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Safaga: Luxor and Valley of the Kings Day Tour with Lunch

1. Safaga: Luxor and Valley of the Kings Day Tour with Lunch

Take a day excursion from Safaga or Soma Bay to see some of Egypt's finest historic sites in the Luxor Valley. Benefit from complimentary pickup and drop-off and the services of an Egyptologist guide as you explore some of the most important landmarks of Ancient Egypt. After pickup from your hotel, drive to Luxor to visit the most famous monuments in Egypt, including the Temple of Karnak. Relax over and take a delicious lunch at a top rated restaurant in luxir, then board a typical Felucca boat to cross the Nile to the City of the Dead (optional). See the impressive Colossi of Memnon, the last remnants of the Temple of Amenophis III. Be enthralled by the architecture of the Valley of the Kings, and visit the temple of Hatshepsut, one of the female rulers of Ancient Egypt.

From Cairo: Private Luxor Day Tour with Guide and Flights

2. From Cairo: Private Luxor Day Tour with Guide and Flights

Our delegate will Pick-up you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza at about 6:00 A.M. by air-conditioned car to head to Cairo International Airport to take the one-hour flight to Luxor. (Flight Tickets included) Upon your arrival, our delegate will be waiting for you with our company sign to start your trip heading to the West Bank of Luxor to visit The Valley of the Kings, also known as the Valley of the Gates of the Kings where, for a period of nearly 500 years from the 16th to 11th century BC, rock-cut tombs were excavated for the pharaohs and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom Then move on to the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, The Temple of Hatshepsut is a mortuary temple built during the reign of Pharaoh Hatshepsut of the Eighteenth Dynasty of Egypt. Located opposite the city of Luxor, it is considered to be a masterpiece of ancient architecture. Its three massive terraces rise above the desert floor and into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari. Next, move to Medinet Habu, where the burial temple of Ramses III can be found, one of the city's most important religious monuments. Its entrance is 63 meters wide and 22 meters tall and bears a representation of the Pharoah himself punishing some prisoners. Then move to the colossi of Memnon where you will See the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III at the Colossi of Memnon, then stop for lunch at a local restaurant. Next, Sail on the Nile River in a traditional felucca sailing boat to discover the beauty of Luxor. Relax with a drink as you soak up the scenery. You’ll then head to the east bank to visit the biggest temple in Luxor, It's the Karnak Temple. dedicated to the god Amun, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu. Next, move on to Luxor temple. Built by Amenhotep III in the 18th Dynasty in the modern kingdom, the beautiful temple was completed by Ramses II. After finishing, you will be transferred to Luxor International Airport to take the one-hour flight to Cairo (Flight Tickets included) Upon your arrival, our delegate will be waiting for you outside Cairo Airport After meeting, you will be transferred to your hotel again in Cairo or Giza

Luxor: Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple Day Tour

3. Luxor: Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple Day Tour

Begin your trip with a pick-up from your hotel in Luxor, there will be a group of people with you Next, Head to the west bank of Luxor to visit The Valley of the Kings, also known as the Valley of the Gates of the Kings. Then, head to the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Located opposite the city of Luxor, it is considered to be a masterpiece of ancient architecture. Marvel at 3 massive terraces that rise above the desert floor and into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari Then, move to the colossi of Memnon where you'll see the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III at the Colossi of Memnon Finally, You will be transferred back to your hotel.

Hurghada: Guided Day Trip to Temples in Luxor with Dinner

4. Hurghada: Guided Day Trip to Temples in Luxor with Dinner

The tour begins early in the morning, with a pick-up from your hotel in Hurghada. From there, you will embark on a scenic drive through the Eastern Desert, passing through several small towns and villages along the way. After around 5 hours of driving, you will arrive in Luxor, where your first stop will be the Karnak temple. The Karnak temple is one of the largest and most impressive temple complexes in the world. It was built over a period of around 2,000 years and features a vast array of temples, chapels, statues, and obelisks. You will have the chance to explore the various parts of the temple, including the Great Hypostyle Hall, which features 134 massive columns, and the Sacred Lake, which was used for religious ceremonies and purification rituals. and significance. Next, you will head to the west bank of the Nile River, where you will visit the Hatshepsut temple. This temple is dedicated to the female pharaoh Hatshepsut and is considered one of the most unique and impressive temples in Egypt. The temple features a series of terraces, colonnades, and ramps, and is built into the side of a cliff overlooking the Nile River. You will have the chance to explore the various parts of the temple, including the main sanctuary, which features a series of beautiful reliefs and carvings. After visiting the Hatshepsut temple, you will make a stop at the Colossi of Memnon. These are two massive stone statues of the pharaoh Amenhotep III, which stand at around 18 meters tall. The statues are all that remain of a once-great temple that was destroyed by earthquakes and floods over the centuries. Finally, to end your day in Luxor, you will have the opportunity to take a felucca ride on the Nile River to a local restaurant for dinner. A felucca is a traditional Egyptian sailing boat that is commonly used for transportation along the Nile River. The ride is a peaceful and relaxing way to take in the beautiful scenery along the river while enjoying a delicious meal at a local restaurant.

