Egypt · Archaeology

8-Hour Luxor Ancient Temples Tour with East and West Bank Sites

8 Hours Round trip from Luxor Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Valley of the Kings, including the tombs of renowned pharaohs
02 Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the monument of ancient Egypt's female pharaoh
03 Marvel at the great Karnak Temples, dedicated to Amon, Mut, and Khonsu
04 Discover Luxor Temple, built by Amenhotep III and completed by Ramesses II

Learn about the intriguing history of Luxor's most famous ancient temples on this 8-hour tour. Marvel at the intricate architecture of Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on the East Bank, then cross to the West Bank to explore the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. With lunch at a local restaurant included, this tour offers a well-rounded introduction to Luxor's remarkable ancient heritage.

Visit the Valley of the Kings, a magnificent example of grand ancient architecture that served as the burial place of many kings.

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 Yes

City Luxor

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

West and East Bank Temples of Luxor

Wake up early, meet your tour guide at your hotel, and travel to the West Bank.
Visit the Valley of the Kings, a magnificent example of grand ancient architecture that served as the burial place of many kings. Among the best-known tombs are those of King Tutmosis I, Tutmosis III, Tut-Ankh-Amon, King Ramssess VI, King Mrenptah, and Amonhotep II.
Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, built by Queen Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt for about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty (approximately 1490-1469 B.C.). She was the only pharaonic woman to reign in ancient Egypt.
Pass by the Colossi of Memnon, the remains of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III.
Drive to the East Bank of Luxor for lunch at a local restaurant.
Then visit the great Karnak Temples, dedicated to the god Amon, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu.
Check out the Temple of Luxor, built by Amenhotep III during the 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom and completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty.
Return to your hotel in Luxor after the trip.