Luxor One-Day Tour of Ancient Egyptian Highlights

8 Hours Free CancellationPickup availableInstant confirmationGuided Operated by Alsahel Teavel
Colossi of Memnon Valley of the Kings

Why we love it?

This 9-hour tour of Luxor offers a comprehensive exploration of both the East and West Banks, beginning with a sunrise hot air balloon experience. You will visit the Valley of the Kings, where admission is included to see the tombs of notable pharaohs such as Tutmosis I and Ramses VI. The tour continues to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, also known as El Dir El Bahari, followed by a visit to the Colossi of Memnon, with entrance included. On the East Bank, you will explore the vast Karnak Temple complex, dedicated to the god Amon and his family, and conclude at the Temple of Luxor, constructed during the 18th and 19th Dynasties. The tour includes private transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle, hotel pickup and drop-off, and a licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guide, making it suitable for travelers interested in ancient Egyptian history and architecture.

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

At 7:00 am Pickup from your Hotel or Nile Cruise in Luxor or even from luxor airport by El Sahel Travel Licensed Tour guide then you will be transferred by Private A/C Vehicle to the West Bank where you will visit the Valley Of The Kings, the magnificence of the grandeur of architecture which was used for burial, there are many kings buried in this valley.

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