1-Day Luxor Historical Sights Tour from Cairo with Karnak and Kings

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Discover the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex
• 02 Visit the mortuary temples of Deir el-Bahari
• 03 Witness the royal cemetery of 62 Pharaohs
• 04 Explore the Colossi of Memnon

Embark on a full-day journey from Cairo to Luxor, on the east bank of the Nile River in southern Egypt, and discover the mysteries of ancient Egyptian civilization. Explore remarkable cult temple complexes and burial grounds, including the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex spanning over 2.69 million square feet, the royal cemetery of 62 Pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings, the mortuary temples of Deir el-Bahari, and the Colossi of Memnon carved from quartzite sandstone from El Gabal El-Ahmar.

Explore remarkable cult temple complexes and burial grounds, including the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex spanning over 2.69 million square feet, the royal cemetery of 62 Pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings, the mortuary temples of Deir el-Bahari, and the Colossi of Memnon carved from quartzite sandstone from El Gabal El-Ahmar.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Cairo, Luxor, Qena

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Luxor's Ancient Wonders from Cairo

• Get picked up from your hotel in Cairo and board the flight to Luxor, popularly known as "the city of hundred gates".

• Discover the Karnak Temple Complex, which contains the Great Temple of Amun Re, Khonsu, It, Ptah, and Osiris, and is one of the most magnificent complexes of the 18th century.

• Proceed to the royal cemetery of 62 Pharaohs, located in the Valley of the Kings.

• Visit the mortuary temples of Deir el-Bahari, built during the reign of Queen Hatshepsut in the 11th century.

• Explore the Colossi of Memnon and discover the sound phenomenon associated with the site.

• Travel back to Cairo and enjoy Egyptian fare at a local restaurant.

Return to your hotel in Cairo.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Qualified Egyptologist English-speaking guide
• Entrance fees
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Transport by air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

• Tips and gratuities
• Food and drinks

Know before you go

• Departure time depends on the domestic flight schedule.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Cairo, Egypt

Tour start

Luxor, Luxor City, Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.