Luxor Trip Overview
Private day tour to see the magnificent temples of ancient Egypt in Luxor’s West Bank in Luxor. These monuments include Karnak Temples Complex and Luxor Temple.Ancient Egypt Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel, to enjoy an
excursion to visit the East bank of Luxor where you will be accompanied by Private
English Egyptologist guide to visit The Karnak Temple, the largest place of worship ever built in ancient Egypt, the power of the god Amun of Thebes gradually increased
during the early New Kingdom, and after the short persecution led by Akhenaten, it
rose to its apex. In the reign of Ramesses III, more than two thirds of the property
owned by the temples belonged to Amun, evidenced by the stupendous buildings at
Karnak. Although badly ruined, no site in Egypt is more impressive than Karnak. It is the largest temple complex ever built by man, and represents the combined
achievement of many generations of ancient builders.
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Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Luxor, Egypt
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt
Private day tour to see the magnificent temples of ancient Egypt in Luxor’s West Bank in Luxor. These monuments include Karnak Temples Complex and Luxor Temple.Ancient Egypt Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel, to enjoy an
excursion to visit the East bank of Luxor where you will be accompanied by Private
English Egyptologist guide to visit The Karnak Temple, the largest place of worship ever built in ancient Egypt, the power of the god Amun of Thebes gradually increased
during the early New Kingdom, and after the short persecution led by Akhenaten, it
rose to its apex. In the reign of Ramesses III, more than two thirds of the property
owned by the temples belonged to Amun, evidenced by the stupendous buildings at
Karnak. Although badly ruined, no site in Egypt is more impressive than Karnak. It is the largest temple complex ever built by man, and represents the combined
achievement of many generations of ancient builders.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Luxor, Luxor, Nile River Valley
Private day tour to see the magnificent temples of ancient Egypt in Luxor’s West
Bank in Luxor. These monuments include Karnak Temples Complex and Luxor
Temple.
Ancient Egypt Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel, to enjoy an
excursion to visit the East bank of Luxor where you will be accompanied by Private
English Egyptologist guide to visit The Karnak Temple, the largest place of worship
ever built in ancient Egypt, the power of the god Amun of Thebes gradually increased
during the early New Kingdom, and after the short persecution led by Akhenaten, it
rose to its apex. In the reign of Ramesses III, more than two thirds of the property
owned by the temples belonged to Amun, evidenced by the stupendous buildings at
Karnak. Although badly ruined, no site in Egypt is more impressive than Karnak. It is
the largest temple complex ever built by man, and represents the combined
achievement of many generations of ancient builders. The Temple of Karnak is
actually three main temples, smaller enclosed temples, and several outer temples
located about three kilometers north of Luxor, Egypt situated on 100 ha (247 acres) of
land. Karnak is actually the sites modern name. Its ancient name was Ipet-isut,
meaning “The Most Select (or Sacred) of Places”.
Then move to Luxor Temple. It was built by Amunhotep III in 18th Dynasty in the
New Kingdom and it was completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty. King
Ramses II was the most famous king in the 19th Dynasty. He ruled Egypt for about 67
years. It was dedicated to the great god Amun-Ra, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu
together representing the Theban triad. Enjoy visiting Obelisk of Ramses II in front of
the 1st Pylon. It was called “Ipet resyt”, which means the Southern Opet or the Place
of the Seclusion of Amun-Re. It was directly connected to the temple of Karnak, the
main cult center of Amun-Re or Amun-Min, the sky god or the ithyphallic fertility
god. The temple of Luxor has, since its inception, always been a sacred site. After
Egypt’s pagan period, a Christian church and monastery was located here, and after
that, a mosque (13th century Mosque of Abu el-Haggag) was built that continues to
be used today.
Duration: 4 minutes
