Overview
Step into the heart of ancient Thebes with the Luxor East Bank Tour & Luxor Museum, a journey through some of Egypt's most celebrated temples and one of its best museums. Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, two of Luxor's largest structures, are where you should start your Journey. Your expert guide will take you through the grandeur of the Hypostyle Hall at Karnak, the soaring obelisks, the sacred lake, and then onwards to the more elegant Luxor Temple, which was once linked to Karnak via the Avenue of Sphinxes.
As you make your way through grander settings, your guide will interpret the histories of long-dead pharaohs, gods, and rituals that empowered both politics and spirituality in ancient Egypt. It is the intricate hieroglyphs and immense stone workings of these temples that forge real contact with a civilization that has been at the core of world history. For the very first time traveler or a seasoned traveler who has frequently returned to the ancient wonders, the monuments on the East Bank will leave one with a sense of majesty and mystery.
The Luxor Museum will be your next attraction, an amiably arranged treasure house of artifacts unearthed in and around the city. Royal statues, funerary offerings, to the beautifully preserved mummies of Pharaohs- the museum lies in perfect context to the magnificence you have just witnessed in the temples. This intelligent contrast between open-air monuments and interior displays allows you to attain.
Step into the heart of ancient Thebes with the Luxor East Bank Tour & Luxor Museum, a journey through some of Egypt's most celebrated temples and one of its best museums. Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, two of Luxor's largest structures, are where you should start your Journey. Your expert guide will take you through the grandeur of the Hypostyle Hall at Karnak, the soaring obelisks, the sacred lake, and then onwards to the more elegant Luxor Temple, which was once linked to Karnak via the Avenue of Sphinxes.
As you make your way through grander settings, your guide will interpret the histories of long-dead pharaohs, gods, and rituals that empowered both politics and spirituality in ancient Egypt. It is the intricate hieroglyphs and immense stone workings of these temples that forge real contact with a civilization that has been at the core of world history. For the very first time traveler or a seasoned traveler who has frequently returned to the ancient wonders, the monuments on the East Bank will leave one with a sense of majesty and mystery.
The Luxor Museum will be your next attraction, an amiably arranged treasure house of artifacts unearthed in and around the city. Royal statues, funerary offerings, to the beautifully preserved mummies of Pharaohs- the museum lies in perfect context to the magnificence you have just witnessed in the temples. This intelligent contrast between open-air monuments and interior displays allows you to attain.
Inclusion
- We use a private, air-conditioned car for all of our transfers.
- Tickets and admission costs to the aforementioned locations on the East and West Banks.
- An Egyptologist on Egypt Day Tours who speaks English.
- The East and West banks of the Luxor attractions trip include soft drinks and a bottle of water.
- All service fees and taxes are paid.
Exclusion
- During the Luxor day trip to the East and West Bank, gratuities are not required.
- Prices also apply to Egypt Easter excursions and Egypt Christmas and New Year vacations.
Itinerary
The tour leader will pick you up from your hotel or Luxor Airport in a private air-conditioned vehicle will start your Luxor experience. Your professional Egyptologist guide shall accompany you while you discover the East Bank's treasures, where ancient history comes alive. Start with Karnak Temple Complex. Spanning over 1,000,000 square meters, this temple complex underwent development for more than 2,000 years.
After that, you shall be headed to the majestic Luxor Temple further in the city, once connected with Karnak through the grand Avenue of the Sphinxes. Unlike other temples that were built for the worship of a particular deity, the Luxor Temple was used as a sanctuary for the royal ka-spirit, and for festivals and rituals related to the concept of kingship. Have awe filling you as you look over the massive statues of Ramses II at the temple's entrance and be impressed by the airy temple courtyards that reflect the evolution of Egyptian architecture from the New Kingdom right up to the Greco-Roman period.
Finally, get set to visit the Luxor Museum, the jewel of Upper Egypt, perfect for those with a love for history. Even though this is much smaller when compared to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, the Luxor Museum displays a small and highly selective, beautiful collection of artifacts from the Theban area. Highlights include the statues from the Karnak cachette, the remarkably well-preserved mummy of Pharaoh Ahmose I, and a reconstructed wall from Akhenaten's temple with some rare Amarna-style artwork.
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As you would for any journey, pack!
Dress comfortably and loosely throughout the warmer months.
a jacket suitable for the fall and spring
Sunglasses Hat
Sunscreen (which can be pricey in tourist areas to purchase)
bathing suits, in whatever style you want
Good walking shoes: due to the uneven terrain of the walkways, sneakers are advised for exploring the ancient ruins.
Dress appropriately for a night out.
prescribed drugs, along with a written prescription (to show customs officials, if requested)
ahlan wa sahlan means welcome in Egyptian Arabic. This is also a very common word and one of the most essential greetings that you should know as a beginner, check my 100-daily-phrases pack with native pronunciation. This greeting is frequently said during invitations as guests enter the home.
Egypt has been one of the best and safest tourist destinations. You'll feel at home and as safe as you've ever been surrounded by friendly Egyptian hospitality and helpful locals. You can explore Egypt tours and trips and take pleasure in Egypt's generally very safe cities with some sensible precautions and planning. Visitors will be more than safe in this country thanks to its typically low crime rate, especially in tourist hotspots.
In addition to the Pyramids of Giza, there are several other must-see historical sites in Egypt. These include the Temples of Luxor and Karnak in Luxor, the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Hatshepsut in Luxor's West Bank, the Abu Simbel temples near Aswan, the Temple of Philae in Aswan, and the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, which houses an extensive collection of ancient artifacts.
While visiting some attractions independently is possible, joining a tour can provide valuable insights from a knowledgeable guide.
The Luxor Museum is an archeological museum located in Luxor, Egypt. It displays local antiques like as jewelry, pottery, statues, and other antiquated items. It offers a thorough examination of the rich past and culture of classical Thebes.
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