Day # 1 ) El Gouna – Luxor East Bank Tour Our two days Luxor Tour starts in the early morning with pick up from your hotel in El Gouna takes you on a three hours drive to cross the Eastern desert. Luxor has often been called the world’s greatest open air museum, as indeed it is and much more. In our Luxor trip you will visit the following sites with your professional Egyptologist private guide:
The Karnak Temple Luxor Trip Close to the city on the East Bank of the Nile you will visit the spectacular Temples of Karnak. In ancient times, Karnak was known as Ipet-isut, 'The most venerated place. Work began on Karnak temple complex in the 16th century BC with construction continuing over the next 2,000 years as each successive pharaoh added to the site’s epic scale. The temple complex of Karnak was the most important place of worship in ancient Egypt. Karnak Temple is famous for its Hypostyle Hall in the Great Temple of Amun. Lunch meal will be served during Luxor Tours from El Gouna.
Luxor Temple Trip: A large Ancient Egyptian temple complex located in the east bank of the River Nile in the city today known as Luxor (ancient Thebes) and was founded in 1400 BCE. , Known in the Egyptian language as ipet resyt, or "the southern sanctuary", the temple was dedicated to the Theban Triad of Amun, Mut, and Chons and was built during the New Kingdom. It was connected to Karnak Temple with avenue of Sphinxes. Lunch meal is served during the tour in a local restaurant. Transfer to your hotel for overnight stay. Also there is optional evening entertainment to attend the sound and light show at the Karnak temple.
Day # 2 ) Luxor West Bank Tour - El Gouna Pick up from your hotel after breakfast to cross the Nile to the West Bank of the city to find the necropolis of ancient Thebes. Because there is so much to see and so much ground to cover, guided tours usually enter 3 tombs at the major archeological sites.
The Valley of the Kings Trip: This is where the pharaoh's were buried and hoped to meet their Gods in the afterlife. The Valley of the Kings contains many of the tombs of pharaohs from the New Kingdom including Tutankhamun's tomb discovered in the 1920's almost untouched is perhaps the best known to most of us non-archaeologist. Most of the tombs are cut into the limestone and follow a pattern of three corridors, an antechamber and a sunken sarcophagus chamber.
Hatshepsut Temple Trip: The Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut is located beneath the cliffs at Deir el Bahari in the west bank of the Nile near the Valley of the Kings. Designed by the architect Senemut, the mortuary temple is dedicated to the sun god Amon-Ra and is located next to the mortuary temple of Mentuhotep II, which served both as an inspiration, and later, a quarry. It is considered one of the incomparable monuments of ancient time.
The Colossi of Memnon trip Two giant statues make up the Colossi of Memnon. Most visitors get a glimpse of them on their way to the Valley of the Kings but it is worth a stop to see them up close. Before leaving for El Gouna you will stop for a shopping opportunity at the famous bazaars where you may wish to pick up a few good quality souvenirs. Drive back El Gouna with direct transfer to your hotel El Gouna (end of two days Luxor tours from El Gouna)
Price includes
Two Days Tour to Luxor from El Gouna include: - Pick up and drop off services from your hotel in El Gouna - Admission fees to the sights as per Luxor tour itinerary - Lunch meal at local restaurant - Egyptologist English speaking tour Guide - All transfers by air-conditioned modern vehicle class - Hotel accommodation in Luxor at 5 * hotel on BB basis
Price excludes
Two Days Tour to Luxor from El Gouna exclude: - Optional trips during Luxor trip - Sound & Light show at Karnak Temple during Luxor Tour - Hot Air balloon trip during Luxor Tour - Personal expenses during Luxor Tours
Pick up from your hotel lobby in El Gouna by our REP with a board reflecting your name Pick up time in El Gouna at 05:00 Driving toLuxor 3,5 hours Return back to El Gouna at 22:00
Two days Luxor tour starts at......... 09:30 Two Days Luxor tour finished at ..... 17:00
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Prices are quoted in USD currency per person, minimum 2 persons traveling together
What to bring
What to bring with you during Two Days Tours to Luxor from El Gouna: - Passport valid for 6 months - Comfortable shoes during - Cotton clothes in summer - Warm clothes in winter - Sun block - Sunglasses - Hat - Photo/Video Camera
