Commence your Luxor day tours with a delightful breakfast aboard an Egyptian Nile cruise, setting the stage for exploration on Luxor's West Bank. Discover the highlights, including the renowned Valley of the Kings, housing the tombs of numerous New Kingdom pharaohs. Be captivated by well-preserved frescoes, particularly the trial scene depicting gods like Osiris, Maat, the goddess of justice, and Anubis, the god of the necropolis in ancient Egyptian history.
Embark on a visit to the Hatshepsut Temple, also known as El Deir El Bahari Temple, dedicated to the fifth Pharaoh of the 18th Dynasty and the second female Pharaoh of Egypt. This complex of Pharaonic temples and tombs on the West Bank of the Nile, opposite Luxor, was constructed for Queen Hatshepsut's rituals in the afterlife. The modern Arab name, given in the 7th century AD, reflects its use as a Coptic monastery.
Conclude your Luxor excursions with a tour of the Colossi of Memnon, colossal seated stone statues representing Pharaoh Amenhotep III.
Savor an open-buffet lunch and dinner on your Nile cruise while sailing to Edfu. Spend the night aboard your Nile cruise.
For those seeking an extra adventure, your personal tour guide can arrange a morning hot air balloon ride in Luxor (Optional activity).
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner