Your day trip from Soma Bay to Luxor offers a fascinating journey through ancient Egypt. Here’s what your day includes:

An air-conditioned vehicle will pick you up from your Soma Bay hotel. Then, we drive you to Luxor. Your exploration of magnificent historical sites begins here.

The Valley of the Kings

Step into a real-life fairy tale. This mountain holds the tombs of numerous New Kingdom kings and queens (1570-1070 BC). The iconic site features up to 63 tombs. You will see those of prominent monarchs like Tutankhamen, Seti I, Hatshepsut, and Ramses VI.

Temple of Hatshepsut

Next, visit Djeser-Djeseru, the “Holy of Holies.” Builders constructed this remarkable temple into a hillside in 1479 BC. It took 15 years to complete. The temple commemorates Amun, the creator god. It also celebrates the splendid accomplishments and legacy of Queen Hatshepsut. This stands as the most complete surviving ancient Egyptian architectural vision (1550-1070 BC).

Colossi of Memnon

Witness the awe-inspiring Colossi of Memnon. Builders constructed them during Pharaoh Amenhotep’s era (1386–1350 BC). They were later restored in 199 AD. These truly unique structures weigh 720 tonnes. They rise to a height of 18 meters (60 ft). Workers remarkably transported them over 700 miles.

After a morning of exploration, enjoy lunch.

Following lunch, your tour continues.

Karnak Temple

Discover the fabled Karnak Temple complex in Luxor. It served as Upper Egypt’s spiritual and religious center. People revered it as the “most chosen of sites.” Builders constructed it between 2055 BC and 100 AD. It worshiped deities like Ptah, Osiris, Isis, and the Theban triad. Today, it is recognized as the world’s largest open-air museum.

Finally, your enriching day excursion concludes. A comfortable, private, air-conditioned vehicle will drive you back to your Soma Bay accommodation.