Luxor Full Day Tour Visiting Luxor & Karnak Temples, Memnon & Hatshepsut Temple

Luxor Full Day Tour Visiting Luxor & Karnak Temples, Memnon & Hatshepsut Temple

Overview

Discover the best of ancient Thebes on a Luxor full day tour that covers both banks of the Nile in one seamless day. This Luxor full day tour combines iconic temples on the East Bank with royal tombs and monumental memorials on the West Bank, all at an easy pace.

🗺️ What to Expect

Your day is designed for maximum sightseeing with minimal hassle, hotel pickup, smooth transfers between the West Bank and East Bank, and a clear, story driven flow from royal burials to grand temple complexes. Expect a classic Luxor experience that moves from the solemn atmosphere of ancient tombs to the open courtyards and towering columns of Egypt’s greatest sanctuaries. With an easy difficulty level and an 8 hour duration, this Luxor full day tour is ideal for travelers who want the essentials in one day.

✨ Highlights

• 🏺 Explore the legendary Valley of the Kings, home to famous royal tombs
• 🏛️ Visit the striking Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, built for Egypt’s renowned female pharaoh
• 🗿 Stop at the towering Colossi of Memnon, remnants of Amenhotep III’s mortuary temple
• 🍽️ Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor before continuing your touring
• 🌿 Discover the vast Karnak Temples, dedicated to Amon, Mut, and Khonsu
• 🌇 End at the majestic Luxor Temple, built by Amenhotep III and completed by Ramesses II

📍 Itinerary

Hotel pickup in Luxor, meet Sun Pyramids Tours representative and transfer to the West Bank.

• West Bank, Valley of the Kings, visit the royal burial site, with tombs such as Tutmosis I, Tutmosis III, Tut-Ankh-Amon, Ramesses VI, Mrenptah, and Amonhotep II.
• Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, explore the temple built for Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled during the 18th Dynasty.
• Colossi of Memnon, photo stop at the monumental statues of Amenhotep III.
• Drive to the East Bank, then lunch at a local restaurant.
• Karnak Temples, visit the greatest example of worship in history, dedicated to Amon, Mut, and Khonsu.
• Luxor Temple, see the temple built by Amunhotep III and completed by Ramesses II.

Return transfer, drive back to your hotel in Luxor.

✅ What’s Included

• Pickup from your hotel in Luxor and return transfer
• All transfers as described in the itinerary
• Lunch at a local restaurant

❌ Exclusions

• Any items not mentioned in What’s Included

ℹ️ Important Information

• Duration: 8 hours
• Difficulty: Easy
• Meeting point: Pickup from your hotel in Luxor
• Route: West Bank sites first, then East Bank temples, with lunch in between
• Physical requirements: Easy touring, suitable for most travelers who can comfortably walk between temple and tomb areas
• Cancellation policy: Not provided in the source content

🚀 Secure Your Luxor Day of Legends

If you want a well paced day that covers Luxor’s biggest icons without splitting your time across multiple days, this Luxor full day tour is the perfect fit. Book now to experience the essential Luxor temples tour highlights, from the Valley of the Kings to the monumental sanctuaries of the East Bank, all in one unforgettable itinerary.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions, FAQ

1) How long is the tour and what is the difficulty level?
The tour lasts 8 hours and is rated Easy. It is designed to cover major sites on both sides of the river in one day.

2) What sites are visited on the West Bank of Luxor?
You will visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and stop by the Colossi of Memnon. These are key West Bank highlights included in this Luxor full day tour.

3) What sites are visited on the East Bank of Luxor?
After lunch, you will visit Karnak Temples and Luxor Temple. This East Bank portion is a core part of the Luxor full day tour experience.

4) Is lunch included during the tour?
Yes, lunch at a local restaurant is included before you continue to the East Bank visits. The schedule places lunch between the West Bank and East Bank touring.

5) Where does the tour start and end?
A Sun Pyramids Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor. At the end of the day, you will be driven back to your hotel in Luxor.