3 Day Luxor and valley of kings Tour from El Gouna
Enjoy a 3 Days Luxor & Valley of the Kings Tour from El Gouna by Private Car and explore the wonders of Ancient Egypt with your expert Egyptologist guide. Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle and discover Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Hatshepsut Temple, Valley of the Queens, and other highlights of ancient Thebes. Enjoy a relaxed journey with private transportation, accommodation, and personalized service.
Day 1 – Private Drive from El Gouna to Luxor | Karnak Temple & Luxor Temple
Your private Luxor adventure from El Gouna begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel or resort. Travel in comfort through the Eastern Desert and along the scenic Nile Valley in your private air-conditioned vehicle as you head toward Luxor, the ancient city of Thebes and a UNESCO World Heritage destination.
Upon arrival, meet your private Egyptologist guide and begin your exploration of the spectacular Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious sanctuary ever built in ancient Egypt. Walk through the magnificent Great Hypostyle Hall featuring 134 enormous columns, admire the sacred lake, towering obelisks, colossal statues, and beautifully decorated chapels created by generations of Pharaohs.
Learn about the fascinating history of Karnak Temple, the worship of Amun-Ra, and the famous Opet Festival that connected Karnak with Luxor Temple in one of ancient Egypt’s most important religious celebrations.
Continue your Luxor East Bank tour with a visit to the magnificent Luxor Temple, one of Egypt’s most impressive ancient monuments. Located on the eastern bank of the Nile and connected to Karnak by the famous Avenue of Sphinxes, Luxor Temple showcases the achievements of Amenhotep III, Ramses II, Tutankhamun, and Alexander the Great. Explore its giant statues, elegant columns, ancient reliefs, and beautifully preserved hieroglyphics.
Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant before checking into your hotel in Luxor. In the evening, you can choose an optional visit to the spectacular Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple, where the history of ancient Thebes is presented through dramatic lights and storytelling.
Overnight in Luxor.
Day 2 – Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple & Valley of the Queens
After breakfast, begin your unforgettable Luxor West Bank tour from El Gouna and discover the legendary burial grounds of ancient Egypt’s New Kingdom Pharaohs.
Start your day at the world-famous Valley of the Kings, the royal necropolis where powerful Pharaohs such as Tutankhamun, Ramses II, and Seti I were buried. Enter three beautifully decorated royal tombs and admire the colorful hieroglyphics, religious texts, and incredible artwork that reveal the ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife.
Continue to the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahari, one of the greatest architectural masterpieces in Egypt. Built against towering limestone cliffs, this unique three-level temple tells the story of Queen Hatshepsut, one of ancient Egypt’s most successful rulers. Explore its impressive terraces, elegant columns, and detailed reliefs depicting her famous expedition to the Land of Punt.
Next, stop at the iconic Colossi of Memnon, the enormous statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that have welcomed visitors to Luxor for more than 3,000 years.
After lunch, continue your exploration with a visit to the Valley of the Queens, the sacred burial site of royal wives, princes, and members of the Pharaohs’ families. Discover beautifully decorated tombs featuring some of the finest ancient Egyptian paintings and learn about royal burial traditions.
Return to your hotel and enjoy another relaxing overnight stay in Luxor.
Day 3 – Medinet Habu, Ramesseum, Deir El-Medina & Return to El Gouna
