Budget Luxor Day Tour: Karnak & Luxor Temples

Luxor Temple

Discover the enchantment of Luxor Temple, a magnificent ancient religious site located in Luxor, Egypt. Immerse yourself in the rich history and grandeur of this historical marvel that was once the center of religious and political life during the reign of the pharaohs. Built around 1400 BCE, Luxor Temple showcases stunning architecture, intricate hieroglyphics, and monumental statues that depict ancient Egyptian gods and pharaohs. As you explore the colossal columns and walk through the iconic pylon gateways, you will be transported back in time, unraveling the stories of a bygone era. Luxor Temple is a must-visit destination for history enthusiasts and cultural explorers seeking an awe-inspiring journey into the heart of ancient Egypt.

The Karnak Temple Complex, commonly known as Karnak (/ˈkɑːr.næk/),[1] comprises a vast mix of temples, pylons, chapels, and other buildings near Luxor, Egypt. Construction at the complex began during the reign of Senusret I (reigned 1971–1926 BC) in the Middle Kingdom (c. 2000–1700 BC) and continued into the Ptolemaic Kingdom (305–30 BC), although most of the extant buildings date from the New Kingdom. The area around Karnak was the ancient Egyptian Ipet-isut ("The Most Selected of Places") and the main place of worship of the 18th Dynastic Theban Triad, with the god Amun as its head. It is part of the monumental city of Thebes, and in 1979 it was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List along with the rest of the city.[2] Karnak gets its name from the nearby, and partly surrounded, modern village of El-Karnak, 2.5 kilometres (1.6 miles) north of Luxor.