Egypt · UNESCO Heritage Sites

8-Hour Luxor East and West Bank Tour with Karnak and Valley of the Kings

8 Hours Round trip from PM94+GWJ Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the premises of Karnak Temple, one of Luxor's most celebrated ancient sites
  • 02 Admire the 18th-dynasty grandeur of Luxor Temple
  • 03 Witness the royal burials at the Valley of the Kings
  • 04 Learn about Queen Hatshepsut at her mortuary temple at Deir Al-Bahiri

Sign up for a heritage tour and explore the highlights of Luxor, including Karnak Temple, a UNESCO-declared World Heritage Site in Egypt. Admire the ancient structures of Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, witness the royal burials at the Valley of the Kings, and visit the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, where your guide will share the story of this powerful lady pharaoh.

Marvel at Karnak Temple, the greatest example of worship in history, dedicated to the god Amon, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu.

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

East and West Bank Temples and Tombs of Luxor

  • Meet your Luxor tour guide and visit the most famous temples on the East Bank of the Nile.
  • Marvel at Karnak Temple, the greatest example of worship in history, dedicated to the god Amon, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu. It was constructed from the beginning of the Middle Kingdom to the Graeco-Roman period.
  • Proceed to Luxor Temple, built during the 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom and completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty. King Ramesses II was the most famous ruler of the 19th Dynasty and ruled Egypt for about 67 years. The temple was dedicated to the great god Amun-Ra, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu, who together represented the Theban Triad.
  • Continue to the West Bank to see the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple. The most famous building attributed to Hatshepsut is her mortuary temple, known as Deir Al-Bahiri or Hatshepsut Temple.
  • Head back to your hotel.
Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut

Where this trip takes you

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

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from PM94+GWJ 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking Luxor tour guide
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

  • All fees and taxes
  • Tips
  • Entry fees for Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Luxor, Luxor City, Luxor, Egypt
Tour start
PM94+GWJ, Karnak, Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in PM94+GWJ.

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