Luxor
East & West Banks of Luxor History Exploration Tour
Half day private trip
From
€79.23
per person
Embark on a historical exploration tour to Luxor, the epicenter of great ancient Egypt. Visit the valley of the kings where ancient Egypt’s most powerful kings were buried including Tutankhamun and a great number of Luxor’s majestic temples.
The full experience
Highlights
- Discover the incredible temples propagated along the Nile’s east and west banks.
- Explore over 60 royal ancient tombs at the Valley of the Kings.
- Get into Tutankhamun’s world-famous tomb and discover over 3000 sumptuous belongings.
- Catch sight of intriguing hieroglyphic reliefs and impressive paintings.
- Listen to an informative yet entertaining commentary from your guide along your trip.
Full description
Visit Luxor, the open-air museum housing an endless number of monuments and artifacts, that still bursts with magnificent archeological treasures to our day. From its west bank to the east, you will get up close and personal to the most powerful and majestic pharaohs who ruled Egypt in ancient times.
Visit the valley of the kings, the burial place of more than 60 ancient Egyptian royal kings from the 16th to 11th century BC, and wonder at its tantalizing rock-cut architecture. Opt for a once-in-a-lifetime visit to the tomb of Tutankhamun, the remarkable young pharaoh who ruled Egypt and died at a very early age.
Next is the mortuary temple of Hatshepsut. Get dazzled by this masterpiece of ancient Egyptian architecture with its 3 floors, exquisite collonades, and awe-inspiring reliefs depicting life scenes from her life. Set your eyes on the Colossi of Memnon, the great standing statues holding a greater history behind.
Cross to the east bank of Luxor on a nice boat and roam into Karnak temple, the world’s largest religious site since 2055 BC. head to the temple of Luxor, the iconic backdrop of ceremonies in ancient Egypt.
Type
Private
Duration
8 hours
Itinerary
Stop At
Valley of the kings.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At
The tomb of Tutankhamun.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At
The mortuary temple of Hatshepsut.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At
The Colossi of Memnon.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At
Karnak temple.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At
Luxor temple.
Duration: 1 hour
Includes
All fees and taxes according to your trip customization will be included in the supplier offer price
Professional certified tour guide
Tutankhamun’s tomb
Boat ride
Tips (optional) and personal expenses
Suitable for
Adults
Children
Babies
Tips for this trip
Don't forget
- ID
- Passport
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Comfortable shoes
Not allowed
- Pets
- Luggage
Know before the trip
- This tour includes a moderate amount of walking so wear comfortable shoes is recommended.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Pickup/Meeting point
You can set the pickup point in the next step, if you don't need pickup , please be present at the meeting point 10 minutes before the trip starts.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the activity starts.