Experience the fabulous Luxor highlights in 5 days tour itinerary. Welcome to Luxor, the captivating city that holds the key to Egypt’s ancient past. In this immersive 5-day tour, prepare to embark on a remarkable journey through Luxor’s most iconic highlights.
Begin your Luxor highlights in 5 days itinerary by touring the East Bank. Explore the largest temple in the world, Karnak Temple, and, the majestic Luxor Temple on the east bank of Luxor. Discover the magnificent tombs of the Valley of the Kings, the unique Temple of the female Pharaoh Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. Witness the beautiful tombs of the queens in the Valley of the Queens, and the stunning tombs of the artisans at Deir EL-Madinah. Discover the magnificent Temple of Habu on the west bank of Luxor. Visit the most intact temple in Egypt, Horus Temple in Edfu, and the twin Temple of Kom Ombo. Explore the lovely Temple of Hathor at Dendera and the stunning Temple of Seti I in Abydos.
This Luxor highlights in 5 days tour offers a perfect blend of awe-inspiring sights, enriching experiences, and leisurely moments to savor the essence of Luxor. Join us as we unveil the mysteries of this ancient city, taking you on a captivating adventure through time and leaving you with memories that will last a lifetime.
Upon arrival at Luxor International Airport, you will meet Egypt Best Vacations tour guide just outside the arrival terminal at Luxor Airport to commence your Luxor highlights in 5 days tour. Visit the largest temple in the world, the Temple of Karnak. The Temple/Complex of Karnak was the great god’s chief sanctuary and much larger than any other monument in Egypt. This huge and splendid complex which actually contains many separate temples covers 1700 years of expansion and an area of 300 acres.
Then proceed to the majestic Temple of Luxor. The Temple of Luxor was built by the 18th Dynasty pharaoh Amenhotep III (1387-1349 BCE), the grandson of the military genius Tuthmosis III, and expanded by the 19th Dynasty pharaoh Ramses II (1279-1213 BCE). Savor your lunch at a local restaurant, then, transfer to your hotel for a free evening.
Optional tour: Karnak Sound & Light Show
Meals Plan: Lunch Only
Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel, followed by visiting the magnificent 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, transfer back to your hotel for a free evening in Luxor.
Optional tour: Sunrise Hot Air Ballooning over Luxor
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
Today, with your Luxor tour in 5 days, you will visit the magnificent Temple of pharaoh Seti I and the Osirion at Abydos. 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.
On your way back to Luxor, you will explore the fabulous Temple of Hathor at Dendera. The temple of Dendera dates back to the Ptolemaic Period, although evidence points to older structures once existing on the site, dating as far back as king Pepy I, from the Old Kingdom. Among the temple’s most notable features are astronomical engravings on its ceiling. Then, transfer back to Luxor for a free evening.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
Travel from Luxor to Edfu to visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu. The Temple of Horus in Edfu is the most intact temple in Egypt and one of the most beautiful temples built during the Greco-Roman period. The Temple of Edfu is fully inscribed with reliefs and hieroglyphs on its exterior and interior walls. Then, proceed to the twin Temple of Horus and Sobek, and the Crocodile Museum in Kom Ombo. Kom Ombo was built during the Greco-Roman period. The temple began during the time of Ptolemy V and was completed by the time of Emperor Tiberius. The emperors Domitian, Caracalla, and others added to the temple. So it took about 400 years to finish. Then, transfer back to Luxor for the final night of your Luxor highlights in 5 days tour.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
Today, you will return back again to the West Bank of Luxor to visit the wonderful tombs of the Artisans at Deir El Madinah. Deir El-Madinah is the modern Arabic name for the worker’s village (now an archaeological site) which was home to the artisans and craftsmen of Thebes who built and decorated the royal tombs in the nearby Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens.
Continue to the beautiful tombs of the queens at the Valley of the Queens. This valley was part of ancient Thebes and served as the burial site of the queens and some royal children of the 19th and 20th dynasties (1292–1075 BC). The most beautiful tomb there, is that of Queen Nefertari but requires additional fee to visit. End your tour at the magnificent Temple of Habu. This temple, which was also dedicated to the god Amon, was carved with religious scenes and portrayals of Ramses’ wars against the Libyans, Nubians, and the Sea People.
Conclude your Luxor Highlights in 5 days tour with a transfer to Luxor Airport for final departure. It is really sad to leave, but feel free to contact us about your next adventure in Egypt.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
