈ 139 |
entrance tickets not included.
The road
Marsa Alam–Edfu desert road with checkpoints, then the Nile valley road to Luxor; passports needed.
Worth stopping
- Edfu Temple on the way back — on request, if time allows.
- Lunch in Luxor (not included).
Good to know
- A long day: if you can, take the two-day option (night in Luxor) — ask us.
- Entrance tickets are not included; a licensed Egyptologist guide can be added in the calculator.
- Hotels south of Marsa Alam add driving time — tell us the hotel name.
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 Marsa Alam & Port Ghalib: questions
How much is a private Luxor day trip from Marsa Alam?
$380 for a sedan (up to 3), $520 for a Toyota Hiace (up to 10), $900 for a Coaster bus (up to 22) — per car for the whole day, from Port Ghalib or Marsa Alam hotels.
How long is the drive?
About 4.5–5 hours each way via Edfu.
Is it worth it in one day?
Yes for the main sights — about 6 hours in Luxor — but it is a 15–16-hour day.