Luxor is the premier travel destination in Upper (southern) Egypt and the Nile Valley. The dynastic and religious capital of Middle Kingdom and New Kingdom Egypt, Luxor has much to offer the travelers, from vast temples, to ancient royal tombs, via spectacular desert and river scenery and a bustling modern life.
Luxor Highlights Tour: Explore Temples, Tombs, and Ancient Wonders
$180
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About This Tour
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Entrance fees to the mentioned sights in the program
- Food & drinks
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Drinks
- Tip or gratuity
Tour Plan
Pick up and transfer to west bank
You will be picked up from your hotel between 08:00.9:00 am in an air conditioned van by your Egyptologist tour guide. First you will go to the west band, it is known as the city of dead and is the funerary complex of the Ancient Egyptians.
Valley of Kings, Hatshepsut temple, and Memnon Colossi Visit
You will visit the valley of kings, the ancient cemetery of Pharaohs of the new kingdom. Hidden in the mountains between the tow limestone hills of Gurna the valley of kings holds 63 registered tombs and 3 more tombs have recently been found. You will then visit the Hatshepsut Temple that is a mortuary temple with a unique design as it is the only temple in Egypt built in terrace formation into the cliff face.
Hatshepsut was a famous female pharaoh who wore a false beard and all the trappings of male pharaohs in order to claim the throne for herself. Then visit the Memnon statues, the only remaining statues fronting the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III and show the pharaoh sitting on his throne. Next, go across the Nile to the East Bank for lunch at Maro restaurant (drinks not included).
Karnak temple Visit
The last stop in this tour is the Karnak Temples, the largest ancient temple complex in Egypt. Karnak Temple complex is one of the major sites of Egypt and within its bounds the sacred energies of Ancient Egypt can still be felt. You will also see the Luxor Temple known as Temple of the Gods. You will then be taken back to your hotel.
Meeting / Pickup
Pick-up only: Customers must be picked up from selected pick-up locations.
Know Before You Go
- Infants must sit on your lap
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infant seats unavailable
- • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
- We pick up all travelers from the Hotels, Cruises and ports of Luxor
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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2 Comments
4.6
We found the visit to the Valley of the Kings particularly captivating, as standing before the ancient tombs truly brought history to life. However, the pacing felt a bit rushed at times, which made it challenging to soak in all the details of the intricate temples.
4.6
Exploring the ancient wonders during my day was a fascinating experience, particularly standing in awe before the intricately carved tombs. While the tour covered a lot of ground, I felt a bit rushed at some sites, leaving me wanting more time to absorb the history. Still, the knowledgeable guide made the visit memorable, sharing insights that really enhanced my appreciation for each temple and its significance.