Why choose this Luxor tour ?
Luxor is home to some of Egypt’s most remarkable ancient ruins, but group tours can offer limited to time to explore. This private full-day tour ensures a personalised experience and explores both the East and West Banks of the Nile, including the UNESCO-listed Valley of the Kings, the Colossi of Memnon, the temple of Hatshepsut, the Karnak Temples, and the Temple of Luxor
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What makes Private 8-Hours tour Luxor East and West Banks a unique experience ?
pick up from your hotel in lxuor ,Your guide will take you straight to the West Bank of Luxor which was known in ancient times as the City of the Dead. it’s an archaeological paradise with its rich string of Pharaonic temples and considered a gateway to Valley of the Kings. You will enjoy the real Upper (southern) Egypt by discovering the death and rebirth from an ancient Egyptian mythology window and the eye and protection of Anubis.
Valley of the Kings: You’ll be accompanied to the Valley of the Kings consisting of two valleys, the East Valley (where the majority of the royal tombs and temples were constructed) and the West Valley. The Valley of the Kings contains almost 65 tombs and chambers as it was suppose to be a burial site for the major royal kings of the new Egyptian dynasty. Your visit includes entry into three tombsTemple of Hatshepsut:
Then, visit Hatshepsut Temple (meaning Foremost of Noble Ladies). Queen Hatshepsut was the fifth pharaoh of the eighteenth dynasty of ancient Egypt and the daughter of King Thutmose I. She established the first world trade network and her temple is considered one of the most important temples from the ancient times.
The Colossi of Memnon: Before lunch, you’ll visit the Colossi of Memnon consisting of two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. For the past 3,400 years (since 1350 BC), the statues have stood in the Theban necropolis across the River Nile as guardians to the entrance to Amenhotep’s memorial temple. The statues are made from blocks of quartzite stone. There is also a strange phenomenon at this site known as the “Vocal Memnon,” mysterious vocalizations and sounds from the broken colossus are allegedly heard in the mornings.
Temple of Karnak: This complex was originally dedicated to King Amun Ra, his wife Mut and son Khons. Afterwards, around 30 additional kings added their own touches to the complex which took a long time to be fully completed. The site is huge covering almost a mile by two miles in area with more than 20 temples. What makes the Karnak Temple Complex special is that it includes several of the finest examples of ancient Egyptian design and architecture such as the Hypostyle Hall, one of the world’s great architectural achievements of all time and the Temple of Amon, a spectacular forest of giant papyrus-shaped columns.
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. 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. then back to hotel
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- hotel pick up location Nasr city , Heliopolis , Downtown and Giza area
- this tour needs walking at the sights
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
Private 8-Hours tour Luxor East and West Banks Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- private tour
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Transport by private vehicle
- entry fees tickets
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Travel Band tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Africa/Cairo.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
