Luxor Trip Overview
Make the most of your time in Luxor on a full-day private tour that explores the highlights of the East and West Banks of the Nile. Discover the Temple of Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Theban Necropolis, the Valley of the Kings, and the Temple of Queen Hatshesut with a qualified Egyptology guide. Relax onboard of a sailing boat to discover the real Egyptian life for one hour. Traveling in the comfort of a private, Air-Conditioned vehicle. You will have the flexibility to enjoy Luxor sites at your own pace, with door-to-door transport included.
– Discover the most important Luxor sites on an amazing full day guided tour.
– Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshesut Temple and Colossi of Memmnon on the west bank.
– Tour the Karnak and Luxor Temples on the east bank.
– Hotel pickup, drop-off, one hour Felucca ride and lunch are included.
Additional Info
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
Make the most of your time in Luxor on a full-day private tour that explores the highlights of the East and West Banks of the Nile. Discover the Temple of Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Theban Necropolis, the Valley of the Kings, and the Temple of Queen Hatshesut with a qualified Egyptology guide. Relax onboard of a sailing boat to discover the real Egyptian life for one hour. Traveling in the comfort of a private, Air-Conditioned vehicle. You will have the flexibility to enjoy Luxor sites at your own pace, with door-to-door transport included.
– Discover the most important Luxor sites on an amazing full day guided tour.
– Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshesut Temple and Colossi of Memmnon on the west bank.
– Tour the Karnak and Luxor Temples on the east bank.
– Hotel pickup, drop-off, one hour Felucca ride and lunch are included.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Luxor, Luxor, Nile River Valley
Egypt Gift Tours Egyptology tour guide will pick you up from your Hotel/Nile Cruise in Luxor around 8 am, by air-conditioned vehicle to start your day tour. Drive in nature for about 35 to 40 minutes to the West Bank.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Valley of the Kings, Luxor City, Luxor 85511 Egypt
start by visiting the Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs from the New Kingdom carved their tombs in the mountains aiming to hide their treasure and protect their mummies. Your tour guide will explain everything from outside as no guiding inside the tombs, then explore the best 3 selected tombs from the open ones.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Hatshepsut, King Valley Road, Luxor Egypt
Proceed to visit the Mortuary temple to the famous queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari. Learn more about her interesting story from your Egyptology guide and know how she managed to rule the country for 22 years as a sole Pharaoh.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Colossi of Memnon, Thebes, Luxor Egypt
End your tour in the West Bank by a photo stop in front of the gigantic statues of Memnon. Then, enjoy lunch in a local restaurant (beverages are not included).
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Karnak, Karnak, Luxor Egypt
Back to the East Bank to see the greatest example of a site of worship in history and the largest temple all over the world; Karnak Temple built through 2000 years, covering an area of about 63 acres. Listen carefully to the stories and legends to be told by your tour guide. Marvel at the sheer size of the Great Hypo-style Hall, take photos between the huge columns and obelisks.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Luxor Temple, Luxor 23512 Egypt
In your way to Luxor Temple, stop to see the avenue of sphinxes, once linked the two temples together for the ancient Egyptians New Year Festival.
Then, to Luxor Temple, which is among the most beautiful temples in Egypt, and was built by king Amonhotep III from the 18th. dynasty and completed by the great king Ramesses II during the 19th dynasty, where ancient Egyptian, Christian and Islamic features are exhibited. Admire its obelisk and well preserved statues.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Luxor, Luxor, Nile River Valley
Drive down to the Nile, board your boat and relax, enjoy the scenery of the Nile views all the way, watch the real Egyptian life, pass by the farmer’s fields with the sugar cane as a major crop in Luxor.
At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Duration: 1 hour
