From Hurghada: Luxor Private Guided Day Tour with Lunch
ID: GYG451656-810454
Category:
Country: Egypt
Duration:
12:30 hours
Description
Explore ancient Egypt on a private day trip from Hurghada. Marvel at ancient architecture and learn fascinating history as you visit Luxor, Karnak and Hatshepsut Temples, and the Valley of the Kings.
As per your request time pickup from your hotel/airport by our tour guide then start drive about 240 km to Luxor. Arrive Luxor begin your trip by visiting East Luxor. the Luxor temple is a large ancient Egyptian temple complex located on the east bank of the Nile River in the city today known as Luxor and was constructed approximately 1400 BCE. In the Egyptian language it is known as ipet resyt, "the southern sanctuary
hen visit the Karnak temple Complex, commonly known as Karnak, comprises a vast mix of decayed temples, chapels, pylons, and other buildings near Luxor. Construction at the complex began during the reign of Senusret I in the Middle Kingdom (around 2000–1700 BC) and continued into the Ptolemaic period (305–30 BC). Lunch at one of the Egyptian restaurants cuisine.
Then continue the trip by visiting The Valley of the Kings, also known as the Valley of the Gates of the Kings, is a valley in Egypt where, for a period of nearly 500 years from the 16th to 11th century BC, rock-cut tombs were excavated for the pharaohs and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom.
Then visit The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, also known as the Djeser-Djeseru. Built for the Eighteenth Dynasty pharaoh Hatshepsut, who died in 1458 BC, the temple is located beneath the cliffs at Deir el-Bahari on the west bank of the Nile near the Valley of the Kings.
End the tour by visiting The Colossi of Memnon are two massive stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III, who reigned in Egypt during the Eighteenth Dynasty of Egypt. Since 1350 BCE, they have stood in the Theban Necropolis, located west of the River Nile from the modern city of Luxor. At the end fo the tour drive you back to Hurghada hotel or airport.
Highlights
- Explore the Karnak and Luxor Temples
- See the Colossi of Memnon
- Visit the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut
- Learn about the rich Egyptian history and culture.
- Visit the Valley of the Kings
Guiding languages
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.