3-Day Luxor City Break Package
Discover the ancient heart of Egypt across the East and West Banks of Luxor in three well-paced days.
This Luxor city break takes you through some of the most remarkable archaeological sites on earth, from royal burial chambers in the Valley of the Kings to the colossal columns of Karnak Temple. The itinerary is designed for all experience levels, rated easy, and suits families, couples, and solo travelers alike. A private Egyptologist guide and air-conditioned transport are included throughout.
Luxor sits on the east bank of the Nile in Upper Egypt and is widely regarded as the world's greatest open-air museum. Within a short drive, you can stand inside a pharaonic tomb carved more than 3,000 years ago, then cross the river to walk the processional avenue of a temple still used for festivals in antiquity. The contrast between the two banks of the Nile is one of the defining experiences of any visit to Egypt.
Beyond the headline monuments, the program includes two specialist museums that many visitors overlook. The Luxor Museum holds a curated collection of statuary and artifacts, while the Mummification Museum offers a detailed account of funerary practice in ancient Egypt. Both sites add depth to what you see in the field and require no more than a morning to appreciate properly.
Accommodation is provided at the Sonesta St. George Hotel Luxor, a well-regarded property on the Nile corniche. Breakfast and lunch are included on touring days, and dinner is provided on the first evening, giving you flexibility to explore the city independently at night if you choose.
Tour Highlights
Explore the Valley of the Kings and visit the elaborately decorated tombs of New Kingdom pharaohs on the West Bank.
Walk through Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest religious structures ever built, dedicated to the god Amun.
Visit Luxor Temple in the city center, an impressive structure built primarily by Amenhotep III and Ramesses II.
Discover the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the only woman to rule ancient Egypt as pharaoh, set against dramatic limestone cliffs.
Examine the Mummification Museum and gain insight into ancient Egyptian burial rituals and the preservation of the human body.
Tour the Luxor Museum, which holds a carefully selected collection of artifacts curated in collaboration with the Brooklyn Museum of New York.
Pass by the Colossi of Memnon, two towering statues of Amenhotep III that have stood at the entrance to his mortuary temple for over three millennia.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Your tour manager meets you at Luxor International Airport upon arrival and transfers you by air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel. Check-in is assisted, and your pickup schedule for the following two days is confirmed with you directly. Dinner is included at the hotel on your first evening.
The day begins on the West Bank with visits to the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. After lunch at a local restaurant, you cross to the East Bank to visit Luxor Temple and the Karnak Temple Complex before returning to the hotel.
A morning tour of the East Bank covers the Luxor Museum and the Mummification Museum, both within easy reach of the city center. Lunch is served locally before your transfer to Luxor Airport for departure. Note that your outbound flight must be scheduled after 12:00 noon to complete this day's program.
What Is Included
Included
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure by air-conditioned vehicle
- 2 nights accommodation at Sonesta St. George Hotel Luxor
- Meals as specified: dinner on Day 1, breakfast and lunch on Days 2 and 3
- Private Egyptologist guide throughout all touring days
- All entrance fees to sites listed in the itinerary
- Air-conditioned modern transport between all sites
Not Included
- International flights to and from Luxor
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Any meals not specified in the itinerary
- Optional excursions outside the listed program
Important Information
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