Luxor Trip Overview
3 days tour to see the best ancient monuments of the East and West Bank in Luxor. Dendera and Abydos. These monuments include Valley of the Kings (Necropolis of Thebes), Temple of Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari), the Temple of Medinat Habu (Temple of Ramses III), the Colossi of Memnon, Luxor Museum, Karnak and Luxor, Dendera and Abydos Temples .
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Duration: 3 days
Starts: Luxor, Egypt
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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3 days tour to see the best ancient monuments of the East and West Bank in Luxor. Dendera and Abydos. These monuments include Valley of the Kings (Necropolis of Thebes), Temple of Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari), the Temple of Medinat Habu (Temple of Ramses III), the Colossi of Memnon, Luxor Museum, Karnak and Luxor, Dendera and Abydos Temples .
Itinerary
Day 1: Luxor West Bank and Valley of the Kings
Stop At: Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, Kings Valley Rd Deir el-Bahari, Luxor 23512 Egypt
After visiting the tombs you will be transported to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari), the only woman ever to reign over Egypt as Pharaoh. This queen was an ancestor of King Tutankhamen and belonged to the same dynasty.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Colossi of Memnon, Thebes, Luxor Egypt
Afterwards, you will be taken to see the Colossi of Memnon, the two largest ancient statues in Egypt, which date back to the era of King Amenhotep III around 1391-1353BC.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Medinat Habu, Al Bairat, Luxor Egypt
After visiting the tombs you will be transported to the Temple of Ramses III (Medinet Habu). Medinet Habu consists of a palace and a town enclosed within a defensive wall. Entry is through the High Gate, or Migdol, which in appearance resembles a citadel. At every site you will get information from your Egyptologist tour guide and you will get free time to explore the ancient monuments by yourself.
After touring the sites you will be transferred back to your hotel by an air-conditioned vehicle.
This tour includes a qualified Egyptologist tour guide, transport by air-conditioned vehicle, all entrance fees for the mentioned sites, hotel pick up and drop off, and excludes any extra not mentioned .
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Luxor Travels, 3 Al Qarna Rd 3, Al Qarna Rd, Luxor 85951 Egypt
Day 1:
On your first day you will be picked up from Luxor Airport, your Luxor hotel or port for a 6-hour guided tour. You will begin at the Valley of the Kings, the ancient Necropolis of Thebes, which is a must-see for Luxor travelers. There you visit three tombs: the Tomb of Ramses, the Tomb of Horemheb and the Tomb of Merenptah. Your Egyptologist tour guide will be with you to answer any questions you may have.
You will also see the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Temple of Ramses III.
Afterwards, you will be taken to see the Colossi of Memnon, the two largest ancient statues in Egypt, which date back to the era of King Amenhotep III. After touring the sites, you will be transferred back to your hotel by an air-conditioned vehicle.
Day 2:
Today’s tour will be about 5-hours long. Your first stop will be Karnak Temples in the East Bank of Luxor. There you can admire the Hypostyle Hall, Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, the Temple of Amon, the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake.
After Karnak, you will be brought to the Luxor Museum, which houses items found in Tutankhamun’s tomb. A full guided visit of Luxor Museum, enjoy 1 hours of history with your Egyptologist guide. Luxor Museum has a very unique collection of ancient items found in Luxor, including objects that were found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Admire the stunning double statue of Sobek, the crocodile god, and king Amenhotep III, along with several mummies. Get a good idea of the colors and construction tools that were used to decorate the ancient tombs and temples. Your licensed guide is by your side for interesting facts and information. Also delight in free time to explore this amazing museum for yourself. After your visit, of which includes entrance fees, transfer to Luxor temple .
The next stop will be at Luxor Temple, for a full guided trip of about 1 hours. You will be transported to Luxor Temple, dedicated to the Theben Triad of Amun-Ra, Mut and Khonsu. There you will see the granite statues of Ramses the Great. These ancient temples are a must-see for Luxor travelers. At every site you will get information from your Egyptologist tour guide and you will get free time to explore the ancient monuments by yourself.
After touring the sites you will be transferred back to your hotel by an air-conditioned vehicle.
This tour includes a qualified Egyptologist tour guide, transport by air-conditioned vehicle, all entrance fees for the mentioned sites, hotel pick up and drop off.
After touring the sites you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Day 3:
In the morning you will be picked up from your hotel for a full guided trip of about 9 hours. First you will be transported to Abydos, where the ancient Egyptians believed Osiris, the god of the underworld, was to be buried. The paintings of the gods and pharaohs on the walls of the Osiris Temple at Abydos are among the most beautifully preserved in Egypt.
Afterwards, you will go to Dendera to visit the Temple of Hathor, goddess of love and joy. Hathor Temple, with its sacred lake and famous astrological roof, is a delicately beautiful structure. Hathor is the patroness of the Ahathoor Temple. At every site you will get information from your Egyptologist tour guide and you will get free time to explore the ancient monuments by yourself.
