The Ultimate Luxor Day Trip from Sharm El Sheikh: Valley of the Kings & Karnak

Trip Itinerary: Luxor from Sharm El Sheikh

An agent will pick you up from your hotel to catch your flight to Cairo. From there, you will take a direct flight to Luxor. Upon arrival in Luxor, your private tour will begin. You will be greeted by your guide, who will lead you on a tour of Luxor’s highlights.

Luxor Temple

The tour will include a visit to Luxor Temple. This temple is located on the east bank of the Nile. It was a major religious center in ancient Egypt.

Valley of the Kings

You can find the tombs of Egypt’s monarchs from the 18th to the 20th dynasties in the Valley of the Kings. This site includes the tombs of the great Pharaoh Ramses II and the young Pharaoh Tutankhamun. The rulers stocked the tombs well with everything a monarch might need in the afterlife. The majority of the interior decoration has been beautifully conserved.

Temple of Hatshepsut

This temple is one of the most magnificent and well-preserved of all Ancient Egyptian temples. It was constructed on three levels, with two large ramps in the center connecting the floors.

Colossi of Memnon

The Colossi of Memnon are two huge stone statues of King Amenhotep III. They are the only remains of a complete mortuary temple. The statues were made from quartzite sandstone blocks that originated in Cairo and were transported 700 kilometers to Luxor.

Lunch and Karnak Temple

Next, you will enjoy lunch on an island, which includes a boat trip on the Nile River. Afterward, you will visit the Karnak Temple. No site in Egypt is more impressive than Karnak. It is the world’s most massive temple complex. It is the result of several generations of ancient builders and Pharaohs. The Karnak Temple is actually three separate temples spread over 247 acres.

Return to Sharm El Sheikh

Finally, we will take you to Luxor Airport to catch your flight to Cairo. From there, you will board a direct flight back to Sharm. An agent will meet you and transport you to your hotel.