15-Hour Private Luxor Temples and Tombs Tour from Marsa Alam

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the three royal tombs in the spectacular Valley of the Kings
• 02 Admire the beautiful murals at the rock-hewn Temple of Hatshepsut
• 03 Marvel at the immense Colossi of Memnon on Luxor's West Bank
• 04 Explore Karnak Temple, where pharaohs performed their sacred rituals
• 05 See Luxor Temple on the banks of the River Nile, center of the Opet Festival

Sign up for this full-day private Luxor tour from Marsa Alam to visit the ancient temples and tombs of Upper Egypt's open-air museum. This journey will be a highlight of your vacation, taking you to the royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, the gigantic Colossi of Memnon, and the magnificent Karnak and Luxor Temples.

Your last stop is Luxor Temple, gracefully decorating the banks of the River Nile and dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship as the center of the Opet Festival.

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 Luxor, Marsa Alam

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Luxor West and East Bank Temples and Tombs

• You will be picked up from your accommodation in Marsa Alam.
• Enjoy a private tour of the cemetery on Luxor's West Bank, beginning at the spectacular Valley of the Kings, where you will descend into three royal tombs.
• Next, visit the rock-hewn mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, known for its beautiful murals, with time to wander around the site.
• Continue for a quick photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two immense statues guarding the ongoing excavation of the palace of Amenophis III.
• Enjoy lunch at a good local restaurant.
• Then 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, towers, and shrines.
• Your last stop is Luxor Temple, gracefully decorating the banks of the River Nile and dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship as the center of the Opet Festival.
• Return to your accommodation in Marsa Alam.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

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

What's Not Included

• Tips and personal spending
• Fees for extra-charged tombs and the Karnak Open Air Museum

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

• Not all temples and tombs are wheelchair accessible.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Marsa Alam, Egypt

Tour start

Luxor, Luxor City, Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.