Day 1 – Arrival in Luxor | East Bank Exploration

Welcome to Luxor – The Ancient City of Thebes

Daily Program:

Arrival at Luxor International Airport / Train Station / Hotel

Meet & assist by Egypt Tours VIP representative

Private transfer by modern air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel

12:00 – 13:00 | Hotel Check-in

Assistance with check-in procedures

Refresh & short rest after arrival

13:30 | Pickup for Afternoon Tour (East Bank)

14:00 – 16:00 | Karnak Temple Complex

Explore the largest religious complex in Egypt

Walk through the Great Hypostyle Hall (134 massive columns)

Visit:

Sacred Lake

Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut

Avenue of Sphinxes

Detailed explanation of ancient Egyptian religion & rituals

16:15 – 17:30 | Luxor Temple

Visit the temple connected to Karnak via the Avenue of Sphinxes

Highlights:

Colonnade of Amenhotep III

Statues of Ramses II

Roman chapel & mosque inside the temple

Perfect timing for sunset photography

17:45 | Optional Experience

Felucca ride on the Nile at sunset (45 minutes)

19:30 | Optional Evening Activity

Nile Dinner Cruise with:

Open buffet dinner

Belly dance & Tanoura show

Live oriental music

20:30 | Return to Hotel

Meals: Not Included
Overnight: Luxor

Day 2 – West Bank | Valley of the Kings & Ancient Tombs

Explore the Land of the Pharaohs

05:00 – Optional (Highly Recommended)

Hot Air Balloon Experience

Pickup from hotel

Sunrise flight over Luxor (approx. 45 minutes)

Aerial view of temples, Nile & desert

07:30 | Breakfast at Hotel

08:30 | Pickup for West Bank Tour

09:00 – 11:30 | Valley of the Kings

Visit 3 royal tombs included ticket

Explore richly decorated tombs of New Kingdom pharaohs

Explanation of burial beliefs & Book of the Dead

Optional:

Tutankhamun Tomb

Ramses V/VI Tomb

11:45 – 12:30 | Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

Unique mortuary temple carved into cliffs

Learn about Egypt’s most powerful female pharaoh

Architectural terraces & relief scenes

12:45 – 13:00 | Colossi of Memnon

Photo stop at the two giant statues

Historical explanation of Amenhotep III temple

13:30 – 14:30 | Lunch Break (Optional)

Local restaurant on the Nile or West Bank

15:00 | Return to Hotel

Evening Options:

Free time at leisure

OR Sound & Light Show at Karnak Temple

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Luxor

Day 3 – Dendera & Abydos | Hidden Treasures of Egypt

Full Day Cultural Journey Outside Luxor

07:00 | Breakfast & Check-out

07:30 | Departure to Abydos

Private drive (approx. 2.5 – 3 hours)

Comfortable vehicle with stops if needed

10:30 – 12:00 | Abydos Temple (Temple of Seti I)

One of the most important religious sites in ancient Egypt

Highlights:

Abydos King List (chronological list of pharaohs)

Stunning carvings & preserved colors

Temple dedicated to Osiris (god of afterlife)

12:15 | Drive to Dendera (approx. 1.5 hours)

13:45 – 15:00 | Dendera Temple (Temple of Hathor)

Best-preserved temple in Egypt

Visit:

Astronomical ceiling (Zodiac signs)

Underground crypts

Rooftop access (in some cases)

Dedicated to Hathor (goddess of love & music)

15:15 – 16:00 | Lunch Stop (Optional)

16:00 – 17:30 | Return Drive to Luxor

Final Transfer

Drop-off at:

Luxor Airport

Train station

Hotel

Meals: Breakfast

Important Notes (Professional Touch):

All tours can be Private or Small Group

Itinerary is flexible based on arrival/departure times

Suitable for luxury, family, and cultural travelers

Can be combined with Nile Cruise or Cairo extension