Egypt · Monuments

1-Day Luxor Monuments Tour with Nile Sailboat Ride

1 Day Round trip from Luxor Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the Valley of Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon
  • 02 Relax on a sailboat ride along the Nile River
  • 03 Explore Karnak Temple, built over more than 1,000 years
  • 04 See Luxor Temple, built for the rejuvenation of kingship

Visit the monumental treasures of Luxor on a full-day journey across both banks of the Nile River. Explore the Valley of Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon on the west bank, then enjoy Egyptian food at a traditional restaurant and relax on a sailboat on the Nile. Continue to the east bank to discover Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, two of ancient Egypt's most remarkable monuments.

Explore the Valley of Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon on the west bank, then enjoy Egyptian food at a traditional restaurant and relax on a sailboat on the Nile.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
City Luxor
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Explore Luxor's East and West Banks

  • You will be picked up from Luxor International Airport in the morning.
  • Start on the west side of the Nile River with a visit to the Valley of Kings, famous for its royal tombs. It is one of the world's most magnificent burial grounds, where kings, queens, and nobles of the New Kingdom were buried.
  • Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a mortuary temple dedicated to Queen Hatshepsut, the most successful pharaoh of ancient Egypt. Located on the west side of the Nile River, it is one of the world's most striking architectural masterpieces.
  • Continue to the Colossi of Memnon, which comprise two faceless colossi of the 18th Dynasty Pharaoh Amenhotep III. These statues are also located on the west side of the Nile River.
  • Have lunch at a traditional Egyptian restaurant. Then board a sailboat on the Nile River and relax.
  • After the boat tour, move to the east side of the Nile River to visit Karnak Temple, an ancient Egyptian temple constructed over more than 1,000 years between the 12th and 20th Dynasties.
  • Visit Luxor Temple, a beautiful temple built for the rejuvenation of kingship and constructed of sandstone blocks from Nubia.

End of the tour.

Valley of the Kings, Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Nile River sail

Where this trip takes you

Valley of the Kings, Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Nile River sail

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Luxor 1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transportation
  • Guide fees
  • Lunch
  • Water and juice
  • Sailboat on the Nile

What's Not Included

  • Entry tickets to the sites
  • Gratuity
  • Personal expenses

What to bring

  • Sunglasses
  • Sports shoes
  • Hat or scarf
  • Sunblock cream
  • Loose clothing

Know before you go

  • Book at least 24 hours before your arrival.
  • June, July, and August are the summer months in Egypt.
  • Egyptians are very nice and friendly people.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Luxor International Airport, Egypt
Tour start
Luxor, Luxor City, Luxor, 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 Luxor.

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