• Luxor Travels - Embark on a full-day tour to explore the remarkable ancient monuments on both the West Bank and East Bank of Luxor. Key attractions include the Valley of the Kings, Necropolis of Thebes, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari), the Colossi of Memnon, and the Karnak and Luxor Temples. A licensed Egyptologist will guide you, and transportation will be provided by a private air-conditioned vehicle.

In the morning, an air-conditioned vehicle will pick you up from your Luxor hotel for an approximately 8-hour guided tour. The first stop is Karnak on Luxor’s East Bank, a stunning complex of temples and one of Egypt’s most beautiful ancient sites. Following Karnak, you’ll visit Luxor Temple, dedicated to the Theban Triad of Amun-Ra, Mut, and Khonsu.

After a lunch break, the tour continues to the Necropolis of Thebes and the Valley of the Kings on Luxor’s West Bank, a must-see for visitors. After exploring the tombs, you’ll visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari), the only female Pharaoh of Egypt and an ancestor of King Tutankhamun. The tour concludes with a visit to the Colossi of Memnon, the largest ancient statues in Egypt.

After visiting these sites, you’ll be returned to your Luxor hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle. The tour includes a qualified Egyptologist guide, air-conditioned transport, all entrance fees, hotel pick-up and drop-off, and lunch.

• Valley of the Kings - Enjoy a fully guided 8-hour tour starting with the Necropolis of Thebes and the Valley of the Kings on Luxor’s West Bank. This ancient necropolis is a must-visit for travelers. You’ll explore four royal tombs, including those of Ramses III, Ramses IX, and Merenptah.

• Tomb of Ramses III - Known as KV 11, the tomb of Ramesses III in the Valley of the Kings is a complex system renowned since antiquity. Its exquisite decorations feature colorful sunken reliefs with traditional ritual texts (Litany of Ra, Book of Gates, etc.) and depictions of Ramses before the gods. Unique secular scenes in the entrance corridor’s side rooms show foreign tributes, detailed pottery from the Aegean, the royal armory, boats, and the blind harpists, earning it the name ‘Tomb of the Harpers.’

• Tomb of Ramses IX - The tomb of King Ramesses IX, the third pharaoh of the Twentieth Dynasty of the New Kingdom, is richly decorated with vibrant colors and intricate details, including the ceiling above the sarcophagus featuring the goddess Nut. Despite some deterioration, it remains one of the most ornate tombs in the valley.

• Tomb of Merenptah - In Egyptian mythology, Ptah is the demiurge of Memphis, god of craftsmen and architects. Tomb 8 in the Valley of the Kings was the burial site of Pharaoh Merneptah, son of Ramesses II and Queen Isis-Nofret. Discovered by Howard Carter in 1903, the tomb features fewer lateral rooms but dramatically increased corridor and room heights. It was the first to have a wider entrance than earlier tombs.

• Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari - After visiting the tombs, you’ll be transported to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari), the only woman to reign as Pharaoh in Egypt. She was an ancestor of King Tutankhamun and part of the same dynasty.

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

• Temple of Karnak - Visit the Karnak Temples complex on Luxor’s East Bank, considered one of the world’s greatest architectural masterpieces. Built over various reigns, it features the Avenue of Sphinxes, the Hypostyle Hall with 134 massive columns, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Thutmose I, the Temple of Amon with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarab of Amenophis III, and the Sacred Lake. Karnak is one of Egypt’s most stunning ancient monuments.

• Temple of Ramesses III, Karnak - At Karnak, explore the complex of temples, including the Avenue of Sphinxes, the Hypostyle Hall, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Thutmose I, the Temple of Amon, the Granite Scarab of Amenophis III, and the Sacred Lake. Karnak is a breathtaking ancient monument.

• Obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut - The Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Thutmose I, along with the Temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs.

• Obelisk of Thutmose I - The Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Thutmose I, along with the Temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs.

• Avenue of Sphinxes - The Avenue of Sphinxes, a spectacular path stretching from Luxor to Karnak, originally spanned 3 kilometers. Today, only a few hundred meters remain, but it is still impressive. This avenue once connected the Karnak and Luxor temples, lined with sphinxes on both sides.

• Luxor Temple - Luxor Temple is dedicated to the Theban Triad of Amun-Ra, Mut, and Khonsu. Visitors can admire the granite statues of Ramses the Great. These ancient temples are essential for Luxor travelers.

• Tombs of the Nobles - Tombs of the Nobles, Al Asasif, New Valley Governorate.

• Ramesseum (Mortuary Temple of Ramses II) - Ramesseum (Mortuary Temple of Ramses II), Luxor, Nile River Valley.

• Howard Carter House - Howard Carter House, Luxor, Nile River Valley.

• Temple of Seti I - Temple of Seti I, Luxor, Nile River Valley.

• Tomb of Merenptah - Temple of Merenptah, Luxor, Nile River Valley.

• Tomb of Ramses VI - Tomb of Ramses VI, Luxor, Nile River Valley.

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Private tour
• Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
• Bottled water
• Lunch
• Qualified Egyptologist guide

• Gratuities
• Entrance fees

Take a comprehensive full-day tour to visit the major historic sites on the ancient West Bank and East Bank in Luxor. Explore the Valley of the Kings, the Necropolis of Thebes, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari), the Colossi of Memnon, and the prestigious Karnak and Luxor Temples. All these will be under the knowledgeable guidance of a certified Egyptologist tour guide, with comfortable transport provided by a private air-conditioned vehicle.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.