Two Day Trip to Luxor from Safaga port

Overnight Luxor Tour from Safaga Port

Private 2-Day Shore Excursion | Temples, Tombs & Timeless Egypt

Discover the wonders of ancient Thebes on this exclusive overnight Luxor tour from Safaga Port, designed especially for cruise travelers who want to experience Egypt’s most iconic monuments without rushing. Enjoy a fully private excursion with your own vehicle and expert Egyptologist guide, carefully timed to match your cruise schedule.

From the majestic Karnak Temple Complex and beautifully illuminated Luxor Temple, to the legendary Valley of the Kings and Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, this journey offers a deep and unforgettable encounter with ancient Egyptian history—enhanced by a comfortable overnight stay in a 5-star Luxor hotel.

Tour Highlights

• Private overnight excursion tailored to your cruise schedule

• Visit Luxor’s East & West Bank highlights

• Explore the Valley of the Kings (3 tombs included)

• Overnight stay at Sonesta St. George Luxor 5★ Hotel

• Personal English-speaking Egyptologist guide

• Stress-free round-trip transfers from Safaga Port

What’s Included

✔ Pick-up and drop-off from Safaga Port (cruise exit gate)
✔ All transfers by modern air-conditioned private vehicle
✔ 1 night accommodation at Sonesta St. George Luxor 5★ Hotel
✔ Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
✔ Entrance fees to all mentioned sites
✔ Bottled water during sightseeing
✔ Lunch at a local restaurant
✔ Shopping opportunities in Luxor (optional)
✔ All service charges and taxes

Not Included

✖ Anything not mentioned above
✖ Optional tours (Sound & Light Show)
✖ Tips and gratuities

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 – Safaga Port | Karnak & Luxor Temples

Meet your private tour representative directly at the Safaga Port cruise exit gate, then travel by comfortable air-conditioned vehicle to Luxor (approx. 3 hours).

Upon arrival, begin your exploration with the awe-inspiring Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious structure ever built. Walk through the monumental Hypostyle Hall, a forest of towering columns decorated with ancient hieroglyphs, and learn how successive pharaohs contributed to this sacred site over centuries.

Continue to Luxor Temple, built primarily by Amenhotep III and later expanded by Ramses II. Located along the Nile, the temple is renowned for its elegant statues, colossal columns, and remarkably preserved reliefs.

Optional in the evening:
✨ Sound & Light Show at Karnak Temple (available upon request)

Overnight at your 5-star hotel in Luxor.

Day 2 – Luxor West Bank | Return to Safaga

After breakfast, cross the Nile to Luxor’s legendary West Bank.

• Visit the Colossi of Memnon, the massive twin statues of Amenhotep III

• Explore the Valley of the Kings, burial place of Egypt’s greatest pharaohs, including richly decorated royal tombs (visit 3 tombs)

• Continue to the spectacular Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, dramatically set against limestone cliffs at Deir El-Bahari, honoring Egypt’s most powerful female ruler

After the tour, return to the hotel for a quick check-out and lunch, then begin the comfortable drive back to Safaga Port, arriving well in time for your cruise departure.

Why Choose This Tour?

✔ Designed specifically for cruise passengers
✔ Private, flexible, and stress-free experience
✔ Luxury accommodation & expert guiding
✔ Perfect balance of history, comfort, and timing