2 Day Tour to Egypt's Famous Royal Tombs and Temples
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 3 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is 2 Day Tour to Egypt's Famous Royal Tombs and Temples worth booking?
2 Day Tour to Egypt's Famous Royal Tombs and Temples is a 48-hour experience in Luxor, Egypt, from $175 per person. It scores 67 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 3 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 67 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (3)
- Duration
- 48 hours
- From
- $175 per person
Enjoy an unforgettable day exploring the mystery of Tutankhamen, the most famous king in the world. This young king from the New Kingdom was around 10 years old when he ascended the throne and died when he was only 19. You will get the chance to be face to face with his royal mummy in his tomb in the Valley of the Kings (Necropolis of Thebes). Your Egyptologist tour guide will be with you to take you back in time to unveil the mystery of this famous Pharaoh. Also, visit the tombs of Ramses, Horemheb and Merenptah, and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari) and the Colossi of Memno Luxor Museum, Karnak and Luxor Temples.
What you get
About this experience
Enjoy an unforgettable day exploring the mystery of Tutankhamen, the most famous king in the world. This young king from the New Kingdom was around 10 years old when he ascended the throne and died when he was only 19. You will get the chance to be face to face with his royal mummy in his tomb in the Valley of the Kings (Necropolis of Thebes). Your Egyptologist tour guide will be with you to take you back in time to unveil the mystery of this famous Pharaoh. Also, visit the tombs of Ramses, Horemheb and Merenptah, and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari) and the Colossi of Memno Luxor Museum, Karnak and Luxor Temples.
What's included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
Not included
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Luxor Travels
Day 1: In the morning you will be picked up from your hotel in central Luxor or harbor by an air-conditioned vehicle for a full guided trip of about 5 hours. First you will be transported to the Necropolis of Thebes, the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank of Luxor. This ancient necropolis is a must-see for Luxor travelers. There you visit four royal tombs, including the Tomb of Ramses, the Tomb of Horemheb, the Tomb of Merenptah and of course the Tomb of King Tut. The tomb of Tutankhamen is the only tomb in Valley of the Kings that was discovered nearly intact in 1922. The discoverer of his tomb was Howard Carter. Tut's famous golden mask is on display at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, but here you have the opportunity to be amazed at the royal mummy of the young king. After visiting the tombs you will be transported to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari), the only woman ever to reign over Egypt as Pharaoh. This queen was an ancestor of King Tutankhamen and belonged to the same dynasty. Afterwards, you will be taken to see the Colossi of Memnon, the two largest ancient statues in Egypt which date back to the era of King Amenhotep III. He was the father of King Akhenaten and grandfather of King Tutankhamen. After touring the sites you will be transferred back to your hotel by an air-conditioned vehicle. Day 2: In the morning you will be picked up from your hotel in Luxor for a full guided day tour. First you will be transported to Karnak Temples in the East Bank of Luxor, where you will find the Temple of Amon, the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake. Karnak is a very inspiring site to visit. After Karnak you will be brought to Luxor Museum, which displays a unique collection of ancient items found in Luxor. Some items were found in Tutankhamun's tomb. You will also see several mummies. Afterwards, you visit Luxor Temple, which is dedicated to the Theben Triad of Amun-Ra, Mut and Khonsu. There you will see statues of Ramses the Great and the Avenue of Sphinxes. These ancient temples are a must-see for Luxor visitors. After touring the sites you will be transferred back to your hotel by an air-conditioned vehicle.
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Tomb of King Tutankhamun (Tut)
Enjoy a guided tour to explore the mysteries of ancient mythology, such as the mystery of King Tutankhamun, the most famous king in the world. This young king from the New Kingdom was around 10 years old when he ascended the throne and died when he was only 19. You will get the chance to be face to face with his royal mummy in his tomb in the Valley of the Kings
25 minutes here · Admission included
Valley of the Kings
Valley of the Kings on the West Bank of Luxor. This ancient necropolis is a must-see for Luxor travelers. There you visit four royal tombs, including the Tomb of Ramses, the Tomb of Horemheb, the Tomb of Merenptah and of course the Tomb of King Tut. The tomb of Tutankhamen is the only tomb in Valley of the Kings that was discovered nearly intact in 1922. The discoverer of his tomb was Howard Carter. Tut's famous golden mask is on display at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo
120 minutes here · Admission included
Temple of Hatshepsut
After visiting the tombs you will be transported to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari), the only woman ever to reign over Egypt as Pharaoh. This queen was an ancestor of King Tutankhamen and belonged to the same dynasty.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Colossi of Memnon
Afterwards, you will be taken to see the Colossi of Memnon, the two largest ancient statues in Egypt which date back to the era of King Amenhotep III. He was the father of King Akhenaten and grandfather of King Tutankhamen. After touring the sites you will be transferred back to your hotel by an air-conditioned vehicle
15 minutes here · Admission included
The Karnak Temple
In the morning you will be picked up from your hotel in Luxor for a full guided day tour. First you will be transported to Karnak Temples in the East Bank of Luxor, where you will find the Temple of Amon, the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake. Karnak is a very inspiring site to visit. After Karnak you will be brought to Luxor Museum,
120 minutes here · Admission included
Obelisk of Thutmoses I
Obelisk of Thutmoses I The Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, the Temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs,
10 minutes here · Admission included
Obelisk of Queen Hapshetsut,
The Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, the Temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs,
10 minutes here · Admission included
Luxor Museum
After Karnak you will be brought to Luxor Museum, which displays a unique collection of ancient items found in Luxor. Some items were found in Tutankhamun's tomb. You will also see several mummies.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Avenue of Sphinxes
Avenue of Shoinxes ,Spectacular avenue stretched from Luxor to Karnak, a distance of 3 kms. Today, its only a few hundred metres long but its very impressive.this avenue used to conect the Karnak templo and the Luxor templo.A six miles avenue with sphinxes in both sides of it.
