Luxor day trip from Sahl Hasheesh

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Day Trip to Luxor from Sahl Hasheesh | Sharing tour max 8 people

This private Luxor day trip from Sahl Hasheesh offers a comprehensive exploration of Luxor’s most iconic sites. Departing early from your Sahl Hasheesh hotel, you’ll enjoy a comfortable, air-conditioned transfer approximately 3.5 to 4 hours across the Eastern Desert.

Your journey into history begins on the West Bank of Luxor, where you’ll explore the legendary Valley of the Kings, the burial ground of pharaohs, including the famous Tutankhamun’s Tomb. Marvel at the vibrant hieroglyphs and intricate artwork within the ancient burial chambers.

Next, visit the magnificent Temple of Hatshepsut, a striking terraced mortuary temple dedicated to Egypt’s powerful female pharaoh. Conclude your West Bank adventure with a stop at the colossal Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues guarding the funerary temple of Amenhotep III.

After a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, your Luxor highlights continue on the East Bank. Here, you’ll wander through the sprawling Karnak Temple Complex, an awe-inspiring labyrinth of temples, chapels, and pylons, representing centuries of construction by various pharaohs. This full-day Luxor tours offer an unforgettable dive into Egypt’s rich historical tapestry, ensuring you experience the best of this ancient city before your return to Sahl Hasheesh.

Details

Duration: 14 hours

Tour Location: Luxor

Tour Availability: Everyday

Pickup & Drop Off: Your Hotel in Sahl Hasheesh

Tour Type: Group tour max 8 people

Wheel chair: Accessible

Included

Round transfer with new brand vehicle

Expert Egyptologist guide

Lunch at a local restaurant

Excluded

Beverages during lunch

Optional 30-minute motor boat tour (€10 paid in cash onsite)

KV9 – Ramesses V, Ramesses VI tomb

KV17 – Seti I tomb

KV62 -Tutankhamun tomb

Tipping

What to take with you

Hat, Sunglasses & Sun cream

Comfortable shoes and clothes

small change for the toilet

Itinerary

04.00 am Hotel pick up

We will pick you up at your hotel lobby to start your Luxor tourist attractions tour from Sahl Hasheesh.

Short Break

Around 07.00 am, you will enjoy a 20 minutes coffee break at a cozy lounge to use the toilet (20 l.e per person), have your breakfast, and enjoy a drink.

Memnon Colossi

Luxor tourist attractions on the west bank of the Nile includes the famous Amenhotep III statutes known as Colossi of Memnon. Once, they were decorating the entrance of the biggest mummification temple on Luxor west bank.

Valley of the Kings

In fact, one of the best things to do in Egypt is to visit the King’s Valley. Actually, this iconic UNESCO World Heritage site served as the royal burial ground for pharaohs and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom (18th to 20th dynasties). Carved deep into the desert rock, these elaborate tombs were designed to protect the pharaohs’ eternal rest and guide their souls to the afterlife.

While there are over 60 known tombs, only 7 tombs are open to the public on a rotating basis to aid in their preservation. In fact, the Highlights often include the relatively small yet famously intact Tomb of Tutankhamun (KV62), discovered by Howard Carter, where you can still see the boy king’s mummy. Other frequently open tombs like those of Ramesses III (KV11) and Ramesses IV (KV2) showcase breathtakingly vibrant hieroglyphics and detailed wall paintings depicting funerary texts and mythological scenes. For an additional fee, you might access the magnificent Tomb of Seti I (KV17), renowned for its exceptional artistry and preservation. Each tomb offers a unique glimpse into the beliefs and artistic mastery of ancient Egypt.

After visiting your 3 tombs and shoot some photos for the religious book decorating the walls such as Book of Dead, Opening of the Mouth, Book of Akr and the holy cow. Then, you will proceed to your next stop

Hatshepsut temple

The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, also known as Djeser-Djeseru (“Holy of Holies”), is a breathtaking masterpiece of ancient Egyptian architecture, uniquely carved into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari on the West Bank of Luxor. This terraced temple, built for the formidable female pharaoh Hatshepsut (c. 1479-1458 BCE), stands as a testament to her prosperous reign and ambition.

In fact, among its many highlights, the Hathor Chapel is particularly notable. Dedicated to the goddess of love, music, and motherhood, it features distinctive Hathor-headed columns and vibrant reliefs depicting the goddess as a cow, symbolizing fertility and prosperity. Adjacent to it is the Anubis Chapel, honoring the jackal-headed god of embalming and the underworld, with scenes showcasing his role in funerary rites.

One of the temple’s most celebrated features are the reliefs commemorating the Punt Expedition. These detailed carvings vividly depict Hatshepsut’s successful trade mission to the exotic Land of Punt. While not explicitly depicted as large-scale agriculture in ancient Egypt scenes, the prosperity brought by such expeditions indirectly supported the nation’s agricultural foundations. Besides, the beautiful scenes of the Divine Birth reliefs, a series of carvings that graphically narrate Hatshepsut’s mythological conception by the god Amun. Finally, the Holy of Holies of Amun served as the sanctuary for the chief deity Amun-Re.

At the end ofthe tour, you will go for

Lunch

enjoy your freshly cooked lunch at a local restaurant with the possibility of vegetarian meals.

Karnak temples complex

Karnak Temple Complex is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is the largest ancient religious site in the world, truly a must-see attraction for any traveler to Egypt.

Your exploration begins along the recently restored Avenue of Sphinxes. Actually, stepping inside, you’ll be amazing by the grand scale of the Great Hypostyle Hall. This forest of 134 colossal columns, many still vibrant with original paint, creates an awe-inspiring spectacle, with hieroglyphic reliefs covering nearly every surface.

Discover the towering Hatshepsut Obelisk, one of the largest ancient obelisks still standing in Egypt. Don’t miss the Sacred Lake, a rectangular body of water used for purification rituals by priests. Before you leave, be sure to walk around the large Scarab statue, believed to bring good luck and fertility when circled. Karnak offers an unparalleled glimpse into the monumental scale and profound religious beliefs of ancient Egypt, making it an essential Luxor highlight.

At the end of your Karnak tour, you will go to have your lunch at a local restaurant