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

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the wondrous Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut's Temple
• 02 Marvel at the iconic Colossi of Memnon and capture stunning photographs
• 03 Discover the architecture of Karnak, one of the world's largest temple complexes
• 04 Wander through Luxor Temple of King Amenhotep III, linked by a sphinx-lined alley

Sign up for this 2-day journey through the historical monuments of Luxor and explore the Valley of the Kings, where you can see the tombs of ancient pharaohs, including the famous tomb of King Tutankhamun. Visit Hatshepsut's Temple and enjoy a short stop to take some wonderful pictures with the Colossi of Memnon. On the next day, discover the grandeur of Karnak and Luxor Temple of King Amenhotep III, connected by a sphinx-lined alley.

Sign up for this 2-day journey through the historical monuments of Luxor and explore the Valley of the Kings, where you can see the tombs of ancient pharaohs, including the famous tomb of King Tutankhamun.

From the itinerary

At a glance

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, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's Temple and Colossi of Memnon

• The first day consists of the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon.
• In the morning, after breakfast at your hotel in Luxor, start an excellent guided tour to the Valley of the Kings and enjoy visiting the royal tombs, which date back to the New Kingdom of Egypt.
• Then, visit the Temple of the female King Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari.
• Finally, enjoy a short stop to take some of the most outstanding pictures of the Colossi of Memnon.
• Then, our expert tour guide will drop you off at your hotel in Luxor after the excursion.

2

Day 02

Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple

• In the morning, our professional tour guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby to start your tour of the Karnak Temple complex.
• Then, visit Luxor Temple of King Amenhotep III and the Sphinxes Alley, which links Karnak and Luxor Temples along a paved way lined with sphinx statues.
• Finally, our expert team will drop you off at your hotel in Luxor.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking Luxor tour guide
• Pick-up from the hotel lobby
• Bottled water and snacks
• 20% TourHQ charges
• Service charges and taxes

What's Not Included

• Entrance tickets
• Tipping
• Accommodation

What to bring

• Passport
• Student card
• Sunblock
• Sunglasses

Know before you go

• Throughout the tour, you will be accompanied by an expert guide who will provide information and insights into the history and significance of each site.
• The tour takes you on a journey to explore the west bank of the Nile River in Luxor, which is home to some of the most impressive archaeological sites in the world.
• The tombs are decorated with intricate paintings and hieroglyphics that tell the story of the pharaoh's life and journey to the afterlife.
• The Valley of the Kings is a valley in Egypt where, for a period of nearly 500 years from the 16th to 11th century BC, tombs were constructed for the pharaohs and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom.
• Explore the Temple of Hatshepsut, a stunning mortuary temple built for the female pharaoh Hatshepsut, carved into a cliff face and featuring beautiful terraced gardens.
• The Temple of Karnak is one of the largest and most impressive temple complexes in the world.
• The temple was dedicated to the god Amun and was constructed over 2000 years ago, starting from the Middle Kingdom and ending in the Ptolemaic era. The temple is a testament to the engineering and artistic skills of the ancient Egyptians and contains numerous statues, columns, and halls that are a wonder to behold.
• Luxor Temple is another impressive temple complex located in the heart of Luxor. The temple was built over 3000 years ago and dedicated to Amun. The temple's grandeur is a testament to the power and wealth of the pharaohs who built it and offers an incredible insight into the culture and beliefs of ancient Egypt.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Luxor, Luxor City, Luxor, Egypt

Tour start

Luxor, Luxor City, Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.