Be mesmerized by the elegant and exciting historical treasures of ancient Egypt. Explore the valley of the great Nile River with a licensed tour guide. Marvel at the incredible temples, tombs, and monuments.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Private group available
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 2 days
- Starting time 11:00 PM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Arabic, Spanish, German, Italian, French
- Pickup included
- Complimentary pickup available at your hotel in Cairo or Giza, or the train station in Cairo. Pick up or drop-off at your accommodation in Heliopolis or 06th of October Areas, which is available at an additional charge of 10$ per person. The duration of the tour includes the pick-up and drop off times.
Experience
Highlights
- Explore the massive temple complex of the East Bank of Luxor
- Be amazed by the Karnak Complex & Hatshepsut Temple
- Visit the royal tombs of the ancient necropolis in the Valley of Kings
- Stop by the Colossi of Memnon and the Luxor Temple
Full description
Day 1: Start your adventure with a convenient pick-up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza. After a short meet and greet with your driver, climb into your booked mode of transport (depending on option selected).
Day 2: When you arrive in Luxor, start your tour by meeting your friendly and professional licensed tour guide. Hop into your private air-conditioned vehicle and explore some of the most important historical monuments in Egypt. Get out at the West Bank and discover the valley of kings on the west bank of Luxor. Discover the remarkable tombs and see the last resting place of the kings Ramssess III, Ramssess VI, Mrenptah & Tut-Ankh-Amon (tombs are open and closed based on the restoration schedule, however the best 3 open tombs will be included & Tut's will be included based on your option selection).
Continue on to see the Queen Temple of Hatshepsut, dedicated to the only female ruler who ruled Egypt for 20-years with wealth and peace. See the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III at the Colossi of Memnon before stopping for lunch at a local restaurant (at your own expense). Travel to the East Bank to admire the Complex of Karnak which is considered to be one of the largest temples in the world. Make a final stop before you leave this magical place at the magnificent Luxor Temple, a large ancient Egyptian temple.
Includes
- Pick-up and drop off
- Professional licensed tour guide
- Round trip 1st class ticket from Cairo to Luxor by sharing a seated bus
- Drop-off service from Cairo bus station to your hotel/airport
- Meals
- Gratuities (optional)
- All entrance fees
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers must bring their own headphones
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Date
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Important information
What to bring
- Jacket
Not allowed
- Pets
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- The pickup from Cairo will be 1 hour before the bus departure time
- The duration of the bus ride is between 10 and 12-hours depending on the route and stops
- When you return to Cairo bus station there is no drop-off service so you will make your own way back to your accommodation
- You will receive confirmation of the bus departure times before your tour date
- It is recommended to bring a jacket for the bus ride because it is air-conditioned
