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Luxor Highlights in Two Days: Visit Ancient Monuments and Optional Hot Air Ballooning Experience

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Experience the best of Luxor in just two days! Explore ancient monuments, including the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple. Optional hot air ballooning adds an extra thrill to your adventure.

Duration: 2 days

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Luxor west Bank

Luxor Travels - Day 1:

In the morning you will be picked up from Luxor airport or your hotel/port in Luxor for a full guided trip of about 6 hours. First you will be transported to the Necropolis of Thebes, the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank of Luxor. This ancient necropolis consists of tombs embedded in the mountain Thebes. Here you visit 3 tombs of various dynasties. Your Egyptologist tour guide will be on hand to recommend and advise you as to which tombs to visit. After visiting the tombs you will be transported to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the only woman ever to reign over Egypt as pharaoh. Afterwards, you will be taken to see the Colossi of Memnon, the two largest ancient statues in Egypt.

After touring the sites you will be transferred back to your hotel by an air-conditioned vehicle .

Day 2:

On day two, there is a possibility of optional hot air ballooning over the Valley of the Kings Necropolis of Thebes West Bank (additional cost and weather permitting costs ar (100 USD)PP ).

After breakfast you will be picked up from your hotel for a full guided trip of about 4 hours to Karnak in the East Bank of Luxor. Karnak is a complex of temples built in different reigns, starting with the Avenue of Sphinxes, the Hypostyle, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut Temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III. Karnak beats every other pharaonic monument: it is simply one of the most beautiful ancient monuments in Egypt. After Karnak you will be taken to Luxor Temple, which is dedicated to the Theben Triad of Amun-Ra, Mut and Khonsu. There you will see the granite statues of Ramses the Great. These ancient temples are a must-see for Luxor travelers. At every site you will get information from your Egyptologist tour guide and you will get free time to explore the ancient monuments by yourself.

After touring the sites you will be transferred back to your hotel in Luxor.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
Qualified Egyptologist guide

What's Not Included

Tickets not included.
Entrance fees
Gratuities

Additional Information

Two half days tour to see the highlights of the ancient West Bank and East Bank monuments in Luxor. These highlights include Valley of the Kings (Necropolis of Thebes), the Temple of tha Queen Hatshepsut the Colossi of Memnon, Karnak and Luxor Temples.

Hot air ballooning over the Valley of the Kings Necropolis of Thebes West Bank

You will be guided by a licensed Egyptologist tour guide and transported to all the sites by a private air-conditioned vehicle.

On day two, there is a possibility of optional hot air ballooning over the Valley of the Kings Necropolis of Thebes West Bank (additional cost and weather permitting).

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Monaelsheikh

Mar 13, 2024

Excellent tour! - Our guide, Mr. Ragab Ramadan took us over the two days and the whole experience was excellent. The driver picked us up at our hotel promptly and we picked up Mr. Ramadan on the way to the Valley of Kings. Mr. Ramadan was very sociable, with a great sense of humor, and his English was very fluent. His knowledge of the history was comprehensive. He was very responsive to our wishes and needs, and in addition to the sites, we were pleased with his choices of shops. The driver did a great job and was always nearby at the appointed times. Return to the hotel was on time as promised. We have been to Luxor on previous occasions, and this was by far the best tour we have taken.

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Joseph_b

Mar 11, 2024

Wonderful Tour - We toured two days in Luxor with our guide, Mr. Ragab Ramadan. The tour was well planned with prompt pickup and return. Mr. Ramadan was very knowledgeable, providing historical information and answering questions. He was also very accommodating and responsive to our wishes and needs. He was quite sociable with a great sense of humor and seemed to enjoy his work. We have been to Luxor on previous occasions, and this was the best tour we have taken.

