Hurghada & Luxor: 4-Day Coast-to-Nile Combo
Most Hurghada travelers are on a beach holiday and don't want to give up a resort night to see Luxor. This program handles the 4-5 hour transfer overnight-friendly, so you get a full Red Sea day and a full Luxor day without losing resort time.
Day by day
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Day 1
Red Sea snorkeling boat trip
Full-day boat trip to Giftun Island's reefs — snorkeling, lunch on board, and a stop for those who prefer the beach to the boat.
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Day 2
Transfer to Luxor
Morning transfer (road or short flight) to Luxor. Afternoon at Karnak and Luxor Temple. Overnight in Luxor.
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Day 3
Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut Temple
West Bank morning: Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut's terraced temple. Afternoon transfer back to your Hurghada resort.
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Day 4
Free day at your resort
Back on Red Sea time — no activities scheduled.
What's included
- Hotel pickup & drop-off (Hurghada resorts)
- Round-trip transfer or short domestic flight to Luxor (subject to availability)
- 1 night Luxor hotel, breakfast included
- Red Sea snorkeling boat trip (day 1)
- Private Egyptologist guide in Luxor (Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple)
- International flights
- Resort nights in Hurghada (assumed already booked)
- Lunch & dinner on Luxor days
- Personal expenses & tipping
Good to know
The Hurghada–Luxor leg runs overland (~4-5h) or by short flight where seasonally available — we confirm the fastest option at booking.
Want a different pace?
Every Bright Star program can be adjusted, extra days, a different hotel category, or a private guide throughout. Request a custom version of this trip →