Luxor 8-Hour Day Tour of East and West Nile Banks Including Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple
by Egypt Tours Online
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Luxor features extensive ancient sites on both sides of the Nile River. This 8-hour day tour covers major landmarks on the east and west banks of the Nile, starting with hotel pickup. The tour begins with a visit to the Valley of the Kings, where several pharaohs including Tutmosis I, Tutmosis III, Tutankhamun, Ramses VI, Merenptah, and Amenhotep II were buried. After spending about two hours exploring the tombs, the group moves on to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, constructed during the 18th Dynasty by Egypt’s only ruling female pharaoh, who reigned from approximately 1490 to 1469 B.C. Next, the tour passes the Colossi of Memnon, two large stone statues that once guarded the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III. Then the group crosses to the east bank for lunch at a local restaurant serving Egyptian dishes; drinks are not included. Following lunch, the tour visits the Karnak Temple, dedicated to the god Amon, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu, considered one of the largest religious complexes in Egypt. The final stops include the Luxor Temple, built initially by Amenhotep III in the New Kingdom and completed by Ramses II of the 19th Dynasty. The tour guide provides commentary throughout, and all transfers use a private air-conditioned vehicle. After the visit to Luxor Temple, the group is returned to their hotel.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Valley of the Kings
Spend about two hours at the Valley of the Kings, a large burial site for Egyptian pharaohs. Notable tombs include those of King Tutmosis I, Tutmosis III, Tutankhamun, Ramses VI, Merenptah, and Amenhotep II, subject to availability.
120 min
Temple of Hatshepsut
Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, built by the female pharaoh who ruled Egypt for about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty, approximately 1490 to 1469 B.C.
120 min
Colossi of Memnon and Lunch
Drive past the Colossi of Memnon, remains of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III. Then have lunch at a local restaurant on Luxor’s east bank; drinks are not included. After lunch, proceed to the Karnak Temple complex.
60 min
The Karnak Temple
The tour guide meets guests at 7:00 am holding a name sign. The guide offers commentary during the transfer to sites. Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on the Nile’s east side, and the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon on the west side.
120 min
Luxor Temple
Conclude the tour with a visit to Luxor Temple, originally built by Amenhotep III in the 18th Dynasty and completed by Ramses II of the 19th Dynasty.
60 min
Meeting point
luxor
End point
luxor
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Luxor 8-Hour Day Tour of East and West Nile Banks Including Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple
by Egypt Tours Online
Choose from 4 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$30Overview
Luxor features extensive ancient sites on both sides of the Nile River. This 8-hour day tour covers major landmarks on the east and west banks of the Nile, starting with hotel pickup. The tour begins with a visit to the Valley of the Kings, where several pharaohs including Tutmosis I, Tutmosis III, Tutankhamun, Ramses VI, Merenptah, and Amenhotep II were buried. After spending about two hours exploring the tombs, the group moves on to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, constructed during the 18th Dynasty by Egypt’s only ruling female pharaoh, who reigned from approximately 1490 to 1469 B.C. Next, the tour passes the Colossi of Memnon, two large stone statues that once guarded the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III. Then the group crosses to the east bank for lunch at a local restaurant serving Egyptian dishes; drinks are not included. Following lunch, the tour visits the Karnak Temple, dedicated to the god Amon, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu, considered one of the largest religious complexes in Egypt. The final stops include the Luxor Temple, built initially by Amenhotep III in the New Kingdom and completed by Ramses II of the 19th Dynasty. The tour guide provides commentary throughout, and all transfers use a private air-conditioned vehicle. After the visit to Luxor Temple, the group is returned to their hotel.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Valley of the Kings
Spend about two hours at the Valley of the Kings, a large burial site for Egyptian pharaohs. Notable tombs include those of King Tutmosis I, Tutmosis III, Tutankhamun, Ramses VI, Merenptah, and Amenhotep II, subject to availability.
120 min
Temple of Hatshepsut
Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, built by the female pharaoh who ruled Egypt for about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty, approximately 1490 to 1469 B.C.
120 min
Colossi of Memnon and Lunch
Drive past the Colossi of Memnon, remains of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III. Then have lunch at a local restaurant on Luxor’s east bank; drinks are not included. After lunch, proceed to the Karnak Temple complex.
60 min
The Karnak Temple
The tour guide meets guests at 7:00 am holding a name sign. The guide offers commentary during the transfer to sites. Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on the Nile’s east side, and the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon on the west side.
120 min
Luxor Temple
Conclude the tour with a visit to Luxor Temple, originally built by Amenhotep III in the 18th Dynasty and completed by Ramses II of the 19th Dynasty.
60 min
Meeting point
luxor
End point
luxor
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.