2 Days in Luxor: Karnak, Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut
The East Bank and West Bank of ancient Thebes, at an unhurried pace.
Karnak and the Valley of the Kings mean long stretches on uneven stone and stepped tomb descents, usually in strong heat with very little shade.
About this tour
Luxor deserves more than a rushed day trip. Two full days split cleanly across the Nile — Karnak and Luxor Temple on the East Bank, the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut's temple on the West Bank — with a private Egyptologist throughout and an optional sunrise hot-air balloon to open the second day.
Highlights
- ✦Karnak Temple & the Great Hypostyle Hall
- ✦Luxor Temple, seen in late afternoon light
- ✦Valley of the Kings
- ✦Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari
- ✦Colossi of Memnon
- ✦Optional sunrise hot-air balloon over the West Bank
Itinerary
- 1
East Bank
Karnak Temple in the cooler morning hours, then Luxor Temple later in the day as the light softens.
- 2
West Bank
Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon — with an optional sunrise balloon flight to start the day.
Where You’ll Go
The single base for this tour.
Included
- ✓Hotel pickup and return
- ✓Private air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓Private English-speaking Egyptologist
- ✓Entrance fees
- ✓Lunch both days
- ✓Bottled water
Not Included
- ✕Egypt visa
- ✕Hotels
- ✕Flights
- ✕Hot-air balloon (optional add-on)
- ✕Tips
- ✕Personal spending
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