Itinerary
- You will be picked up from your hotel between 3-3:30 am in an air conditioned Private Car and taking your way to Luxor, it takes about 4 to 5 hours to reach Luxor
- Valley of the Kings: Upon arriving to Luxor, you will start your tour by visiting the west Bank, it is known as the city of dead and is the funerary complex of the Ancient Egyptians. You will visit the valley of kings, the ancient cemetery of pharaohs of the new kingdom. Hidden in the mountains between the tow limestone hills of Gurna, the valley of kings holds 63 registered tombs and where three more tombs have recently been discovered.
- Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari: Visit the Hatshepsut Temple, a mortuary temple with a unique design as it is the only temple in Egypt built in terrace formation into the cliff face. Hatshepsut was a famous female pharaoh who wore a false beard and all the trappings of male pharaohs in order to claim the throne for herself.
Next, visit the Memnon statues. They are the only remaining statues in front of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III and show the pharaoh sitting on his throne.
Then cross the Nile to the East Bank for Lunch at a local restaurant (drinks not included). - Karnak Open Air Museum: Your last stop in this tour is the Karnak Temples, the largest ancient temple complex in Egypt. Karnak Temple complex is one of the major sites of Egypt and within its bounds the sacred energies of Ancient Egypt can still be felt.
- Hurghada: Finally, You will take your way back to Hurghada, it will take about 4 to 5 Hours to reach your Hotel in Hurghada
Includes
- Buffet lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrance fee to the mentioned sights in the program
- Private air-conditioned transport
- Private qualified Egyptologist guide
- Private around trip
- Drinks
- Gratuities
Details
This full-day, private, guided tour allows you to explore Luxor, a city on the east bank of the Nile River in southern Egypt and the site of ancient Thebes, the pharaohs’ capital at the height of their power. Today's city surrounds two huge, surviving ancient monuments: graceful Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple as well as royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens. There is a maximum of 15 travelers for this tour and lunch is included.
Know Before You Go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
