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We begin our excursion to Karnak Temple by picking you up from your accommodation. Karnak was originally the site of a sanctuary erected in the Middle Kingdom (2040-1640 BC), but its rise took place during the New Kingdom, with each king adding to, modifying or restoring the temple.
Then we will introduce you to Luxor Temple. Essentially constructed between 1390 and 1352 BC, under Amenhotep III's rule, in the 18th dynasty, this temple was the site of the annual Opet festival. This temple was the center of the Opet festival held every year. During this event, statues of the gods of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu were carried in procession from Karnak to Luxor.
The Luxor hot air balloon ride is a 3-hour program that begins with hotel pickup one hour before sunrise. Upon arrival at the take-off area, you'll watch the hot air balloons inflate while taking as many photos as you like. Our licensed pilots will give you a brief safety briefing, then you'll climb into the basket and prepare for an amazing flight.( tour optional)
You will visit the place that in different ages, the Valley of the Kings has remained witnesses to spiritual and religious power exerted by the pharaohs and, in its course, have opened its gates in revealing priceless treasures to scholars and research workers that tell of untold stories of the lives and deaths of these great kings.
Next, we move to Hatshepsut's temple, which the priests advised her to build to win over the people. Marvel at its beauty and enjoy its story with our guide.
Take a pause and have lunch to rejuvenate yourself, then see two sculptures of Memnon and discover the legend of the Ajran, which the ancient Egyptians believed people circled to have their wishes accomplished.