6-Hour Luxor Ancient Wonders Tour with Valley of the Kings

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the Valley of the Kings, burial place of renowned pharaohs
• 02 Marvel at the Temple of Hatshepsut, built into the cliffs of Deir el Bahari
• 03 See the Colossi of Memnon, remnants of Amenhotep III's mortuary temple
• 04 Visit Luxor Temple, one of the city's most iconic ancient landmarks
• 05 Discover Karnak Temple, a monumental complex of ancient Egypt

Embark on a captivating 6-hour journey through Luxor's ancient wonders, exploring the timeless Valley of the Kings, where illustrious pharaohs such as Tutankhamun and Ramses VI were laid to rest. Marvel at the Temple of Hatshepsut, a striking testament to the reign of Egypt's only female pharaoh, and behold the iconic Colossi of Memnon, remnants of Amenhotep III's grandeur. Continue to Luxor Temple and the monumental Karnak Temple, two of ancient Egypt's most remarkable sacred sites.

Embark on a captivating 6-hour journey through Luxor's ancient wonders, exploring the timeless Valley of the Kings, where illustrious pharaohs such as Tutankhamun and Ramses VI were laid to rest.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Luxor

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Mandarin, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Pickup Anywhere in Luxor

• Begin your trip with pickup from your hotel or anywhere in Luxor.

2

Day 02

Explore the Valley of the Kings

• Visit the Valley of the Kings, a magnificent burial site known for the grandeur of its ancient architecture, where many kings were laid to rest.
• The best-known tombs include those of King Tutmosis I, Tutmosis III, Tut-Ankh-Amon, King Ramssess VI, King Mrenptah, and Amonhotep II.

3

Day 03

Visit the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari

• Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, also known as El Deir El Bahari, which was built by Queen Hatshepsut, the daughter of Thutmose I.
• She ruled Egypt for about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty (approximately 1490-1469 B.C.) and was the only pharaonic woman to have reigned over ancient Egypt.

4

Day 04

See the Colossi of Memnon

• See the Colossi of Memnon, the remains of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III.

5

Day 05

Discover Luxor Temple

• Visit Luxor Temple.

6

Day 06

Explore Karnak Temple

• Visit Karnak Temple.

7

Day 07

Lunch Break

• Enjoy a variety of food, including not only Egyptian dishes but also Western food.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Private tour
• Transport by private vehicle
• Bottled water

What's Not Included

• Entry fees (optional)
• Guide (optional)
• Lunch (optional)
• Tipping
• Any optional tours

What to bring

• Cash for the entry tickets to the temples.

Know before you go

• We will walk with you and explain everything so you can enjoy your trip around the most important ancient Egyptian temples.
• Children aged 3 and under are not charged for this tour.
• Airport pickup is available for an extra $10.

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.