Perhaps no city is as closely interwoven with the history of Egypt as Luxor. The great past of the “City of Palaces” lives on to this day. Next to the famous Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Hatshepsut is the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Karnak Temple in Luxor.
Sightseeing/Itinerary in Luxor
You will be picked up from your hotel by air-conditioned bus and will reach the city of Luxor in approximately 4.5 - 5 hours. With our Egyptologist tour guide, you will explore the Karnak Temple and be transported back in time. Your path then takes you to the west bank of the Nile, to the two colossal statues of Amenhotep III, also known as the Colossi of Memnon. In the Valley of the Kings you will visit magnificent tombs and then the impressive temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Finally, you will have some free time in Luxor before traveling back to your hotel in Hurghada.
The tour guide determines the order of the sights
Guests will be picked up from all hotels in Hurghada (a transfer surcharge may apply). The pick-up time depends on the location of the hotel.
Early in the morning you will be picked up from your hotel in Hurghada, El Gouna, Makadi or Soma Bay to Luxor in an air-conditioned minivan. The distance from Hurghada to Luxor is approximately 290 kilometers. They drive approximately. 4.5 to 5 hours to arrive in Luxor.
After arriving in Luxor, you will meet your tour guide and the first stop will be to visit the impressive Colossi of Memnon. The duration of the stay is determined by the travel group.
The second stage takes you to the Temple of Hatshepsut. The duration of the stay is determined by the travel group.
Afterwards you will visit the impressive Colossi of Memnon on the other side of the Nile.
Take a break and refresh yourself with a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.
The impressive temple complex in front of Karnak is the last stage of your day trip. Afterwards, you will drive back to Hurghada in your air-conditioned vehicle.
At the end of your tour, enjoy a return transfer to the starting point.
You will make a characteristic tour of the alabaster factory. This attraction will familiarize you with the ancient Egyptian techniques of making alabaster statues. This interesting visit will increase your knowledge of daily life in ancient Egypt and will also be useful to the Egyptian artisans who work in this sector and preserve this very old handicraft from ancient Egypt.
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