Luxor Trip Overview
Enjoy an unforgettable day exploring the mystery of King Tutankhamun, the most famous king in the world. This young king from the New Kingdom was around 10 years old when he ascended the throne and died when he was only 19.You will get the chance to be face to face with his royal mummy in his tomb in the Valley of the Kings. Also, visit other important monuments in the East and West Bank. Your Egyptologist tour guide will be with you to take you back in time to unveil the mystery of this famous pharaoh.
you will enjoy the Valley of the Kings There you visit four royal tombs, including the Tomb of Ramses V , the Tomb of Ramses lll, the Tomb of Merenptah and of course the Tomb of King Tut. Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir elBahari) Afterwards the Colossi of Memnon.After lunch you continue your day tour to Karnak Temples
This tour includes a qualified Egyptologist tour guide, air-conditioned vehicle, all entrance fees for the mentioned sites, lunch, hotel pick up and drop off.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Luxor, Egypt
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Luxor, Nile River Valley, Egypt
Enjoy an unforgettable day exploring the mystery of King Tutankhamun, the most famous king in the world. This young king from the New Kingdom was around 10 years old when he ascended the throne and died when he was only 19.You will get the chance to be face to face with his royal mummy in his tomb in the Valley of the Kings. Also, visit other important monuments in the East and West Bank. Your Egyptologist tour guide will be with you to take you back in time to unveil the mystery of this famous pharaoh.
you will enjoy the Valley of the Kings There you visit four royal tombs, including the Tomb of Ramses V , the Tomb of Ramses lll, the Tomb of Merenptah and of course the Tomb of King Tut. Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir elBahari) Afterwards the Colossi of Memnon.After lunch you continue your day tour to Karnak Temples
This tour includes a qualified Egyptologist tour guide, air-conditioned vehicle, all entrance fees for the mentioned sites, lunch, hotel pick up and drop off.
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Pass By: Luxor Travels, 3 Al Qarna Rd 3, Al Qarna Rd, Luxor 85951 Egypt
Enjoy an unforgettable day exploring the mystery of Tutankhamun, the most famous king in the world. This young king from the New Kingdom was around 10 years old when he ascended the throne and died when he was only 19. You will get the chance to be face to face with his royal mummy in his tomb in the Valley of the Kings. Your Egyptologist tour guide will be with you to take you back in time to unveil the mystery of this famous pharaoh.
In the morning you will be picked up from your hotel in central Luxor or harbor by an air-conditioned vehicle for a full guided trip of about 8 hours.
First you will be transported to the Necropolis of Thebes, the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank of Luxor. This ancient necropolis is a must-see for Luxor travelers. There you visit four royal tombs, including the Tomb of Ramses, the Tomb of Horemheb, the Tomb of Merenptah and of course the Tomb of King Tut. The tomb of Tutankhamun is the only tomb in Valley of the Kings that was discovered nearly intact in 1922. The discoverer of his tomb was Howard Carter. Tut’s famous golden mask is on display at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, but here you have the opportunity to be amazed at the royal mummy of the young king.
After visiting the tombs you will be transported to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari), the only woman ever to reign over Egypt as Pharaoh. This queen was an ancestor of King Tutankhamun and belonged to the same dynasty.
Afterwards, you will be taken to see the Colossi of Memnon, the two largest ancient statues in Egypt which date back to the era of King Amenhotep III. He was the father of King Akhenaten and grandfather of King Tut.
You will be taken to a restaurant in the West Bank to enjoy an excellent Egyptian lunch.
After lunch you continue your day tour to Karnak Temples in the East Bank of Luxor. There you can admire the Hypostyle Hall, Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, the Temple of Amon, the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake The next stop will be at Luxor Temple, which is dedicated to the Theben Triad of Amun-Ra, Mut, and Khonsu. There you will see statues of Ramses the Great and the Avenue of Sphinxes.
After touring the sites you will be transferred back to your hotel by an air-conditioned vehicle.
This tour includes a qualified Egyptologist tour guide, transport by air-conditioned vehicle, all entrance fees for the mentioned sites, lunch, hotel pick up and drop off.
