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LanguagesChinese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
You’ll explore both sides of Luxor: the West Bank (funerary monuments and tombs) and the East Bank (temples of worship and power).
The day blends history, architecture, and culture, guided by experts who bring the stories of pharaohs and gods to life.
It’s a journey through 3,000 years of history in one day, from the mysteries of the afterlife to the grandeur of temple rituals.
Lunch: Enjoy traditional Egyptian dishes at a local restaurant or by the Nile.
Optional Felucca Ride: Some tours include a short sail across the river, offering a peaceful break and stunning views.
Options
Only Car With Driver
Only Car With Driver
Pickup included
Car and English Guide
Car and English Guide
Pickup included
Car.EnglishGuide.Ticket.Lunch
Pickup included
What's included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
3 booking options available - shown during reservation.
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Local Guide
Tipping
Kings Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple (paid on site)
Egyptian Lunch
What to expect
Valley of the Kings
2h · Admission ticket not included
World-Famous Tombs This is where pharaohs of the New Kingdom, including Tutankhamun, Ramses II, and Seti I, were buried. Walking through their tombs feels like entering a time capsule.
Art and Symbolism: The walls are covered in vibrant hieroglyphs and paintings that tell stories of gods, the afterlife, and the journey of the soul. It’s like reading a 3,000-year-old illustrated book.
Mystery and Discovery Archaeologists are still uncovering secrets here. You’ll stand in the same place where Howard Carter discovered Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922.
Paid on Site
Temple of Hatshepsut
1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
First Female Pharaoh Hatshepsut was one of the few women to rule Egypt as pharaoh, and her temple reflects her ambition and vision.
Paid on Site
Architectural Marvel Built into the cliffs at Deir el-Bahari, the temple’s terraces, colonnades, and ramps create a breathtaking backdrop against the desert mountains.
Symbol of Power and Legacy The temple was designed to honor Amun-Ra, the sun god, and to showcase Hatshepsut’s divine right to rule.
The Karnak Temple
2h · Admission ticket not included
Scale and Grandeur It’s a sprawling complex of temples, chapels, pylons, and obelisks covering over 200 acres. The sheer size is overwhelming.
Hypostyle Hall The famous hall with 134 massive columns, some towering over 20 meters high, is one of the most awe-inspiring architectural spaces in the world.
Sacred History Dedicated primarily to Amun-Ra, the sun god, Karnak was the spiritual center of Egypt for centuries. Pharaohs kept adding to it for over 1,500 years.
Symbol of Power Every ruler wanted to leave their mark here, so the temple became a living record of Egypt’s dynasties.
Paid on Site
Luxor Temple
1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
Ceremonial Role It was dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship, where pharaohs were crowned and celebrated.
Nighttime Magic The temple is stunningly lit after sunset, making it one of the few ancient sites you can experience under the stars.
Living History Unlike other temples, Luxor Temple has layers of history—Egyptian, Roman, Christian, and Islamic influences all visible in one place.
Paid on Site
Colossi of Memnon
30m · Admission ticket included
Sheer Size Each statue is about 18 meters (60 feet) tall, carved from single blocks of stone. Standing before them makes you feel both small and awed.
Ancient Guardians They once flanked the entrance to Pharaoh Amenhotep III’s mortuary temple, which was one of the largest temples ever built in Egypt.
Legendary “Voice” In antiquity, one statue was said to “sing” at dawn due to cracks in the stone—Greek and Roman travelers recorded this mysterious sound as a divine omen.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We pick up all the travelers from meeting point they decided with our sign Secrets Egypt Travel
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
