Day 01
Luxor's Ancient Wonders on the East and West Bank
Pick Up and Departure
- Pick up from your hotel in Hurghada early in the morning for your day tour to the West Bank of the Nile.
Valley of the Kings
- Begin your exploration at the Valley of the Kings, where you will visit the preserved tombs of ancient Egyptian rulers from the New Kingdom period (1500 BC). Highlights include the tombs of Ramses II, Seti I, and the famous King Tutankhamun.
Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Next, visit the stunning Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, also known as "The Holy of Holies." Admire the incredible three-tiered structure, designed by architect Senmut, with scenes depicting the Queen's divine birth and voyage to Punt.
Colossi of Memnon
- After the temple, stop at the Colossi of Memnon to view the massive statues of Amenhotep III, standing tall at the entrance of his mortuary temple.
Lunch Break
- Enjoy a traditional Egyptian lunch or an open buffet at a local restaurant.
Karnak Temples
- Conclude your tour with a visit to the Karnak Temple Complex, the second-largest ancient religious site in the world. This open-air museum spans several eras, from the Middle Kingdom to the Ptolemaic period, and is dedicated to the Theban Triad: Amun, Mut, and Khonsu.
Return to Hurghada
- After a day of historical exploration, drive back to your hotel in Hurghada.
