This is a full day tour to visit the highlights of Luxor in one day. Luxor is the biggest open air museum in the world and the gem of the history of Egypt . First you will visit the West Bank (Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon), then the East Bank (Temple of Karnak and Temple of Luxor).

The Karnak Temple

The Karnak Temple is the world's biggest religious structure. It was built over a large span of time, and was once the site of an extensive complex. The name Karnak comes from the nearby village, which in turn derives its name from the temple itself.

it is very impressive with its pylons (monumental entrance gates), pillars, obelisks and statues. It is by far the most large temple ever built by man; it is almost three times larger than Vatican City .

Luxor Temple

we will enjoy the beauty of Luxor Temple which was started in 1400 BC with Amenhotep III reign and completed with Tutankhamen 's burial during the New Kingdom period (1550-1080 BC). Also known as "Hieroglyphic", this temple used to be dedicated to Amon Re , his wife Mut & their son Khonsou .

Valley of the Kings

Valley of the Kings is  the most famous and the most magnificent of all the royal tombs in Luxor. This valley is located on the west bank of the Nile and originally contained over sixty tombs, mostly for kings and queens from different dynasties; but now we can see only three major tombs:

Tutankhamen's tomb : This is by far  the best preserved tomb in The Valley of KIngs due to its  haste  closure by  Egyptian archeologist  after his discovery in 1922 which leads to a very good condition with it's Alabaster Canopic shrine , coffins and mask intact .

Tomb of Seti I

Tomb of king Seti I that dates back to 1290 BC. This tomb is the largest in the valley and the most beautiful , it was discovered by a British archeologist James Evesham on 4th of February 1817.

Tomb of Ramsses VI : The tomb is unfinished with scenes from his reign still decorating some of its walls . You'll also see many graffiti left by English, French and Italian visitors engraved over this tomb's walls . It dates back to XIX dynasty .

Temple of Hatshepsut

Temple of Queen Hatshepsut is located on the West Bank of the river Nile opposite to Luxor. It is a funerary or mortuary temple dedicated to queen Hatshepsut who was a pharaoh of ancient Egypt around 1473 – 1458 BC .

Colossi of Memnon

Colossi of Memnon are 2 giant statues dedicated to king Amenhotep III and originally stood in the mortuary temple of the pharaoh. Since its discovery by Europeans in 1806, it has been a source of wonder and inspiration for many, with most interested to know about the quality of music that Memnon's statue were supposed to sound produce based on ancient Greek description as cited by Herodotus.