Luxor Day Tour from Aswan

We will pick you up from your Aswan hotel in the morning and take you to the railway station so you can board the first-class train to Luxor. When you arrive, your own Egyptologist tour guide will accompany you as you tour the top sights in Luxor, including:

Valley of the Kings

The mighty golden kings of the Eighteenth, Nineteenth, and Twentieth Dynasties of the amazing New Kingdom (1550–1070 BC) made the decision to be interred in the west and east valleys of the Theban Necropolis, the underground core of the tomb complex. Some of the most illustrious Pharaohs and nobles in Egyptian history are buried in 63 tombs in the Valley of the Kings. The tombs were hidden in the blessed shadow of a pyramid peak reaching for the sun, and this place was chosen for its mythological significance that watching the sunset at the western end, then reborn and revitalized on the eastern horizon.

Hatshepsut Temple

The holiest of holies, which are located on the west bank of Luxor and directly across from the Karnak temple, the principal sanctuary of Amun, allow visitors to clearly see the spectacular legacy of the golden Queen (1473–1458 BC). Senenmut, the chief priest of Amun, spent 15 years building the Hatshepsut Temple, which has three levels and some of the most spectacular decorations reflecting this great ruler’s remarkable history and accomplishments.

Colossi of Memnon

Amenhotep III erected the magnificent Colossi of Memnon in 1350 BC to protect the illustrious legacy of one of Egypt’s most important architects. During its wonderful existence, it has seen many things. 107 Roman-era inscriptions that depict the Greek legendary story of the king Memnon, as well as mentions of his wife Tiye and mother Mutemwiya, and the Nile god Hapi, are located across the statues.

Lunch Time

Following your lunch, we’ll take you to a nearby restaurant in Luxor where you’ll continue your meal before joining your tour guide to see:

Karnak Temple

The golden Karnak Temple Complex, chosen over all other locations, evolved into a major site of worship for the divine Theban triad of Aman-Ra, Montu, and Mut. The enormous Karnak Temple Complex was built between 2055 BC and 100 AD to become the largest temple complex ever built in history and to display the best specimens of ancient Egyptian architecture, including the Hypostyle hall, avenue of sphinxes, and many more.

We’ll then bring you back to the train station so you can board the first-class train back to Aswan and continue your Luxor day trip from Aswan by getting a ride to your hotel.

Meals: Lunch