After touring the sites you will be transferred back to your hotel by an air-conditioned vehicle. This tour includes a qualified Egyptologist tour guide, transport by air-conditioned vehicle, all entrance fees for the mentioned sites, hotel pick up and drop off, and excludes any extra not mentioned and tipping for guide and driver.
Stop At: Valley of the Kings, Luxor City, Luxor 85511 Egypt
Day 1:
On your first day you will be picked up from your Luxor hotel for a 6-hour guided tour. You will begin at the Valley of the Kings, the ancient Necropolis of Thebes, which is a must-see for Luxor travelers. There you visit three tombs: the Tomb of Ramses, the Tomb of Horemheb and the Tomb of Merenptah. Your Egyptologist tour guide will be with you to answer any questions you may have.
You will also see the
Afterwards, you will be taken to see
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Temple of Merenptah, West Bank of Luxor, Luxor Egypt
Temple of Merenptah
Pass By: Tomb of Ramases IX, Valley of the Kings., Luxor Egypt
Tomb of King Ramesses lX He was the third longest serving king of this Dynasty after Ramesses III and Ramesses XI. He is now believed to have assumed the throne on I Akhet day 21 based on evidence presentedwas the third pharaoh of the Twentieth Dynasty of the New Kingdom of Ancient Egypt. His name prior to assuming the crown was Amonhirkhopshef. He was the fifth son of Ramesses III and was appointed to the position of crown prince by the twenty-second year of his father’s reign when all four of his elder brothers predeceased his promotion to crown prince .
The tomb has so much colour and detail even the ceiling above the sarcophagi with its goddess Nut stretching across the space. The sarcophagus is one of the largest in the valley, even though some of the paintings have deteriorated this is one of the most decorated.
Stop At: Tomb of Ramses III, Valley of the Kings West Bank, Luxor Egypt
The tomb of Ramesses III, designated as KV 11, is a complex system in the Valley of the Kings. It has been known since antiquity,the wonderful decorations include colourful painted sunken reliefs featuring the traditional ritual texts (Litany of Ra, Book of Gates etc) and Ramses before the gods. Unusual here are the secular scenes, in the small side rooms of the entrance corridor, showing foreign tributes, such as highly detailed pottery imported from the Aegean, the royal armoury, boats and, in the last of these side chambers, the blind harpists that gave the tomb one of its alternative names: ‘Tomb of the Harpers’
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Tomb of Merenptah, Valley of the Kings West Bank, Thebes, Luxor Egypt
In Egyptian mythology, Ptah is the demiurge of Memphis, god of craftsmen and architects. In the or simply in its falcon form of the new deity, began to be placed in tombs to accompany and protect the dead on their journey to the West of Luxor .Tomb 8, which is located in the Valley of the Kings, was the burial place of the Pharaoh Merneptah and is the model of royal tombs Merneptah was a son of Ramesses II and Queen Isis-Nofret.the tomb was discovered by Howard Carter in 1903. Of coursethere is a material decrease in the number of lateral rooms, and a dramatic increase in the height of the corridors and rooms. He did away with the jogged axis used since the time of Merenptah and instead built the entire tomb on a single axis. Also, for the first time, the entrance was made considerably wider than earlier tombs .
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Tomb of King Tutankhamun (Tut), Valley of the Kings, Luxor Egypt
Entrance fees to the tomb of Tutankhamun (20$ .00) (optional)
King Tutankhamun, the most famous king in the world. This young king from the New Kingdom was around 10 years old when he ascended the throne and died when he was only 19. You will get the chance to be face to face with his royal mummy in his tomb in the Valley of the Kings
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Tomb of Ramases VII, Valley of the Kings, Luxor Egypt
Tomb of Ramases VII,
Stop At: Tomb of Ramses VI, Valley of the Kings West Bank, Luxor Egypt
Entrance fees to the tomb of Tutankhamun (100E.g.p .00) (optional
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Tombs of the Nobles, Thebes, Al Asasif Egypt
Tombs of the Nobles,
Pass By: Howard Carter House, Valley Of The Kings, Luxor Egypt
Howard Carter House
Pass By: Ramesseum (Mortuary Temple of Ramses II), West Bank, Luxor Egypt
Ramesseum (Mortuary Temple of Ramses II
Pass By: Temple of Merenptah, West Bank of Luxor, Luxor Egypt
Temple of Merenptah
Pass By: Temple of Seti I, Past the road to the Valley of the Kings, towards the village of el-Tarif. This is a Temple not a Tomb, Luxor Egypt
Temple of Seti I
Pass By: Al Asasif, Al Asasif, New Valley Governorate
Al Asasif, Al Asasif
Pass By: Valley of the Nobles, West Bank near Ramesseum Gurna, Luxor Egypt
Valley of the Nobles,
Stop At: Tomb of Ramses VI, Valley of the Kings West Bank, Luxor Egypt
The tomb of Ramses IV (KV 2) in the Valley of the Kings is rather different than most other tombs built here. This tomb is by far the most spectacular of the other tombs you will see. The hieroglyphics on the wall depict scenes from the Litany of Ra, Book of the Dead, Book of Caverns, the Book of the Heavens, Book of Amduat, and the Book of the Night. The blue and white colors on the walls inside the burial chamber are very vibrant and you can see the king’s sarcophagus made of rose-colored granite. There is also a beautiful scene of goddess Nut on the ceiling, where she is depicted swallowing the sun, and it traveling through her stomach, for Nut to give birth to it.
