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Full day Luxor highlights, private tour with lunch

4.9(78)1 hour
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Description

Experience the best of Luxor in one day with this exclusive private tour. You will visit the most iconic sites of ancient Egypt, such as the Valley of the Kings, the temple of Hatshepsut, the colossi of Memnon, the Karnak temple and the Luxor temple. You will be guided by a professional Egyptologist who will share with you fascinating insights and stories. To top it off, you will savor a mouthwatering authentic Egyptian lunch on the roof terrace of the Malkata House, where you will have a stunning view of the desert and the Valley of the Queens.

Tour Options

Full day Luxor highlights, private tour with lunch
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission not included90 min

In the world famous Valley of the Kings on the West Bank of Luxor you will visit 3 beautiful tombs. Before visiting the tombs you will receive extensive information about the valley in general and the tombs you will see. On the standard ticket (included in the price of this tour) you will visit 3 tombs. It is possible to visit additional tombs, such as the tombs of Tuthankamun, Seti I and Ramses VI, but these tombs require additional tickets.

Admission not included90 min

The guide will share in-depth information and show you all the special details about the Temple of Hatshepsut, a mortuary temple of ancient Egypt located in Luxor's West Bank, built for the Eighteenth Dynasty, Pharaoh Hatshepsut. Hatshepsut was the 5th Pharaoh of the Eighteenth Dynasty of Egypt and she was the second historically confirmed female Pharaoh. After the guide's explanation and tour, you will have time to look around for yourself.

20 min

The last visit on Luxor's West Bank are The Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III.

60 min

After visiting the monuments on the West Bank of Luxor, a delicious lunch will be served on the roof terrace of the Malkata House, prepared by the fantastic and well-known chef Hassan. With views of the desert and mountains of the Valley of the Kings, enjoy a culinary experience, fantastically prepared Egyptian dishes, (the chef will be happy to take any dietary requirements into account).

Admission not included90 min

After lunch we drive to Karnak temple on the East bank of Luxor. Karnak temple is the largest temple complex in Egypt and the guide will show you the special details and highlights of this gigantic temple complex to which no less than 30 pharaohs have contributed.

Admission not included90 min

Finally, you will visit Luxor temple, where you will see the most beautiful details and hear some special stories about this temple located in the middle of the city on the Nile.

Highlights

Private transportation
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Egyptologist guide

What's included

Included
Private transportation
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Egyptologist guide
Not included
Tips
Entrance tickets to all sites

Traveller Ratings

4.9
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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(78)

4.9
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