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Our Egyptologist guide will meet you at your hotel in Hurghada at the time you have scheduled with your tour operator. They will then take you to the Hurghada airport to catch your flight to Luxor, where you will begin an amazing journey by visiting the east bank of Luxor, where you can see two of the magnificent temples, including:
The amazing Karnak Temple is more than just a temple; it is a city of temples. The gods Amun-Ra, Mut, and Khonsu were worshipped there, and its gates and other monuments were built over more than two millennia, making it the most significant religious site in antiquity. The Great Ram Road, which connects Karnak to Luxor Temple through elaborate ceremonies, is a lengthy passage flanked by statues of lions' bodies and rams' heads, signifying strength and protection. It greets you as soon as you enter the main gate. We will be amazed by the magnificence of the Great Hall of Columns, one of the greatest architectural feats of ancient Egypt, which consists of 134 massive columns, some of which are up to 23 metres high. Standing between them gives the impression that you are in a massive stone forest, demonstrating the pharaohs' mastery of both construction and decoration. Stories of religious ceremonies and military triumphs are recounted in the inscriptions on the walls and columns, which also demonstrate the strength of the monarchs who have adorned this structure over the centuries.
The Luxor Temple is one of ancient Egypt's most exquisite and poetic constructions. We will enter the temple through the magnificent gate constructed by Ramses II, where you will see his enormous seated statues as though they have been watching over the site for millennia. On the side of the entrance is a beautiful pharaonic obelisk, one of two that were there centuries ago; the other was moved to the Place de la Concorde in Paris. The Hall of Columns, which is characterised by rows of tall columns and other buildings encircled by sphinxes, will be the most noticeable feature when you enter the halls and structures decorated with inscriptions that recount the kings' victories and their religious lives. In the past, there was a lengthy road that connected the temple to Karnak.
After touring the architectural beauty and the history of the pharaohs, you take a leisurely stroll to Banana Island in the middle of the Nile, where you are surrounded by tropical foliage and palm and banana trees in a tranquil rural environment away from the hustle and bustle of the metropolis. Enjoy a cup of Egyptian tea or some fresh juice while you take in the views and discover Luxor's charms from a fresh perspective that combines ancient history with comfort in the centre of nature.
At last, you will be taken back to the drop-off spot where we initially met you.