One Day Trip to Luxor with King Tut Tomb from Sahl Hasheesh
Enjoy a Private Luxor Day Tour from Sahl Hasheesh with King Tut Tomb and explore the incredible 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 transportation, and an unforgettable journey through the treasures of Ancient Egypt.
Pickup from Your Resort in Sahl Hasheesh
Begin your Luxor West Bank tour from Sahl Hasheesh 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. Located among the impressive limestone mountains of the Theban Necropolis, this ancient royal cemetery contains the tombs of Egypt’s most powerful kings, built to protect their bodies and treasures for eternity.
Explore beautifully decorated royal tombs with your private Egyptologist guide and admire incredible wall paintings, colorful scenes, ancient hieroglyphic inscriptions, and sacred funerary texts that reveal the beliefs of Ancient Egyptians about the afterlife. Discover how the pharaohs prepared for their journey into eternity and learn the secrets hidden inside these remarkable underground tombs.
A highlight of your Luxor tour from Sahl Hasheesh is the legendary Tomb of King Tutankhamun. Step inside the burial chamber of the young pharaoh and see his original mummy still resting inside the tomb. Learn the fascinating story of Howard Carter’s discovery in 1922 and discover why the treasures of Tutankhamun became one of the greatest archaeological discoveries in history.
Valley of the Kings and the Tomb of King Tutankhamun
Begin your Luxor West Bank tour from Sahl Hasheesh 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. Located among the impressive limestone mountains of the Theban Necropolis, this ancient royal cemetery contains the tombs of Egypt’s most powerful kings, built to protect their bodies and treasures for eternity.
Explore beautifully decorated royal tombs with your private Egyptologist guide and admire incredible wall paintings, colorful scenes, ancient hieroglyphic inscriptions, and sacred funerary texts that reveal the beliefs of Ancient Egyptians about the afterlife. Discover how the pharaohs prepared for their journey into eternity and learn the secrets hidden inside these remarkable underground tombs.
A highlight of your Luxor tour from Sahl Hasheesh is the legendary Tomb of King Tutankhamun. Step inside the burial chamber of the young pharaoh and see his original mummy still resting inside the tomb. Learn the fascinating story of Howard Carter’s discovery in 1922 and discover why the treasures of Tutankhamun became one of the greatest archaeological discoveries in history.
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Continue your journey to the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahari, one of the finest examples of ancient Egyptian architecture. Built against the dramatic limestone cliffs of Luxor’s West Bank, this unique mortuary temple was dedicated to Queen Hatshepsut, one of Egypt’s most successful and powerful female rulers.
Explore the temple’s impressive terraces, elegant columns, spacious courtyards, and beautifully preserved relief carvings that describe her reign, religious ceremonies, and famous trading expedition to the Land of Punt. Learn about the achievements of this remarkable queen and the advanced architectural skills of the ancient Egyptians who created this masterpiece.
Colossi of Memnon
Enjoy a memorable photo stop at the iconic Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that have stood proudly on the Theban plain for more than 3,000 years. These legendary statues once guarded the entrance of one of the largest mortuary temples ever constructed in Ancient Egypt.
Discover the history and legends surrounding these impressive monuments and capture unforgettable photos at one of Luxor’s most famous landmarks .
Lunch at a Local Restaurant
After exploring Luxor’s ancient treasures, enjoy a relaxing lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant. Taste authentic Egyptian cuisine and take a comfortable break before continuing your journey to the East Bank of Luxor and its magnificent temples.
Karnak Temple
Then 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. Built over more than 2,000 years by generations of pharaohs, Karnak was the spiritual center of ancient Thebes and the main sanctuary dedicated to Amun-Ra, one of the most important gods in ancient Egyptian religion.
Walk through the breathtaking Great Hypostyle Hall with its 134 enormous columns, admire towering obelisks, colossal statues, sacred lakes, ancient chapels, and beautifully decorated temple walls covered with hieroglyphics. Discover the fascinating stories of ancient kings, priests, religious ceremonies, and the incredible engineering achievements that made Karnak one of the most impressive monuments in human history.
Private Transfer Back to Sahl Hasheesh
After completing your unforgettable journey through Ancient Egypt, relax during your comfortable private transfer back to Sahl Hasheesh. Arrive at your resort in the evening with incredible memories of exploring the royal tombs, ancient temples, and legendary monuments of Luxor, including the once-in-a-lifetime experience of visiting the famous Tomb of King Tutankhamun.