Tour to Luxor East and West Banks
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Tour to Luxor East and West Banks
Embark on a fascinating journey through Luxor’s East and West Banks, where the timeless beauty of ancient Egyptian civilization still shines. With the guidance of a professional Egyptologist and the comfort of a private air-conditioned vehicle, you’ll enjoy a full-day private tour of Luxor’s most iconic landmarks. Visit the majestic Karnak and Luxor Temples, explore the Valley of the Kings, stand before the mighty Colossi of Memnon, and admire the elegant Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. At the end of the day, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel or Nile cruise. Discover the greatest treasures of ancient Egypt and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Luxor Highlights
- Karnak Temples.
- Luxor Temple.
- Hatshepsut Temple.
- Valley of the Kings.
- Colossi of Memnon
Included/Excluded
- Pick up service from your hotel in Luxor and return.
- All Transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Private Egyptologist guides during your tours.
- Entrance Fees to all the mentioned sights.
- Lunch meal at a restaurant in Luxor.
- Mineral water on board the vehicle during the tour.
- All service charges & taxes.
- Any extras not mentioned in the program.
- Tipping.
Tour Plan
1. Pickup from Hotel or Nile Cruise
- Your day begins with pickup from your hotel or Nile cruise in Luxor, where you’ll meet your private Egyptologist guide to start exploring the city’s top highlights.
2. Valley of the Kings
- Step into the Valley of the Kings, the legendary burial ground of Egypt’s New Kingdom rulers (1570–1050 BC).
- Home to 63 tombs, including those of Ramses II, Hatshepsut, Seti I, and the famous Tutankhamun, this site is filled with remarkable treasures and exquisite wall decorations that tell the stories of the pharaohs.
3. Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (1507–1458 BC), one of the finest examples of ancient Egyptian architecture.
- Built on three grand terraces against a dramatic cliff backdrop, the temple was dedicated to both the sun god Amun and Egypt’s most successful female pharaoh.
4. Colossi of Memnon
- Visit the towering Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III dating back to 1350 BC.
- Once part of a grand mortuary temple, these statues were famous in ancient times and admired by both the Greeks and Romans.
5. Lunch & Nile Boat Ride
- Enjoy a relaxing lunch on an island, reached by a scenic boat trip along the Nile River.
6. Karnak Temple
- Discover the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious site ever built.
- Dedicated mainly to the Theban triad—Amun, Mut, and Khonsu—the temple was expanded over centuries, from the Middle Kingdom (2000 BC) through the Greco-Roman era (30 AD).
- Don’t miss the Avenue of Sphinxes that once connected Karnak to Luxor Temple.
7. Luxor Temple
- End your tour at Luxor Temple, constructed around 1400 BC as a center of festivals and celebrations, particularly the Opet Festival.
- Dedicated to the Theban triad, this temple is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of ancient Thebes.
8. Return to Hotel or Nile Cruise
- At the end of your adventure, you’ll be comfortably driven back to your hotel or Nile cruise.
- Meals Included: Lunch
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