Day 01
Full-Day Exploration of Luxor's Ancient Wonders
- Get picked up from your hotel entrance early in the morning and travel south to Luxor, passing some of the villages of Upper Egypt along the way.
- Visit Karnak Temple, one of the most extraordinary ancient Egyptian temples, still in excellent condition after thousands of years. Stroll through the entrance area and discover the hypostyle hall with its more than one hundred giant preserved columns. Admire the hieroglyphs and paintings, see the sacred lake, and look at the various chapels, temples, and statues. If you wish, you can also approach the Holy Scarab near the lake and circle it three times clockwise - according to legend, descendants will soon follow.
- Continue to the Valley of the Kings, where the ancient Egyptians buried their kings along with their sons. Descend into three tombs and discover the well-preserved, colourful paintings and hieroglyphs on the walls.
- Tag along with your guide to admire the 3400-year-old Colossi of Memnon. These gigantic statues of Pharaoh Amenophis III once stood in front of his now-lost temple complex.
- Marvel at the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of the most fascinating rulers of ancient Egypt. The temple features many colonnades, statues, paintings, and a portico. At the end of the tour, you will also have the opportunity to visit a perfume and papyrus factory and purchase unique gifts for your loved ones.
Drive back to Hurghada at 5:00 PM, ending your tour.
