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Discover Luxor on a private day trip to Luxor from Makadi Bay with your own private car and guide, visiting Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon. The tour is designed for your own group, giving you a more personal way to experience Luxor without joining a large sightseeing group.
The price is €160 per person, with a minimum of 2 people. Your day combines the main ancient Egyptian sites on Luxor’s East and West Banks with private transportation from your hotel in Makadi Bay.
The main difference between a private Luxor tour and a shared excursion is not simply the vehicle. It is the way the day is organized.
With a private tour, the vehicle and guide are reserved for your group. You do not travel with unrelated guests, and the sightseeing program is arranged around your private group rather than around a large coach schedule.
This makes the private option particularly suitable for couples, families and friends who prefer a more personal experience.
You can also discuss the pace of the sightseeing with your guide during the day. If you want to spend more time understanding the history at Karnak or the tombs in the Valley of the Kings, the private format gives you more room to do so than a standard shared excursion.
Your journey starts with pickup from your hotel in Makadi Bay and continues by private air-conditioned vehicle toward Luxor.
The road crosses the Eastern Desert before reaching the Nile Valley. As the landscape changes from desert to agricultural land, you begin to see a different side of Egypt away from the Red Sea resorts.
The drive is a significant part of the day, which is why private transportation can make the journey more comfortable. You travel with your own group rather than sharing the vehicle with passengers from several hotels.
Once you arrive in Luxor, your private guide accompanies you through the main archaeological sites included in the program.
The price of the Private Day Trip to Luxor from Makadi Bay depends on the number of people in your private group. The more people travel together, the lower the price per person.
| Number of People | Price per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 person | €320 |
| 2 people | €160 |
| 3 people | €140 |
| 4 people | €120 |
| 5 people | €110 |
| 6 people | €105 |
These prices are per person and apply to the private tour according to the number of participants.
The vehicle, driver and private guide are arranged for your group. When more people share the private tour, the transportation and guide costs are distributed among more travelers, reducing the price per person.
This makes the private option particularly practical for families or friends traveling together.
Your private driver collects you from your hotel in Makadi Bay in the early morning.
The exact pickup time is arranged according to the tour schedule and your hotel location. An early departure is necessary because Luxor is a full-day excursion from the Red Sea coast.
Travel through the Eastern Desert toward the Nile Valley in your private air-conditioned vehicle.
The road journey takes several hours, so we recommend having breakfast before departure or arranging a breakfast box with your hotel.
Once you reach the Nile Valley, the landscape changes from desert scenery to agricultural land and villages before you continue toward Luxor.
Arrive in Luxor and begin the sightseeing program at Karnak Temple.
Walk through the monumental temple complex with your private Egyptologist guide and learn about the pharaohs, religious traditions and architecture that shaped ancient Thebes.
Continue toward the West Bank of Luxor, where several of the city's most famous ancient monuments are located.
The route includes the Colossi of Memnon, the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Hatshepsut.
Explore the royal necropolis and enter the tombs covered by the standard admission included in your tour.
Your guide can explain the meaning of the painted scenes and hieroglyphs and help put the Valley of the Kings into the wider history of ancient Egypt.
Continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari.
Take time to see the temple terraces, reliefs and surrounding cliffs before continuing the tour.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant during the sightseeing day.
The meal gives you a chance to take a break before beginning the return journey.
After completing the Luxor sightseeing program, begin the private drive back to Makadi Bay.
You return directly to your hotel, completing your private Luxor day trip.
Begin your sightseeing in ancient Thebes at the enormous Karnak Temple complex.
Karnak is not a single small temple but a vast religious complex developed over many centuries. Your guide can explain the purpose of the major areas you see, including the famous Hypostyle Hall, monumental columns and obelisks.
For many visitors, Karnak is the first place where the scale of ancient Egyptian architecture becomes truly clear.
Continue to Luxor's West Bank and the Valley of the Kings, where Egyptian rulers of the New Kingdom were buried in rock-cut tombs.
