15-Hour Private Luxor Tour from Aswan with Temples and Royal Tombs

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore three royal tombs in the spectacular Valley of the Kings
• 02 Admire the beautiful murals at the rock-hewn Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
• 03 Stop for photos at the immense Colossi of Memnon
• 04 Visit Karnak Temple's holy lakes, hypostyle halls, obelisks, gateways, and shrines
• 05 See elegant Luxor Temple on the banks of the River Nile

Discover Luxor's major highlights on a private day tour from Aswan, exploring the Theban Necropolis on the West Bank and the great temples of the East Bank. Descend into three royal tombs in the spectacular Valley of the Kings, visit the rock-hewn Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and stop at the Colossi of Memnon. Continue to Karnak Temple to see its holy lakes, hypostyle halls, obelisks, gateways, and shrines, then end at the elegant Luxor Temple on the banks of the River Nile.

Descend into three royal tombs in the spectacular Valley of the Kings, visit the rock-hewn Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and stop at the Colossi of Memnon.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 15 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Aswan, Luxor

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Private Luxor Temples and Tombs Tour from Aswan

• You will be picked up from your hotel in Aswan.
• Enjoy a private tour to the Theban Necropolis on the West Bank of Luxor. Start at the spectacular Valley of the Kings, where you descend into 3 royal tombs.
• Next, visit the rock-hewn Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut in Deir el-Bahari, known for its beautiful murals, and enjoy time to wander around on your own.
• Continue for a quick photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two immense statues guarding the ongoing excavation of the palace of Amenophis III.
• Lunch will be served at a good local restaurant.
• Drive to the East Bank to visit Karnak Temple, where pharaohs such as Tutankhamun, Hatshepsut, and Ramses II performed their sacred rituals. The Karnak Temple complex contains holy lakes, hypostyle halls, obelisks, gateways, and shrines.
• Your last stop is Luxor Temple, gracefully decorating the banks of the River Nile and dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship as well as the center of the Opet Festival.
• You will be brought back to your accommodation in Aswan.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Private air-conditioned transportation
• Private multilingual tour guide
• Lunch at a good local restaurant (food only)
• All fees and taxes

What's Not Included

• Tips and personal spending
• Fees for extra-charge tombs (e.g. Tutankhamun, Ramses V/VI, and Seti I), the Karnak Open Air Museum, and the Mut Precinct

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

• Not all temples and tombs are wheelchair accessible.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Aswan, Egypt

Tour start

Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.