Uncover the mysteries of Tutankhamen and ancient royal tombs in this 2-day Egypt tour. Explore the Valley of the Kings, visit the tombs of Ramses and other pharaohs, and experience the rich history of ancient Egypt.
- Luxor Travels - Day 1:
In the morning, you’ll be picked up from your central Luxor hotel or harbor by an air-conditioned vehicle for a fully guided 5-hour tour. Your first stop will be the Necropolis of Thebes, the Valley of the Kings on Luxor’s West Bank. This ancient burial ground is a must-visit for anyone in Luxor. Here, you’ll explore four royal tombs, including those of Ramses, Horemheb, Merenptah, and, of course, King Tut. Tutankhamun’s tomb is the only one in the Valley of the Kings that was found nearly intact in 1922 by Howard Carter. While Tut’s famous golden mask is displayed at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, you’ll have the chance to marvel at the young king’s royal mummy here.
After visiting the tombs, you’ll head to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari), the only woman to have ruled Egypt as Pharaoh. She was an ancestor of King Tutankhamun and belonged to the same dynasty. Next, you’ll visit the Colossi of Memnon, the two largest ancient statues in Egypt, dating back to the era of King Amenhotep III, who was the father of King Akhenaten and grandfather of King Tutankhamun. After the tour, you’ll be transported back to your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.
Day 2:
In the morning, you’ll be picked up from your Luxor hotel for a fully guided day tour. Your first destination will be the Karnak Temples on Luxor’s East Bank, where you’ll see the Temple of Amon, the Granite Scarab of Amenophis III, and the Sacred Lake. Karnak is an incredibly inspiring site. After Karnak, you’ll visit the Luxor Museum, which houses a unique collection of ancient artifacts found in Luxor, including some from Tutankhamun’s tomb. You’ll also see several mummies.
Next, you’ll visit Luxor Temple, dedicated to the Theban Triad of Amun-Ra, Mut, and Khonsu. Here, you’ll see statues of Ramses the Great and the Avenue of Sphinxes. These ancient temples are a must-see for visitors to Luxor. After the tour, you’ll be transported back to your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.
- Tomb of King Tutankhamun (Tut) - Enjoy a guided tour to uncover the mysteries of ancient mythology, including the enigma of King Tutankhamun, the world’s most famous king. This young monarch from the New Kingdom ascended the throne at around 10 years old and died at just 19. You’ll have the opportunity to come face to face with his royal mummy in his tomb in the Valley of the Kings.
- Valley of the Kings - The Valley of the Kings on Luxor’s West Bank is an ancient necropolis that is a must-visit for travelers. Here, you’ll explore four royal tombs, including those of Ramses, Horemheb, Merenptah, and King Tut. Tutankhamun’s tomb is the only one in the Valley of the Kings that was found nearly intact in 1922 by Howard Carter. Tut’s famous golden mask is displayed at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.
- Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari - After visiting the tombs, you’ll head to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari), the only woman to have ruled Egypt as Pharaoh. She was an ancestor of King Tutankhamun and belonged to the same dynasty.
- Colossi of Memnon - Next, you’ll visit the Colossi of Memnon, the two largest ancient statues in Egypt, dating back to the era of King Amenhotep III, who was the father of King Akhenaten and grandfather of King Tutankhamun. After the tour, you’ll be transported back to your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.
- Temple of Karnak - In the morning, you’ll be picked up from your Luxor hotel for a fully guided day tour. Your first destination will be the Karnak Temples on Luxor’s East Bank, where you’ll see the Temple of Amon, the Granite Scarab of Amenophis III, and the Sacred Lake. Karnak is an incredibly inspiring site. After Karnak, you’ll visit the Luxor Museum.
- Obelisk of Thutmoses I - The Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Thutmosis I, along with the Temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs.
- Obelisk of Queen Hapshetsut - The Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Thutmosis I, along with the Temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs.
- Luxor Museum - After visiting Karnak, you’ll head to the Luxor Museum, which houses a unique collection of ancient artifacts found in Luxor, including some from Tutankhamun’s tomb. You’ll also see several mummies.
- Avenue of Sphinxes - The Avenue of Sphinxes is a spectacular pathway that once stretched from Luxor to Karnak, a distance of 3 kilometers. Today, only a few hundred meters remain, but it is still very impressive. This avenue used to connect the Karnak and Luxor temples, spanning six miles with sphinxes lining both sides.
- Luxor Temple - Next, you’ll visit Luxor Temple, dedicated to the Theban Triad of Amun-Ra, Mut, and Khonsu. Here, you’ll see statues of Ramses the Great and the Avenue of Sphinxes. These ancient temples are a must-see for visitors to Luxor. After the tour, you’ll be transported back to your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Gratuities
Experience an extraordinary day delving into the enigma of Tutankhamen, the world’s most renowned king. This youthful monarch from the New Kingdom was barely 10 years old when he rose to power and sadly died at the tender age of 19. You’ll have the opportunity to come face to face with his majestic mummy housed in his sepulcher in the Valley of the Kings (Thebes’ Necropolis). Your qualified Egyptologist guide will be there to transport you back to antiquity and unravel the puzzle of this illustrious Pharaoh. Additionally, tour the resting places of Ramses, Horemheb, and Merenptah, visit Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple (Deir el Bahari) and the Colossi of Memno Luxor Museum along with Karnak and Luxor Temples.
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