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Honeyn1203

Oct 10, 2023

Wonderful time - I had the most wonderful two days with our guide Mr. Amin. First day we went to the West Bank, he advice us on which tomb to enter and gave us a very clear and easy to understand explanation. He’s extremely knowledgeable and very relaxed. He never rushed us anywhere we went. He was the best guide we had, and we been on alotttt of tours, he was the best. We also went to kings’s Seti and King Tut’s tombs, was an amazing experience. After that we went to Hatshepsut temple, then queen’s valley, went to Nefertari’s tomb, one word to describe the experience, AMAZING. Colors were still so vivid. So beautiful, the best tomb we went all day. The second day we went to Habu temple, here our guide showed us many secret places and many cool ancient Graffiti. And also gave us funny and good fun facts. Then we went to Karnak temple and Luxor temple, amazing places. I tell u if u have a chance, request for Mr. Amin, he came prepared with paper slide shows to explain you the stories and amazing fun fact u can’t find on the internet. I really really had a wonderful time touring in both 2 days. Thanks to you Mr. Amin.

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Hartmut

Aug 6, 2023

Luxor Travel, a first class travel agency! - Very friendly, helpfull agency, 5* for the organisation of the ballontrip, the guided 2 days to the Temple of Luxor and Karnak, the Hatschepsut Temple, Deir al Medina and and and... I'll never forget These 2 Werkstatt in egypt! Thx to all of you!

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Stephan

Jun 5, 2023

Fantastic Luxor Highlights in two days - Our guide Hamdi was a very friendly person with a huge knowledge of the Egyptian history and major sites around Luxor. Also the driver was very professional and there was no waiting time at all. Thanks again for two fantastic days in beautiful Luxor

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Eliana

May 20, 2023

2-days tour with Khaled and Madani - What a beautiful couple of days we had. Definitely our highlight of the whole trip to Egypt, thanks first and foremost to Khaled, our guide and Madani, our driver. Both days started at 8am. The first day we visited the valley of Kings (4 tombs, among which one extra - Ramses V and VI) and the temple of Hatshepsut. Khaled explained to us the history of Egypt in pills from the most ancient to the most recent. It was a very nice introductory talk, that led later to a very much detailed explanation of what we were going to see. When we reached the sites he told us what to focus on when we were entering each tomb, as guides are not allowed to enter inside. At the exit of each tomb he was showing us the meaning of the things we saw. In Hatshepsut temple he was able to come with us. The second day we went to Karnak temple (THE HIGHLIGHT OF EGYPT for us) and Luxor temple. Also on this day, we were left with mind blowing explanations and fun facts about what we were seeing. It really made our whole experience a thousand times better than what it could have been. Khaled is the best guide! And if you’re not convinced, he also takes AMAZING pictures with no one behind you, although in reality there are entire groups of tourists (i.e.: the photo of us surrounded by the columns - it was full of people!!) 😂😂 jokes apart, book this tour, ask for Khaled and Madani and you’d never regret it!

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Meshach_k

Apr 23, 2023

Great experience - We had a great time with Hassan (great conversation and historical guide) and Ahmed the driver (bravo for driving so well) as well as Ragab organizing at the background. Our flights were changed, the team picked us up at the airport, stopped over at our hotel so we could drop bags and have a bite before we started the tour. To experience the history and monuments with a great guide will always be memorable.

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Bresnick

Apr 18, 2023

Luxor Travel Guide - Ameen was an excellent guide. He explained things very clearly and was very patient with all of our questions. Hiw English was excellent.

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Freedom587552

Apr 17, 2023

Excellent tour guide - Our tour with Luxor Travel was 5 stars. Ameen, the tour guide, was knowledgeable, clear, and patient with all of our questions. His English was excellent and we heartily recommend him as a tour guide.

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Mattyicemt

Apr 11, 2023

Amazing time in Luxor. - We found the tour here and cannot be happier with how great it was. Hamdy Gad was knowledgeable and passionate about egyptian history. We hit all the main sites, but opted to pay more for valley of queens and extra areas in Karnak. I suggest you do the same as it is best to beat the crowds. Hamdy and his driver Sharif timed our arrivals appropriately to minimize our exposure to mass tourists. The area is overwhelming but at the end of day reflecting on images reminds you just how impressive this area is. Book with this tour operator and ask for Hamdy. You will not be disappointed.

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