Day Tour to Luxor from Sharm El Sheikh by Plane

Enjoy Luxor Tour from Sharm El Sheikh by flight to see its most famous sights in one day. Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple (optional) on the East bank and see the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple on the West bank. Luxor is often described as the world’s greatest open air museum, but that comes nowhere near to describing this extraordinary place. There is simply nowhere else that comes close to the grandeur of ancient Thebes. Come and visit the once capital of the ‘New Kingdom Pharaohs’ (1570-1090BC) which has the largest wealth of ancient archeological sites in the Nile Valley.  The most important sites are split between the East and West Banks of the Nile. On the East Bank which is the ‘City of the Living’ we will visit the magnificent Temple ofKarnak and on the West Bank which is where the 'City of the Dead’ is located, we will see the colossi of Memnon, the Valley of the Kings and the breath-taking mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Our day from East bank to West bank will effectively be two terrific tours in one! 

Pick up from Sharm el Sheikh hotels

Early morning the tour guide will pick you up at 04.30 am by A/C VAN and transfer you to Sharm Airport to Fly to Luxor about 30 Minutes approximately.

Flight to Luxor from Sharm el Sheikh

Upon your arrival to luxor airport Our English speaking guide will meet and accompany you along the day to

The Valley of the Kings

You will start your trip from the west bank of the Luxor where is The Valley of The Kings, where, for a period of nearly 500 years from the 16th to 11th century BC, amazing tombs were constructed for the Pharaohs and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom of Egypt. One of the most remarkable archeological destinations in the world, the valley is known to contain 63 tombs and chambers ranging in size from a simple pit to a complex tomb with over 120 chambers. the royal necropolis known in ancient times as "the Place of Truth." On our tour of the Valley of the Kings we'll explore these magnificent tombs, belonging to past kings such as King Tutankhamamun and the Sons of Ramsesses II.

Hatshepsut temple (Temple of Al Dier El Bahari)

After the Valley of the Kings you will visit the funeral temple of Queen Hatshepsut which is called "temple of Al Dier El bahari". The architect Senenmut inspired by the Temple Of Mentuhotep and reproduced its terraces and porticos at this temple. Your tour guide will detail this magnificent temples history, including why it's so historically and architectually important.

The Colossi of Memnon

Before leaving the west bank you will see the colossi of Memnon, listen to the story of these 2 statues and to know how they have stood in the Theban necropolis For the past 3400 years, moreover you will have the chance to take a memorable pictures there. The Colossi of Memnon are two massive stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III, who reigned in Egypt during the Dynasty XVIII. Since 1350 BCE, they have stood in the Theban Necropolis, located west of the River Nile from the modern city of Luxor.

Lunch

You will have your tasty lunch in a local restaurant which located on the east bank with a wonderful Nile view.  

The Karnak Temple Complex

After lunch you will take an afternoon tour in Temples Of Karnak, Ipet Isut designates the center of the world where Amun, the creator of the universe, first created himself and then all living beings. The complex is a vast open site and includes the Karnak Open Air Museum. It is believed to be the second most visited historical site in Egypt; only the Giza Pyramids near Cairo receive more visits. It consists of four main parts, of which only the largest is currently open to the general public. The term Karnak often is understood as being the Precinct of Amun-Ra only, because this is the only part most visitors see. 

 Visit Banana Island by boat (optional)

 
You will sail along the Nile and view the countryside of Upper Egyptian and islands, then you will visit this wonderful island to enjoy its fresh air and tasty fruits.

Shopping

By the end of the first day you'll spend around 1 hour Luxor markets where you can make shopping like to visit a perfume shop & Papyrus Institute.

Fly back to Sharm El-Sheikh

You will catch your flight to Sharm El Sheikh back, then return to your hotel after what we know will have been a most enjoyable day.