Full Day Luxor East and West Bank Tour

1. Karnak Temple Complex – East Bank
Your tour begins at Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex ever built in the ancient world. Dedicated primarily to the god Amun-Ra, Karnak was developed over centuries by successive pharaohs. Walk through the famous Great Hypostyle Hall, featuring 134 massive columns decorated with intricate reliefs. Explore sacred lakes, towering obelisks, and ceremonial avenues that reveal the power and devotion of ancient Egyptian rulers.

2. Luxor Temple – East Bank
Continue to Luxor Temple, an elegant monument built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II. Unlike other temples, Luxor Temple was dedicated to royal coronation and renewal rituals. Admire its beautifully preserved statues, colossal pylons, and ancient inscriptions. Its central location along the Nile makes it one of Luxor’s most atmospheric and historically significant temples.
3. Valley of the Kings – West Bank
After crossing the Nile, visit the world-famous Valley of the Kings, burial ground of Egypt’s New Kingdom pharaohs. Enter three royal tombs included in your ticket, each decorated with vivid wall paintings depicting the journey to the afterlife. Learn about burial traditions, mummification, and the discovery of famous tombs, including that of King Tutankhamun.
4. Temple of Queen Hatshepsut – Deir El-Bahari
Next, explore the stunning Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of Egypt’s most architecturally unique monuments. Built into the limestone cliffs, this terraced temple honors Egypt’s most powerful female pharaoh. Your guide will explain the temple’s symbolic design, detailed reliefs, and the remarkable story of Queen Hatshepsut’s reign.
5. Colossi of Memnon – West Bank
End your sightseeing with a stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive seated statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. Standing for over 3,400 years, these iconic figures once guarded a vast mortuary temple. This is an ideal location for photos and historical explanation before returning to your hotel.