Luxor: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon with Optional West Bank Visit

5. Luxor: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon with Optional West Bank Visit

Travel via air-conditioned vehicle from your hotel to the West Bank of Luxor where your trip begins. After listening to the safety instructions, hop into the hot air balloon’s basket and get ready for lift off. Rise up into the sky and enjoy a bird’s eye view of Luxor at sunrise. See the city from an entirely different perspective. If you have selected the option for just the hot air balloon and transfer, once your ride is finished, you will be dropped back off in Luxor. If you selected the option with the semi-private West Bank visit, you'll begin your lovely half-day tour in Luxor, covering Hatshepsut and the Valley of the Kings. Listen to the history behind some of the hotspots from your Egyptologist tour guide after floating back down to earth. Visit the Valley of the Kings, home to some of Egypt’s most enchanting pharaonic temples and royal tombs. Behold the spectacular tombs of Kings Ramesses III, Ramesses VI, and Merneptah. Here you will also have the option to explore the tomb of King Tutankhamun.  Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the only known Egyptian female ruler who reigned for 20 years. Next, make your way to the Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep III and marvel at the gates Colossi of Memnon. Finally, enjoy a delicious lunch from a local restaurant before being transferred back to your accommodation. Extra attraction tickets are necessary and are not included in the price; you can add them from the add-on list at booking.

From Cairo: Day Trip to Luxor by Plane

6. From Cairo: Day Trip to Luxor by Plane

Discover the unique and legendary temples of Luxor on a memorable excursion. Begin your tour by heading early in the morning to the airport in Cairo and flying to Luxor. Upon arrival, be met by one of the staff to start this exciting day.  To begin with, visit the Temple of Karnak, the world's largest site dedicated to the worship of a god - the god Amun, his wife Mut and his son Khonsu. Then, visit the Valley of the Kings and see the masterpieces of the ancient Egyptian tombs. Finally, explore the temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the only woman who ruled Egypt as a pharaoh. Admire the impressive Colossi of Memnon – the last remnants of the Temple of Amenophis III. During the excursion, savor a lunch. Finally return to the airport in Luxor and take the plane back to Cairo.

From Marsa Alam: Best of Luxor Private Day Trip with Lunch

7. From Marsa Alam: Best of Luxor Private Day Trip with Lunch

Discover the fascinating city of Luxor on this day trip from Marsa Alam. Explore the Valley of the Kings and see the Colossi of Memnon. Visit the Temple of Karnak and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Start your fully private tour with a pickup from your hotel in Marsa Alam. Sit back in the air-conditioned car and enjoy the drive to Luxor, the former Egyptian capital. Visit the Temple of Karnak, the largest temple complex in the world. Next, have some lunch at a local restaurant before heading to the west bank of the River Nile. See the City of the Dead and the Colossi of Memnon, the only remains of The temple of Amenhotep III. Be inspired by the stunning architecture in the Valley of the Kings. See the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the only female ruler of ancient Egypt. At the end of the day, you will be driven back to your hotel in Marsa Alam.

From Hurghada: Nile Cruise with Aswan and Hot Air Balloon

8. From Hurghada: Nile Cruise with Aswan and Hot Air Balloon

From Hurghada: 2 Night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan Day 1: Our delegate will pick up you from your hotel in Hurghada at about 12:15 am. After pick-up from your hotel, drive to Luxor and start your journey in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Relax in comfort as you travel to explore the most important historical monuments in Luxor. Upon arrival in Luxor in the early morning,. You’ll then enjoy a hot air balloon ride for 45: 60 minutes to watch the sun come up over the archaeological sites of Luxor. Next, head to the west bank of Luxor to visit the Valley of the Kings. Here you will explore the 3 most important tombs and see the walls full of hieroglyphs. Your guide will then take you to the most important temple of the complex, the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut. The temple consists of three floors with open balconies built of limestone, with statues of the god Osiris and Queen Hatshepsut. Next, See the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III at the Colossi of Memnon You’ll then head to the east bank to visit the biggest temple in Luxor, It's the Karnak Temple. dedicated to the god Amun, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu. Finally, you will board on the cruise ship Day 2: After breakfast, take a horse carriage ride to visit the Temple of Edfu Horus. Marvel at these well-preserved religious palaces and the imposing sandstone structures of Horus. Return to the boat for lunch, before heading out once again to see the Kom Ombo Temple. Learn about the structures of the temple and why it was built in honor of two great Nile divinities. Day 3: After an early morning check out from the boat and take the breakfast box with you before being picked up to visit the Abu Simbel temple. On this small-group tour, you will also discover the temples of Ramesses II and Nefertari. These twin temples were built from the mountainside in the 13th century BC under the dynasty of Pharaoh Ramesses II. Finish the tour around 2.30 PM and then you can stay in Aswan & be dropped off anywhere in Aswan or you can have a private transfer back to Hurghada for free

