Egypt · Archaeology

Full-Day Luxor East and West Bank Tour with Karnak and Valley of Kings

1 Day Round trip from Al Qarna Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the famous Valley of the Kings
  • 02 Enjoy sightseeing at the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
  • 03 Explore the Colossi of Memnon
  • 04 Walk around the Karnak Temple complex and see Luxor Temple

Embark on this full-day tour to explore Luxor's West Bank and East Bank. Visit the famous Valley of the Kings, enjoy sightseeing at the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and see the Colossi of Memnon, the Karnak Temple complex, and the historic Luxor Temple. Learn about the rich history of these regions and their archaeological significance, and understand the importance of these monuments that have stood the test of time with your Luxor tour guide.

The magnificence and grandeur of the architecture at this royal burial site will take your breath away.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Luxor
Languages Arabic, English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Luxor East and West Bank Highlights

  • Pick-up from the railway station or your hotel in Luxor and begin the journey along the banks of ancient Thebes in Luxor.

  • First, visit the Valley of the Kings. The magnificence and grandeur of the architecture at this royal burial site will take your breath away. Learn about the many kings buried in this valley.

  • Enjoy sightseeing at the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. It was built by Queen Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt for about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty. She was the only Pharaonic woman to have reigned over ancient Egypt.

  • Visit the Colossi of Memnon, which comprise two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III.

  • Continue the tour after a short break for lunch. Enjoy exploring the Karnak Temples. These temples are dedicated to the God Amon, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu.

  • Lastly, visit Luxor Temple, a large temple complex located by the River Nile and constructed by King Amenophis III.

  • Return to your accommodation in Luxor.

Valley of the Kings, Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple

Where this trip takes you

Valley of the Kings, Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Al Qarna 1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Services of an English-speaking Egyptologist tour guide

  • All transfers to and from hotels, with return by an air-conditioned van

  • All sightseeing as prescribed in the itinerary

  • All taxes and service charges

  • A bottle of mineral water during your trip

What's Not Included

  • Entrance fees for monuments

  • Tips

  • Lunch

  • Any expenses not mentioned in the itinerary

Know before you go

  • The Egyptian belief, "To speak the name of the dead is to make him live again," is certainly true in Luxor.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Luxor, Luxor City, Luxor, Egypt
Tour start
Al Qarna, Luxor Governorate, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Al Qarna.

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