18 Top EL Gouna Day Tours & Excursions 2024 for New Zealanders

The distance between El Gouna and Luxor is about 312.2 km.

The best way to experience a real magical cultural tour while being in El-Gouna is through heading to Luxor city via a private air-conditioned vehicle where you will be able to visit the gorgeous ancient attractions like the Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon, the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the one f its kind Karnak Temple. It takes around 4 hours driving from El-Gouna to Luxor each way and it is guaranteed that you will enjoy the best tour ever with us. Enjoy a Luxor day tour from El Gouna.

There are two most recommended were to visit Cairo from El-Gouna. Either by car and it takes around 3 hrs driving to reach your destination and the other more convenient way is through taking a direct flight that takes only an hour to reach Cairo from Hurghada or Hurghada from Cairo. Then, we transfer you to your hotel in El-Gouna via a private A.C car.

If you have the chance to spend a day tour to Cairo from El-Gouna by plane, you will enjoy a lot as you will get the chance to visit the incredible Giza Pyramids Complex, tour around the ancient Egyptian treasures, and also head to the great Egyptian Museum of Antiquities where you will be introduced to more fascinating antiques, findings, and items related to the ancient history of Egypt. You can enjoy your day tour either by car or by plane from Hurghada and both options are available via an ETP travel agency.

It is not required to have a new PCR test to move from an Egyptian city to another however, you need to have the original PCR test that you have used to enter Egypt to head to either Cairo or Luxor from El-Gouna and get all of your paper permission well-prepared.

It is going to be such a breathtaking experience for any traveler to spend an overnight tour to Luxor and Abu Simbel from El-Gouna especially if you have enough time to visit the gorgeous Egyptian cities and witness a great part of ancient Egyptian history. We are proud to be among the elite who can arrange such a fascinating well-organized 2 days tour from El-Gouna to Luxor attractions and Abu Simbel temples.

Good news for all of the guests who would like to experience the sailing tour via the longest river in the world via a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan from El-Gouna. You have the best opportunity with us to enjoy a majestic 4 nights' accommodation on the board of a 5* deluxe Nile Cruise from Hurghada with a great start from Luxor, crossing by Edfu & Kom Ombo temples and ending it in Aswan city with a transfer via train to Qena where we will transfer you via car back to your hotel in El-Gouna. It is definitely worth every single cent paid for due to the beauty of the experience and the real fabulous ancient historical sites that you are about to explore.

If you managed to spend two days tour Cairo and Luxor from El-Gouna, you will be able to visit a wide variety of monuments and attractions to add magic to your recreational vacation in El-Gouna. In Luxor, you will be joined by a private Egyptologist tour guide who will accompany you while visiting some of the best attractions on Luxor's East and west banks, and then after reaching Cairo, you will visit the amazing Giza Pyramids Complex that contains the Great Pyramid of Khufu and the mythical Sphinx. You will be accommodated at a highly recommended 5* hotel at either Luxor or Cairo based on your schedule so it is an irresistible adventure full of all the elements that make you absolutely satisfied.

Yes, we do confirm that lunch meal at any destination in Egypt from El-Gouna is included throughout the tours at the best oriental restaurants to allow our dear guests to get a wonderful local experience while being in the Land of Pharaohs and we do provide different types of food based on the requirements of each guest.

The entire country of Egypt deserve to be explored with its every heavenly detail but there are places that must be seen before any other such as the breathtaking Hurghada's red sea, The wonders of Cairo the pyramids of Giza, the great sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, Khan El Khalili Bazaar, the wonders of Luxor like Valley of the Kings, Karnak & Hatshepsut temple and the wonders of Aswan such as Abu Simbel temples, Philea temple, Unfinished obelisk and The Wonders of Alexandria like Qaitbat Citadel, Pompey's Pillar and Alexandria Library. Read more about the best places to visit in Egypt.

If you want to apply for a Visa On Arrival that lasts for 30 days then you should be one of the eligible countries, have a valid passport with at least 6 months remaining and pay 25$ USD in cash, as for the E-Visa for 30 day you should have a valid passport for at least 8 months, complete the online application, pay the e-visa fee then print the e-visa to later be presented to the airport border guard. You could also be one of the lucky ones who can obtain a free visa for 90 days. Read more about Egypt travel visa.

Egypt has a variety of delicious cuisines but we recommend “Ful & Ta’meya (Fava Beans and Falafel)”, Mulukhiya, “Koshary”, a traditional Egyptian pasta dish, and Kebab & Kofta, the Egyptian traditional meat dish.

The best time to travel to Egypt is during the winter from September to April as the climate becomes a little tropical accompanied by a magical atmosphere of warm weather with a winter breeze. You will be notified in the week of your trip if the Climate is unsafe and if any changes have been made.

You should pack everything you could ever need in a small bag so you could move easily between your destinations.

We have been creating the finest vacations for more than 20 years around the most majestic destinations in Egypt. Our staff consists of the best operators, guides and drivers who dedicate all of their time & effort to make you have the perfect vacation. All of our tours are customized by Travel, Financial & Time consultants to fit your every possible need during your vacation. It doesn't go without saying that your safety and comfort are our main priority and all of our resources will be directed to provide the finest atmosphere until you return home.

You will feel safe in Egypt as the current atmosphere of the country is quite peaceful after the government took powerful measures like restructuring the entire tourist police to include all the important and tourist attractions in Egypt. Read more about is it safe to travel to Egypt.

Wear whatever feels right and comfortable. It is advised to wear something light and comfortable footwear like a closed-toe shoe to sustain the terrain of Egypt. Put on sun block during your time in Egypt in the summer to protect yourself from the sun.

The best activity is by far boarding a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan or Vise Versa. Witness the beauty of Egypt from a hot balloon or a plane and try all the delicious Egyptian cuisines and drinks plus shopping in old Cairo. Explore the allure and wonders of the red sea in the magical city resorts of Egypt like Hurghada and many more by diving and snorkeling in the marine life or Hurghada. Behold the mesmerizing western desert by a safari trip under the heavenly Egyptian skies.

There are a lot of public holidays in Egypt too many to count either religious or nation, the most important festivals are the holy month of Ramadan which ends with Eid Al Fitr, Christmas and new years eve. Read more about festivals & publich holidays in Egypt.

Egypt is considered to be one of the most liberal Islamic countries but it has become a little bit conservative in the last couple of decades so it is advised to avoid showing your chest, shoulders or legs below the knees.

Arabic is the official language and Most Egyptians, who live in the cities, speak or understand English or at least some English words or phrases. Fewer Egyptians can speak French, Italian, Spanish, and German. Professional tour guides, who work in the tourism sector, are equipped to handle visitors who cannot speak Arabic and they will speak enough English and other languages to fulfill the needs of all our clients.

The fastest way is a car, of course, a taxi. If you are in Cairo ride a white taxi to move faster or you could board the fastest way of transportation in Egypt metro if the roads are in rush hour.

The temperature in Egypt ranges from 37c to 14 c. Summer in Egypt is somehow hot but sometimes it becomes cold at night and winter is cool and mild. The average of low temperatures vary from 9.5 °C in the wintertime to 23 °C in the summertime and the average high temperatures vary from 17 °C in the wintertime to 32 °C in the summertime. The temperature is moderate all along the coasts.

It is the home of everything a traveler might be looking for from amazing historical sites dating to more than 4000 years to enchanting city resorts & beaches. You will live the vacation you deserve as Egypt has everything you could possibly imagine.