Begin your adventure early with a sunrise hot air balloon flight (optional), floating silently above the West Bank.
Witness the golden rays of dawn over:

• The Valley of the Kings
• Hatshepsut Temple
• Lush farmlands and desert cliffs

An unforgettable aerial view of ancient splendor.
(Additional: $90 per person – book in advance)

Enter the legendary royal necropolis where pharaohs of the New Kingdom (18th–20th Dynasties) were buried deep within the mountains.

Your ticket includes entry to 3 open tombs, selected with your guide based on current availability and historical significance. Common highlights:

• Tomb of Ramses III (KV11): Spectacular colors, grand chambers, and vivid inscriptions.
• Tomb of Ramses IX (KV6): Known for its beautifully painted ceilings and symbolic art.
• Tomb of Merneptah (KV8): Massive halls with rich religious texts from the Book of the Dead.

• Tomb of Tutankhamun (KV62): Contains his original sarcophagus and beautifully decorated chamber.
• Tomb of Seti I (KV17): The most magnificent in the valley; intricate, lengthy, and well-preserved.
• Tomb of Ramses V & VI (KV9): Stunning ceiling art with celestial scenes.

Next, visit the resting place of royal wives and children.

Included tombs often feature:

• Tomb of Queen Titi (QV52): Brightly colored, with scenes of the afterlife.
• Tomb of Prince Amunherkhepshef: A young prince’s burial chamber with poignant artwork.

• Tomb of Nefertari (QV66): A masterpiece of ancient art, famed for its vibrant wall paintings and exceptional preservation.
  (Special ticket required – limited access)

An architectural marvel carved into the cliffs, this terraced temple celebrates Egypt’s most powerful female pharaoh.

Explore:

• Grand colonnades
• Reliefs depicting the Punt expedition
• Statues of Hatshepsut as Osiris
• Panoramic views from its elevated platforms

A perfect blend of power, elegance, and divine symbolism.

A quieter, yet majestic funerary temple with fewer crowds. Highlights include:

• The shattered remains of a giant seated statue of Ramses II
• Massive pylons and reliefs showcasing the Battle of Kadesh
• Columns and walls inscribed with hymns and royal achievements

A site full of mystery and faded grandeur.

Stand before the two towering statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, each 18 meters tall.

These iconic guardians once flanked a vast temple complex. Learn about the legend of the “Singing Statues” – mysterious sounds once reported at dawn in antiquity.

Pause midday for a delicious traditional Egyptian lunch at a scenic local restaurant near the Nile or in a peaceful rural setting.