3 Day Luxor and valley of kings Tour from Port Ghalib
Day 1 – Private Transfer from Port Ghalib to Luxor | Karnak Temple & Luxor Temple
Your private Luxor tour from Port Ghalib begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel or resort. Relax in your private air-conditioned vehicle as you travel through the Eastern Desert and across the beautiful landscapes of Upper Egypt toward Luxor, the ancient capital of Thebes.
Upon arrival, meet your professional Egyptologist guide and begin your exploration of the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious complex ever constructed in ancient Egypt. Discover the impressive Great Hypostyle Hall with its 134 giant columns, towering obelisks, sacred lake, colossal statues, and beautifully decorated sanctuaries built by generations of Pharaohs.
Learn about the importance of Karnak Temple as the main center of worship for Amun-Ra and discover fascinating stories about the powerful Pharaohs who expanded the temple over more than 1,500 years, including Ramses II, Hatshepsut, Seti I, and Thutmose III.
Continue your Luxor East Bank sightseeing tour with a visit to the stunning Luxor Temple, one of Egypt’s most elegant ancient monuments. Located beside the Nile River, this remarkable temple was built and expanded by Amenhotep III, Ramses II, Tutankhamun, and Alexander the Great. Admire the giant statues, impressive columns, ancient reliefs, and learn about the famous Avenue of Sphinxes that once connected Luxor Temple with Karnak.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before checking into your hotel in Luxor. In the evening, you may choose an optional visit to the spectacular Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple and experience the history of ancient Thebes through lights and narration.
Overnight in Luxor.
Day 2 – Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple & Valley of the Queens
After breakfast, start your unforgettable Luxor West Bank tour from Port Ghalib and explore the most famous archaeological sites of ancient Egypt.
Begin your day at the legendary Valley of the Kings, the royal cemetery of the New Kingdom Pharaohs. Enter three beautifully decorated tombs carved deep into the mountains and admire the colorful hieroglyphics, religious texts, and scenes that reveal the ancient Egyptian journey to the afterlife. Discover the fascinating history of rulers such as Tutankhamun, Ramses II, and Seti I.
Continue to the spectacular Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahari, one of the greatest masterpieces of ancient Egyptian architecture. Built against towering limestone cliffs, this unique temple features magnificent terraces, elegant columns, and detailed reliefs telling the story of Egypt’s most famous female Pharaoh and her legendary expedition to the Land of Punt.
Next, stop for memorable photos at the Colossi of Memnon, the enormous statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that have stood on the Theban Plain for thousands of years.
After lunch, continue your archaeological adventure with a visit to the Valley of the Queens, the burial place of royal wives, princes, and members of the Pharaohs’ families. Explore beautifully decorated tombs showcasing some of the finest ancient Egyptian artwork and learn about royal burial traditions.
Return to your hotel and enjoy a relaxing overnight stay in Luxor.
Day 3 – Medinet Habu, Ramesseum, Deir El-Medina & Return to Port Ghalib