Inside the valley, your visit focuses on the decorated royal tombs included in the standard entrance ticket. The walls preserve scenes, symbols and inscriptions connected with ancient Egyptian beliefs about death and the afterlife.
Your guide can help you understand what you are seeing rather than simply moving from one tomb entrance to another.
Special tombs, such as the tomb of Tutankhamun, may require an additional ticket.
The next major stop is the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari.
The temple is built dramatically against the limestone cliffs of the West Bank and has a very different architectural character from Karnak.
Your guide can explain Hatshepsut's role in ancient Egyptian history and the significance of the temple's terraces, reliefs and location.
Before continuing the West Bank sightseeing, you will see the Colossi of Memnon.
The two enormous seated statues are among the most recognizable monuments in Luxor and once stood at the entrance to a much larger temple complex.
It is a short stop, but it gives you an excellent opportunity for photographs and an introduction to the monumental scale of ancient Thebes.
| Tour detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tour type | Private day trip |
| Starting point | Your hotel in Makadi Bay |
| Price | €160 per person |
| Minimum booking | 2 people |
| Transportation | Private air-conditioned vehicle |
| Guide | Private Egyptologist |
| Main sites | Karnak, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon |
| Lunch | Included |
| Tour duration | Approximately 14 hours |
| Group | Your private group only |
The complete excursion takes approximately 14 hours, including the road journey between Makadi Bay and Luxor and the sightseeing program.
The drive itself takes several hours each way. Because this is a full-day excursion, we recommend preparing for an early morning departure and a late return to Makadi Bay.
The exact pickup and return times can vary according to the hotel and the day's operating arrangements.
Yes. This is a private tour for your own group.
You do not share the sightseeing vehicle with another tour group. Your transportation and guide are arranged for your booking.
This is different from the small-group minivan and bus excursions, where guests travel together with other participants.
| Feature | Bus Tour | Small Group Minivan | Private Tour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | €75 | €120 | €160 |
| Transport | Shared bus | Shared minivan | Private vehicle |
| Group | Shared | Small group, up to 8 | Your group only |
| Guide | Shared | Shared | Private |
| Schedule | Fixed | Group schedule | More flexible |
| Hotel pickup | Shared route | Small-group route | Private pickup |
| Main attractions | Same core Luxor highlights | Same core Luxor highlights | Same core Luxor highlights |
| Suitable for | Travelers focused on price | Travelers wanting a smaller group | Couples, families and friends wanting privacy |
The three options are designed for different travel preferences. The private tour costs more because the vehicle and guide are reserved for your group rather than shared with other travelers.
We recommend bringing:
Temple and archaeological sites involve walking and uneven surfaces, so comfortable footwear is particularly useful.
Yes. Lunch is included in the private Luxor day trip.
Drinks at the restaurant are not included unless specifically stated in your booking.
Yes. The tour includes a private Egyptologist guide who accompanies your group during the Luxor sightseeing program.
Having a private guide means you can ask questions throughout the visit and receive explanations based on the monuments you are actually seeing.
Yes. The Valley of the Kings is one of the principal stops on the itinerary.
The standard entrance covers the tombs available under the regular admission ticket. Some famous tombs require an additional ticket and are not automatically included.
If you particularly want to visit a special tomb, ask about the additional ticket before the tour.
The tomb of Tutankhamun requires a separate entrance ticket.
If you would like to visit it, tell us before or during the tour so the additional ticket can be arranged according to the current ticketing rules.
The private format gives your group considerably more flexibility than a shared bus excursion.
The main sightseeing program is planned around Luxor's key attractions, but private arrangements can be discussed when booking. Any additional attraction, special ticket or service outside the standard itinerary may involve an additional cost.
No.
The private tour is reserved for your own booking group. You are not combined with unrelated guests in the sightseeing vehicle.
