While in Hurghada, you can visit some of Egypt’s most famous attractions, including Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon, and Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. However, if you have only a few days to spend in the area, a day trip to the city will be the perfect way to see these sights. Here’s how.
Luxor Temple
A day trip to Luxor Temple in Hurghadda, Egypt, can be an unforgettable experience. Explore the pharaonic inscriptions on the temple walls, learn about ancient Egyptian history, and marvel at the architecture, art, and architecture. Your tour will end in Hurghada, where you can relax in a local hotel and enjoy the beach. After the tour, you can shop for souvenirs in the original papyrus institutes.
Valley of the Kings
There are several options for Valley of the Kings day trips from Hurghada, Egypt. For about EGP740 per person, a general-admission ticket to the Valley of the Kings can provide enough sightseeing to last you the entire day. You can choose from guided group tours and private tours. Private tours can be arranged to include visits to the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and Hatshepsut Temple. You can even opt for overnight accommodations in the Valley of the Kings.
Colossi of Memnon
The Colossi of Memnon are a pair of 59-foot-tall statues carved from red quartzite that once guarded the temple of King Amenhotep III. The colossi have been damaged, but they still stand tall, thousands of years after they were built. The colossi were first discovered by French expeditions in 1821 and 1828 and rediscovered by German archeologist Ludwig Borchardt in 1933. A joint excavation team uncovered more pieces in 2014, including a statue of King Amenhotep III carved out of red quartzite. The statue depicts the king seated on a throne with a pleated kilt and zigzagged belt.
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
A day trip to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsuto in Hurghada will allow you to see the ruins of the Egyptian dynasty, which ruled Egypt from 1508 to 1422 B.C. As the daughter of pharaoh Thutmose I, Hatshepsut was expected to become the heir. After her husband died, her step-son was appointed as heir. This gave Hatshepsut the role of regent, and she crowned herself pharaoh in 1479 B.C. Her concubine Isis bore a son named Amun.
Temple of Karnak
The largest temple complex in the world, the Temple of Karnak is a must-visit in Egypt. Built over a hundred hectares, the complex is home to massive stone columns and ancient statues. In addition to the dazzling temples, the site is home to an open-air museum and the oldest known peace treaty in history. A day trip to Hurghada is incomplete without visiting the Valley of the Kings, where the Memorial Temple of Hatshepsut can be found. This breathtaking location includes a massive sacred lake.