Your guide collects you from your Cairo hotel in the early morning for transfer to Cairo Airport. A short domestic flight takes you south to Luxor, where your English-speaking guide and private air-conditioned vehicle are waiting upon arrival.

Your first stop on the West Bank is the Valley of the Kings, the royal burial ground of New Kingdom pharaohs. Your guide leads you through several decorated tombs, explaining the mythology, artistic programs, and archaeology behind each chamber. The tomb of Tutankhamun is available as an optional add-on.

The mortuary temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari rises in dramatic terraced colonnades against the limestone cliffs, offering context for one of ancient Egypt's most remarkable reigns. A stop at the Colossi of Memnon provides a photo opportunity with the twin seated statues that once flanked the entrance to a vast funerary complex.

Crossing to the East Bank, the group enters Karnak, one of the largest religious complexes ever constructed, with a forest of carved columns, towering obelisks, and a sacred lake. The visit concludes at Luxor Temple, an elegantly proportioned ceremonial monument in the heart of the modern city.

After the final site visit, your group transfers to Luxor Airport for the evening flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, a vehicle returns you directly to your hotel, completing the day trip.