Full Day Luxor Tour East and West Bank

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Valley of the Kings

  World-Famous Tombs This is where pharaohs of the New Kingdom, including Tutankhamun, Ramses II, and Seti I, were buried. Walking through their tombs feels like entering a time capsule. Art and Symbolism: The walls are covered in vibrant hieroglyphs and paintings that tell stories of gods, the afterlife, and the journey of the soul. It’s like reading a 3,000-year-old illustrated book. Mystery and Discovery Archaeologists are still uncovering secrets here. You’ll stand in the same place where Howard Carter discovered Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922. Paid on Site

  2 hours • Admission ticket not included
• 2
  Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari

  First Female Pharaoh Hatshepsut was one of the few women to rule Egypt as pharaoh, and her temple reflects her ambition and vision. Paid on Site Architectural Marvel Built into the cliffs at Deir el-Bahari, the temple’s terraces, colonnades, and ramps create a breathtaking backdrop against the desert mountains. Symbol of Power and Legacy The temple was designed to honor Amun-Ra, the sun god, and to showcase Hatshepsut’s divine right to rule.

  1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 3
  Temple of Karnak

  Scale and Grandeur It’s a sprawling complex of temples, chapels, pylons, and obelisks covering over 200 acres. The sheer size is overwhelming. Hypostyle Hall The famous hall with 134 massive columns, some towering over 20 meters high, is one of the most awe-inspiring architectural spaces in the world. Sacred History Dedicated primarily to Amun-Ra, the sun god, Karnak was the spiritual center of Egypt for centuries. Pharaohs kept adding to it for over 1,500 years. Symbol of Power Every ruler wanted to leave their mark here, so the temple became a living record of Egypt’s dynasties. Paid on Site

  2 hours • Admission ticket not included
• 4
  Luxor Temple

  Ceremonial Role It was dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship, where pharaohs were crowned and celebrated. Nighttime Magic The temple is stunningly lit after sunset, making it one of the few ancient sites you can experience under the stars. Living History Unlike other temples, Luxor Temple has layers of history—Egyptian, Roman, Christian, and Islamic influences all visible in one place. Paid on Site

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

  Sheer Size Each statue is about 18 meters (60 feet) tall, carved from single blocks of stone. Standing before them makes you feel both small and awed. Ancient Guardians They once flanked the entrance to Pharaoh Amenhotep III’s mortuary temple, which was one of the largest temples ever built in Egypt. Legendary “Voice” In antiquity, one statue was said to “sing” at dawn due to cracks in the stone—Greek and Roman travelers recorded this mysterious sound as a divine omen.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket 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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