Multi-day Egypt journey

Luxor Heritage Journey: 2 Days Across the East & West Banks

Duration 2 DaysDestinations Luxor, East Bank , West BankGroup size To be confirmedTravel style Private Transportation

Overview

Duration2 Days

Tour typePrivate Transportation

Day 1: The East Bank (The City of the Living) Focus: Massive monumental temples dedicated to the gods and royal pharaonic celebrations. 08:30 AM – Pick-up: Your private, air-conditioned vehicle and private licensed Egyptologist guide will pick you up from your hotel or Nile cruise. 09:00 AM – Karnak Temple: Overview: Explore the largest religious complex ever built. Walk through the awe-inspiring Great Hypostyle Hall with its 134 massive stone columns, towering obelisks, and the Sacred Lake. 11:30 AM – Lunch: Enjoy a delicious meal at a hand-picked local restaurant featuring traditional Egyptian cuisine. 01:00 PM – Luxor Temple: Overview: Head to the heart of the modern city to visit Luxor Temple, built by Amenhotep III and expanded by Ramesses II. Walk down the Avenue of Sphinxes, marvel at the remaining giant obelisk, and explore the grand colonnades. 03:30 PM: Transfer back to your hotel for a relaxing evening. (Tip: Luxor Temple is also stunning if you choose to revisit it briefly at night when beautifully illuminated). Day 2: The West Bank (The City of the Dead) Focus: Royal burial grounds, magnificent mortuary temples, and colossal statues nestled against the desert cliffs. 08:00 AM – Pick-up: Meet your private guide and driver for the transfer toward the West Bank. 08:45 AM – Valley of the Kings: Overview: Descend into the vibrant, color-preserved underground tombs of ancient pharaohs (such as Ramesses and Merenptah). Your guide will explain the mythological texts painted on the walls. (Note: Standard entry covers 3 tombs; tickets for special tombs like Tutankhamun or Ramesses V/VI require an extra add-on). 11:00 AM – Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el-Bahari): Overview: Visit one of ancient Egypt's absolute architectural masterpieces, built into sheer limestone cliffs. Learn about Egypt's famous female pharaoh and her trade expeditions to the Land of Punt. 12:15 PM – Colossi of Memnon: Overview: Make a brief, iconic photo stop at the twin stone giant statues of Amenhotep III, which have stood guard over the Theban necropolis for millennia. 01:00 PM – Lunch: Relax and enjoy lunch at a quality local restaurant on the West Bank. 03:00 PM: Return transfer to your hotel or airport.

Day 1: The East Bank (The City of the Living)

Focus: Massive monumental temples dedicated to the gods and royal pharaonic celebrations.

08:30 AM – Pick-up: Your private, air-conditioned vehicle and private licensed Egyptologist guide will pick you up from your hotel or Nile cruise.

09:00 AM – Karnak Temple:

Overview: Explore the largest religious complex ever built. Walk through the awe-inspiring Great Hypostyle Hall with its 134 massive stone columns, towering obelisks, and the Sacred Lake.

11:30 AM – Lunch: Enjoy a delicious meal at a hand-picked local restaurant featuring traditional Egyptian cuisine.

01:00 PM – Luxor Temple:

Overview: Head to the heart of the modern city to visit Luxor Temple, built by Amenhotep III and expanded by Ramesses II. Walk down the Avenue of Sphinxes, marvel at the remaining giant obelisk, and explore the grand colonnades.

03:30 PM: Transfer back to your hotel for a relaxing evening. (Tip: Luxor Temple is also stunning if you choose to revisit it briefly at night when beautifully illuminated).

Day 2: The West Bank (The City of the Dead)

Focus: Royal burial grounds, magnificent mortuary temples, and colossal statues nestled against the desert cliffs.

08:00 AM – Pick-up: Meet your private guide and driver for the transfer toward the West Bank.

08:45 AM – Valley of the Kings:

Overview: Descend into the vibrant, color-preserved underground tombs of ancient pharaohs (such as Ramesses and Merenptah). Your guide will explain the mythological texts painted on the walls. (Note: Standard entry covers 3 tombs; tickets for special tombs like Tutankhamun or Ramesses V/VI require an extra add-on).

11:00 AM – Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el-Bahari):

Overview: Visit one of ancient Egypt's absolute architectural masterpieces, built into sheer limestone cliffs. Learn about Egypt's famous female pharaoh and her trade expeditions to the Land of Punt.

12:15 PM – Colossi of Memnon:

Overview: Make a brief, iconic photo stop at the twin stone giant statues of Amenhotep III, which have stood guard over the Theban necropolis for millennia.

01:00 PM – Lunch: Relax and enjoy lunch at a quality local restaurant on the West Bank.

03:00 PM: Return transfer to your hotel or airport.

What's Included?

Tickets
Lunch
Tourguide ( all lanaguages )
Private Transportation

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