8-Hour History and Architecture tour Of Luxor
Highlights
Luxor
archaeological, cultural, historical
Private Tour
8 Hours
Easy
English
Description
Sign up for this tour and explore both the East and West Banks of the Nile, including the UNESCO-listed Valley of the Kings. See the Colossi of Memnon, pay your respects at the temples of Hatshepsut & the Karnak and admire the famous Temple of Luxor.
Itinerary
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Luxor
- Start the Luxor City Tour by transferring to the West Bank, where you will visit the Valley of the Kings, the magnificence of the grandeur of architecture used for burial; there are many kings buried in this valley. The most known tombs are King Tutmosis I, Tutmosis III, Tut-Ankh-Amon, King Ramssess VI, King Mrenptah and AmonhotepII.
- Move on to visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which was built by Queen Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt for about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty (approximately 1490-1469 B.C), the only pharaonic woman who reigned ancient Egypt.
- Pass by the colossi of Memnon, which are remains of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep IIIm, with your Egyptologist guide.
- Continue driving to the east bank of Luxor to enjoy having your lunch at a local restaurant before moving to visit Karnak Temples, the greatest example of worship in history, dedicated to the God Amon, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu.
- End your tour by visiting the Temple Of Luxor, built by Amenhotep III in the 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom and completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty.
- Later you will be driven back to your hotel in Luxor.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Know Before You Go
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| Adult | |
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| 1 to 10 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 10 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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