Enjoy your Open Buffet Breakfast at the hotel. Later on, you’ll join our expert, Egyptologist, tour guide in such awe-inspiring tour to the West Bank of Luxor, including the royal tombs of Valley of the Kings, the richest and most fascinating ancient tombs in Egypt. This was the burial site of the kings from the New Kingdom. This includes the marvelous tomb of Tutankhamen, discovered intact by Howard Carter in 1922 as the most important archeological discovery in the 20th century. The tombs are featured with marvelous wall painting which survived until today.
After that, we will proceed to visit Temple of Deir Elbahari, which was constructed during the reign of the 18th dynasty by Queen Hatshepsut, one of the greatest rulers of Egypt. The Temple is featured with its many terraces, the statues of the Queen with a beard, and its magnificent location carved out of one of the great mountains of Thebes.
Our last visit at the West Bank will be to the Colossi of Memnon, these two huge statues are the only remaining items of the great funerary temple of Amenhotep III constructed in 1350 BC and became a landmark of Luxor afterwards.
Later on, we will have a short break for lunch at local restaurant. After lunch, we will continue our tour by visiting the Luxor Museum, which contains a modest collection of the highest quality artworks dating from the Pre-dynastic Period right through to the Islamic era. The modern building is extremely spacious with plenty of room to move around and view beautifully displayed objects and sculpture in peaceful low-lit surroundings. The perfect place to spend a hot morning in Luxor.
Finally, we will visit the Mummification Museum, a new museum dedicated to the illustration and the documentation of the mummification process in ancient Egypt including the tools, substances, mummies, coffins, and other interesting items from the mortuary scene in ancient Egypt. After this amazing day tour, we will transfer you back to your hotel in Luxor for rest and refresh. Evening time is yours to relax at the hotel or you can seize the time and go for an optional tour in Luxor to enjoy tour night.
Overnight in Luxor