Embark on a full-day tour of Luxor’s ancient East and West Banks, visiting iconic sites like the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and Karnak Temples. Expert Egyptologist guide, lunch, and hotel transfers included.
- Valley of the Kings - In the morning, you’ll be picked up from your central Luxor hotel or harbor by an air-conditioned vehicle for an approximately 8-hour guided tour. Your first stop will be the Necropolis of Thebes, the Valley of the Kings on Luxor’s West Bank. This ancient burial ground is a must-visit for Luxor travelers. Here, you’ll explore four royal tombs, including those of Ramses IV, Ramses III, and Merenptah.
- Tomb of King Tutankhamun (Tut) - Entrance fees to the tomb of Tutankhamun (300.00 EGP) are optional.
King Tutankhamun, the most famous pharaoh in history, ascended the throne at around 10 years old and died at 19. You’ll have the chance to see his royal mummy in his tomb in the Valley of the Kings.
- Tomb of Ramses III - Known as KV 11, the tomb of Ramses III is a complex system in the Valley of the Kings. Famous since antiquity, its stunning decorations include colorful painted sunken reliefs with traditional ritual texts and depictions of Ramses before the gods. Unique to this tomb are secular scenes in the small side rooms, showing foreign tributes, royal armory, boats, and blind harpists, earning it the nickname ‘Tomb of the Harpers.’
- Tomb of Merenptah - In Egyptian mythology, Ptah is the demiurge of Memphis, god of craftsmen and architects. Tomb 8 in the Valley of the Kings was the burial place of Pharaoh Merenptah, son of Ramses II and Queen Isis-Nofret. Discovered by Howard Carter in 1903, the tomb features fewer lateral rooms but taller corridors and chambers. Merenptah’s tomb was built on a single axis with a wider entrance than earlier tombs.
- Tomb of Ramses IV - The tomb of Ramses IV (KV 2) in the Valley of the Kings stands out for its spectacular hieroglyphics depicting scenes from various ancient texts. The vibrant blue and white walls of the burial chamber feature a rose-colored granite sarcophagus and a beautiful ceiling scene of the goddess Nut.
- Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari - After visiting the tombs, you’ll head to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, the only woman to reign over Egypt as Pharaoh. She was an ancestor of King Tutankhamun and belonged to the same dynasty.
- Colossi of Memnon - The Colossi of Memnon are the two largest ancient statues in Egypt, dating back to the era of King Amenhotep III.
- Temple of Karnak - At Karnak Temple, you’ll visit one of the world’s greatest architectural masterpieces. This complex of temples on Luxor’s East Bank includes the Avenue of Sphinxes, the Hypostyle Hall with 134 gigantic columns, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Thutmose I, the Temple of Amun adorned with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarab of Amenhotep III, and the Sacred Lake. Karnak is considered one of the most beautiful ancient monuments in Egypt.
- Obelisk of Queen Hapshetsut - The Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Thutmose I, along with the Temple of Amun adorned with lotus and papyrus designs.
- Temple of Ramesses III, Karnak - At Karnak, you’ll visit the complex of temples on Luxor’s East Bank, including the Avenue of Sphinxes, the Hypostyle Hall, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Thutmose I, the Temple of Amun, the Granite Scarab of Amenhotep III, and the Sacred Lake. Karnak is one of the most beautiful ancient monuments in Egypt.
- Temple of Amun - Also known as the Karnak Temples, this complex on Luxor’s East Bank includes the Avenue of Sphinxes, the Hypostyle Hall, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Thutmose I, the Temple of Amun, the Granite Scarab of Amenhotep III, and the Sacred Lake. Karnak is one of the most beautiful ancient monuments in Egypt.
- Luxor Temple - Dedicated to the Theban Triad of Amun-Ra, Mut, and Khonsu, Luxor Temple features granite statues of Ramses the Great. These ancient temples are a must-see for Luxor travelers.
- Avenue of Sphinxes - This spectacular avenue once stretched 3 km from Luxor to Karnak. Though only a few hundred meters remain today, it is still impressive. The avenue used to connect the Karnak and Luxor temples, lined with sphinxes on both sides.
- Obelisk of Thutmoses I - The Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Thutmose I, along with the Temple of Amun adorned with lotus and papyrus designs.
- Tombs of the Nobles - The Tombs of the Nobles.
- Howard Carter House - The house of Howard Carter.
- Tomb of Merenptah - The temple of Merenptah.
- Ramesseum (Mortuary Temple of Ramses II) - The Temple of Ramses II.
- Tomb of Ramses VI - The tomb of Ramses VI.
- Mummification Museum - The Mummification Museum.
- Valley of the Nobles - The Tombs of the Nobles in Al Asasif, New Valley Governorate.
- Temple of Seti I - The Mortuary Temple of Seti I.
- Tomb of Ramases IX - The tomb of Ramses IX in Luxor, Egypt.
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- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Luxor
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Before the tour you have the possibility of optional hot air ballooning.
- Gratuities (recommended)
- All entrance fees
Full day tour to see the highlights of the ancient West Bank and East Bank monuments in Luxor. These highlights include Valley of the Kings and Necropolis of Thebes, the Temple of Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari), the Colossi of Memnon, the two largest ancient statues in Egypt, and Karnak Temples is considered to be one of the world’s greatest architectural masterpieces, namely the complex and Luxor Temple. You will be guided by a licensed Egyptologist tour guide .
At every site you will get information from your Egyptologist tour guide and you will get free time to explore the ancient monuments by yourself.
After touring the sites you will be transferred to your hotel in Luxor by an air-conditioned vehicle.
This tour includes a qualified Egyptologist tour guide, transport by air-conditioned vehicle, lunch, hotel pick up and drop off, and excludes any extra not mentioned and Gratuities are (recommended)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.