Itinerary
- Day 1
Luxor
Your hotel pickup happens in the morning or afternoon, then your Egyptology guide takes you to Karnak Temple, a UNESCO site that covers 63 acres with towering columns and obelisks everywhere. You'll walk through the Avenue of Sphinxes, and from there head to Luxor Temple to see the impressive obelisk and statues. The day finishes with a transfer back to your hotel.
- Start point
- Luxor, Luxor, Egypt (Luxor east bank hotel or Nile cruise, 08:00 - 15:30)
Included Activities
- Visit Karnak Temple with Egyptology guide
- See Avenue of Sphinxes
- Visit Luxor Temple
Optional Activities
- Pick up from Luxor west bank hotels (extra 15 USD per adult or child)
- Drop off at local ferry boat (extra 15 USD per adult or child)
Landmarks Karnak Temple Avenue of Sphinxes Luxor Temple 
- Day 2
Luxor West Bank
An early pickup around 5:00 to 5:30 am gets you ready for a hot air balloon flight at sunrise. You'll spend 30 to 40 minutes in the air seeing the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon spread out below. After landing, breakfast happens back at your hotel. Your guide meets you at 8:00 am to explore the Valley of the Kings where pharaohs are buried. Then you check out Hatshepsut Temple and stop at the Colossi of Memnon for photos. Lunch comes at a local restaurant before heading back to where you're staying.
- End point
- Luxor, Luxor, Egypt (Luxor hotel or Nile cruise, 12:30 - 14:00)
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Hot air balloon ride over Luxor (30-40 minutes)
- Visit Valley of the Kings with guide
- Explore 3 selected tombs in Valley of the Kings
- Visit Hatshepsut Temple
- Photo stop at Colossi of Memnon
- Lunch at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Alternative tour guide languages: German, Italian, Japanese, or French (extra 50 USD per person per day)
- Pick up from Luxor west bank hotels (extra 15 USD per adult or child)
- Drop off at local ferry boat (extra 15 USD per adult or child)
Landmarks Valley of the Kings Hatshepsut Temple Colossi of Memnon Valley of the Queens Ramessum Temple Theban Necropolis 
