Embark on a fascinating journey through Ancient Egypt with our comprehensive Luxor tour. Discover the rich history of Luxor as we explore renowned sites like the Luxor and Karnak Temples, the Valley of the Kings and Queens, the Colossi of Memnon, and the Temple of Hatshepsut.
Explore Ancient Egypt: Complete Luxor Tour
At the designated time, we'll pick you up from your hotel or boat in Luxor, setting the stage for a day of exploration along the banks of the Nile River.
Our first destination is the Temple of Luxor, a significant site in ancient Thebes. This UNESCO World Heritage Site boasts captivating features such as the Avenue of the Sphinxes, a mesmerizing forest of colonnades, and imposing sculptures of Egyptian pharaohs, including Ramses II.
Next, we'll venture to Karnak, the largest temple in Ancient Egypt. Within this monumental complex, home to the impressive sanctuary of Amun, we'll marvel at the details adorning the obelisks of Thutmose I and Hatshepsut. Our journey continues into the sacred space of the hypostyle hall.
Having explored Karnak, we'll cross the Nile to reach the Valley of the Kings. Here, the tombs of pharaohs like Tutankhamun and Ramses II reveal ancient funeral rites. We'll also visit the Valley of the Queens, exploring the burial sites of princesses and pharaohs' wives from the New Empire.
Our tour proceeds to the Temple of Hatshepsut, which is hailed as "the sublime of the sublime." This grand monument pays homage to the only woman to rule Egypt during the 18th Dynasty, a pinnacle period in Pharaonic civilization. Our journey concludes at the Colossi of Memnon, where we'll admire the colossal statues representing Amenhotep III.
After 7.5 hours of captivating exploration, we'll return to your hotel or boat in Luxor.
Pickup
Please note that hotel/boat pickup and drop–off services are included in this activity for those staying on the east bank (right bank) of the Nile River. If your hotel or boat in Luxor is outside this designated area, we'll arrange a meeting point on the east bank. The drop-off point will be at the same spot along the river that we picked you up from.
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