Luxor Shore Excursion: King Tut's Tomb & Valley of Kings

Four royal tombs, colossal statues, temple of Egypt's female pharaoh, and young king's mummy tour

A full-day shore excursion from Safaga to Luxor's West and East Banks, visiting King Tutankhamun's tomb in the Valley of the Kings, three other royal burial chambers, the Temple of Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temples, and Luxor Temple. An Egyptologist guide leads the tour in English or Arabic. Pickup and drop-off at Safaga harbor, air-conditioned transport, Egyptian lunch, and all site entry fees are included. The tour runs about 12 hours and suits all fitness levels. Vegetarian meals are available.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Tomb of Tutankhamun25m
2. Valley of the Kings2h
3. Temple of Hatshepsut1h
4. Tomb of Merneptah25m
5. Tomb of Ramses III25m
6. Colossi of Memnon15m

Explore King Tut's Tomb and Luxor sites

• Pick up from Safaga harbor
• Travel to Valley of the Kings
• Visit Tomb of Ramses IX
• Visit Tomb of Ramses III
• Visit Tomb of Merenptah
• Visit Tomb of King Tutankhamun
• Visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
• See Colossi of Memnon
• Enjoy Egyptian lunch in West Bank
• Visit Karnak Temples on East Bank
• Visit Luxor Temple
• Return to Safaga harbor

The Experience

The royal mummy of Tutankhamun lies inside his tomb in the Valley of the Kings: the only burial chamber discovered nearly intact, found by Howard Carter in 1922. You'll stand face to face with it, then move through three more royal tombs: the Tomb of Ramses III, decorated with painted reliefs and scenes of foreign tributes; the Tomb of Merenptah, built on a single axis with unusually wide corridors; and the Tomb of Horemheb. An Egyptologist guide walks you through each one, placing the young king (who ascended the throne at ten and died at nineteen) inside the dynasty and the mythology that shaped his burial.

After the Valley, you cross to the Temple of Hatshepsut, the mortuary shrine of Egypt's only female pharaoh and an ancestor of Tutankhamun. Then you see the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues from the era of King Amenhotep III, Tutankhamun's grandfather. Lunch (Egyptian food, with a vegetarian option) happens at a restaurant on the West Bank. The afternoon takes you to the East Bank: Karnak Temples, where you walk the Hypostyle Hall and past obelisks raised by Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, then Luxor Temple, dedicated to Amun-Ra, with statues of Ramses the Great and an avenue lined with sphinxes. The driver returns you to Safaga harbor by late afternoon.

Pickup happens at Safaga harbor according to your ship's arrival time. The tour is timed so you're back before departure. Transport is by air-conditioned vehicle. The guide speaks English or Arabic. All entrance fees, lunch, and the return journey are included in the price.

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off at Safaga harbor.
• transport by air-conditioned vehicle.
• a qualified Egyptologist guide speaking English or Arabic.
• entry to the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temples, and Luxor Temple.
• Egyptian lunch with a vegetarian option available.

Days and timesDaily · 06:00, 07:00 and 08:00

AgesAges 5+ · Under 5 — No ticket type: can't be added to a booking

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup3 pickup points to choose from.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by Luxor Travels

Is this one for you?Book this tour if your ship arrives in Safaga and you want to see Tutankhamun's actual mummy and four royal tombs in a single day. The pickup timing is built around your vessel's schedule, so you won't miss departure.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Arabic.

What exactly is inside King Tutankhamun's tomb when I visit it?

The royal mummy of Tutankhamun is on display inside the tomb. His famous golden mask is in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, but his actual remains are here in the Valley of the Kings, the only royal burial chamber discovered nearly intact.

How many tombs do I actually enter in the Valley of the Kings?

You visit four royal tombs: the Tomb of Tutankhamun, the Tomb of Ramses III, the Tomb of Merenptah, and the Tomb of Horemheb. Each one has different decorations and architectural details your guide will explain.

What is the Temple of Hatshepsut, and why is it on this tour?

The Temple of Hatshepsut is the mortuary shrine of Egypt's only female pharaoh, who reigned in the New Kingdom and was an ancestor of King Tutankhamun. It's one of the most recognizable temples on the West Bank.

Does the tour include lunch, and can I get vegetarian food?

Yes, lunch at a restaurant on the West Bank is included. A vegetarian option is available. Let your guide know when you book or when you meet them at pickup.

How long is this tour, and will I be back in time for my ship?

The tour runs about 12 hours. Pickup is timed to your ship's arrival, and the return to Safaga harbor is scheduled so you're back before departure.

What temples do I see on the East Bank in the afternoon?

You visit Karnak Temples, where you walk the Hypostyle Hall and see obelisks raised by Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, then Luxor Temple, which has statues of Ramses the Great and an avenue of sphinxes.