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HomeFull-day Tour To Luxor Highlights From Sharm-el Sheikh
Description
Explore the 4,000-year-old site of Egypt's Luxor stacked with the works of the great Pharaohs, the spectacular Valley of the Kings, whose limestone hills are peppered with 62 hand-carved tombs and the massive twin statues of the Colossi of Memnon. Go deep into the famous tomb of Tutankhamen and pay respects to the temples of Queen Hatshepsut, Karnak and Luxor.
Highlights
- Visit the famous tomb of Tutankhamun
- Pay respects at the temples of Queen Hatshepsut, Karnak and Luxor
- Marvel at the massive twin statues of the Colossi of Memnon
- Discover the popular Valley of the Kings
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- Early in the morning, the guide will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Sharm el-Sheikh airport; from here, you will fly to Luxor, where upon arrival, you will be met by your English-speaking tour guide, who will join you during your day tour in Luxor.
- Start the tour of Luxor by crossing over to the West Bank to visit the Valley of Kings. For nearly 500 years, from the 16th to 11th century BC, amazing tombs were constructed for the Pharaohs and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom of Egypt. One of the most remarkable archaeological destinations in the world, the valley is known to contain 63 tombs and chambers ranging in size from a simple pit to a complex tomb with over 120 chambers.
- Explore the magnificent tombs belonging to past kings such as King Tutankhamun and the Sons of Ramesses II.
- Next up, we'll continue our tour of Luxor by making the short journey to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Widely considered one of the "incomparable monuments of ancient Egypt", the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut is located beneath the cliffs at Deir el Bahari on the west bank of the Nile near the Valley of the Kings. Comprising of three-layered terraces connected by long ramps, this enormous temple is dedicated to the sun god Amon-Ra and is in fantastic condition due to modern renovation.
- Visit the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. For the past 3400 years, they have stood in the Theban necropolis, across the River Nile from the modern city of Luxor.
- After seeing the sights of the West Bank of Luxor, we'll head back to the East Bank to freshen up and have a delicious buffet lunch with various options to suit all tastes.
- Built-in the ancient City of Thebes, what we today call Luxor, the Karnak Temples is one of the six great ancient Egyptian Temples. To the rear of the temple, you'll find chapels built to Tutmosis III and Alexander the Great, reminding visitors of the Temples past life as a Roman legionary fortress during the Roman era. Throughout history, centuries of rubble from the Cities built up around the example slowly built up, partly burying it until work began to excavate it in 1884.
- After a fantastic day in Luxor, you will be transferred to Luxor airport and fly back to Sharm.
- After landing, you will be met by your driver to be taken back to your hotel.
What's Included
- All transfers by A/C van in Sharm El Sheikh and Luxor
- Pick up and drop off at your hotel in Sharm
- Entrance fees into the mentioned places
- English-speaking tour guide
- Return fly tickets Sharm/Luxor/Sharm
- Lunch in Luxor
What's Excluded
- Drinks in the Restaurant
- Flukka on the Nile
What to bring
- Passport
- A breakfast box
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Sun cream
Know before you go
- You must have a visa when you arrive at Sharm el-Sheikh airport not only the Sinai stamp in the passport.
Meeting Point
Outside your hotel
Cancellation Policy
No refund in case of any cancellation.
Price Details
| Standard | |
| 1 To 4 | EUR 225 Per Person |
This is a group tour | |
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USD 252 / person