2 Days Private Trip to Luxor and Valley of the Kings from Soma Bay
Enjoy a 2 Days Private Luxor Tour from Soma Bay and explore the wonders of Ancient Egypt with your expert Egyptologist guide. Travel by comfortable air-conditioned vehicle and visit Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the highlights of ancient Thebes with an overnight stay in Luxor.
Day 1 – Luxor East Bank Tour
Your unforgettable private overnight tour begins with an early morning pick-up from your resort in Soma Bay. Relax during the scenic drive through the Eastern Desert and fertile Nile Valley before arriving in Luxor, the ancient capital of Egypt and one of the world’s greatest open-air museums.
Upon arrival, meet your private Egyptologist guide and begin your exploration at the spectacular Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious center ever built. Expanded by generations of Pharaohs over nearly two thousand years, Karnak was dedicated primarily to the god Amun-Ra and served as the spiritual heart of Ancient Egypt.
Walk through the legendary Great Hypostyle Hall, where 134 gigantic sandstone columns rise dramatically toward the sky. Discover towering obelisks, sacred lakes, beautifully decorated chapels, and colossal statues while learning about the power and glory of the New Kingdom rulers and the famous Opet Festival that once connected Karnak with Luxor Temple.
After enjoying a delicious lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant, continue to the magnificent Luxor Temple, one of Egypt’s most elegant monuments. Built mainly by Amenhotep III and expanded by Ramses II, Tutankhamun, and Alexander the Great, the temple once hosted royal ceremonies and sacred festivals. Stroll through its impressive courtyards and admire the colossal statues and remarkable reliefs that have survived for more than three thousand years.
Following your tour, transfer to your hotel in Luxor for check-in and an overnight stay.
In the evening, you may choose to attend the spectacular Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple or enjoy a relaxing traditional Felucca sailing experience on the Nile while watching the sunset over the ancient city.
Day 2 – Valley of the Kings and the Wonders of the West Bank
For an unforgettable start to the day, you may choose an optional sunrise Hot Air Balloon ride above Luxor. Floating over the Nile Valley at dawn provides breathtaking views of temples, villages, and the mountains that conceal the royal necropolis.
After breakfast, cross to Luxor’s legendary West Bank and begin exploring one of the most important archaeological sites in the world—the Valley of the Kings. Hidden deep within the Theban hills, this sacred valley served as the burial place of the Pharaohs of the New Kingdom for nearly five centuries.
Accompanied by your private Egyptologist guide, visit three beautifully decorated royal tombs adorned with colorful hieroglyphics and sacred texts describing the journey to the afterlife. Visitors wishing to discover the resting place of the boy king may also choose an optional visit to the famous Tomb of Tutankhamun.
Continue to the extraordinary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahari, one of the finest masterpieces of ancient architecture. Built against towering limestone cliffs, its elegant terraces and intricate reliefs celebrate the achievements of Egypt’s most successful female Pharaoh.
Next, stop for memorable photographs at the Colossi of Memnon, the two gigantic statues of Amenhotep III that have guarded the Theban plain for more than 3,400 years and remain among Luxor’s most iconic landmarks.
After enjoying a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, begin your comfortable private transfer back to Soma Bay. Sit back and relax as you cross the desert landscape, bringing to an end an unforgettable two-day adventure through the magnificent temples, royal tombs, and timeless wonders of Ancient Egypt.
Arrive back at your resort in the evening with lasting memories of one of the finest historical experiences Egypt has to offer.
