3 Day Luxor City Break: Private Tour of Ancient Egypt's Greatest Sites
A curated private journey through the temples, tombs, and museums of the world's greatest open-air heritage destination.
This 3 day private tour of Luxor takes you through the most significant monuments of ancient Egypt, from the painted royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings to the vast hypostyle hall of Karnak Temple. Designed for families, couples, and independent travelers seeking a fully guided experience, every transfer and excursion is handled by a dedicated Egyptologist guide. The itinerary covers both the East and West Banks of the Nile, along with Luxor's specialist museums, within a comfortable three-day framework.
Luxor sits on the site of ancient Thebes, the capital of Egypt during the New Kingdom period, and holds a concentration of pharaonic monuments unmatched anywhere in the world. The city's UNESCO-listed temples and necropolises have drawn scholars and travelers for centuries, yet they remain genuinely impressive in person. A private tour format means the pace adapts to your group rather than a fixed coach schedule.
Accommodation for two nights is at the Sonesta St. George Hotel Luxor, a well-located property on the Corniche that provides straightforward access to East Bank attractions. Daily meals are included as specified in the itinerary, with lunches taken at local restaurants. Airport transfers on arrival and departure are handled by an air-conditioned vehicle throughout.
The tour is graded as easy in terms of physical demand, though walking on uneven ancient stone surfaces should be expected at most sites. Morning pickups allow visits to be completed before the midday heat intensifies, which is a practical consideration at open-air monuments such as Karnak and the Colossi of Memnon.
Tour Highlights
Explore the Valley of the Kings, the royal necropolis containing the 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 Theban triad of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu.
Visit the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, the mortuary monument of ancient Egypt's most prominent female pharaoh.
Discover the Mummification Museum on the East Bank, which details the embalming practices and beliefs surrounding the afterlife in ancient Egypt.
Tour the Luxor Museum, whose collection of artifacts, statues, and jewelry was curated in collaboration with the Brooklyn Museum of New York.
Pass the Colossi of Memnon, the twin seated statues that once guarded the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III.
Travel exclusively with a private certified Egyptologist guide, ensuring focused commentary and a flexible schedule throughout the tour.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Your tour manager meets you at Luxor International Airport and escorts you to the Sonesta St. George Hotel Luxor in an air-conditioned vehicle. After a smooth check-in, your guide reviews the itinerary and confirms pickup times for the following days. A complimentary 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 at Deir el-Bahari, and the Colossi of Memnon. After lunch at a local East Bank restaurant, the tour continues to Luxor Temple and the Karnak Temple Complex before returning to the hotel. Meals included: breakfast and lunch.
A morning excursion on the East Bank covers the Luxor Museum and the Mummification Museum, both within easy reach of the hotel. Lunch is served at a local restaurant before a final 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 and Excluded
Included
- 2 nights accommodation at Sonesta St. George Hotel Luxor
- Meals as specified: dinner on Day 1, breakfast and lunch on Day 2, lunch on Day 3
- All airport transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
- Private certified Egyptologist guide throughout
- All transportation between sites
- Entrance fees to Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Luxor Museum, and Mummification Museum
Not Included
- International or domestic flights to and from Luxor
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Meals not specified in the itinerary
- Optional activities not listed in the program
- Entrance to individual tombs within the Valley of the Kings requiring separate tickets
Important Information
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