Luxor Day Trip From Hurghada
Highlights
Luxor, Hurghada
archaeological, cultural, sightseeing
Group Tour
18 Hours
Medium
English
Description
If you are interested in an informative and full of impressions excursion, this day trip to Luxor (city of Thebes) is the best choice for you! Marvel at the treasures of Karnak Temple and take an enlightening stroll in the Valley of the Dead. Enjoy a small cruise on the Nile River. Know the history of ancient Egypt and the mythology of ancient times from a local expert who will give you a detailed story about the pharaohs. Visit an oil factory and observe the process of making aromatic Egyptian perfumes.
Itinerary
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The East Bank of Nile
- Pick up from the hotel at 05:00 am by air-conditioned bus, and you will be accompanied by our tour guide.
- Upon arrival at Luxor at 08:30, start with the sightseeing. The first part of the program is the city of the living located on the east bank of the Nile.
- Explore the Karnak Temple Complex, consisting of three parts, the Sanctuary of Amun-Ra of the Sun God, the Sanctuary of his wife, the Goddess Montu, and their son, the God Khonsu.
- Further, you will be pleasantly surprised by visiting the oil factory.
- Have a delicious lunch at a local restaurant (buffet).
- Take a boat trip to reach the other bank of the Nile.
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The West Bank of Nile
- Continue with the second part of the “City of the Dead” on the west bank of the Nile. Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which is radically different from other temples. According to scientists, he was a model for the further development of architecture almost all over the world. Hatshepsut is one of the most famous figures in the history of ancient Egypt. The history of ancient Egypt refers to her as the Iron Ruler!
- See the Colossi of Memnon, which are known as singing statues.
- Walk in the Valley of the Kings and examine the tombs of the pharaohs. The history of ancient Egypt is full of secrets and mysteries In the city of the dead, More precisely, in the place called the Valley of the Dead, where the tombs of the greatest pharaohs of Egypt are buried.
- Conclude with a visit to the Alabaster Factory, where you will see how the ancients managed to create masterpieces and statues from different types of stones.
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Cancellation Policy
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No refund in case of any cancellation.
Price
Adult | |
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1 to 10 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 1 | /person |
This is a group tour |