Day Tour of Luxor East & West Bank Temples and Tombs of Luxor

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Valley of the Kings

  Your adventure begins with pickup from your hotel, followed by a journey to the Valley of the Kings. Here, you’ll uncover the magnificence of ancient architecture and burial traditions. Visitors can explore several tombs, each decorated with intricate hieroglyphs and vibrant scenes depicting the journey to the afterlife. Among them lies the most famous tomb of all—Tutankhamun (KV62)—discovered in 1922 with treasures that stunned the world.

  2 hours • Admission ticket not included
• 2
  Tomb of King Tutankhamun (Tut)

  Enter the tomb of Egypt’s boy king for an unforgettable glimpse into history. Inside, you will see Tutankhamun’s mummified remains, carefully preserved in a climate-controlled glass case. The burial chamber walls feature murals from the “Opening of the Mouth” ritual and sacred texts guiding the pharaoh through the afterlife.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 3
  Tomb of Seti I

  Explore the Tomb of Seti I (KV17), one of the largest and most elaborately decorated tombs in Egypt. Renowned for its depth, complex structure, and vibrant wall reliefs, it reflects the power and artistry of the 19th Dynasty.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 4
  Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari

  Your journey at the Temple of Hatshepsut, a magnificent terraced structure rising dramatically from the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari. Adorned with detailed reliefs, the temple narrates key events from her reign, including the divine birth story and the celebrated trading expedition to Punt.

  1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 5
  Colossi of Memnon

  Pause at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues of Amenhotep III that have stood guard over the Theban necropolis for thousands of years.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Temple of Karnak

  Continue to the East Bank and visit Karnak, one of the world’s most extraordinary temple complexes. Expanding over 80 hectares, it was the spiritual heart of ancient Thebes for more than a millennium. Admire the colossal hypostyle hall with its forest of towering columns, sacred lakes, obelisks, and monumental gateways.

  2 hours • Admission ticket not included
• 7
  Luxor Temple

  Luxor Temple, located on the east bank of the Nile in the heart of modern Luxor, is one of the most remarkable monuments of ancient Egypt. Built during the reign of Amenhotep III and completed by Ramses II, the temple was dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship and closely connected to the great Karnak Temple through the Avenue of Sphinxes. Unlike other temples dedicated primarily to gods, Luxor Temple was a ceremonial center where pharaohs were crowned and celebrated during the annual Opet Festival. Visitors can admire its colossal statues of Ramses II, grand pylons, and the elegant colonnade adorned with intricate reliefs. The temple is especially breathtaking at night when beautifully illuminated, offering a magical atmosphere that transports travelers back to the golden age of ancient Thebes.

  1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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