Egypt · Archaeology

12-Hour Luxor Temples Tour with Valley of the Kings from Cairo

12 Hours Round trip from Luxor Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the grand Karnak and Luxor Temples, showcasing ancient Egyptian architecture and mythology
02 Discover the Valley of the Kings, home to the tombs of Egypt's pharaohs
03 Visit the remarkable Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Egypt's only female pharaoh
04 See the Avenue of Sphinxes and the granite statues of Ramses at Luxor Temple

Get the chance to discover the impressiveness of the Egyptian pharaohs by visiting their temples in Luxor. Explore Luxor's open-air museum, including Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and Hatshepsut Temple on the West Bank, and gain a deeper understanding of these ancient sights and relics from a bygone era.

Visit 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 12 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Cairo, Luxor

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Fly to Luxor for Karnak, Luxor Temple and the Valley of the Kings

Transfer from your hotel in Cairo early in the morning to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor.
Visit Karnak Temple, the greatest example of worship in history, dedicated to the god Amon, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu.
Continue to Luxor Temple to see its courtyard, the granite statues of Ramses the Great, and the Avenue of Sphinxes.
Lunch will be served at a good-quality local restaurant.
Head to the Valley of the Kings, home to the masterpieces of ancient Egyptian tombs.
Move on to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the only pharaonic woman who ruled ancient Egypt.
Transfer to Luxor Airport for your return flight to Cairo.