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Two-Day Private Explorer: Valley of the Kings & Ancient Temples.

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Length

2 days

Itinerary

2 days planned

Group

Max 8

Guides

English

Overview

100% Private & Tailored: Completely private air-conditioned vehicle and personal driver dedicated solely to your group, allowing you to explore the East and West Banks entirely at your own pace without being rushed by a large tour bus crowd.

Flexible & Transparent Design: A lean, customizable itinerary that keeps costs fair by letting travelers pick and pay for only the specific tomb and temple admissions they want to see, avoiding inflated all-inclusive package markups.

Seamless Two-Bank Mastery: Perfectly split over two days to cover the ultimate highlights—conquering the royal tombs and cliffside terraces of the West Bank on Day 1, followed by the towering hypostyle columns and illuminated evening atmosphere of the East Bank on Day 2.

Day by day itinerary

  1. 1West Bank: Valley of the Kings & Colossi⌄

    Step into the final resting place of ancient Egypt's most powerful pharaohs, descending into elaborately painted subterranean tombs covered in vibrant, thousands-of-years-old hieroglyphs and sacred funerary texts.

    Admire the architectural brilliance of the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, a breathtaking structure carved directly into sheer limestone cliffs. Explore its grand colonnaded terraces, ancient shrines, and detailed reliefs dedicated to one of Egypt's most successful female pharaohs.

    Stop at the towering twin statues of Amenhotep III, known as the Colossi of Memnon, to capture stunning photos and hear the brief history of these ancient guardians standing watch over the West Bank.

  2. 2East Bank: Karnak & Luxor Temples⌄

    Wander through the awe-inspiring Great Hypostyle Hall at Karnak Temple, surrounded by massive, intricately carved sandstone columns that tower toward the sky. Explore this vast ancient sanctuary dedicated to the god Amun-Ra, filled with towering obelisks, sacred lakes, and millennia of monumental history.

    Walk along the breathtaking, recently restored Avenue of the Sphinxes, a majestic 2.7-kilometer ancient pathway flanked by hundreds of human and ram-headed statues that once linked the great temples of Karnak and Luxor.

    Explore the magnificent Luxor Temple, beautifully illuminated at dusk or glowing in the afternoon sun, featuring towering statues of Ramses II and colossal pylons. Wander through ancient courtyards and open-air sanctuaries that served as the grand setting for ancient festivals and coronations.

What's included

  • ✓Private Egyptologist guide throughout the trip
  • ✓Pick-up and drop-off service
  • ✓Bottled water

Not included

  • ✕Gratuity and tips
  • ✕Meals and food are excluded, but your driver will be happy to stop at local restaurants or cafes where you can purchase your own lunch and refreshments whenever you choose
  • ✕Explore vibrant subterranean pharaoh tombs carved into the West Bank mountains. General entry includes 3 tombs.
  • ✕Admire the stunning multi-tiered terraces of Queen Hatshepsut's mortuary temple, dramatically carved into the sheer limestone cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.
  • ✕Wander through the colossal hypostyle hall of Karnak Temple, surrounded by towering papyrus-shaped columns and ancient stone sanctuaries.
  • ✕Wander through the majestic colonnades and illuminated statues of Ramses II at Luxor Temple, nestled right in the heart of the city.

Good to know

Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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$255

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