Overview
Private guided two days tour to see the best ancient monuments Luxor has to offer. These sights include Valley of the Kings (Necropolis of Thebes), the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, the Valley of the Artisans, the Temple of Ramses III (Medinat Habu), Karnak Temples, Luxor Temple and Luxor Museum.
Day 1
- You will be picked up from your hotel in Luxor for a 6-hour guided tour. You'll begin at the Necropolis of Thebes, the Valley of the Kings, which is a must-see for Luxor travelers. Your Egyptologist tour guide will be with you to answer any questions you may have. You'll also see the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Valley of the Artisans (also known as Deir El-Medina and Valley of the Workers), and the Temple of Ramses III (Medinat Habu). Afterwards, you will be taken to see the Colossi of Memnon, the two largest ancient statues in Egypt, which date back to the era of King Amenhotep III. After touring the sites, you will be transferred back to your hotel by an air-conditioned vehicle.
- Day 2
- There is a possibility of optional hot air ballooning over the West Bank (additional cost and weather permitting). Today's tour will be about 5 hours long. Your first stop will be Karnak Temples on the East Bank of Luxor. There you can see the Avenue of Sphinxes, Hypostyle Hall, Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, the Temple of Amon, the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III, and the Sacred Lake. After Karnak, you will be brought to the Luxor Museum, which houses items found in Tutankhamun's tomb. After the museum you visit Luxor Temple, which is dedicated to the Theben Triad of Amun-Ra, Mut, and Khonsu. There you will see statues of Ramses the Great. These ancient temples are a must-see for Luxor travelers. After touring the sites you will be transferred back to your hotel by an air-conditioned vehicle.
