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Full Day Private Tour in Luxor with Licensed Guide
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Luxor
Explore Luxor’s iconic sites with expert Egyptologists. Visit Karnak, Hatshepsut’s temple, and more. Enjoy seamless travel and local dining recommendations.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Valley of the Kings - At first glance, the Valley of the Kings, also known as the Valley of the Gates of the Kings, seems like no more than a sun-blasted gorge of generic red rock, but underneath all of its dust lay the tombs of 63 of the most important pharaohs in the history of Ancient Egypt. Used as a burial chamber for nearly 500 years from the 16th to 11th century BC, the Valley of the Kings was used for royal burials for the Kings, their families, and their possessions. In 1979, it became a World Heritage Site, as well as the rest of the Theban Necropolis. the site has 65 tombs have been discovered , your Entry ticket will allow you to Enter just 3 tombs , your guide will recommend you the best open tombs , but there are 3 tombs , you need to get extra ticket to visit , King TUT , SETI 1ST and RAMESSES 5TH & 6TH. - Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari - Hatshepsut temple is located at the bottom of a high rocky slope near the western bank of the Nile. The temple is also known as Deir el-Bahari. It is dedicated to the worship of Amun-Ra, the sun god. This temple was designed by an engineer named Senimot. The temple is unique in its design as it is similar to the classical building designs. The Temple of Hatshepsut consists of three floors, as well as a large number of statues made entirely of limestone for a number of deities, such as statues of the god Osiris and Queen Hatshepsut. You can notice the temple’s long terrace filled with rows of columns, some 97 feet high, the turrets, courtyards, and the hall with a colonnaded ceiling. Inside the temple, you can see the Hall of the Sun, the small temple and the altar. The inscriptions on the walls of the temple express the story of Queen Hatshepsut birth story and her trade trips to Punt, now known as the modern state of Somalia or the Arabian Peninsula. - Colossi of Memnon - One of the biggest tourist attractions in Luxor, the Colossi of Memnon gained its popularity due to its majestic appearance and for the mysterious sounds emitted by the northern colossus statue at every sunrise. Two magnificent twin statues image of pharaoh Amenhotep III and two smaller statues carved by his feet (one being his wife and the other his mother), stands graciously in the horizon of the magnificent Luxor horizons. The Colossi of Memnon is located in the West Bank of Luxor, Egypt. The two statues, each measuring 60 feet tall, stands in the entrance of Amenhotep III’s mortuary temple. They are famously named by the name of Colossi of Memnon due to a phenomenon produced by one of the statues after an earthquake. Originally built in the Theban Necropolis in the west of the Nile River in the modern city of Luxor, the Colossi of Memnon, two colossal statues made of quartzite sandstone, which archaeologists believe was quarried at El-Gabal el-Ahmar. - Temple of Karnak - uxor is one of Egypt’s most precious inheritances when it comes to Egyptian ancient civilization. With a vast number of incredible ancient monuments, one of Luxor’s great temples is the Karnak Temple. The Karnak Temple Complex consists of a number of temples, chapels, and other buildings in the form of a village, and is for that reason that the name Karnak was given to this complex as in Arabic Karnak means ‘fortified village’.The Karnak Temple was built between 2055 BC and around 100 AD. It was built as a cult temple and was dedicated to the gods Amun, Mut, and khonsu. Being the largest building for religious purposes ever to be constructed, the Karnak Temple was known as “most select of places” by ancient Egyptians. The Karnak temple is located in Karnak, Luxor Governorate, south of Egypt on the east side of the Nile River bank. - Luxor Temple - The Luxor Temple was constructed of sandstone blocks from Nubia. The temple is surrounded by mud-brick walls which symbolize the separation between the world and the sacred realm of the gods. The Temple’s design during the New Kingdom exhibited a set of common design features in the construction of the temple. The Luxor Temple displays many of the features typical of temple construction known during the New Kingdom. On the East bank of the Nile River, in the south of Egypt, the World’s Largest Outdoor Museum, Luxor city, contains one of the most beautiful temple standing. The Luxor Temple is a mark of Ancient Egyptian civilization, strikingly graceful monument in the heart of modern Luxor. In the Egyptian language, the Luxor Temple is known as ipet resyt which means the southern sanctuary; its main function was during the annual Opet festivals. At these festivals, the statues of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu were moved from Karnak, along the Avenue of Sphinxes.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Pickup and drop-off services
- Licensed Egyptologist
What's Not Included
- For whom will be staying at the west bank hotels and guest houses there will be extra charge 600EGP
- Tipping
- 600 EGP , valley of the kings entry ticket
- 450 EGP , Karnak temples entry ticket.
- 360 EGP , Queen Hatshipsuite entry ticket
- 400 EGP , Luxor temple Entry ticket.
Additional Information
Our experience covers the most famous sightseeing in Luxor city with the best EGYPTOLOGISTS and Licensed local guides. Spectacularly, we will help you spend a magical day in the biggest open-air museum in the world.
Modern new vehicles and professional drivers are available. Enjoy visiting the great temples of Karnak, the biggest complex in Egypt, and get the best pictures ever. Guided tours to the tombs of the new kingdom pharaohs, navigate through the limestone mountains of the west bank of Luxor with an expert EGYPTOLOGIST, and visit the best-preserved tombs in Egypt. Drive to the unique funeral temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Our guides will recommend the best local restaurants to get your lunch at before heading to the magnificent temple of Luxor, which is one of the main cult centers of the god Amon, and see the great sanctuary of Alexander the Great. Pickup and drop-off are included, which is a good way to save your time.
Location
Valley of the Kings
Luxor City,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Tariq
Jan 25, 2024
Amazing tour guide Mr. Hassan - I spend two days in Luxur,it was very memorable and amazing experience. Mr. Hassan was my guide he is very knowledgeable about his city and it's rich history, very kind hearted and nice guy who is always help you get a reasonable price from every where and you will not feel that you are pick pocketed unlike other parts of Egypt.
I highly recommend Mr. Hassan as a guide to the travelers who wants explore the history of Egypt. Mr. Muhammed was my tour organizer he ensured my comfort during my tour. Thank you both of you making my trip very comfortable and enjoyable. Thanks🙏
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