Ihre Reise
The Red Seathen Luxor
4 nights · 5 days · as a couple
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The Red Sea
Days 1–3 · 3 nightsWhat to know about The Red Sea
- How long
- 3–5 nights recommended. Base yourself in Hurghada or Sharm for the reefs. Cairo is a short flight away, and Luxor makes a fine overnight from Hurghada.
- What deserves priority
- Snorkelling, diving and genuine rest.

Our suggestion for this day
Giftun Island Snorkelling Trip from Hurghada
- Giftun Island
Keep for day 1More about this tour
- In a vehicle
- About 30 minutes to the marina, then by boat
- At the sites
- About 7 hours on the water and the island
- Format
- Shared
- Best time
- Calm mornings; April to November for the warmest water
Our tip: Ask us how many people the boat carries on your date before you book.
The full tour pageOther tours for day 1 (5)
8 Days in Egypt: Cairo, Luxor and the Red Sea at Hurghada- The Giza pyramids
- The Sphinx
- Egyptian Museum
Mount Sinai at Sunrise and St Catherine's Monastery from Sharm el-Sheikh- Mount Sinai
- Gebel Musa
- St Catherine's Monastery
Dolphin House Snorkelling Trip from Hurghada- Shaab El Erg (Dolphin House)
- Red Sea reefs off Hurghada
Ras Mohammed National Park and White Island Boat Trip from Sharm El Sheikh- Ras Mohammed National Park
- White Island

Add something extra (10)
A local experience alongside it
- Day 2A free day in The Red SeaOpen · we plan it with youSee day
- Day 3Another free day in The Red SeaOpen · we plan it with youSee day

Luxor
Days 4–5 · 1 nightWhat to know about Luxor
- How long
- 2–3 nights recommended. Stay in Luxor and you reach the West Bank tombs in the cool of the morning, with Karnak in the afternoon light.
- What deserves priority
- Valley of the Kings, West Bank and Karnak.
- Colossi of Memnon
Two seated colossi of Amenhotep III, the gatekeepers of a temple the flood once filled.
- Karnak
Not a temple. A temple city.
Open 06:00–17:00, checked 3 September 2026
- Luxor Temple
The temple the god came to visit.
Open 06:00–20:00, checked 15 September 2026
- Medinet Habu
Ramesses III's temple and fortress, where the builders of the royal tombs came to demand their pay.
Open 06:00–17:00, checked 29 September 2026
- Temple of Hatshepsut
Hatshepsut's terraced temple against the cliffs, facing Karnak across the river.
Open 06:00–17:00, checked 3 September 2026
- The Ramesseum
The temple and grain store of Ramesses II, where the fallen colossus of Ozymandias lies.
Open 06:00–17:00, checked 17 October 2026

