3-Day Tour to the Highlights of Luxor
Highlights
Luxor
architectural, archaeological, historical
Private Tour
3 Days
Easy
English, French
Description
Marvel at Luxor Temple's sunset allure and intricate hypostyle hall. Explore the Valley of the Kings' royal tombs, encounter Queen Hatshepsut's remarkable terraced temple, and stand in awe before the grand Colossi of Memnon. Immerse yourself in the grandeur of Karnak Temple's monumental columns and sacred lake. Unearth the Valley of the Queens' captivating tombs, wander through the Ramesseum temple's historic splendour and witness the awe-inspiring Medinet Habou complex.
Itinerary
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Day 1: 17 November 2023 - Luxor Religious Temple at Sunset
From 3 pm to 5:45 pm
- Pick-up from Luxor Airport or your hotel.
- Arrive in Luxor, check into your hotel, and visit Luxor Temple at sunset. Experience the sun setting from the hypostyle hall, featuring 36 columns representing Upper and Lower Egypt as Flower Papyrus & Lotus with a hint of color since 500 BC.
- Enjoy lunch at a riverside restaurant facing Luxor Temple.
- Return to your hotel.
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Day 2: 18 November 2023 - Karnak Complex and Valley of Kings
- Early morning departure for a Hot Air Balloon ride passing the Valley of Kings, Colosses of Memnon, Hatshepsut Temple, Nobles, and Deir el-Medina tombs (Optional).
- Breakfast at the hotel and start the tour of Luxor's west bank.
- Visit the Valley of the Kings, housing 63 tombs of pharaohs from the New Pharaonic Empire.
- Explore the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, known for its three terraces against Theban Mountain.
- Stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two impressive statues of Amenophis 3.
- Lunch at a typical restaurant.
- Visit the grand Temple of Karnak, dedicated to the god Amun.
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Day 3: 19 November 2023 - Valley of the Queens and More
- Early departure to visit the Valley of the Queens, with around 70 tombs of royal wives and dignitaries from pharaonic dynasties.
- Explore the Ramesesum Temple, built for Ramses 2, featuring military and cult scenes with polychrome reliefs.
- Visit the funerary complex of Medinet Habou, built by Ramses 3, containing well-preserved murals, halls, and columns.
- Return to hotel or proceed to Luxor Airport or railway station around 3-4 pm.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Know Before You Go
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 8 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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