Itinerary
- Valley of the Kings: We will pick you up from your hotel or Nile cruise in Luxor and transfer you to the west bank where you will visit the Valley of the Kings, the magnificence of the grandeur of architecture that was used for burial. Many kings are buried in this valley. The most known tombs are King Tuthmosis I, Tutmosis III, Tut-Ankh-Amon, King Ramses VI, King Merneptah, and Amenhotep II.
- Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari: The tour continues with visiting the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which was built by Queen Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmose I, who ruled Egypt about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty (approximately 1490-1469 B.C). Hatshepsut is the only pharaonic woman who reigned ancient Egypt.
- Colossi of Memnon: Afterward, you will pass by the colossi of Memnon which are remains of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III.
- Temple of Karnak: Then we will drive to the east bank of Luxor, where you will enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant, before moving to visit Karnak Temples, which is the greatest example of worship in history, dedicated to the God Amon, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu.
- Luxor Temple: Your day tour ends with visiting the Temple of Luxor. It was built by Amenhotep III in the 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom and it was completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty. Later you will be driven back to your hotel in Luxor.
Includes
- Transfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Buffet lunch
- Bottled water
- English speaking guide
- Tipping
- Entry inside Tomb of King Tutankamoun
- Drinks
Details
See the most famous sites around Luxor on both sides of the river in one day. Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on the East bank and then see the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple on the West bank.
Know Before You Go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
