Get ready for a jam-packed day of temples, tombs and monuments at Luxor that’ll sweep you through thousands of years of history. Together with a guide, you’ll travel from Marsa Alam to Luxor’s top sights including Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings and Medinat Habu Temple. Esi, one of our local guides, says, ‘Luxor was once known as Thebes, the capital of Ancient Egypt during the New Kingdom and it’s home to some of the most iconic ancient Egyptian monuments. It’s here that you’ll get a glimpse into Egyptian architecture and civilization at its best.’

Kick start your adventure across the Red Sea Mountains – with a quick breakfast stop – to delve into the first sight of the day, Karnak Temple. This impressive archaeological site is an open book of Ancient Egyptian history full to the brim with sphinxes, pylons and intricate hieroglyphs. Look out for the two obelisks, ‘they represent the sun god, Ra, and are normally placed at the entrances of temples’, adds Esi. After lunch, you’ll whizz across the Nile by motorboat to the Valley of the Kings – the royal burial ground for pharaohs.

This UNESCO site is home to 63 tombs, including the tomb of Tutankhamun – and you’ll get to choose three to step dive into. Built into desert landscapes, these tombs provide the perfect backdrop for those Insta-worthy pics. Next up, you’ll travel through history to visit the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu and the Colossi of Memnon statues. As the tour comes to an end, don’t miss out on a photo op of these giant two statues. They’ll blow your mind.

Experience a jam-packed day of temples, tombs and monuments of Luxor
Wander around the world-renowned Karnak Temple archaeological site
Visit the UNESCO burial sites of famous pharaohs at the Valley of the Kings
Sit back and relax during a scenic boat ride across the Nile
Follow your Egyptologist guide with unrivalled knowledge of ancient Egypt

Important to know

Extra fees to be paid on site:

A visit to three tombs is included in your Valley of the Kings entrance ticket, with the exception of Ramses VI and Tutankhamun's tombs, which require an additional fee, Tutankhamun's tomb is around 500 EGP for adults and 250 EGP for children under 12. The Tomb of Ramses VI entrance cost is approximately 180 EGP for adults and 90 EGP for children under the age of 12. Payment is available only with a credit card

Know in advance:

The local operator will contact you 24 hours before the experience starts to confirm your pickup time
The tour duration time is simply a guideline and subject to change due to operational conditions or the hotel's location
Please arrange a takeaway breakfast box with your hotel reception one day before the tour date. If your accommodation includes dinner, then please coordinate with your hotel reception prior to your tour date to provide a late dinner in your room upon your return

Remember to bring: