Luxor and Valley of the Kings Private VIP Tour with Nile Trip and Lunch Pickup
by Memnon Reisen
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This private VIP bus tour lasts about 13 to 15 hours and includes pickup. A licensed Egyptologist will guide guests throughout the day, explaining the sites in detail. The tour covers four main stops: Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. The visit to Karnak Temple lasts roughly two hours and explores the largest temple complex in ancient Egypt, dedicated to the Theban triad gods. Next is a two-hour stop at the Valley of the Kings, where many New Kingdom pharaohs, including Tutankhamun, were buried. The tour then moves to Hatshepsut’s temple on Luxor’s West Bank for another two hours, viewing the terraced mortuary temple built by the female pharaoh. A brief 20-minute visit to the Colossi of Memnon will follow, featuring two large statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III on the Nile’s west bank. The tour also includes a Nile river trip and lunch, with drinks provided in the vehicle. All entrance fees, taxes, and air-conditioned transportation are included. Drinks at the restaurant during lunch are not included.
Highlights
What's included
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Itinerary
The Karnak Temple
This visit lasts about two hours at the Karnak Temple Complex, the largest temple site of ancient Egypt. It served as the main sanctuary during the New Kingdom and contains temples dedicated to the Theban triad of gods: Amon-Ra, Mut, and Khons. Located near modern Karnak village, 2.5 km from Luxor, the complex includes many ruined temples, chapels, and pylons.
120 min
Valley of the Kings
For around two hours, visitors explore the Valley of the Kings, where most New Kingdom pharaohs were buried, including Thutmose II, Tutankhamun, and Ramses. The tombs reflect ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife, with mummification preserving the body so the soul could continue its existence and join the gods.
120 min
Temple of Hatshepsut
This two-hour stop visits the mortuary temple built by Queen Hatshepsut at Deir al-Bahari on Luxor’s West Bank. Known as Djeser-djeseru or the Holy of Holies, the temple was designed by Senenmut, the chief steward of Amun. Hatshepsut ruled around 1473–1458 BC and was a well-regarded female pharaoh.
120 min
Colossi of Memnon
A 20-minute visit to two giant statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, built in the 14th century BC. These massive seated figures have stood for 3400 years in the Theban necropolis on the west bank of the Nile, facing east toward the river and the rising sun.
20 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Luxor and Valley of the Kings Private VIP Tour with Nile Trip and Lunch Pickup
by Memnon Reisen
Choose from 1 available option
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.$560Overview
This private VIP bus tour lasts about 13 to 15 hours and includes pickup. A licensed Egyptologist will guide guests throughout the day, explaining the sites in detail. The tour covers four main stops: Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. The visit to Karnak Temple lasts roughly two hours and explores the largest temple complex in ancient Egypt, dedicated to the Theban triad gods. Next is a two-hour stop at the Valley of the Kings, where many New Kingdom pharaohs, including Tutankhamun, were buried. The tour then moves to Hatshepsut’s temple on Luxor’s West Bank for another two hours, viewing the terraced mortuary temple built by the female pharaoh. A brief 20-minute visit to the Colossi of Memnon will follow, featuring two large statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III on the Nile’s west bank. The tour also includes a Nile river trip and lunch, with drinks provided in the vehicle. All entrance fees, taxes, and air-conditioned transportation are included. Drinks at the restaurant during lunch are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
The Karnak Temple
This visit lasts about two hours at the Karnak Temple Complex, the largest temple site of ancient Egypt. It served as the main sanctuary during the New Kingdom and contains temples dedicated to the Theban triad of gods: Amon-Ra, Mut, and Khons. Located near modern Karnak village, 2.5 km from Luxor, the complex includes many ruined temples, chapels, and pylons.
120 min
Valley of the Kings
For around two hours, visitors explore the Valley of the Kings, where most New Kingdom pharaohs were buried, including Thutmose II, Tutankhamun, and Ramses. The tombs reflect ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife, with mummification preserving the body so the soul could continue its existence and join the gods.
120 min
Temple of Hatshepsut
This two-hour stop visits the mortuary temple built by Queen Hatshepsut at Deir al-Bahari on Luxor’s West Bank. Known as Djeser-djeseru or the Holy of Holies, the temple was designed by Senenmut, the chief steward of Amun. Hatshepsut ruled around 1473–1458 BC and was a well-regarded female pharaoh.
120 min
Colossi of Memnon
A 20-minute visit to two giant statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, built in the 14th century BC. These massive seated figures have stood for 3400 years in the Theban necropolis on the west bank of the Nile, facing east toward the river and the rising sun.
20 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.