8-Hour Luxor Historical Landmarks Tour with Valley of the Kings

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the Valley of the Kings and its famous royal tombs
• 02 Admire the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari
• 03 See the Colossi of Memnon, remains of Amenhotep III's mortuary temple
• 04 Visit Karnak Temple, dedicated to Amon, Mut, and Khonsu
• 05 Discover Luxor Temple, built by Amunhotep III

Immerse yourself in Luxor's ancient history on this 8-hour tour, visiting the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, and the Colossi of Memnon on the West Bank. Continue to Karnak Temple, the greatest example of worship in history, dedicated to the god Amon, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu, before exploring Luxor Temple, built by Amunhotep III. This private tour offers a rich introduction to some of Luxor's most celebrated historical landmarks.

Continue to Karnak Temple, the greatest example of worship in history, dedicated to the god Amon, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu, before exploring Luxor Temple, built by Amunhotep III.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Luxor

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Exploring Luxor's Ancient Landmarks

• Meet your tour guide at your hotel, Nile Cruise, or Luxor Airport in Luxor.
• Visit the Valley of the Kings and see some of its most well-known tombs, including those of King Tutmosis I, Tutmosis III, Tut-Ankh-Amon, King Ramssess VI, King Mrenptah, and Amenhotep II.
• Proceed to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari. Queen Hatshepsut was the only pharaonic woman who reigned over ancient Egypt.
• Continue to the Colossi of Memnon, the remains of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III.
• Have lunch and visit Karnak Temple, the greatest example of worship in history, dedicated to the god Amon, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu.
• Finish your day tour with a visit to Luxor Temple, built by Amunhotep III.
• Transfer to your hotel, Nile Cruise, or Luxor Airport at the end of the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Bottled water

• English-speaking Egyptologist tour guide

• Pickup and drop-off

• Private tour

• Transport by private vehicle

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees

• Gratuities

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Luxor, Luxor City, Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt

Tour start

Luxor, Luxor City, Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.