From Aswan Pay a visit to the wonders of Luxor on the East and West Banks of Luxor to discover some of Egypt’s most magnificent archaeological landmarks. Explore both the Karnak and Luxor temples before marveling at the lavish burial ground of the Valley of the Kings and the striking sight of queen Hatshepsut Temple.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the ancient city of Thebes covers Luxor’s East and West Bank of the Nile. Begin on the east side as you admire the vast rooms, obelisks, and Sacred Lake of the Karnak complex. Wander along the Avenue of the Sphinxes that connects with the Luxor Temple
Make the journey across the River to see grand architecture used for burial purposes and learn how the tombs were carved out of the desert rock, decorated, and filled with treasures to accompany the ruling classes into the afterlife. Marvel at the two soaring statues that form the Colossi of Memnon before your tour is completed at the Hatshepsut Temple
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✔ Bottled water
✔ All taxes, fees and handling charges
✔ Round-trip private transfer
✔ Lunch
✔ Transport by private vehicle
✔ Qualified Egyptologist guide
✖ Drinks
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. Sara Hotel
2. Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan
3. SunSet Hotel
4. Keylany Hotel
5. Oscar Hotel
6. Nile Hotel Aswan
7. Bayt Zaina
8. Paradise Hotel
9. Nubian Plaza Guest House
10. Nubian Oasis Hotel
11. Memnon Hotel
12. Marhaba Hotel
13. Basma Executive Club
14. Pyramisa Isis Island Aswan Resort & Spa
15. Movenpick Resort Aswan
16. Nuba Nile Hotel Aswan
17. Hapi Hotel
18. Philae Hotel
19. Kendaka Nubian House
20. Fenti Camp Resort
Additional Info: from any hotel or Nile cruise at Aswan
Itinerary
1
Valley of the Kings
Your tour in Luxor will not complete until you visit the Valley of the Kings the burial place of the great Pharaohs of the New Kingdom, the Valley started when King Thot-Mosis 1 to separate his tomb from the normal burial temple, moreover he gave an order to bury his body not in a luxurious monuments but in a secret, inaccessible place.So he gave the order for his Vizir (Inin) to dig the tomb of the King after that all the Pharaohs of the New kingdom
Duration: 2 hours
2
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
The temple of the strong lady the frist lady of ancient Egypt her majesty Queen Hatshspsut.
This woman ruled Egypt for about 16 years she ruled after her brother -husband Tot-Mosis II,
She built this temple as funeral temple she used to rule Egypt as male king because it wasn’t allowed for a women to rule Egypt she married her brother to justify her right to the throne of Egypt.
More over queen Hatshpsut married her step son Tutmosis III and put him in the shadow for 16 years and when he became an adult he killed her and then he became the king of Egypt and as an act of revenge he destroyed everything related to this queen so when you visit her temple.
in the west bank you will find that he removed all her names from the walls.
The temple of Queen Hatsheput has unique style consist of 3 floors cut into the cliffs of the mountain of the Valley of the Kings, queen Hatshepsut was buried in the Valley of the Kings with the pharaohs
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Colossi of Memnon
The Colossi of Memnon are two massive stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III, who reigned in Egypt during the Eighteenth Dynasty of Egypt. Since 1350 BCE, they have stood in the Theban Necropolis, located west of the River Nile from the modern city of Luxor
4
Temple of Karnak
The Karnak temple is the largest temple on earth still exists from the ancient time.This temple lasted 2000 years to be completed as a cult center for the great God Amun all the Pharaohs of the new Kingdom take a part in the construction of this great temple.
The Temple begins with the avenue of Rams then the first and the second Pylon , then you will find yourself in open court it was used for the festivals then you will find the great Hypostyle Hall 134 columns each one of them is 23 Meters high the columns still have colors also there are 2 Obelisks out of 7 were in the temple.
Duration: 2 hours
5
Luxor Temple
In Luxor all that remains of it glorious past is the temple that the ancient Egyptians built to the glory of God Amun-Ra the temple is 260 Meters long mainly built by 2 pharaohs the first was Amon-Ofis III and the second was Ramses IIt and the temple was joined to the Karnak temple a long stone-paved dromos.
The entrance of the temple marked by the large Pylon decorated by king Ramess the great military campaigns The Pylon was preceded by 2 Obelisks today only one Obelisk left 25 Meters high and the other was taken to Paris- Franc on the 25th of October 1836.
The temple is marked by 2 statues of King Tutankhamen made of Alabaster and a very big open court contains 64 pillars take the shapes of Louts and papyrus and the Sanctuary of the temple.
Duration: 60 minutes
Cancellation Policy
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Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
