Itinerary
- Luxor: Your expert Egyptologist Tour Guide will pick you up from your Luxor Train station / Airport / Hotel or Nile Cruise. Then start your half day tour
- The Karnak Temple: Visit temple of Karnak, the largest temple ever built in Egypt, The complex construction started during the reign of Senusret I (1971–1926 BC) in the Middle Kingdom and continued into the Ptolemaic period (332-30 BC), covers almost 2000 years of the Egyptian History. Enjoy walking through the fantastic avenue of sphinxes with Lion's body and Ram's head, then the Great Pylons, the great hypostyle hall with 134 columns, the obelisks, the sanctuary of Philip III arrhidaeus of Macedon, The Akh Menu of Tuthmosis III (1479–1425 BC) and the sacred lake. And then enjoy free time to explore the great temple at leisure
- Luxor Temple: visit Luxor temple, located in Luxor city center, marked the other end of the Sphinx Avenue extended between Karnak temple and Luxor temple. Luxor temple was built by Amenhotep III (1386 to 1349 BC) and Ramses II (1290 –1223 BC) while other pharaohs like Tutankhamon, Hormohep and Alexander the great added to the Temple's construction.
- Luxor: Drive back to your Hotel or Nile Cruise.
Includes
- Private English Egyptologist guide
- Entrance fees to Temples
- Bottled water
- Pick up services from your hotel in Luxor and return
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
Details
For travelers with limited time in Luxor who wish to immerse themselves in Egypt's ancient history, this private half-day tour is the perfect option. With convenient pickup from your hotel or Nile cruise, explore the iconic Luxor and Karnak Temples, and walk along the historic Avenue of the Sphinxes connecting these remarkable landmarks. End your tour with a visit to the sacred lake of Amun-Ra and Queen Hatshepsut's obelisk.
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
