Egypt · Archaeology

Full-Day Luxor Sightseeing Tour with Valley of the Kings and Karnak

1 Day Round trip from Luxor Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the Royal Tombs at the Valley of the Kings
  • 02 Marvel at the rock-cut Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut
  • 03 Click photos at the Colossi of Memnon
  • 04 Explore Karnak Temple, the 2nd largest religious temple in the world

Sign up for this tour to dive into the pharaonic history of Luxor - the Open-Air Museum of Upper Egypt - as you visit the royal tombs at the Valley of the Kings and the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Marvel at the statues at the Colossi of Memnon and discover the Karnak Temple Complex.

Admire the magnificence and grandeur of the burial architecture, as many kings were buried in this valley.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Languages English, French, German, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Luxor West and East Bank Sightseeing Tour

  • Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel to visit the Valley of the Kings. Admire the magnificence and grandeur of the burial architecture, as many kings were buried in this valley.
  • Then, head to the most well-known tombs: King Tutmosis I, Tutmosis III, Tut-Anch-Amon, King Ramssess VI, King Mrenptah, and Amonhotep II.
  • Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, known as El Dir El Bahari. It was built by Queen Hatshepsut, the daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt for about 20 years during the 18th dynasty (approximately 1490-1469 B.C.), the pharaonic woman who reigned over ancient Egypt.
  • Next, proceed to the Colossi of Memnon, the remains of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III.
  • Take a lunch break at a local restaurant with a full meal for each person. Beverages are not included.
  • Afterwards, transfer to the East Bank and head to Luxor to explore Karnak Temple, the greatest example of worship in history, dedicated to the God Amon, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu.
  • Later, return to your hotel to end the tour.
Valley of the Kings, Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple

Where this trip takes you

Valley of the Kings, Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temple

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

  • Pick-up services from your hotel in Luxor and return
  • All transfers by a private A/C vehicle
  • Private guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Lunch at a good-quality restaurant
  • The snacks bag includes a can of Pepsi, a bottle of water, chips, and sweet cake
  • All service charges and taxes

What's Not Included

  • Any extras
  • Tipping
  • Entry inside the Tomb of King Tutankhamun

What to bring

  • Camera
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sun cream

Know before you go

  • This private tour gives you the chance to enjoy your time in the best available way and offers flexibility for the starting time.
  • During Ramadan, tours should start 45 minutes earlier.
  • Children less than 3 years are free of charge.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Luxor, Luxor City, Luxor, 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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