Itinerary

1. Temple of Karnak

   • Karnak Temples in the East Bank of Luxor Karnak, you visit what is considered to be one of the world's greatest architectural masterpieces, namely the complex of Karnak Temples on the East Bank of Luxor. 
   • Karnak is a complex of temples built in different reigns, starting with the Avenue of Sphinxes, the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 gigantic columns, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, the Temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake. 
   • Karnak beats every other pharaonic monument: it is simply one of Egypt's most beautiful ancient monuments.
     
     

2. Valley of the Kings

   • The Valley of the Kings on the West Bank of Luxor. This ancient necropolis is a must-see for Luxor travellers. 
   • There, you visit royal tombs, including the Tomb of Ramses III, the Tomb of Ramses IV, the Tomb of Merenptah, and, of course, the Tomb of King Tut. The tomb of Tutankhamen is the only tomb in the Valley of the Kings that was discovered nearly intact in 1922. The discoverer of his tomb was Howard Carter. 
   • Tut's famous golden mask is on display at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, but here you have the opportunity to be amazed at the royal mummy of the young king

3. Temple of Hatshepsut

   • After visiting the tombs you will be transported to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari), the only woman ever to reign over Egypt as Pharaoh. 
   • This queen was an ancestor of King Tutankhamen and belonged to the same dynasty.

4. Colossi of Memnon

   • The Colossi of Memnon, the two largest ancient statues in Egypt, which date back to the era of King Amenhotep III.

5. Luxor Temple

   • Luxor Temple, which is dedicated to the Theben Triad of Amun-Ra, Mut and Khonsu. 
   • There you will see the granite statues of Ramses the Great. 
   • These ancient temples are a must-see for Luxor travelers.