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Make the most of your time in port with a perfectly organized Luxor day tour from Safaga Port. Travel inland to discover the heart of ancient Egypt, visiting legendary temples and royal tombs on both sides of the Nile. With a private Egyptologist guide, comfortable transportation, and guaranteed return to your cruise ship, this shore excursion is the ideal way to experience Luxor in one day.
Full-day shore excursion from Safaga Port
Visit Karnak Temple on the East Bank
Explore the Valley of the Kings
Discover the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Stop at the Colossi of Memnon
Private English-speaking guide
Lunch at a local restaurant
On-time return to your cruise ship
Morning – Pickup from Safaga Port
Upon arrival of your cruise ship at Safaga Port, your Memphis Tours representative will meet you directly at the cruise exit door holding a personalized sign. Begin your journey to Luxor in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle.
🚗 Driving Time: Approximately 3 hours (one way)
Arrive in Luxor and start your exploration at the awe-inspiring Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious site ever constructed. Built over centuries from the Middle Kingdom through the Greco-Roman period, Karnak was dedicated to the god Amun-Ra, his consort Mut, and their son Khonsu.
Walk through the legendary Hypostyle Hall, a breathtaking forest of gigantic columns, and admire sacred lakes, towering pylons, and intricate hieroglyphs that tell the story of ancient Egypt’s glory.
Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor, included in your tour.
Cross to the West Bank of the Nile and stop at the impressive Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues guarding the remains of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III.
Continue to the world-famous Valley of the Kings, burial ground of Egypt’s most powerful pharaohs. Explore beautifully decorated tombs carved deep into the desert rock, created to protect royal treasures and guide kings into the afterlife.
End your tour at the stunning Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahari. This unique terraced temple, dedicated to Egypt’s only female pharaoh, rises dramatically from the desert and blends seamlessly with the surrounding limestone cliffs.
In the late afternoon, depart Luxor and drive back to Safaga Port. You will arrive before 6:00 PM, ensuring a safe and timely return to your cruise ship.
📍 Distance: Approximately 220 km
✔ Pickup & drop-off from Safaga Port
✔ All transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
✔ Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
✔ Entrance fees to all mentioned sites
✔ Bottled water during the tour
✔ Lunch at a local restaurant
✔ All taxes and service charges
✖ Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
✖ Personal expenses
✖ Tipping (optional)
Designed specifically for cruise ship schedules
Visit Luxor’s top attractions in one day
Private guide for a personalized experience
Comfortable, safe, and reliable transportation
One of the best shore excursions from Safaga Port
Spaces are limited per cruise day. Reserve now and experience the timeless wonders of ancient Egypt with complete peace of mind.
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