From | $ 70 USD / per person |
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Duration | 16 Hours |
Starts at | 05:00 AM |
Ends at | 08:00 PM |
Destinations | Hurghada, Luxor, |
Tour Availability | Daily |
Tour Type | Sharing , |
Pickup Location | Hurghada Hotels , Makadi , Sahl Hasheesh, Soma Bay , El Gouna |
Max group size | 8 |
Wheelchair | Yes |
Hurghada to Luxor Small Group Exploration of Ancient Egypt
Hurghada to Luxor Small Group Exploration of Ancient Egypt takes you from the magic of the Red Sea, the charm of the Desert, and the enhancing view of the blue crystal water to the glory and majesty of ancient Egypt. Immerse yourself in the major events of ancient Egypt. Walk through the mysteries of their daily lives and the secrets of their worship rituals in detail. So, you will feel as if you are smelling the distinctive Pharaonic incense. Live the marvels and the majestic secrets between the pharaonic kings and priests.
Walk where they went and left their artifacts, from inscriptions uncovering the facts and mysteries to giant statues, high columns, giant obelisks, and even more. Wander amid the temples and tombs that were filled with charming, shiny treasures.
Golavita’s Egyptologist at Hurghada to Luxor Small Group Exploration of Ancient Egypt tour will accompany you to the spots of great secrets and where the great and most important events happened, narrating each event that occurred at every inch you stand in. At that time, you feel as if the pharaohs invite you into their world. You feel as if they are alive. So, you will live in a time machine, not just on a tour.
Hurghada to Luxor Small Group Exploration of Ancient Egypt takes you to visit the Karnak Temple Complex, the Valley of the Kings, the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, and Memnon Colossi.
Pick your breakfast boxes at the reception and wait for your A/C vehicle on the agreed time depending on your hotel location in Hurghada. Board your Car and start your Luxor day tours as soon as picking last clients.
Check point 06:00 am
You will start your Hurghada excursions once you cross the check-point starting at 6:00 a.m.
Coffee break 07:15 am
Around 07.15 am, you will have a coffee break in a small cafeteria by the desert roadside to use the WC (20 l.e. per person), get your breakfast, stretch your legs, and be fresh for the rest of the trip.
You will reach Luxor around 9:00 am to start your visit to the top tourist attractions on the east bank of the Nile River.
The Karnak Temple Complex
Start your Luxor day tours with the Karnak temple of Amun, his consort Mut, and their son Khonsu. Karnak is the biggest temple in the world; it covers 60 hectares, and it took 2500 years to be built. After walking like 300 meters, you will reach the temple port, then you will walk the Avenue of Sphinxes to reach the first unfinished pylon of Nectanebo.
Listen to your guide while uncovering the secrets of building the ramp and the three shrines of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. Visit the Barque Chapel of Ramesses III, Taharqa Column, and the magnificent Hypostyle Hall. Marvel at the beautiful hieroglyphic writing, colored scenes of Seti and Ramesses and learn about architecture in ancient Egypt.
Move forward to see Hatshepsut Obelisk, Sacred Lake, and Scarab, and make some wishes beside the scarab. Shoot nice photos before meeting your guide to proceed to the next stop.
Lunch
Enjoy a freshly cooked lunch at a local restaurant before you move on to your next stop.
Your guide will offer a a short Nile Cruise for about 30 minutes for those who do not like to stay in the car while driving to West Bank. It is an optional ride for 10 euros each, and you are free to take it or leave it. Overall, it's a great opportunity to sail the Nile and observe Luxor city from the water. Once all gather on West Bank, you will start Luxor attractions on West Bank.
Valley of the Kings
Open your heart and mind and listen to your Egyptologist guide explain why the Valley of the Kings was built? And who built it? And why it was built? Visit the three tombs included in your ticket, with the possibility to visit the Tutankhamun tomb free of charge if you like. Marvel at the religious book decorating the walls, especially the Book of the Dead, Book of Imyduat, Book of the holy Cow, Book of Caves and Opening of the Mouth. At the end of your tour, you will proceed with your guide to your next stop
Mortuary temple of Hatshepsut
A unique temple in Al Deir El Bahari built for Hatshepsut by her Engineer lover Senenmut. The temple has a unique design, scenes, shrines and overall, is near Al Deir El Bahri Cache where they found 45 mummies for the Pharaohs of the New Kingdom. Marvel at the agriculture scenes, harvest ceremonies, divine birth scenes, offering scenes to Amun and Anubis, and Punt expedition.
Later on, enjoy few minutes free time to shoot some photos before you head to your last stop
Memnon Colossi
There are two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep II standing in front of his Mortuary temple on Luxor west bank. They show the Pharoah in a seated position with his wife Tiye and mother Mutemwiya along his legs.
At the end of your tour, we will drive you back to your hotel in Hurghada as a part of your Egypt day tours to Luxor from Hurghada.
- Transfer with new brand vehicle
- Entrance fee for all the sightseeing in the program
- Quality lunch at a local restaurant
- Knowledgeable archeologist tour guide
- Water during the day
- Beverages during lunch
- Short Nile Cruise
- Guide and driver tipping
- Comfortable shoes and cloths
- Hat
- Sun Glasses
- Sun Cream
- Heavy Jacket in winter
From 1 to 8 |
$
70
USD
/ per person |
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From 1 to 7 |
$
35
USD
/ per child |
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From 1 to 7 |
$
20
USD
/ per infant |
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