10 minutes here · Admission included
Luxor Temple
Afterwards, you visit Luxor Temple, which is dedicated to the Theben Triad of Amun-Ra, Mut and Khonsu. There you will see statues of Ramses the Great and the Avenue of Sphinxes. These ancient temples are a must-see for Luxor visitors. After touring the sites you will be transferred back to your hotel by an air-conditioned vehicle.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- ar, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Luxor Travels
Know before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 3 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
3 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Photo opportunities
1 mentionThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
3 verified traveler reviews for 2 Day Tour to Egypt's Famous Royal Tombs and Temples. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Excellent tour of the sights of Luxor
Our tour was fantastic. We got to see the incredible sights of Luxor and our guide Khalid was incredibly knowledgeable. Everything ran smoothly, we were picked up at our hotel at 8 o’clock and set off to see the sights. On the drive Khalid informed us of the history and significance of the city of Luxor and then gave us further details as we went to each site. He ensured everything ran smoothly for us and provided waters for the day as well. Our driver got us everywhere safely in a comfortable and air conditioned van Excellent service
Response from the operator: Dear valued guests, Thank you so much for a 5 star review! We feel truly grateful that you considered your tour and our service to be excellent. All of our staff go out of their way to make sure all our guests are comfortable, safe and provided for, so we are glad to know they have succeeded in doing so. Thank you again! Sincerely, Ragab El Motgalye
via Tripadvisor
Fabulous experience!
My daughter and I were lucky enough to do this tour with Omar as our guide. He was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the subject material. On the first day, he picked us up exactly on time and took us through to the Valley of the Kings, Colossus of Memnon and Temple of Hatshepsut. The tombs were awe inspiring and he gave us ample time to wander around at our leisure. We made a stop at an alabaster workshop and it was refeshing to be told by both Omar and the guide at the workshop that there was no pressure to buy. The next day was a shorter one so we chose a slighter later pickup time. We visited Karnak and Luxor Temples. Again, we were given free time to sightsee and take photos after being guided with expert commentary. Omar turned out to be an expert photographer and offered to take photos at every photo opportunity. He then kindly arranged a felucca ride for us and it was such a serene experience that it was the perfect ending to a lovely day. But wait! That wasn't the end of the day. I had mentioned that I wanted to try some koshari so he asked if he could take us for some after the tour. I am so glad I took him up on his offer as he took us to a local place we would not have found by ourselves and treated us to the most delicious koshari I have ever had! Thank you, Omar. He then escorted us back to the hotel after two wonderful, informative days. I learned so much about Egypt's history from this lovely young man.
Response from the operator: Dear valued guests, Thank you very much for choosing Luxor Travels and for taking the time to share such a comprehensive review about your recent stay. It is gratifying to hear that Omar was able to help you have two wonderful, informative days. Your kind words are a great source of motivation for us to provide personal, yet professional tour services. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Sincerely, Ragab El Motgalye
via Tripadvisor
Mr Ragab El Motgalye my guide was...
<p>Mr Ragab El Motgalye my guide was very accomodating and knowledgable. Very safe place and I hope more tourists use this tour and visit Luxor. We had excellent communication and I enjoyed it very much. Special place and people.</p>
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 48 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Luxor Travels, who run 13 experiences we rank across 3 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 60.8.
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2 Day Tour to Egypt's Famous Royal Tombs and Temples: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Luxor.
How much does 2 Day Tour to Egypt's Famous Royal Tombs and Temples cost?
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Prices start at $175 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Luxor usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does 2 Day Tour to Egypt's Famous Royal Tombs and Temples take?
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Plan for about 48 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Luxor is not rushed.
Is 2 Day Tour to Egypt's Famous Royal Tombs and Temples worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 67 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 3 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Luxor, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule 2 Day Tour to Egypt's Famous Royal Tombs and Temples?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is 2 Day Tour to Egypt's Famous Royal Tombs and Temples suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 48-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book 2 Day Tour to Egypt's Famous Royal Tombs and Temples?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Luxor can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Luxor and add a light layer if any part of the 48-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does 2 Day Tour to Egypt's Famous Royal Tombs and Temples start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Luxor within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Luxor?
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On Outty we rank every Luxor experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Private Half Day Luxor Tour Valley of Kings & Queens, Hatshepsut, Full Day Tour to East and West Banks of Luxor (Private), Full Day Tour of Luxor private. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Luxor?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Luxor?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in 2 Day Tour to Egypt's Famous Royal Tombs and Temples?
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Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off; Transport by air-conditioned vehicle; and Qualified Egyptologist guide. Not included: Gratuities. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does 2 Day Tour to Egypt's Famous Royal Tombs and Temples include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 1 listed pickup location in and around Luxor. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is 2 Day Tour to Egypt's Famous Royal Tombs and Temples offered in?
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It is offered in Arabic and English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for 2 Day Tour to Egypt's Famous Royal Tombs and Temples?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
What happens to 2 Day Tour to Egypt's Famous Royal Tombs and Temples if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Luxor. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about 2 Day Tour to Egypt's Famous Royal Tombs and Temples?
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Across 3 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, organization. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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