Drive From Aswan To Luxor And Luxor West Bank Tour

Aswan - You will be picked up from your hotel in Aswan and then driven to Luxor, a journey that takes approximately 4 hours.

Valley of the Kings - Upon arrival in Luxor, you will head to the west bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, where New Kingdom pharaohs carved their tombs into the mountains to conceal their treasures and protect their mummies.

Tomb of Merenptah - Visit the tomb of Merenptah, the son of King Ramses II and his thirteenth son, which is one of the largest tombs in the Valley of the Kings.

Tomb of Ramses III - Next, visit the tomb of King Ramses III, originally built for his father, King Setnakht, but later used by Ramses III himself.

Tomb of Ramses IV - Then, proceed to the tomb of King Ramses IV, known for its stunning colors.

Howard Carter House - Drive to the domed mud-brick house where Howard Carter lived during his search for Tutankhamun’s tomb. Surrounded by a garden on a barren slope above the road from Deir el-Bahari to the Valley of the Kings, the house has been restored and decorated with pictures and tools from the excavations. An exact replica of Tutankhamun’s burial chamber has been constructed on the edge of the garden, along with an exhibition related to the discovery of the tomb.

Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari - Visit the mortuary temple of the famous Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari and learn about her beautiful temple and intriguing story with her nephew.

Tombs of the Nobles - Luxor - Move on to the Valley of the Nobles, a collection of tombs belonging to nobles in Luxor, such as Ramose, Senniffer, and Menna. Over 400 Theban nobles’ tombs are marked by numbers and feature beautifully carved scenes. These tombs are nestled in the foothills opposite the Ramesseum.

Art Valley Alabaster Factory - Visit the alabaster factory where artisans still bring stones from the quarry and craft them into various handmade items, just like the ancient Egyptians did.

Ramesseum (Mortuary Temple of Ramses II) - Proceed to the Ramesseum Temple, the memorial temple of Pharaoh Ramses II. Located in the Theban Necropolis in Upper Egypt, on the west bank of the Nile River, across from modern Luxor, the design of Ramesses’s mortuary temple follows the standard canons of New Kingdom temple architecture.

Habiba Hand Weaving - Visit Habiba for hand weaving, specializing in hand-woven scarves made from Egyptian cotton, linen, and wool. Local hand weavers also sell machine-made scarves and shawls in cotton and cotton blends. Located in a rural setting on the west bank of Luxor with views of the nobles’ tombs, women still work and create handmade cloth from pure cotton, offering you the experience of how they use traditional hand-operated machines.

Colossi of Memnon - Stop for a photo in front of the gigantic statues of Memnon.

Luxor East Bank of Luxor then Back To Aswan or Drive to Luxor Airport

Temple of Karnak - Our guide will pick you up from your hotel in Hurghada, and you will drive approximately 4 hours to Luxor. Then, visit Karnak Temple, the largest temple ever built, constructed over 2000 years and covering about 63 acres. Take beautiful photos among its massive pillars and obelisks.

Luxor Temple - Next, enjoy Luxor Temple on the East Bank of Luxor, where ancient Egyptian, Christian, and Islamic features are displayed.

Aswan - At the end of the tour, you will drive back to Aswan.

Note: If you prefer to transfer to Luxor Airport instead of Aswan, this option is available.

• Pick up services from your hotel in Aswan and return
• Qualified Egyptologist tour guide
• 1 Night Accommodation at Hotel
• All service charges and taxes
• All transfers by private air-conditioned Vehicle

• Tipping to the guide and the driver