Explore the wonders of ancient Egypt on this fun and fascinating full-day guided tour from your hotel. Start with a pickup from your hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle and a transfer to Luxor City. Explore the huge Temple of Karnak. See its lighted avenue of sphinxes, Impressive Hieroglyphs, and columns as you navigate the complex. Go to the Temple of Hatshepsut, dedicated to the only woman Pharaoh in ancient Egypt, rich with artwork, some of which still contain vibrant colors. Visit the impressive Valley of the Queens, and marvel at the giant statues known as the Colossi of Memnon. Cross the River Nile from the East Bank to the West Bank by boat and enjoy a delicious buffet lunch before you explore the vast Temple of Karnak. Head back to your hotel at the end of the day filled with wonderful memories.
Luxor Day Tour: Explore Valley of the Kings & Temple of Hatshepsut
About This Tour
Inclusions
- Round-trip transfers in an air-conditioned minivan
- Lunch at a restaurant in Luxor
- Food & drinks
Exclusions
- Drinks at restaurant
Tour Plan
Pickup from hotels in hurghada and travel to Luxor
Arrival to Luxor
Hatshepsut (c.1473–1458 BC), the queen who became pharaoh, built a magnificent temple at Deir al-Bahari, on the west back of Luxor. It lies directly across the Nile from Karnak Temple, the main sanctuary of the god Amun. Hatshepsut’s temple, Djeser-djeseru “the Holy of Holies” was designed by the chief steward of Amun, Senenmut.
The Karnak temple complex at Luxor developed over more than 1,000 years, principally between the Twelfth and Twentieth Dynasties. It was, at its peak, the largest and most important religious complex in ancient Egypt. The most significant structure, and the largest religious building ever built, is the Temple of Amun-Ra
The Colossi of Memnon are two enormous statues of 18th Dynasty Pharaoh Amenhotep III originally designed to guard his mortuary temple, located on the western bank of the Nile, opposite Luxor.
The rulers of the Eighteenth, Nineteenth, and Twentieth Dynasties of Egypt’s prosperous New Kingdom (c.1550–1069 BC) were buried in a desolate dry river valley across the river from the ancient city of Thebes (modern Luxor), hence its modern name of the Valley of the Kings. This moniker is not entirely accurate, however, since some members of the royal family aside from the king were buried here as well, as were a few non-royal, albeit very high-ranking, individuals. The Valley of the Kings is divided into the East and West Valleys. The eastern is by far the more iconic of the two, as the western valley contains only a handful of tombs. In all, the Valley of the Kings includes over sixty tombs and an additional twenty unfinished ones that are little more than pits.
Back To Hurghada
Meeting / Pickup
Know Before You Go
- Stroller / pram accessible
- Public transportation nearby
- Infants must sit on your lap
- Passport required
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infant seats unavailable
- No dietary requirements
- Please provide the hotel name and room number so hotel security can be notified.
Cancellation Policy
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 0% if booking is cancelled 1000 days or less before the event
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3 Comments
4.6
We had an unforgettable time visiting the impressive temple dedicated to an ancient queen, where the architecture left us in awe. The opportunity to wander through the valley and witness the tombs of past rulers was an exceptional experience, though a little more time at each site would have made it even better.
4.6
The ride from Hurghada to the Valley of the Kings was an adventure in itself, with stunning desert landscapes flashing by. Visiting the Temple of Hatshepsut was a highlight; the architecture left me in awe, and I could feel the rich history in the air. I would’ve loved a bit more time to explore each tomb in the valley, but overall, it was a day filled with unforgettable moments.
4.6
Exploring the ancient wonders was truly a highlight for us, especially wandering through the royal burial sites that felt both haunting and awe-inspiring. The ride to the temple was comfortable, allowing us to soak in the stunning desert landscapes as we chatted and anticipated what lay ahead. If the lunch break could have been a bit longer, it would have given us more time to appreciate the local cuisine and recharge before diving back into our extraordinary journey.