Private tour to Luxor- Best Sights from Luxor
Overview
Start by visiting the East Bank and see the beauty of the Luxor and Karnak Temples, their history and the kings who contributed to their construction. Our tour will also provide you with information about the ancient Egyptian holidays and their religion, as Luxor is considered the source of religion and the creation of deities for the ancient Egyptians.
There is no corner of Luxor without a Pharaonic monument, a city full of history, antiquities and stories. As the capital of the ancient and modern Egyptian kingdoms, it's home to a third of the world's antiquities. These tourist attractions are spread across the East and West Banks. Enjoy a trip that will show you the beauty of both banks.
There is enough geographical and chronological proof of the Pharaonic civilization's existence throughout the millennia in the ancient and archaeological metropolis of Luxor. Numerous activities are available for visitors to these locations at several Luxor landmarks, such as:
- Speaking with tour guides at each tourist attraction
- Taking photographs of important artifacts and temples
- Purchasing souvenirs and small carved statues
- Watching sound and light shows
Don't forget to ask us about our tour of Luxor's recreational sites, such as:
- Banana Island,, once you arrive at Banana Island, you'll realize it's the perfect place to relax and enjoy its stunning natural scenery.
- The International Garden in Luxor, the Italian company that created this garden, has a unique location on the banks of the Nile in Luxor.
Start by visiting the East Bank and see the beauty of the Luxor and Karnak Temples, their history and the kings who contributed to their construction. Our tour will also provide you with information about the ancient Egyptian holidays and their religion, as Luxor is considered the source of religion and the creation of deities for the ancient Egyptians.
There is no corner of Luxor without a Pharaonic monument, a city full of history, antiquities and stories. As the capital of the ancient and modern Egyptian kingdoms, it's home to a third of the world's antiquities. These tourist attractions are spread across the East and West Banks. Enjoy a trip that will show you the beauty of both banks.
There is enough geographical and chronological proof of the Pharaonic civilization's existence throughout the millennia in the ancient and archaeological metropolis of Luxor. Numerous activities are available for visitors to these locations at several Luxor landmarks, such as:
- Speaking with tour guides at each tourist attraction
- Taking photographs of important artifacts and temples
- Purchasing souvenirs and small carved statues
- Watching sound and light shows
Don't forget to ask us about our tour of Luxor's recreational sites, such as:
- Banana Island,, once you arrive at Banana Island, you'll realize it's the perfect place to relax and enjoy its stunning natural scenery.
- The International Garden in Luxor, the Italian company that created this garden, has a unique location on the banks of the Nile in Luxor.
Inclusion
- We are responsible for paying all taxes and service costs.
- We use private, air-conditioned automobiles for all of our transfers.
- An Egyptologist who speaks English on all of our day trips to Luxor.
- During the excursion, soft beverages and a bottle of water are provided.
- Tickets and admission costs to the West Bank and East Bank itinerary locations.
- All of our Egypt Day Tours include a delectable lunch in a neighbourhood restaurant in Luxor.
Exclusion
- During the Luxor day trip to the East and West Bank, gratuities are not required.
- Camera or picture ticket in the Valley of the kings during Luxor day tours and excursions.
- Prices also apply to Egypt Easter excursions and Egypt Christmas and New Year vacations.
- The Valley of the Kings is the entrance to the tombs of King Ramses XI, King Seti I, and King Tutankhamun.
Itinerary
We will start by visiting Luxor Temple and see the temple facade, which includes six statues of King Ramses II and Amenhotep III. We will also take memorial photos of the facade, which is the most prominent among all the Luxor temples. We will also see the statues of Ramses II inside the temple buildings, on the top of which is the Sufi pole Abu Al-Hajjaj Al-Aqsuri Mosque, in a creative image that blends Pharaonic, Islamic and Coptic civilizations.
We're taking advantage of our East Bank visit to the Karnak Temples, where each king added new structures "to draw closer to the gods - according to the ancient Egyptians' belief - and in a desire for immortality and to gain great fame among the people." Construction of these temples spanned approximately two thousand years.
The Valley of the Kings, which has no equal on the West Bank, is our next destination. Among the most important tombs of the Eighteenth Dynasty are those of Thutmose I, Thutmose III, Thutmose IV, Amenhotep II, and Amenhotep III,, but the richest was the tomb of Tutankhamun (d. 1354-1345 BC), the pharaoh who lived during a period of great turmoil following the death of the monotheist pharaoh Akhenaten.
Then we move to one of the temples of Ramses that he built on the West Bank and is now called the Ramesseum, the name given to it by Jean-François Champollion.
Your car will stop on the way to visit the two colossal Colossi of Memnon. The two statues depict King Amenhotep III, sitting on the throne with a low cushion, placing his hands on his legs, and above him is the royal crown, to the right of his legs is a small statue of his wife, Queen Ti, and on both sides of the throne is an inscription representing the Nile god.
Howard Carter's house is our final destination. Carter's house was built in a rustic style but with a beautiful artistic design, topped with wide domes. It consists of seven rooms and is surrounded by a number of ancient trees. The house contains hundreds of pieces and belongings from the excavation period of the most important pharaonic tomb.
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25% of the total cost of the trip, with cancellation from 60 to 31 days before the start date of the trip
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