Marsa Alam Trip Overview
Explore the most impressive tombs and temples on Luxor’s West Bank on a full-day trip from Marsa Alam. See the Valley of the Queens and the Colossi of Memnon. Then head to the Habu Temple and the Ramesseum Temple.
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Duration: 1 day
Starts: Marsa Alam, Egypt
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Explore the most impressive tombs and temples on Luxor’s West Bank on a full-day trip from Marsa Alam. See the Valley of the Queens and the Colossi of Memnon. Then head to the Habu Temple and the Ramesseum Temple.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Luxor, Luxor, Nile River Valley
Your driver will pick you up directly from your hotel in Marsa Alam and drive you to Luxor in an air-conditioned car before you’ll meet your qualified Egyptologist guide. Your tour includes lunch at a local Egyptian restaurant.
Make a stop at the two Colossi of Memnon, huge stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. After you have taken some photos, you will visit the Valley of the Queens, considered the home of the women and children of the pharaohs. In addition to many queens, there are also numerous tombs of princes and princesses. Here, you can also visit the famous tomb of Queen Nefertari (Optional), one of the most famous queens of ancient times.
Saving the best for last, your tour will end with a visit to Medinet Habu Temple. Visit the Ramesseum Temple to explore the mortuary, built by Pharaoh Ramesses II. Admire the intricately carved reliefs depicting battles and festival scenes. At the end of your tour, the driver will transfer you back to your hotel in Marsa Alam.
