A full-day guided tour covering Luxor’s East and West Banks, including the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple, lunch, transfers, and expert guiding. From $90 per person.
Overview
Experience the full splendor of ancient Thebes in one perfectly balanced day. This comprehensive Luxor tour takes you across both the West and East Banks of the Nile, revealing royal tombs, monumental temples, and legendary landmarks that defined Egypt’s golden age. Guided by a licensed Egyptologist, you will walk in the footsteps of pharaohs and queens, uncover sacred rituals, and admire architecture that has endured for thousands of years. Ideal for travelers who want a complete Luxor experience without rushing, this tour blends history, culture, and comfort from morning to sunset.
Trip Highlights
- Valley of the Kings Explore the famous burial ground of Egypt’s greatest rulers. Enter three royal tombs adorned with vivid hieroglyphs and scenes depicting the journey to the afterlife. Optional entry to Tutankhamun’s tomb is available on site.
- Temple of Queen Hatshepsut Visit the striking mortuary temple of Egypt’s most powerful female pharaoh, carved dramatically into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari. A masterpiece of symmetry, symbolism, and ambition.
- Karnak Temple Complex Discover the largest religious complex ever built. Walk through the vast Hypostyle Hall, sacred lakes, obelisks, and sanctuaries dedicated to Amun-Ra, shaped by more than 2,000 years of history.
- Colossi of Memnon Stop for photos beside the two colossal statues that have guarded the Theban plain since around 1350 BC.
- Luxor Temple Conclude your journey at this elegant temple on the Nile, once connected to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes. In the afternoon, the temple glows beautifully in the warm light of the setting sun.
