Discover Egypt's iconic wonders on one of the most fulfilling Luxor day tours available. Perfect for holidaymakers seeking unique Luxor City, true Luxor tours, or unforgettable day tours as part of a Nile cruise vacation. If seeking the best of what to visit in Luxor, this tour offers it all.
Your expert guide will pick you up at your Luxor hotel, and you'll be accommodated for a day of discovery and history. Begin on the East Bank with a guided tour of the magnificent Karnak Temples Complex—the largest religious edifice ever built in ancient Egypt. Spanning 247 acres, Karnak is the culmination of centuries of Pharaohs' architectural ego.
Then walk to the imposing Luxor Temple, constructed by Amenhotep III and Ramses II. The temple, in the name of the god Amun, features the giant statues of Ramses flanking its entrances. Walk down the Avenue of Sphinxes, which used to connect Luxor Temple to Karnak, and try to envision the grandeur of ancient rituals.
Enjoy a tasty lunch at one of Luxor's best local restaurants before crossing the Nile for a short time to continue on.
Begin your West Bank tour at the mythic Valley of the Kings, where Egypt's most important kings rest in their tombs. Following a brief stop by the visitor center, tour the brightly colored, rock-hewn tombs of Tutankhamun, Tuthmosis III, and Ramses V, which feature ornate carvings and subtle color.
Visit the stunning Hatshepsut Temple, Egypt's most impressive surviving building. With its three-tiered design, the temple is a memorial to Egypt's greatest woman Pharaoh and has statues, sanctuaries, and chambers devoted to Hathor and Anubis.
Finish your tour at the giant Colossi of Memnon—two enormous quartzite statues of two which formerly stood guard over the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III. The enormous statues are one of Luxor's most famous landmarks.
Your guide will drop you back at your hotel after a day of learning and marvel, with memories to last a lifetime of one of the longest Luxor tours.