Egypt · Archaeology

2-Day Luxor Ancient Sites Tour with Karnak and Valley of the Kings

2 Days Round trip from Karnak Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Marvel at Karnak Temple's grandeur along the Sphinxes Avenue
02 Explore the ancient architecture of Amenhotep III's Temple
03 Discover royal treasures in the Valley of the Kings, including Tutankhamun's tomb
04 Admire Hatshepsut's majestic temple carved into the cliffs
05 Gaze upon the colossal statues of Memnon, remnants of a bygone era

Embark on a captivating tour of Luxor's ancient wonders, from the Temple of Amun Re in the Karnak Temple complex and the sacred Sphinxes Avenue to the royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings on Luxor's West Bank. Discover iconic sites including the tombs of Tutankhamun, Thutmose III, Seti I, and Ramses V, then admire the majestic Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. This 2-day experience offers a rich introduction to the wonderful history of Luxor through its most celebrated monuments.

Discover iconic sites including the tombs of Tutankhamun, Thutmose III, Seti I, and Ramses V, then admire the majestic Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.

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What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Languages English, French, German, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Karnak Temple and Sphinxes Avenue Guided Tour

In the morning after breakfast at your hotel in Luxor, your tour guide will pick you up to begin a wonderful day tour discovering the Temple of Amun Re in the Karnak Temple complex.
Enjoy walking along the Sphinxes Avenue, considered the sacred ancient Egyptian avenue where the god Amun and his entourage, Mut and Khonsu, passed during the Modern Kingdom Dynasty (1560-1050 B.C.) in an imposing procession during the Opet Festival (the Nile Inundation). You will also visit the Temple of Amenhotep III.
Transfer back to the hotel.

Day 02

Luxor West Bank and Valley of the Kings Tour

Meet your tour guide, who will pick you up at Luxor Airport or your hotel and begin your day tour to the West Bank of Luxor in a modern private air-conditioned vehicle.
Start by visiting the Valley of the Kings, which includes 65 royal tombs and some of the most famous tombs in the valley, including those of Tutankhamun, Thutmose III, Seti I, and Ramses V.
Discover the beautiful temple of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut and see the Colossi of Memnon of King Amenhotep III on the West Bank of Luxor.
Drive back to your hotel in Luxor.