Luxor Valley of the Queens Day Trip – Makadi Bay

Many people call Luxor a huge open-air museum, and this day trip from Makadi Bay puts its royal women in the spotlight. Along with the Valley of the Queens, you see Karnak, Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon. Departures are on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

After pickup at your hotel in Makadi Bay, you set off in an air-conditioned vehicle. A professional Egyptologist guide explains the lives of pharaohs and queens along the way. Plan for about 17 hours from start to finish.

Karnak Temple opens the program; look out for its giant columns and the sacred lake. Next you visit Hatshepsut's temple, carved into the Deir el-Bahari cliffs.

The Valley of the Queens was the burial ground for Egypt's queens and princes, and you explore it with your guide. You also stop for photos at the Colossi of Memnon and see the city on a panoramic drive.

Tickets for Karnak, Hatshepsut Temple and the Valley of the Queens are covered, and lunch is served at a local restaurant. Some tombs need their own tickets, and drinks at lunch, optional activities and personal expenses are not included.

Good to know: carry your passport with your Egyptian visa. Walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen and sunglasses help with the moderate walking and the sun. You return to Makadi Bay in the evening; the exact pickup time depends on your hotel, and we confirm it on WhatsApp or Telegram after you book.

Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Makadi Bay
• Air-conditioned transport
• Egyptologist guide
• Karnak Temple visit
• Hatshepsut Temple visit
• Valley of the Queens visit
• Colossi of Memnon stop
• Lunch at a local restaurant
• Karnak Temple entrance
• Hatshepsut Temple entrance
• Valley of the Queens entrance

Not included

• Drinks with lunch
• Personal expenses
• Optional activities