Discover the best of Luxor in 3 days with Egypt Best Vacations. This short journey lets you explore the city’s most famous ancient wonders in a simple and rewarding way.
Visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon on Luxor’s West Bank. Then enjoy two remarkable excursions to the beautiful Temple of Dendera and the sacred Temple of Abydos. On the East Bank, walk through the vast Karnak Temple and admire the timeless beauty of Luxor Temple.
This Luxor 3 day itinerary is ideal if you want history, culture, and unforgettable monuments in one well-planned trip. It is the perfect answer to what to do in Luxor in 3 days while enjoying the magic of ancient Egypt.
Upon arrival at Luxor Airport/Railway, you will meet your guide just outside the arrival terminal to commence your Luxor in 3 days tour.
Visit the largest temple in the world, the Temple of Karnak. Karnak Temple was the great god’s chief sanctuary and much larger than any other monument in Egypt. Then proceed to the majestic Temple of Luxor. Luxor Temple was built by the 18th Dynasty pharaoh Amenhotep III (1387-1349 BCE). The temple was expanded by the 19th Dynasty pharaoh Ramses II (1279-1213 BCE). Then, transfer to your hotel for a free evening.
Meals Plan: No Meals Included
Today, your 3 days in Luxor take you to Dendera and Abydos. After breakfast at the hotel, you will head to Abydos. Here, you will explore the magnificent Temple of pharaoh Seti I and the Osirion. Abydos is the Greek name of the ancient Egyptian name (Abdju). Abdju was the great necropolis of Thini. Thini, the capital city of the 16th nome of Upper Egypt, held a great position during the Predynastic period. Seti I is one of the lesser-known pharaohs of the New Kingdom Period, however, his temple at Abydos is amongst the most famous, cited by many as the most impressive religious structure still standing in Egypt.
Continue to Dendera to visit the fabulous Temple of Hathor at Dendera. The temple of Dendera was built during the Ptolemaic Period. However, there is evidence of older structures at the site. These older structures date back to King Pepy I from the Old Kingdom. Among the temple’s most notable features are astronomical engravings on its ceiling. Then, travel back to Luxor for the final night of your Luxor 3 day itinerary.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
Today, you will visit the glorious tombs of the Valley of the Kings. The pharaohs during the New Kingdom ceased building pyramids and cut their tombs deep into the mountain trying to hide them from grave robbers. There are 65 tombs in the Valley of the Kings, your guide will recommend the best three tombs of the ones open to visit. From the glorious Valley of the Kings to the unique Temple of the female Pharaoh Hatshepsut who served as solo pharaoh for about 20 years. You will end your trip at the giant Colossi of Memnon which survives from the Temple of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. Then, wrap up your Luxor in 3 days itinerary with a transfer to Luxor Airport/Railway.
Optional tour: Sunrise Hot Air Ballooning over Luxor
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
