One Day Trip to Luxor with King Tut Tomb from Port Ghalib
Enjoy a Private Luxor Day Tour from Port Ghalib with King Tut Tomb and uncover the wonders of Ancient Thebes. Visit the Valley of the Kings, King Tutankhamun’s Tomb, Karnak Temple, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon with a private Egyptologist guide, comfortable transport, and an unforgettable exploration of Ancient Egypt’s legendary treasures.
Pickup from Your Resort in Port Ghalib
Your unforgettable private Luxor day trip from Port Ghalib begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel or resort. Enjoy a comfortable drive through the Eastern Desert in a modern private air-conditioned vehicle as you travel from the Red Sea coast toward Luxor, the ancient capital of Upper Egypt and one of the world’s most important historical destinations. Admire the beautiful desert landscapes along the way before arriving in Luxor, where you will meet your professional private Egyptologist guide who will accompany you throughout your journey and explain the fascinating history of Ancient Egypt, pharaohs, temples, and royal tombs.
Valley of the Kings and the Tomb of King Tutankhamun
Begin your Luxor West Bank tour from Port Ghalib with a visit to the legendary Valley of the Kings, the sacred burial ground of the New Kingdom pharaohs and one of Egypt’s most famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Hidden within the dramatic mountains of the Theban Necropolis, this extraordinary valley contains the royal tombs of Egypt’s greatest rulers, built to preserve their bodies and treasures for eternity.
Explore several beautifully decorated royal tombs featuring stunning wall paintings, detailed hieroglyphic inscriptions, sacred funerary texts, and fascinating scenes showing the Ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife. Your expert Egyptologist guide will explain the stories of the pharaohs, their burial traditions, and the secrets behind these incredible underground masterpieces.
A highlight of your Luxor tour from Port Ghalib is the legendary Tomb of King Tutankhamun. Enter the burial chamber of the young pharaoh and see his original mummy still resting inside the tomb. Discover the amazing story of Howard Carter’s discovery in 1922 and learn why the treasures of Tutankhamun became one of the greatest archaeological discoveries in history.
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Continue your Ancient Egypt adventure with a visit to the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahari, one of the most impressive architectural masterpieces on Luxor’s West Bank. Built against towering limestone cliffs, this elegant mortuary temple honors Queen Hatshepsut, one of Egypt’s most successful female rulers.
Explore the temple’s unique terraces, grand colonnades, open courtyards, and beautifully preserved relief carvings that describe her reign, religious ceremonies, and famous trading expedition to the Land of Punt. Learn how this remarkable queen transformed Egypt during one of the most prosperous periods of Ancient Egyptian history.
Colossi of Memnon
Enjoy a photo stop at the famous Colossi of Memnon, two enormous stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that have stood proudly on the Theban plain for more than 3,000 years. These impressive monuments once guarded one of the largest mortuary temples ever built in Ancient Egypt.
Discover the history and legends surrounding these giant statues and capture unforgettable photos at one of Luxor’s most famous landmarks during your Luxor sightseeing tour from Port Ghalib.
Lunch at a Local Restaurant
After exploring the magnificent sites of Luxor’s West Bank, enjoy a relaxing lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant. Experience authentic Egyptian cuisine while taking a comfortable break before continuing your journey to the East Bank of Luxor.
Karnak Temple Complex
Complete your unforgettable Luxor day tour from Port Ghalib with a visit to the spectacular Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious complex ever built in Ancient Egypt and one of the greatest archaeological sites in the world. Constructed over more than 2,000 years by generations of pharaohs, Karnak was the spiritual heart of ancient Thebes and the main center dedicated to Amun-Ra, one of the most powerful gods in Egyptian history.
Walk through the incredible Great Hypostyle Hall with its 134 massive columns, admire towering obelisks, colossal statues, sacred lakes, ancient chapels, and temple walls covered with detailed hieroglyphics. Discover the fascinating stories of ancient kings, priests, religious ceremonies, and the extraordinary engineering skills that created this legendary monument.
Private Transfer Back to Port Ghalib
After completing your amazing journey through the wonders of Ancient Egypt, relax during your comfortable private transfer back to Port Ghalib. Arrive at your resort in the evening with unforgettable memories of exploring the royal tombs, magnificent temples, and legendary monuments of Luxor, including the once-in-a-lifetime experience of visiting the famous Tomb of King Tutankhamun.