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7h 30m.
Daily Tour
1 person
English
A complete guided tour of Luxor offers a perfect introduction to one of the world’s greatest open-air museums. This comprehensive experience takes you on a fascinating journey through ancient Egyptian history, allowing you to explore Luxor’s most iconic temples, tombs, and monuments in one well-organized tour.
The tour begins on the East Bank of Luxor with visits to the magnificent Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Karnak is the largest religious complex ever built, featuring massive columns, sacred lakes, and impressive obelisks dedicated to the god Amun-Ra. Luxor Temple, located in the heart of the city, played a key role in ancient religious ceremonies and royal rituals. Together, these temples offer deep insight into the spiritual life of ancient Thebes.
Next, the tour continues to the West Bank, home to the famous burial grounds of ancient Egypt. At the Valley of the Kings, you will explore royal tombs carved deep into the desert hills, including those of powerful pharaohs. Nearby, the Valley of the Queens reveals beautifully decorated tombs belonging to royal wives and children.
The journey also includes stops at the impressive Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues that have stood for thousands of years, and the stunning Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari. Built into the cliffs, this temple honors one of Egypt’s most successful female rulers and showcases unique architectural design.
This complete guided tour of Luxor is ideal for first-time visitors, history lovers, and travelers who want a full overview of Luxor in a single experience. With expert guides, comfortable transportation, and carefully planned visits, the tour combines education, discovery, and unforgettable sightseeing.
Whether you have limited time or simply want to experience the highlights of Luxor in depth, this tour provides a rich and memorable exploration of ancient Egypt’s timeless wonders.
At the designated time, we'll pick you up from your hotel or boat in Luxor, setting the stage for a day of exploration along the banks of the Nile River.
Our first destination is the Temple of Luxor, a significant site in ancient Thebes. This UNESCO World Heritage Site boasts captivating features such as the Avenue of the Sphinxes, a mesmerizing forest of colonnades, and imposing sculptures of Egyptian pharaohs, including Ramses II.
Next, we'll venture to Karnak, the largest temple in Ancient Egypt. Within this monumental complex, home to the impressive sanctuary of Amun, we'll marvel at the details adorning the obelisks of Thutmose I and Hatshepsut. Our journey continues into the sacred space of the hypostyle hall.
Having explored Karnak, we'll cross the Nile to reach the Valley of the Kings. Here, the tombs of pharaohs like Tutankhamun and Ramses II reveal ancient funeral rites. We'll also visit the Valley of the Queens, exploring the burial sites of princesses and pharaohs' wives from the New Empire.
Our tour proceeds to the Temple of Hatshepsut, which is hailed as "the sublime of the sublime." This grand monument pays homage to the only woman to rule Egypt during the 18th Dynasty, a pinnacle period in Pharaonic civilization. Our journey concludes at the Colossi of Memnon, where we'll admire the colossal statues representing Amenhotep III.
After 7.5 hours of captivating exploration, we'll return to your hotel or boat in Luxor.
Please note that hotel/boat pickup and drop–off services are included in this activity for those staying on the east bank (right bank) of the Nile River. If your hotel or boat in Luxor is outside this designated area, we'll arrange a meeting point on the east bank. The drop-off point will be at the same spot along the river that we picked you up from.
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