Luxor is a city in Upper Egypt, located on the east bank of the Nile River. It is the capital of Luxor Governorate and is the second-largest city in Egypt after Cairo.
The ancient city of Thebes was located on the same site as modern Luxor. Thebes was the capital of the New Kingdom of Egypt and was home to some of the most important temples and monuments in the world, including the Karnak Temple Complex, the Luxor Temple, and the Valley of the Kings.
From / To your hotel in Cairo
Depends on the Cairo/Luxor domestic flight
Your day begins with a pickup from your hotel in Cairo. You will then be transferred to the airport to catch the flight to Luxor.
Upon arrival to Luxor airport you will be met with our Egyptologist guide to start your day tour.
Your first stop will be Karnak Temple, the largest place of worship ever built. The temple complex was built over more than two thousand years by generation after generation of pharaohs. Within the complex, the great Hypostyle Hall is an incredible forest of giant pillars.
After lunch, you will cross the Nile River to the West Bank. Here, you will visit the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues of Amenhotep III. You will then continue to the Valley of the Kings, where the magnificent tombs of the pharaohs are located. You will visit three tombs, including the tomb of Tutankhamun.
Your final stop will be the Hatshepsut Temple, a beautiful temple dedicated to the queen Hatshepsut. The temple rises out of the desert plain in a series of terraces and merges with the sheer limestone cliffs that surround it.
After your tour, you will be transferred back to Luxor airport to fly back to Cairo while our representative will be met and transfer you back to your hotel.
This is a truly unforgettable day that will take you back in time to the days of the ancient Egyptians. With its stunning temples and tombs, Luxor is a must-see for any visitor to Egypt.
