3 Days VIP Tour to Luxor Highlights from Port Ghalib
Enjoy a 3 Days VIP Luxor Tour from Port Ghalib and discover the magnificent history of Ancient Egypt in comfort. Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle with your expert Egyptologist guide and explore Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Luxor Temple, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Memnon. Enjoy a relaxed journey with comfortable accommodation, meals, and personalized service included.
Day 1 – Transfer from Port Ghalib to Luxor & East Bank of Luxor Highlights
Your 3 Days private Luxor tour from Port Ghalib begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel or resort. Our professional driver will meet you and transfer you in a modern private air-conditioned vehicle from Port Ghalib to Luxor through the beautiful Eastern Desert.
Enjoy a comfortable journey from the Red Sea coast to the Nile Valley while passing through the dramatic desert landscapes and mountain areas of Eastern Egypt. The private transfer allows you to relax and enjoy the changing scenery before arriving in Luxor, the ancient capital of Upper Egypt.
Upon arrival, meet your private Egyptologist guide, who will accompany you throughout your tour and provide detailed explanations about the history, architecture, and secrets of each ancient monument. After reaching your hotel and completing check-in, begin your first exploration of Luxor’s famous East Bank.
Start your historical adventure with a visit to the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious complex ever built in Ancient Egypt and one of the greatest archaeological sites in the world. This enormous temple city was developed over thousands of years by many pharaohs and was dedicated mainly to the worship of the god Amun-Ra.
Walk through the incredible Great Hypostyle Hall, where 134 giant columns decorated with detailed hieroglyphic inscriptions create one of the most impressive scenes in Ancient Egyptian architecture. Explore the massive courtyards, towering obelisks, sacred lake, colossal statues, and ancient sanctuaries while your Egyptologist guide explains the stories behind the monuments and the rulers who built them.
Discover how Karnak became the most important religious center in ancient Thebes and learn about the ceremonies, festivals, and beliefs that shaped Egyptian civilization for thousands of years.
After visiting Karnak Temple, enjoy lunch at a quality restaurant in Luxor where you can relax and taste delicious Egyptian cuisine before continuing your tour.
In the afternoon, visit the beautiful Luxor Temple, one of the most elegant ancient temples on the East Bank of the Nile. Built mainly by Pharaoh Amenhotep III and expanded by Ramses II, this temple was an important center for royal ceremonies and religious celebrations.
Explore the impressive entrance, giant statues of Ramses II, magnificent columns, and ancient inscriptions that tell stories of Egyptian kings and gods. Discover the famous Avenue of Sphinxes, the ancient ceremonial road that connected Luxor Temple with Karnak Temple and was used during the annual Opet Festival.
After completing your East Bank exploration, return to your hotel and enjoy a relaxing evening in Luxor. You can choose an optional experience such as a peaceful Nile felucca sailing trip at sunset or the magical Karnak Sound and Light Show.
Overnight stay in Luxor.
Day 2 – Luxor West Bank, Valley of the Kings & Royal Treasures
After breakfast at your hotel, begin your second day exploring the legendary West Bank of Luxor, the area known for its royal tombs, magnificent temples, and some of the most important archaeological discoveries in Egypt.
Your first visit will be the world-famous Valley of the Kings, the ancient cemetery of Egypt’s New Kingdom pharaohs. Hidden among the mountains west of the Nile River, this remarkable site contains beautifully decorated tombs carved deep into the rock.
Enter the ancient burial chambers and admire the stunning wall paintings, colorful decorations, and hieroglyphic texts that describe the beliefs of Ancient Egyptians about the afterlife and the journey of the soul.
Your private Egyptologist guide will explain the stories of the powerful kings buried here and tell you about the discoveries that made the Valley of the Kings famous worldwide, including the discovery of the treasures of King Tutankhamun.
You will have the opportunity to explore several tombs included in your ticket, while an optional entrance is available for the famous Tomb of Tutankhamun, where you can see the burial chamber of Egypt’s most celebrated young pharaoh.
Continue to the breathtaking Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari, one of the greatest architectural masterpieces of Ancient Egypt. Built into the dramatic limestone cliffs, this unique temple features impressive terraces, elegant columns, and detailed reliefs that tell the story of Queen Hatshepsut’s reign.
Learn about this remarkable female pharaoh, her achievements, her famous expedition to the Land of Punt, and how she transformed Egypt into a prosperous and powerful kingdom.
Next, stop at the famous Colossi of Memnon, two enormous stone statues representing Pharaoh Amenhotep III. These giant statues once guarded the entrance of one of the largest mortuary temples in ancient Thebes and remain one of Luxor’s most recognizable landmarks.
Enjoy lunch at a carefully selected restaurant before continuing your West Bank exploration.
Visit the impressive Medinet Habu Temple, one of Luxor’s best-preserved ancient temples. Built by Pharaoh Ramses III, this magnificent site is famous for its huge walls, colorful reliefs, and detailed carvings showing battles, religious ceremonies, and important events from ancient Egyptian history.
Continue to the peaceful Valley of the Queens, where ancient Egyptian queens, princesses, and royal family members were buried. Explore beautifully decorated tombs and discover the important role women played in ancient Egyptian royal life.
Return to your hotel in Luxor after a full day exploring the wonders of the West Bank.
Overnight stay in Luxor.
Day 3 – Luxor Hidden Gems, Nile Experience & Return to Port Ghalib
