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The Red Sea

Days 1–3 · 3 nights

What to know about The Red Sea

How long: 3–5 nights recommended. Base yourself in Hurghada or Sharm for the reefs. Cairo is a short flight away, and Luxor makes a fine overnight from Hurghada.
What deserves priority: Snorkelling, diving and genuine rest.

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Luxor

Days 4–6 · 2 nights

What to know about Luxor

How long: 2–3 nights recommended. Stay in Luxor and you reach the West Bank tombs in the cool of the morning, with Karnak in the afternoon light.
What deserves priority: Valley of the Kings, West Bank and Karnak.

Colossi of Memnon
Two seated colossi of Amenhotep III, the gatekeepers of a temple the flood once filled.
Karnak
Not a temple. A temple city.
Open 06:00–17:00, checked 3 September 2026
Luxor Temple
The temple the god came to visit.
Open 06:00–20:00, checked 15 September 2026
Medinet Habu
Ramesses III's temple and fortress, where the builders of the royal tombs came to demand their pay.
Open 06:00–17:00, checked 29 September 2026
Temple of Hatshepsut
Hatshepsut's terraced temple against the cliffs, facing Karnak across the river.
Open 06:00–17:00, checked 3 September 2026
The Ramesseum
The temple and grain store of Ramesses II, where the fallen colossus of Ozymandias lies.
Open 06:00–17:00, checked 17 October 2026

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Day 4Luxor's Other West BankTravel day · Our suggestion · Half day · about 4 hoursSee day
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Luxor East and West Bank Private Day Tour
- Valley of the Kings
- Colossi of Memnon
- Hatshepsut's temple
- Karnak
- Luxor Temple
Full day · about 8 hours · active pace
ab USD 70
More about this tour
In a vehicle
Short drives and one Nile crossing
At the sites
Most of the 8 hours
Format
Private
Best time
October to April; in summer, split the two banks over two mornings
Our tip: Both banks of ancient Thebes in one day: royal tombs in the cool morning, Karnak and Luxor Temple in the afternoon light. With two mornings, linger longer.
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Other tours for day 5 (4)
- 6 Days in Egypt: Cairo and Luxor by Sleeper Train
  - The Giza pyramids
  - The Sphinx
  - Saqqara
  6 days · 5 nights · active pace · fills days 5–10
  ab USD 1.075Choose for day 5
- Luxor's Other West Bank: the Tombs of the Nobles, Deir el-Medina and Medinet Habu
  - Tombs of the Nobles
  - Tomb of Rekhmire
  - Tomb of Sennefer
  Half day · about 4 hours · moderate pace
  ab USD 92Choose for day 5
- Luxor West Bank: Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut
  - Valley of the Kings
  - Hatshepsut's temple
  - Colossi of Memnon
  5–6 hours · moderate pace
  ab USD 70Choose for day 5
- Luxor Hot Air Balloon at Sunrise
  - Valley of the Kings
  - Hatshepsut's temple
  - Colossi of Memnon
  About 1.5 hours including transfers · easy pace
  ab USD 119Choose for day 5
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- The tomb robbed twice
  Half day · ab USD 150. An archaeology thriller: the excavators' own evidence that Tutankhamun's tomb was entered in antiquity.
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- A photoshoot in Luxor's temples
  Late afternoon · About 2 hours · Karnak and the West Bank. At opening time or in the last hours before closing.
  We ask for it; the time is confirmed in your quote.
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