From Safaga port : Two Day Trip to Luxor

9. From Safaga port : Two Day Trip to Luxor

Day 01: Karnak & Luxor Temples. Sun Pyramids Tours Representative will pick you up from Safaga Port by the cruise exit door. After that you will be transferred by a modern air-conditioned vehicle to Luxor, approximately 3 hours far from Safaga. Then continue to the famous Karnak Temples the largest place of worship ever built and the greatest example of worship in history. It was constructed from the beginning of the Middle Kingdom to the Greco Roman Kingdom. Within the complex, the great “Hypostyle Hall” is an incredible forest of giant pillars. Continue your tour with a drive to Luxor Temple, originally built during the reign of Amenophis III over 5,000 years ago. Also you will witness some of the best preserved art work in Egypt. Optional tour, enjoying the spectacular Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temples & overnight in Luxor. Day 02: Luxor West Bank After breakfast in a hotel, you will be transferred into the West Bank of the River Nile to visit the two colossal statues of Amenhotep III ( Colossi of Memnon ), and then visit the Valley of the Kings, where the magnificent tombs were discovered. Those tombs were carved deep into the desert rock, richly decorated and filled with treasures for the afterlife of the pharaohs, you will visit 3 tombs. Continue the tour to visit the Hatshepsut Temple at El Deir El Bahary, this impressive temple dedicated to the Queen Hatshepsut, the only female pharaoh rises out of the desert plain in a series of terraces and merges with the sheer limestone cliffs that surround it. After that return to your hotel for a quick check-out and lunch before making the return journey to Safaga and the ship.

From Aswan: Private Overnight Trip to Luxor with Temples

10. From Aswan: Private Overnight Trip to Luxor with Temples

Day 1 At 7:00 am Sun Pyramids Tours guide will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan and transfer by Private A/C Vehicle to Kom Ombo around an hour driving, Arrival Kom Ombo transfer to see the Temple of Kom Ombo standing on high grounds overlooking The Nile. It differs from other temples because of its double entrance; each one is dedicated to divinity: “Haroeris” with his falcon head and “Sobek” with his crocodile head. The Temple of Kom Ombo was built on the honor of two deities the crocodile-headed Sobek, god of fertility and creator of the world, and Haroeris or the ancient falcon-headed Horus. Also, Kom Ombo’s importance lies in its huge sugar-cane. Then continue your day tour to Edfu where you can visit the majestic Temple of Edfu that dedicated to Horus which is considered by most to be the best preserved cult temple in Egypt. According to the Egyptian myths, it was the place where the falcon-headed god Horus revenged the murder of his father Osiris by killing Seth. Continue driving to the east bank of Luxor to enjoy having your lunch at a local restaurant, before moving to visit Karnak Temples, the greatest example of worship in the history, dedicated to the God Amon, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu. End your tour by visiting the Temple Of Luxor, it was built by Amunhotep III in 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom and it was completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty Later you will be driven to your hotel in Luxor for overnight Meals: Lunch, Dinner Day 2 Sun Pyramids Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor at 8:30 am and transfer to the west bank where you will visit the Valley of the Kings, the magnificence of the grandeur of architecture which was used for burial, there are many kings buried in this valley. The most known tombs are King Tutmosis I, Tutmosis III, Tut-Ankh-Amon, King Ramssess VI, King Mrenptah and AmonhotepII. Move on to visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which was built by Queen Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty (approximately 1490-1469 B.C), the only pharaonic woman who reigned ancient Egypt. You will pass by the colossi of Memnon which are remains of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III Then you will be driven to your hotel in Aswan Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

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This was a bucket list experience: absolutely breathtaking!! The hot air balloon pilot was very skilled and the landing was perfect. Our Egyptologist Mahmoud was very competent, polite and friendly! The best tour we had so far in Egypt!

Such an amazing experience provided by the team. Great communication throughout by the lead contact Shorouk. And the team on the ground were true professionals as well. Prepare for a wonderful sunrise experience.

Everything was wonderful & absolutely recommendable + great value for money + friendly balloon crew + very friendly and competent guide & nice driver + good food

Great experience - the atmosphere during the balloon flight is very special! Great organization and very competent tour guide. Had very good knowledge of German.

Amazing. You have to do the balloon ride over the Valley of the Kings. It was definitely the highlight of our Egypt trip.