Full-Day Luxor Highlights Tour: East and West Banks
Why we love it?
The Full-Day Luxor Highlights Tour offers an immersive exploration of both the East and West Banks of Luxor, Egypt, over the course of eight hours. Participants will visit significant historical sites, including the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon, as well as the impressive Karnak Temple. This tour is ideal for history enthusiasts and those seeking a deeper understanding of ancient Egyptian civilization, guided by a qualified Egyptologist. The experience is made distinctive by its combination of expert guidance, comfortable transport in an air-conditioned minivan, and the opportunity to enjoy a local lunch amidst some of the world's most iconic archaeological sites.
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
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Drinks
Itinerary
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.
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
Know Before You Go
- Infants must sit on laps
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
