Luxor One-Day Tour of Ancient Egyptian Highlights

8 hours • Free CancellationPickup availableInstant confirmationGuided • Operated by Alsahel Teavel • 4.6 from 85 reviews

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This 9-hour Luxor tour begins with a sunrise hot air balloon trip before exploring key sites on both the East and West Banks. You will visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut to learn about her reign and legacy, followed by the Temple of Medinat Habu, a memorial dedicated to King Ramses III. The tour also includes a stop at the Valley of the Queens, known for its ancient royal tombs, and after lunch, you’ll experience the vast Temple of Karnak, one of the largest religious complexes in Egypt. The day concludes with a visit to Luxor Temple, originally constructed around 1400 BCE. While the tour passes by the Valley of the Kings and the Colossi of Memnon, admission to these sites is not included. Your private guide will provide detailed insights throughout, with all transfers covered from your hotel in Luxor. This itinerary suits travelers interested in ancient Egyptian history and architecture, offering a comprehensive overview of Luxor’s most significant monuments.
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Inclusions

  • Pick up services from your hotel in Luxor and return
  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private Licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guide
  • Entrance fee

Exclusions

  • Tipping

Itinerary

Valley of the Kings

The most known tombs are King Tutmosis I, Tutmosis III, Tut-Ankh-Amon, King Ramssess VI, King Mrenptah and AmonhotepII.

Followed by a visit to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut that known as El Dir El Bahari which was built by Queen Hatshepsut the daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty (approximately [ ] B.C), the only pharaonic woman who reigned ancient Egypt.

Then continue your day Tour to The Colossi of Memnon which is remains of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III.

Then Transfer to the East Bank visits in Luxor to continue your day Tour visiting Karnak Temple, the greatest example of worship in the history, dedicated to the God Amon, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu.

Finish your day tour by visiting the Temple Of Luxor, it was built by Amunhotep III in 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom and it was completed by Ramses' II during the 19th Dynasty.

Later you will be driven back to your hotel in Luxor.

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable Please send us your pick-up location details.

Know Before You Go

  • Passport required

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

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