9-Hour Luxor East and West Bank Tour with Sunset Felucca Ride

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the magnificent tombs of the pharaohs at the Valley of the Kings
• 02 Admire the architecture of the Temple of Hatshepsut built by Senenmut
• 03 Marvel at the regal Colossi of Memnon representing Amenhotep III
• 04 Visit Luxor Temple and see festival scenes carved on its walls
• 05 Enjoy a sunset felucca ride on the Nile with Egyptian tea

Discover the best of Luxor's East and West Banks with your private Egyptologist guide on this full-day tour. Visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, Luxor Temple, and the vast Karnak Temple Complex. Along the way, explore magnificent New Kingdom tombs and ancient temple architecture that reveal the grandeur of pharaonic Egypt. End the day with a sunset felucca ride on the Nile while sipping Egyptian tea.

Enjoy the sunset on a felucca ride on the Nile while sipping Egyptian tea.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Luxor

Languages Arabic, English, German

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Valley of the Kings, Temples, and Sunset Felucca Ride

• Witness the magnificent tombs of the pharaohs of the New Kingdom (1500 BC) at the Valley of the Kings.
• Admire the architecture of the Temple of Hatshepsut, built by the engineer Senenmut.
• Marvel at the regal grandeur of the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues representing King Amenhotep III in a sitting position with his mother and his wife.
• Visit Luxor Temple, believed to have hosted festivals in ancient Egypt, as evidenced by the different scenes depicted on its walls representing the celebration of festivals.
• Explore the Karnak Temple Complex, which comprises a vast mix of temples, chapels, pylons, obelisks, and other buildings.
• Enjoy the sunset on a felucca ride on the Nile while sipping Egyptian tea.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Egyptology tour guide
• Air-conditioned private vehicle
• Tourism Police permission
• Tax

What's Not Included

• Accommodation
• Entrance fees (tickets)
• Meals or beverages
• Tipping
• Anything not mentioned above

What to bring

• Sun cream
• Hat

Know before you go

• This is a walking tour, so wear comfortable shoes.
• Lunch is optional; you could try Egyptian food or an open buffet.
• The tour is private, with an air-conditioned vehicle exclusively for you and your group.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Luxor, Luxor City, Luxor, Egypt

Tour start

Luxor, Luxor Governorate 1340420, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.