Full Day in Luxor Tour

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Itinerary

1. Begin your exploration in the Valley of the Kings, the final resting place of Egypt's rulers from the 18th to the 20th dynasty. Here, you can enter some of the most renowned tombs, including those of Pharaoh Tutankhamun and Ramesses II, adorned with intricate hieroglyphics and stunning artwork that narrate the pharaohs' journeys to the afterlife.

   2 hAdmission included

2. Temple of Hatshepsut, one of the most breathtaking architectural wonders of ancient Egypt. Nestled beneath towering cliffs in Deir el-Bahri, this mortuary temple honors one of Egypt’s greatest pharaohs, Queen Hatshepsut. The temple's unique design and the queen's fascinating story of her rise to power make for an intriguing exploration. Marvel at the temple's grandeur, its terraced structure leading up to the sanctuary itself, and the exquisite reliefs that depict the queen's divine birth and trading expeditions to the Land of Punt.

   1 hAdmission included

3. Make a stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. For the past 3,400 years, they have stood in the Theban necropolis, serving as a silent reminder of the opulence and power of the New Kingdom pharaohs.

   30 minAdmission included

4. A short drive brings you to the Luxor Temple, an exquisite example of Pharaonic architecture that was once connected to Karnak by an avenue of sphinxes. This temple was a shrine of the rejuvenation of kingship; it might have been where many of the pharaohs of Egypt were crowned.

   1.5 hAdmission included

5. Next, venture to the sprawling temple complex of Karnak, a site of worship for over 2,000 years. Karnak astounds visitors with its vast array of decayed temples, chapels, pylons, and other buildings. The highlight is the Great Hypostyle Hall, a forest of giant pillars, each one telling a story of divine encounters and pharaonic triumphs.

   2 hAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Luxor

• Its from-price is 131% above the median of the 374 city tours we list in Luxor.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 60 of 374.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Luxor

Luxor stands on the site of ancient Thebes, with vast temples on the Nile's east bank and the royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings across the river.

On the east bank, the Karnak temple complex spreads across acres of pylons, obelisks and the forest of columns in its Great Hypostyle Hall. An avenue of sphinxes links it to Luxor Temple in the town centre, which is especially atmospheric when lit up in the evening. The Luxor Museum and the Mummification Museum sit along the riverside corniche.

Top-ranked sights in Luxor: Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut (at Deir el-Bahari), Colossi of Memnon.

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