Egypt · Archaeology

9-Hour Luxor Ancient Temples Tour with Valley of the Kings

9 Hours Round trip from Luxor Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Witness the burial site of the Valley of the Kings
02 Marvel at the ancient Karnak Temple
03 Enjoy a motorboat ride on the Nile River
04 Explore the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut on Luxor's West Bank

Enjoy a day of unravelling ancient Egyptian history on Luxor's West and East Banks, in the world's greatest open-air museum. Visit the Valley of the Kings, a major burial site for royal figures, then continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Temple of Medinet Habu, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple. Karnak Temple was once the most important religious complex in ancient Egypt. You will also experience the thrill of a motorboat ride on the Nile River.

Enjoy a day of unravelling ancient Egyptian history on Luxor's West and East Banks, in the world's greatest open-air museum.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Luxor West and East Bank Sightseeing

8:00 am: Meet and greet your Luxor tour guide at the airport or hotel, then head towards the West Bank in an air-conditioned vehicle.
Head over to the Valley of the Kings (2 hours). It was once a major burial site for royal figures.
Proceed to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (1.5 hours). The temple honours the Egyptian queen who ruled as a king.
Stop at the Temple of Medinet Habu (1 hour). It was an important temple of the New Kingdom period.
1:00 pm: Have a refreshing lunch.
2:00 pm: Go for a motorboat trip on the Nile River and experience its stunning beauty.
3:00 pm: Visit the East Bank.
Explore Karnak Temple (2 hours). It was developed over more than 1000 years and was considered the largest religious complex in ancient Egypt.
Visit Luxor Temple (1 hour).