Aswan to Luxor: Full-Day Private Tour Temples and Tombs
You will be picked up from your hotel in Aswan for a private tour to the necropolis on the West Bank of Luxor. We start at the spectacular Valley of the Kings where you will descent into 3 Royal Tombs. Next is a visit to the rock hewn mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut in Deir ElBahari with the most beautiful murals and you'll have time to wander around yourself. We continue for a quick photo-stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two immense statues guarding the ongoing excavation of the palace of Amenophis III. After lunch at a good local restaurant we drive to the East Bank to the Karnak Temple to show you where Pharaohs like Tutankhamun, Hatchepsut and Ramses II performed their sacred rituals. The Karnak Temple complex contains holy lakes, hypostyle halls, obelisks, pylons and shrines. You will have a photo stop at the Luxor Temple before returning to Aswan.
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Aswan to Luxor: Full-Day Private Tour Temples and Tombs
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What's included in Aswan to Luxor: Full-Day Private Tour Temples and Tombs
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Valley of the Kings
You will visit the old necropolis of ancient Thebes on the West Bank of Luxor. We will take you to the spectacular Valley of the Kings, where up to now, 63 tombs have been found varying from a one chamber crypt (KV54) to a tomb with 120 chambers (KV5). You will be able to visit 3 tombs with the entrance ticket. The tombs of Tutankhamen and Seti I require separate tickets (not included).
Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
We visit the rock hewn mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut. After the death of her husband, Thutmose II, Hatshepsut took the reign as either co-regent with or self-proclaimed Pharaoh instead of Thutmose III. Either way, she was a skillful warrior and strong ruler re-establishing trade routes with foreign countries. Prove of her successes and accomplishments are written on the walls of her memorial Temple at Deir El-Bahari.
Colossi of Memnon
We stop at the base of the magnificent Colossi of Memnon, two immense statues guarding the ongoing excavation of the palace of Amenophis III. The statues are actually likenesses of Pharaoh Amenophis III. Memnon was a hero of the Trojan wars, said to be the son of Eos, Goddess of Dawn. Because of an earthquake in 27BC, one of the statues was damaged and due to forces of nature, was said to "whistle" or "sing" at dawn.
Inclusions
- Private English-speaking Professional Egyptologist tour guide… if option is selected
- Souvenirs shopping time
- All Fees and Taxes
- one Bottled water each person
- sightseeing tickets / admission fees… if option is selected
- *Private Air-conditioned transportation…
- Your lunch will be in a good local restaurant where you will experience the real Egyptian kitchen (food only).,
- other Languages guides at extra supplement to be paid in cash ,
- Tips, Beverages, extra activities not mentioned, and personal spending
- Fees for extra charged tombs (Tutankhamun, Seti I, Ramses V/VI) and Karnak Open Air Museum
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
