Private Full-Day Luxor Highlights Tour from Luxor Airport

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. Make the most of your time in Luxor with a private guided tour directly from Luxor International Airport. Upon arrival, meet your professional Egyptologist guide and begin your journey to the world-famous Valley of the Kings, the royal necropolis of Egypt's New Kingdom pharaohs (1550–1070 BC). Explore three fascinating tombs included with your entrance ticket and admire their remarkably preserved colors, intricate hieroglyphics, and stunning artwork. Learn about the lives and legacies of powerful rulers such as Ramses III, Ramses IV, Merenptah, Thutmose III, and many others. As guides are not permitted inside the tombs, your expert guide will provide insightful explanations before your visit, ensuring a deeper understanding of what you will see. For those seeking an even more memorable experience, optional visits to the tombs of Tutankhamun, Ramses VI, and Seti I are available for an additional fee payable by credit card on-site.

   2 hAdmission included

2. Continue your journey to the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of the most remarkable monuments on Luxor’s West Bank. Nestled beneath the towering limestone cliffs of Deir el-Bahari, this extraordinary temple was built in the 15th century BC for Queen Hatshepsut, one of ancient Egypt’s most powerful and successful rulers. Admire the temple’s unique architectural design, featuring three elegant terraces connected by grand ramps that blend seamlessly with the surrounding landscape. Explore beautifully preserved reliefs and inscriptions illustrating the queen’s divine birth, her famous trading expedition to the Land of Punt, and sacred ceremonies dedicated to the god Amun. The Temple of Hatshepsut stands as a masterpiece of ancient Egyptian architecture and offers a fascinating insight into the achievements, artistry, and legacy of one of Egypt’s greatest pharaohs.

   1 hAdmission included

3. Continue to the impressive Colossi of Memnon, two giant stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that have stood for over 3,400 years. Once guarding the entrance to his vast mortuary temple, these iconic monuments remain among Luxor’s most famous ancient landmarks. Admire the remarkable craftsmanship and learn about the fascinating history of the Theban Necropolis while enjoying views of the surrounding landscape.

   15 min

4. Enjoy a relaxing lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant, where you can savor authentic Egyptian cuisine and recharge before continuing your journey. Afterward, explore the magnificent Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex ever built in ancient Egypt and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Walk through the impressive Avenue of Sphinxes and the vast temple grounds with your Egyptologist guide, discover the towering columns of the Great Hypostyle Hall, and visit the sacred lake while enjoying time to explore this remarkable monument at your own pace.

   2 hAdmission included

5. Continue your journey with a visit to Luxor Temple, one of Egypt’s most impressive ancient monuments. Explore the grand entrance flanked by colossal statues of King Ramses II and admire the towering pink granite obelisk that once had a twin now standing in Paris. Discover the temple’s fascinating history as you walk through its magnificent halls before enjoying a comfortable transfer back to (Luxor Airport, or train station or your hotel in Luxor).

   1 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 12% below the median of the 4411 experiences we list in Luxor.
• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 871 of 4411.
• 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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