The tomb has so much colour and detail even the ceiling above the sarcophagi with its goddess Nut stretching across the space. The sarcophagus is one of the largest in the valley, even though some of the paintings have deteriorated this is one of the most decorated.
Duration: 25 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Luxor East Bank
Stop At: Temple of Amun, Temple of Karnak complex, Luxor Egypt
Day 2:
Today’s tour will be about 5-hours long. Your first stop will be Karnak Temples in the East Bank of Luxor. There you can admire the Hypostyle Hall, Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, the Temple of Amon, the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake.
After Karnak,
This tour includes a qualified Egyptologist tour guide, transport by air-conditioned vehicle, all entrance fees for the mentioned sites, hotel pick up and drop off.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Temple of Karnak, Karnak, Luxor Egypt
Day 2:
Today’s tour will be about 5-hours long. Your first stop will be Karnak Temples in the East Bank of Luxor. There you can admire the Hypostyle Hall, Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, the Temple of Amon, the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake.
After Karnak,
This tour includes a qualified Egyptologist tour guide, transport by air-conditioned vehicle, all entrance fees for the mentioned sites, hotel pick up and drop off.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Luxor Museum, Center Corniche Ave, Luxor Egypt
A full guided visit of Luxor Museum, enjoy 1 hours of history with your Egyptologist guide. Luxor Museum has a very unique collection of ancient items found in Luxor, including objects that were found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Admire the stunning double statue of Sobek, the crocodile god, and king Amenhotep III, along with several mummies. Get a good idea of the colors and construction tools that were used to decorate the ancient tombs and temples. Your licensed guide is by your side for interesting facts and information. Also delight in free time to explore this amazing museum for yourself. After your visit, of which includes entrance fees, transfer to Luxor temple .
This tour includes a qualified Egyptologist tour guide, transport by air-conditioned vehicle, all entrance fees for the mentioned sites, hotel pick up and drop off.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Luxor Temple, Luxor 23512 Egypt
Luxor temple The next stop will be at Luxor Temple, for a full guided trip of about 1 hours. You will be transported to Luxor Temple, dedicated to the Theben Triad of Amun-Ra, Mut and Khonsu. There you will see the granite statues of Ramses the Great. These ancient temples are a must-see for Luxor travelers. At every site you will get information from your Egyptologist tour guide and you will get free time to explore the ancient monuments by yourself.
After touring the sites you will be transferred back to your hotel by an air-conditioned vehicle.
This tour includes a qualified Egyptologist tour guide, transport by air-conditioned vehicle, all entrance fees for the mentioned sites, hotel pick up and drop off.
After touring the sites you will be transferred back to your hotel.
This tour includes a qualified Egyptologist tour guide, transport by air-conditioned vehicle, all entrance fees for the mentioned sites, hotel pick up and drop off.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Dandera and Abydos Temples
Stop At: Dendera Temple Complex, Qena Egypt
In the morning you will be picked up from your hotel in central Luxor or harbor by an air-conditioned vehicle for a fully guided trip of about 10 hours. First you will be transported to Dendera to visit the Temple of Hathor, goddess of love and joy. Hathor Temple, with its sacred lake and famous astrological roof, is a delicately beautiful structure. Hathor is the patroness of the Ahathoor Temple. At every site you will get information from your Egyptologist tour guide and you will get free time to explore the ancient monuments by yourself.
After touring the sites you will be transferred to Abydos by an air-conditioned vehicle. This tour includes a qualified Egyptologist tour guide, transport by air-conditioned vehicle, all entrance fees for the mentioned sites, hotel pick up and drop off, and excludes any extra not mentioned .
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
Stop At: Abydos, Al Balyana, Sohag Egypt
In the morning you will be picked up from your hotel in central Luxor or harbor by an air-conditioned vehicle for a full guided trip of about 9 hours. First you will be transported to Abydos, where the ancient Egyptians believed Osiris, the god of the underworld, was to be buried. The paintings of the gods and pharaohs on the walls of the Osiris Temple at Abydos are among the most beautifully preserved in Egypt.
After touring the sites you will be transferred back to your hotel by an air-conditioned vehicle.
This tour includes a qualified Egyptologist tour guide, transport by air-conditioned vehicle, all entrance fees for the mentioned sites, hotel pick up and drop off
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
