Itinerary
- Valley of the Kings: Cross the Nile to the west bank to meet an intensive complex of 63 royal tombs. Valley of the Kings in which the golden treasures of King Tut-Ench-Amun are mendacity with his original accessories in his tomb. Look up and down the writings at the walled sides of each tomb which recorded the story of every King in the hieroglyphic language.
- Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari: Be enchanted by the architecture of the Valley of the Kings and go to the temple of Hatshepsut, one of the girl rulers of ancient Egypt.
- Colossi of Memnon: See the impressive Colossi of Memnon, the last remnants of the Temple of Amenophis III.
- Temple of Karnak: Tthe biggest ancient religious site known anywhere in the world - Get into Karnak temple : the vastest Ancient temple devoted to the Theban triad Amun, Mut and their son Khonsu. Karnak temple become connected to Luxor temple : the statues of the Theban triad had been carried in procession from Karnak Temple to Luxor Temple so that Amun-Ra (the solar shape of god Amun) meets Amun-Min (the form of Amun in Luxor Temple). The ancient complex is composed of 3 precincts. The 134 columns formed like papyrus will not miss to impress you. The partitions will captivate you with their colored engravings and hieroglyphs. At the back of Amun-Ra precinct : a charming sacred lake of herbal spring water that was used by the priests to purify themselves before entering the temple. The entire complex was built and developed during more than 2000 years. Hence, about thirty Pharaohs have contributed to the development of the building, making it unique by its size.
Includes
- All transfers by an air-conditioned vehicle.
- Professional English/French speaker Egyptologist.
- Hotel pickup and drop off.
- A bottle of Mineral water during your trip.
- Drinks in the restaurant
- All entrance fees to all sites mentioned.
- Tipping
Details
Step back in time with a full-day tour of Luxor’s ancient tombs and treasures from Marsa Alam . Enjoy perspectives of the Egyptian desert as you travel by air-conditioned vehicle, and discover the iconic sites on both sides of the Nile River. Step between two great traces of sphinxes as you enter Karnak Temple to peer the buildings and sacred lake within the complex. travelling the Valley of the Kings, and take in royal tombs and Queen Hatshepsut’s large temple before returning to Marsa Alam .
Know Before You Go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
