Discover the highlights of Luxor on this full-day guided tour and learn its history through its top sites (and hidden ones too): Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, Sphinx Alley and many more.

Starting from being driven to Luxor West Bank, your first stop is the Valley of the Kings as you hear why it was once called the “Gates of the Kings” or the “Place of Truth”. You'll also marvel at Hatshepsut Temple rising out of the desert plain in a series of terraces and learn about the greatest mummy found in history in 1876. Then, before crossing the River Nile to Luxor East Bank, you'll pause to admire two 60-foot stone statues named The Colossi of Memnon that have stood for more than 3,000 years.

Next, you'll cross the tranquil waters of the River Nile by motorboat to the Luxor East Bank, where it's time to indulge in lunch. You'll lastly explore the Jewel of the Egyptian Temples, Karnak, with its complex of sanctuaries, kiosks, pylons and obelisks dedicated to the Theban gods, which measures about 1.5km by 800m - large enough to contain about 10 cathedrals!

Enjoyed everything the guide wad fab.The wife can't walk fast but he never left us

The guide was knowledgeable but didn't seem to know what the itinerary was and even asked us where we were supposed to be going. It was evident that we were running ahead of schedule and in the end the driver dropped the guide off at a Mosque for prayers and he said that the driver would take us back to the hotel after lunch. In the event the driver just took us straight back to the hotel and totally aborted lunch. Upon reviewing our supposed schedule the guide missed out the Colossi of Memnon.

We were taken to a supposed handmade pottery outlet which was not on the itinerary. We were badgered constantly by the shop owner who followed us around the shop continually shoving items under our noses and telling us we could have a good deal. We kept on saying 'no' but he wouldn't leave us alone. He was trying to make us buy more and more expensive items. In the end we became very uneasy and purchased an item we didn't really want just to get out. Then there was an argument regarding the cost

We had a wonderful day. Looked after so well by Merrit our guide. The driver was also very courteous. One down side was the meal at the hotel. The staff treated us very poorly. They seemed to think we shouldn't have been there and they had no record of any agreement to provide a meal. We were given food begrudgingly, with no choice at all. We would have preferred to have good to the Iberotel where we were staying and had an all inclusive package.

Our TUI agent Mohammed Adel and our Egyptology guide Kamal were absolutely outstanding. We chose to go on several evening and day trips with them which were hassle free. We very much enjoyed Kamal’s expert commentaries and historical explanations and we were impressed by the comfortable and swift rides between the different attractions and historical destinations, the delicious lunches included and the overall efficiency and care taken by everyone to ensure that we had wonderful experiences.

Overall, it was a very good day out. Our tour guide Abram was extremely knowledgeable and provided great customer service. I'd highly recommend this tour, as it covers the majority of the main sights and I felt we had enough time at each stop.

Why you’ll love this…

Visit the Valley of the Kings and learn about the greatest mummy found in history
Discover top sites in 1 day such as Sphinx Alley and the River Nile by motorboat
Marvel at 60-foot stone statues that have stood for more than 3,000 years
Explore the vast Karnak Temple, large enough to contain 10 cathedrals

Important to know

Know in advance:

Please confirm the pickup time and location directly with the local operator. You will find the contact details on your voucher after booking
Tour duration and pickup time are subject to change due to operating conditions and hotel location
A minimum number of 2 adults per booking is required for the shared tour

Remember to bring:

Remember to bring a hat, sunglasses, suncream, camera, small bottle of water and casual clothing

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What’s included

Certified Egyptologist
Entrance to The Valley of the Kings (except Tomb of Ramses VI and Tomb of Tutankhamun)
Entrance to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Entrance to the Karnak Temple with the Open Air Museum
Visit of the Colossi of Memnon
Lunch included at Hotel Steigenberger or Iberotel Luxor
Motorboat on the Nile from the West Bank to the East Bank for lunch
Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off

What’s not included

Entrance fee to the Tomb of Tutankhamun (approx. EUR 17)
Entrance fee to the Tomb of Ramses VI (approx. EUR 6)
Drinks

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Meeting point:

Hotel pickup service is included. Please provide your hotel information, email and phone number at the time of booking.

Provider

Travco Group for Tourism

What people say about this experience

4.5/5

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Based on 10 reviews

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4.6/5

Value for money

4.2/5

Service

4.6/5

Safety

4.6/5

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4 stars (2)

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A
Allen Turner
Travelled as a couple
14 March 2026
4.2
United Kingdom
Enjoyed everything the guide wad fab.The wife can't walk fast but he never left us
A
Adrian
Travelled as a couple
11 March 2026
3.4
United Kingdom
The guide was knowledgeable but didn't seem to know what the itinerary was and even asked us where we were supposed to be going. It was evident that we were running ahead of schedule and in the end the driver dropped the guide off at a Mosque for prayers and he said that the driver would take us back to the hotel after lunch. In the event the driver just took us straight back to the hotel and totally aborted lunch. Upon reviewing our supposed schedule the guide missed out the Colossi of Memnon.
B
Barry
Travelled as a couple
8 March 2026
5
United Kingdom
We were taken to a supposed handmade pottery outlet which was not on the itinerary. We were badgered constantly by the shop owner who followed us around the shop continually shoving items under our noses and telling us we could have a good deal. We kept on saying 'no' but he wouldn't leave us alone. He was trying to make us buy more and more expensive items. In the end we became very uneasy and purchased an item we didn't really want just to get out. Then there was an argument regarding the cost
M
Moira
Travelled as a couple
16 February 2026
5
United Kingdom
We had a wonderful day. Looked after so well by Merrit our guide. The driver was also very courteous. One down side was the meal at the hotel. The staff treated us very poorly. They seemed to think we shouldn't have been there and they had no record of any agreement to provide a meal. We were given food begrudgingly, with no choice at all. We would have preferred to have good to the Iberotel where we were staying and had an all inclusive package.
A
Anna and David
Travelled with family
24 February 2025
5
United Kingdom
Our TUI agent Mohammed Adel and our Egyptology guide Kamal were absolutely outstanding. We chose to go on several evening and day trips with them which were hassle free. We very much enjoyed Kamal’s expert commentaries and historical explanations and we were impressed by the comfortable and swift rides between the different attractions and historical destinations, the delicious lunches included and the overall efficiency and care taken by everyone to ensure that we had wonderful experiences.
T
TUI Musement Traveler
10 December 2025
5
United Kingdom
Overall, it was a very good day out. Our tour guide Abram was extremely knowledgeable and provided great customer service. I'd highly recommend this tour, as it covers the majority of the main sights and I felt we had enough time at each stop.