This is one of the main differences between this option and the shared bus or small-group minivan tours.
Yes. A private tour can be a practical choice for families because the group travels together rather than following a large shared-tour schedule.
Families should remember that the journey to Luxor is long, so children should be prepared for several hours of road travel in addition to the sightseeing.
We recommend bringing:
Temple and archaeological sites involve walking and uneven surfaces, so comfortable footwear is particularly useful.
Because the journey begins early, we recommend contacting your hotel reception the evening before the excursion and asking about a breakfast box.
It is also useful to prepare your clothes, shoes, camera and personal items the night before so you do not have to organize everything shortly before departure.
The focus of this private Luxor day trip is the archaeological sightseeing program.
We do not need to build the experience around shopping. If you are interested in purchasing local products, discuss this when arranging the private tour so the request can be considered without losing the main sightseeing priorities.
Standard bookings are arranged without an advance deposit.
You can confirm the tour details with us through WhatsApp and pay on the tour day according to the agreed booking arrangements.
Booking is simple.
Send us:
We will confirm the booking details and arrange the pickup information with you.
The final pickup time is normally confirmed before the excursion, usually the evening before the tour.
Once your booking is confirmed, keep your phone available on the evening before the excursion.
We normally send the final pickup information before the tour. This allows us to coordinate the actual pickup time with the day's transportation arrangements and your hotel location.
The tour can be arranged according to availability and your requested travel date. Send us your preferred date and hotel in Makadi Bay to confirm the arrangements.
The excursion starts early in the morning because the journey from Makadi Bay to Luxor takes several hours. Your final pickup time is confirmed before the tour.
Luxor is several hours by road from Makadi Bay. The total road journey is a major part of the day, which is why an early departure is used for this excursion.
The basic published price is €160 per person with a minimum of 2 people. For larger groups, the vehicle arrangement depends on the number of travelers.
The main sightseeing program includes Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.
Yes. Transportation is arranged privately for your group in an air-conditioned vehicle.
Yes. A private Egyptologist guide is included.
Yes. Lunch is included. Drinks at the restaurant are not included.
Entrance fees for the included sightseeing program are included. Special or additional tickets are not automatically included.
Yes, subject to ticket availability and the applicable additional entrance fee. Tutankhamun's tomb requires a separate ticket.
A Nile boat trip is not part of the standard inclusions listed for this private tour. If you would like an additional Nile experience, ask about the available option when booking.
No. This is a private tour for your own group.
Yes. The private format allows the sightseeing to be managed for your own group rather than according to a large shared group schedule.
Yes. Couples who prefer private transportation and a personal guide can book the tour with the minimum requirement of two participants.
Yes. Families can travel together in a private vehicle and follow the private sightseeing program.
Wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes. Sun protection is useful, especially when visiting outdoor archaeological sites.
Because pickup is early, we recommend asking your hotel for a breakfast box the evening before.
The final pickup time is normally confirmed before the excursion, usually the evening before.
For the standard road-tour cancellation policy, cancellation at least 24 hours before the tour is free. Cancellations less than 24 hours before departure or no-shows may be charged 50%.
Contact us through WhatsApp with your hotel name, travel date and number of travelers. We will confirm the available arrangement and pickup details.
Luxor is one of Egypt's major archaeological destinations, but visiting it from Makadi Bay means accepting a long travel day.
The reward is the opportunity to see several of ancient Egypt's most important monuments in one excursion: the monumental temples of the East Bank and the royal tombs and mortuary monuments of the West Bank.
For travelers who want the most economical way to reach Luxor, the shared bus is available. For travelers who want a smaller group without booking a completely private vehicle, the minivan option provides another choice.
The Private Day Trip to Luxor from Makadi Bay is designed for travelers who want the journey and sightseeing arranged specifically for their own group.
Send us your hotel name, travel date and number of travelers on WhatsApp.
We will check the arrangements for your date, confirm the details and provide the pickup information before your Luxor excursion.
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