Day Trips

Full-Day Guided Tour of the Valley of the Kings from Luxor with Lunch & Transfers

Enjoy a day tour of Luxor's ancient tombs and temples with a multilingual Egyptology guide.

Get ready for a day trip to Luxor and learn about the city’s wealth of ancient Egyptian history from an expert guide.

Enjoy hassle-free hotel pick-up and drop-off from Luxor and relish a tasty lunch at a local restaurant.

Visit the Valley of the Kings, a burial site for pharaohs and powerful nobles with 63 tombs, adorned with intricate carvings & paintings.

Go to the Temple of Karnak, one of the world's largest temple complexes, and the Colossi of Memnon with two massive stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III.

Did you know? The ancient Egyptians believed that the Valley of the Kings provided a direct route to the afterlife and that the tombs would protect their bodies and treasures in the afterlife.

Full-day tour to Valley of the Kings

English, German, or French-speaking Egyptology guide

Entry fees to visited sites

Lunch

Colossi of Memnon visit

Round-trip transfers via AC vehicle from Luxor

All taxes & services charge

Drinks in the restaurant

Optional 20-min cruise (€10 per guest to be paid in cash)

Guide in other languages not mentioned (€10 per guest to be paid in cash)

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Temple of Karnak

Discovering the ancient history of Egypt in the city of Luxor offers a glimpse into a fascinating and rich cultural heritage. Your ticket includes convenient hotel pick-ups to take you to the iconic landmarks of Upper Egypt. Visit the Temple of Karnak which was dedicated to the god Amun and his consort, Mut. The temple complex covers an area of over 100 acres and contains several structures, including the Great Temple of Amun, the Temple of Ptah, and the Temple of Montu. It is known for its impressive columns, including the 134-foot-tall Great Hypostyle Hall with 134 columns.

Valley of the Kings

Stop for lunch at a local eatery before visiting the Valley of the Kings, where rests the tomb of King Tut-Ench-Amun with all his golden treasures and original accessories. Closely listen to fascinating stories of the kings and the ancient Egyptian beliefs about their afterlife from your guide as you admire the ancient art & architecture of the richly decorated tombs. Discover the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a successful female pharaoh. The temple is known for its unique terraced design, which blends ancient Egyptian and classical architectural styles, featuring ramps, colonnaded courts, and obelisks.

The Colossi of Memnon

Step in front of two colossal 18m tall stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III at the Colossi of Memnon. Intricately carved from sandstone, the statues depict the pharaoh seated on his throne and are considered to be masterpieces of Egyptian art.

Itinerary

1 hr 30 min at the Temple of Karnak – 45 min lunch at a local restaurant – 1-hr at the Valley of the King's tombs – 45 min at the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut – 30 min at the Colossi of Memnon

Important Information

Bring along your sunglasses, sunscreen, and hat.

Timings

Daily: 9am onwards

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID during the pick-up.

Hotel Transfers

This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs.

In the next step of booking, please specify the name and address of your hotel.

On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 30 min prior to your scheduled departure.

If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel.

Your Headout host will be waiting for you here.