Luxor East Bank

Luxor Travels - Luxor travels

Luxor - In the morning, your guide will meet you at either the Luxor Airport or your hotel in Luxor. From there, you’ll be taken in a private air-conditioned vehicle to the Valley of the Kings, the royal necropolis of Thebes with tombs carved into the mountainside. Next, you’ll visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Temple of Ramses III (Medinat Habu), and the Colossi of Memnon.

Valley of the Kings - Your first stop will be the Necropolis of Thebes, located on the West Bank of Luxor. This ancient burial ground is a must-see for visitors. It features tombs carved into the mountains of Thebes. Here, you’ll explore three tombs from different dynasties, with your Egyptologist guide offering recommendations on which ones to visit.

Tomb of Ramses III - Known as KV 11, the tomb of Ramesses III is a complex structure in the Valley of the Kings. Famous since ancient times, its stunning decorations include colorful painted sunken reliefs with traditional ritual texts (Litany of Ra, Book of Gates, etc.) and depictions of Ramses before the gods. Unique to this tomb are secular scenes in the small side rooms of the entrance corridor, showcasing foreign tributes, detailed pottery from the Aegean, the royal armory, boats, and blind harpists, which gave the tomb its alternative name: ‘Tomb of the Harpers.’

Tomb of Ramses IV - The tomb of Ramses IV (KV 2) in the Valley of the Kings stands out from other tombs. It is the most spectacular of the tombs you’ll visit. The hieroglyphics on the walls depict scenes from the Litany of Ra, Book of the Dead, Book of Caverns, Book of the Heavens, Book of Amduat, and Book of the Night. The vibrant blue and white colors inside the burial chamber highlight the king’s sarcophagus made of rose-colored granite. A beautiful scene of the goddess Nut on the ceiling shows her swallowing the sun, which travels through her stomach before she gives birth to it.

Tomb of Merenptah - In Egyptian mythology, Ptah is the creator god of Memphis, associated with craftsmen and architects. Tomb 8 in the Valley of the Kings is the burial place of Pharaoh Merneptah, son of Ramesses II and Queen Isis-Nofret. Discovered by Howard Carter in 1903, this tomb features fewer lateral rooms and significantly taller corridors and chambers. Merneptah’s tomb was built on a single axis, with a much wider entrance than earlier tombs.

Tomb of King Tutankhamun (Tut) - Entrance fees to the tomb of Tutankhamun are 300.00 EGP (optional). King Tutankhamun, the most famous pharaoh, ascended the throne at around 10 years old and died at 19. In his tomb in the Valley of the Kings, you can come face to face with his royal mummy.

Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari - After visiting the tombs, you’ll be taken to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari), the only woman to reign over Egypt as Pharaoh. She was an ancestor of King Tutankhamun and belonged to the same dynasty.

Colossi of Memnon - The Colossi of Memnon are two massive ancient statues in Egypt, dating back to the era of King Amenhotep III. These seated statues stand 60 feet (18 meters) tall.

Temple of Medinat Habu - The Temple of Ramses III, also known as Habu, is one of the most significant Pharaonic temples. Built during the Twentieth Dynasty, it held special religious significance for the ancient Egyptians.

Luxor West Bank

Luxor - You have the option to book a sunrise hot air balloon ride over the West Bank (additional cost). Then, join your guide for a full-day tour of the Karnak Temples on the East Bank of Luxor. Continue to the Luxor Museum, and then visit the Luxor Temple.

HODHOD SOLIMAN HOT Air Balloon Rides Luxor Egypt - In the early morning, you can take an optional hot air balloon ride (additional cost) over Luxor’s West Bank.

Temple of Karnak - Also known as the Temple of Amun, the Karnak Temples are considered one of the world’s greatest architectural masterpieces. This complex on the East Bank of Luxor includes the Avenue of Sphinxes, the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 gigantic columns, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, the Temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarab of Amenophis III, and the Sacred Lake. Karnak is one of the most beautiful ancient monuments in Egypt.

Luxor Temple - Dedicated to the Theban Triad of Amun-Ra, Mut, and Khonsu, Luxor Temple features granite statues of Ramses the Great. These ancient temples are a must-see for visitors to Luxor.

Luxor Museum - This museum houses artifacts from Tutankhamun’s tomb, mummies, and more.

Luxor – Aswan

Aswan - In the morning, travel from your hotel in Luxor to Aswan, a journey of three to four hours. In Aswan, visit the Philae Temple and the Aswan High Dam, then enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure.

Temple of Philae - The Temple of Philae was built in honor of the goddess Isis. After visiting this temple, you’ll go to the High Dam, an engineering marvel constructed in the 1960s to protect Egypt from annual floods. You’ll return to the cruise ship for lunch, where you can enjoy cruise activities and dinner in the evening. Spend the night on board in Aswan.

Aswan High Dam - The High Dam is an engineering marvel built across the Nile River in the 1960s to protect Egypt from annual floods.

Aswan [ Abu Simbel ]

Abu Simbel Temple Complex - This archaeological site is located in the mountains south of Aswan and consists of two large rock-carved temples built by King Ramses II in 1250 BC. Known as the “Great Temple of Abu Simbel” and the “Little Temple of Abu Simbel,” these temples are more grandiose than any other rock temples in Egypt. The entrance to the smaller temple features six statues, four of Ramses II and two of his wife Nefertari.

• Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
• Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
• Qualified Egyptologist guide

• Food and drinks, unless specified
• Accommodations
• Any optional tours as mentioned in the itinerary