How much does a private day trip to Luxor cost, and what extra expenses should you budget for?
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TL;DR
One recent report put a private Luxor day trip at $220 for two people, plus $40 for extra tomb entries. Budget additionally for drinks ($2–4), toilets ($1), a possible deposit, and lunch, which may not be included.
What the community said
A private Luxor excursion cost $220 for two adults. Extra tomb access added $40, and the operator requested a $50 cash deposit.
18 days ago $220 for two + $40 for extra tombs
Carry small US-dollar notes or Egyptian pounds: water and cola were about $2–4, while paid toilets cost $1. Free toilets were available at some, but not all, stops.
18 days ago Drinks $2–4, toilets $1
The itinerary involved an approximately 4:40 a.m. pickup and a return around 6:30 p.m. Order an hotel lunch box by 7 p.m. the previous day; summer heat is exhausting, and lunch may be at a basic open-air restaurant.
18 days ago 4:40 a.m. pickup, 6:30 p.m. return