Overview
Ancient Thebes was the capital of the pharaohs at their height. The East Bank holds the vast temples of Karnak and Luxor. On the West Bank, the royal tombs lie hidden in the Valley of the Kings.
Duration
3 nights · 4 days
Best Time to Visit
October to April. Balloon flights are at their calmest in winter.
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Egypt: Pharaohs, Deserts & the Red Sea →What You'll See
Karnak Temple
The largest temple complex ever built, with its forest of 134 columns.
Luxor Temple
Beautifully illuminated after dark.
Valley of the Kings
Painted tombs of the pharaohs, including Tutankhamun's.
Temple of Hatshepsut
A terraced temple set against sheer cliffs.
Colossi of Memnon
Twin 18-metre statues of Amenhotep III.
What You'll Do
- Float over the West Bank in a hot air balloon at sunrise
- Descend into painted royal tombs
- Sail the Nile on a traditional felucca at sunset
- Walk the restored Avenue of Sphinxes
- Visit a local alabaster workshop
Sample Itinerary
Day by Day
- 1
Day 1
Arrive in Luxor
Check in by the Nile. Evening visit to Luxor Temple under the lights.
- 2
Day 2
The West Bank
Sunrise balloon flight, then the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's temple and the Colossi of Memnon.
- 3
Day 3
Karnak & the Nile
Morning at Karnak Temple and the Avenue of Sphinxes. Sunset felucca sail.
- 4
Day 4
Depart
Leisurely breakfast before your transfer onward.
Every itinerary is fully tailor-made. We'll adjust the pace, hotels and experiences to suit you.
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