Itinerary
- Luxor: Begin with pickup at your cruise ship or Luxor hotel at 6 am, 7 am, or 8 am, then travel to the Ramesseum Temple in a private vehicle, a roughly 45-minute trip.
- Ramesseum (Mortuary Temple of Ramses II): Explore the mortuary temple that was built by Pharaoh Ramesses II, from the king’s massive, 62-foot (19-mt) memorial statue to a series of intricate reliefs depicting battles and festival scenes. As well as depictions of the afterlife, Then explore some less familiar, hidden treasures of Luxor.
- Howard Carter House: You will visit Howard Carter House, the residence belonging to the British man who became famous after discovering the tomb of Tutankhamun (Tutankhamun). There you will see all his possessions, including his tools and camera. Also, be amazed at the impressive replica of Tutankhamun’s (Tutankhamun‘s) tomb beginning
- Luxor: Return trip to Luxor, where this tour concludes with drop-off at your hotel or cruise ship.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Taxes and charges.
- Transport by private car
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Tipping
- Entrance fees (Optional)
Details
Get off the beaten path and deepen your understanding of ancient Egyptian history with this tour from Luxor, led by an Egyptologist guide. You’ll visit the Ramesseum, the mortuary temple of Ramesses the Great, as well as the Howard Carter House, the former abode of the British archaeologist who first unearthed the tomb of King Tutankhamen
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
