Ramesseum Temple and Carter House
Get off the beaten path and deepen your understanding of ancient Egyptian history with this tour from Luxor, led by an Egyptologist guide. You’ll visit the Ramesseum, the mortuary temple of Ramesses the Great, as well as the Howard Carter House, the former abode of the British archaeologist who first unearthed the tomb of King Tutankhamen
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Ramesseum Temple and Carter House
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What's included in Ramesseum Temple and Carter House
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Howard Carter House
Begin with pickup at your cruise ship or Luxor hotel at 6 am, 7 am, or 8 am, then travel to the Ramesseum Temple in a private vehicle, a roughly 40-minute trip. Explore the mortuary temple that was built by Pharaoh Ramesses II, from the king’s massive, 62-foot (19-mt) memorial statue to a series of intricate reliefs depicting battles and festival scenes. As well as depictions of the afterlife, Then explore some less familiar, hidden treasures of Luxor. You will visit Howard Carter House, the residence belonging to the British man who became famous after discovering the tomb of Tutankhamen (Tutankhamun). There you will see all his possessions, including his tools and camera. Also, be amazed at the impressive replica of Tutankhamen’s (Tutankhamun‘s) tomb begin the return trip to Luxor, where this tour concludes with drop-off at your hotel or cruise ship.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Modern Air-conditioned transportation
- Transport by private car
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Any extras not mentioned in the program
- Tipping
- Sightseeing entrance fees are to be paid on each spot by credit card
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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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Pickup and Dropoff
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Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
We do pickup all travelers outside Luxor city at an extra cost
