LUXOR
FROM
SAFAGA PORT
Secrets of the Afterlife and the
Temples of the Living
Step inland from the Red Sea and enter the ancient world of Thebes, where the realms of the living and the afterlife unfold side by side. Explore the West Bank’s royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, walk the terraces of Queen Hatshepsut’s mortuary temple, and stand before the timeless Colossi of Memnon. Continue to the East Bank to discover Karnak Temple — Egypt’s vast sanctuary of devotion and power. A day that reveals Luxor’s enduring spirit, shaped by pharaohs, faith, and the passage of millennia.
ITINERARY
Pre-Dawn Pickup — Safaga Port
Begin your journey with an early-morning pickup from Safaga Port. Your private driver will take you on a comfortable 3.5-hour drive through the Eastern Desert toward Luxor, where your private Egyptologist guide will meet you for the day’s exploration.
THE WEST BANK OF NILE
The land of the dead, where the sun set and the afterlife began.
Stop 1 — The Valley of the Kings
Ancient royal necropolis where pharaohs of the New Kingdom were buried in richly decorated tombs carved into desert cliffs. Each tomb offers a glimpse into royal eternity — from celestial art and sacred texts to architectural mastery hidden beneath the sands. Your standard entry ticket allows access to 3 tombs from the standard list.
Notable tombs often open to visitors include those of
Ramses IV
Ramses III
Merenptah
Additional optional tombs available for visit
Tutankhamun
Ramesses V & VI
Seti I
Ay
Stop 2 — Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Carved into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari, this terraced masterpiece, dedicated to the sun god Amun, honors Egypt’s most powerful female ruler and depicts her divine birth and her famed trade expedition to the Land of Punt.
Stop 3 — Colossi of Memnon
Two 18-meter statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. Once guarding the entrance to his lost mortuary temple, these colossal figures have stood watch over the Theban plain for more than 3,400 years — silent witnesses to Egypt’s ancient grandeur.
Lunch Break
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing your exploration.
THE EAST BANK OF NILE
The land of the living, where ancient Egyptians built temples to honor the gods and celebrate life.
Stop 4 — Karnak Temple Complex
Dedicated to the Theban triad — Amun-Ra, Mut, and Khonsu — Karnak is the largest religious complex in Egypt and one of humanity’s greatest architectural achievements. Monumental pylons, sacred lakes, and the vast Hypostyle Hall lined with 134 colossal columns still radiate the force of ancient devotion, creating an immense architectural landscape — a forest of towering pillars and thousand-year-old reliefs shaped across dynasties.
Return Transfer — Safaga Port
After completing your visits in Luxor, relax as your private driver brings you back to Safaga Port on the 3.5-hour return drive. Enjoy the quiet desert scenery as you head back to your cruise ship after a full day discovering ancient Luxor.
INCLUSIONS
Pickup and return in a private vehicle from Safaga Port
All transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle
Private English-Speaking Egyptologist Guide
Entrance fees to all mentioned sites
Lunch at a local restaurant
Bottled water during the tour
All taxes and service charges
EXCLUSIONS
Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary