5-Hour Luxor Ancient Sites Tour with Valley of the Kings and Lunch

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the legendary Valley of the Kings, home to 63 royal tombs
• 02 Discover the lesser-visited Valley of the Queens and its nearly 80 hidden tombs
• 03 Marvel at the Colossi of Memnon, famed for their preservation and acoustic wonder
• 04 Enjoy an Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant with your fellow travellers

Embark on a concise five-hour tour from Luxor to explore some of ancient Egypt's most remarkable sites. Visit the legendary Valley of the Kings, home to 63 royal tombs, then continue to the lesser-visited Valley of the Queens, where nearly 80 tombs of queens, princes, and other pharaonic family members are hidden in the desert. Admire the Colossi of Memnon, renowned for their preservation and acoustic wonder, before enjoying an Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant.

Explore the Valley of the Kings, where 63 magnificent royal tombs await discovery.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Luxor

Languages Arabic, English, Italian, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens and Colossi of Memnon

• Join a small-group tour to explore some phenomenal ancient Egyptian sites in Luxor.
• Pick up from your Luxor hotel.
• Head straight to the famous Valley of the Kings in the Egyptian desert.
• Explore the Valley of the Kings, where 63 magnificent royal tombs await discovery.
• Continue to the lesser-visited Valley of the Queens.
• Discover nearly 80 tombs hidden in the Valley of the Queens, belonging to queens, princes, and other members of the royal pharaonic families.
• Visit the Colossi of Memnon, one of the most well-preserved examples of ancient Egyptian art and architecture.
• Experience the acoustic wonder of the ancient world at the Colossi of Memnon, a must-visit attraction in Egypt and a great place to snap photos.
• Relax and enjoy an Egyptian lunch in a local restaurant with your fellow travellers.
• After lunch, your driver will drop you off at your Luxor hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• English-speaking guide
• Lunch

What's Not Included

• Entry fees
• Tips

What to bring

• Sunglasses
• Hat
• Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

• Spanish-, German-, or French-speaking guides are available on request - please advise when booking.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Luxor, Egypt

Tour start

Luxor, Luxor City, Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.