After breakfast at your hotel in Cairo, you’ll be transferred to Cairo Airport in a private car to catch your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, your private Egyptologist guide will meet you at the airport and take you on an exciting day of exploring Luxor’s most iconic historical sites.

Begin your day in Luxor with a visit to the Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest and most significant religious sites in the world. This sprawling complex is dedicated to the god Amun-Ra, and walking through the grand Hypostyle Hall with its towering columns will feel like stepping back in time.

Your guide will share fascinating stories and insights about the temple’s construction, religious significance, and the rituals that took place there.

Next, visit the Luxor Temple, which sits majestically along the Nile River. This temple is famous for its stunning architecture, including a row of statues and a towering obelisk at its entrance. Your guide will explain the temple’s importance during Egypt’s ancient festivals and its role in the religious life of Luxor.

After your visit to the temples, enjoy a relaxing lunch at a local restaurant overlooking the Nile River. Here, you can savor traditional Egyptian dishes, such as molokhia or grilled fish, while enjoying the serene river views.

In the afternoon, take a short boat ride across the Nile to Luxor’s West Bank, home to the famous Valley of the Kings. This burial site houses the tombs of Egypt’s most powerful pharaohs, including Tutankhamun. Explore the intricately decorated tombs, with their colorful murals that offer a glimpse into ancient Egypt’s beliefs about the afterlife.

Next, visit the stunning Temple of Hatshepsut, built into the cliffs of the Theban Mountains. This mortuary temple, dedicated to one of Egypt’s most famous female pharaohs, is renowned for its grand architecture, with terraces and colonnades that blend seamlessly with the natural surroundings. Learn about Hatshepsut’s extraordinary reign and accomplishments.

Finally, stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous statues that have stood for over 3,000 years. These statues of Amenhotep III once guarded his mortuary temple, and although the temple is now in ruins, the statues remain an awe-inspiring sight.

After an unforgettable day of exploring Luxor, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Soma Bay by private car, where you can relax and reflect on the incredible history and monuments you’ve seen during your trip.