Spend an unforgettable day exploring the ancient wonders of Luxor, often described as the world’s greatest open-air museum. This private full-day tour takes you to the most important archaeological sites on both sides of the Nile River.

Your journey begins on the West Bank with a visit to the famous Valley of the Kings, the royal burial ground of many pharaohs of the New Kingdom. Here you will enter several beautifully decorated tombs filled with colorful wall paintings depicting ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife.

Next, visit the magnificent Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, a unique architectural masterpiece built for Egypt’s powerful female pharaoh, Queen Hatshepsut. The temple is dramatically set against towering limestone cliffs.

Continue to the famous Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that have stood guarding the Theban necropolis for over 3,000 years.

After exploring the West Bank, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before crossing to the East Bank to visit the spectacular Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious complex ever built in ancient Egypt. Walk through the famous Great Hypostyle Hall with its enormous columns and learn about the temple’s construction over many centuries.

Your tour concludes with a visit to the elegant Luxor Temple, located in the heart of the city and beautifully illuminated by the surrounding ancient structures.