Stop At: Tomb of King Tutankhamun (Tut), Valley of the Kings, Luxor Egypt
Enjoy guided tour to explore the mysteries of ancient mythology, such as the mystery of King Tutankhamun, the most famous king in the world. This young king from the New Kingdom was around 10 years old when he ascended the throne and died when he was only 19. You will get the chance to be face to face with his royal mummy in his tomb in the Valley of the Kings
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Valley of the Kings, Luxor City, Luxor 85511 Egypt
Valley of the Kings. Also, visit other important royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Tomb of Ramses III, Valley of the Kings West Bank, Luxor Egypt
The tomb of Ramesses III, designated as KV 11, is a complex system in the Valley of the Kings. It has been known since antiquity,the wonderful decorations include colourful painted sunken reliefs featuring the traditional ritual texts (Litany of Ra, Book of Gates etc) and Ramses before the gods. Unusual here are the secular scenes, in the small side rooms of the entrance corridor, showing foreign tributes, such as highly detailed pottery imported from the Aegean, the royal armoury, boats and, in the last of these side chambers, the blind harpists that gave the tomb one of its alternative names: ‘Tomb of the Harpers’
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Tomb of Merenptah, Valley of the Kings West Bank, Thebes, Luxor Egypt
In Egyptian mythology, Ptah is the demiurge of Memphis, god of craftsmen and architects. In the or simply in its falcon form of the new deity, began to be placed in tombs to accompany and protect the dead on their journey to the West of Luxor .Tomb 8, which is located in the Valley of the Kings, was the burial place of the Pharaoh Merneptah and is the model of royal tombs Merneptah was a son of Ramesses II and Queen Isis-Nofret.the tomb was discovered by Howard Carter in 1903. Of coursethere is a material decrease in the number of lateral rooms, and a dramatic increase in the height of the corridors and rooms. He did away with the jogged axis used since the time of Horemheb and instead built the entire tomb on a single axis. Also, for the first time, the entrance was made considerably wider than earlier tombs .
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, Kings Valley Rd Deir el-Bahari, Luxor 23512 Egypt
After visiting the tombs you will be transported to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari), the only woman ever to reign over Egypt as Pharaoh. This queen was an ancestor of King Tutankhamun and belonged to the same dynasty.Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the only woman ever to reign over Egypt as Pharaoh .
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Colossi of Memnon, Thebes, Luxor Egypt
The Colossi of Memnon, the two largest ancient statues in Egypt, which date back to the era of King Amenhotep III.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Karnak, Karnak, Luxor Egypt
Karnak you visit what is considered to be one of the world’s greatest architectural masterpieces, namely the complex of Karnak Temples on the East Bank of Luxor. Karnak is a complex of temples built in different reigns, starting with the Avenue of Sphinxes, the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 gigantic columns, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, the Temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake. Karnak beats every other pharaonic monument: it is simply one of the most beautiful ancient monuments in Egypt.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Obelisk of Thutmoses I, Luxor Egypt
The Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, the Temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake. Karnak beats every other pharaonic monument: it is simply one of the most beautiful ancient monuments in Egypt.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Obelisk of Queen Hapshetsut,, Karnak, Luxor Egypt
The Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, the Temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs,
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Avenue of Sphinxes, between the Karnak and Luxor temples, Luxor Egypt
Avenue of Shoinxes ,Spectacular avenue stretched from Luxor to Karnak, a distance of 3 kms. Today, its only a few hundred metres long but its very impressive.this avenue used to conect the Karnak templo and the Luxor templo.A six miles avenue with sphinxes in both sides of it.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Luxor Temple, Luxor 23512 Egypt
Luxor Temple, which is dedicated to the Theben Triad of Amun-Ra, Mut and Khonsu. There you will see the granite statues of Ramses the Great. These ancient temples are a must-see for Luxor travelers.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Temple of Merenptah, West Bank of Luxor, Luxor Egypt
Temple of Merenptah, Luxor, Egypt
Pass By: El-Assasif Tombs, Deir El Bahri West Bank at Thebes, Luxor Egypt
El-Assasif Tombs, Luxor, Egypt
Pass By: Valley of the Nobles, West Bank near Ramesseum Gurna, Luxor Egypt
Valley of the Nobles
Pass By: Tomb of Ramses VI, Valley of the Kings West Bank, Luxor Egypt
Tomb of Ramses VI
Pass By: Howard Carter House, Valley Of The Kings, Luxor Egypt
Howard Carter House
Pass By: Ramesseum (Mortuary Temple of Ramses II), West Bank, Luxor Egypt
Ramesseum (Mortuary Temple of Ramses II)
Stop At: Temple of Amun, Temple of Karnak complex, Luxor Egypt
Temple of Amun, Temple of Karnak complex
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Temple of Ramesses III, Karnak, Karnak,, Luxor Egypt
Temple of Ramesses III
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Tomb of Ramases IX, Valley of the Kings., Luxor Egypt
Tomb of Ramases IX, Valley of the Kings
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Mummification Museum, Corniche El Nil St. Opposite Mina Palace Hotel, Luxor Egypt
Mummification Museum
Stop At: مطعم افريكان كوزين African Cusine Resturant, Al Qarnah, Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt
Egyptian lunch at the best Restaurant in Luxor .
Duration: 1 hour
