Luxor Full Day Tour with King Tutankhamun’s Tomb

Your day begins when your professional Egyptologist guide meets you in the lobby of your hotel or cruise ship .
Arrive at the Valley of the Kings, the most important burial site of ancient Egypt’s New Kingdom .There are 63 tombs within the valley, Before entering the tombs, your guide gives an in-depth explanation about tomb construction, magical spells from the Book of the Dead, and how priests decorated the walls with vibrant scenes to guide the pharaoh to the afterlife.

You then explore three handpicked royal tombs, chosen for their beauty, colors, and historical value. As you descend into each chamber, you’ll see the original pigments, carved inscriptions, and long corridors leading to the burial chamber.

Tomb of King Tutankhamun (Tut) The world-famous because it is the only royal tomb from the Valley of the Kings that was discovered relatively intact. Its discovery in 1922 by Howard Carter made headlines worldwide, and continued to do so as the golden artifacts and other luxurious objects discovered in this tomb were being brought out. The tomb and its treasures are iconic of Egypt, and the discovery of the tomb is still considered one of the most important archaeological discoveries to date.

After visiting the tombs you will be transported to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari), the only woman ever to reign over Egypt as Pharaoh. This queen was an ancestor of King Tutankhamun and belonged to the same dynasty .Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the only woman ever to reign over Egypt as Pharaoh .

last stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two colossal statues over 18 meters high. Your guide explains their connection to Amenhotep III’s lost mortuary temple and the legend of the “singing statues” heard by ancient travelers.

You’ll have time to take photos and explore the archaeological work happening around the statues.

Enjoy a relaxing lunch at a local restaurant overlooking the Nile or in the city center. Your guide can recommend the best dishes and places depending on your preference.

Your next stop is the majestic Temple of Karnak, the largest temple complex in Egypt and one of the most impressive in the world. Your guide walks you through its grand gates and massive courtyards, describing how more than 30 pharaohs contributed to its construction over 2,000 years.

You will explore:

The Great Hypostyle Hall with its 134 giant columns

The huge obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Thutmose I.
The Sacred Lake used by priests for purification.
Ancient shrines, pylons, and chapels dedicated to Amun-Ra

Your final visit is the elegant Temple of Luxor, connected to Karnak by the ancient Avenue of Sphinxes. This temple was dedicated not to gods alone, but to the coronation and celebration of kings.

Inside, you will explore:

The statues of Ramses II

The famous obelisk still standing at the entrance

The courtyard of Amenhotep III

Chapels once used by Alexander the Great

Your guide explains how the temple evolved through different periods, including the Pharaonic, Roman, and Islamic eras, making it a living monument with layers of history. after that back to hotel .