Private Guided Day Tour From Luxor To The East and West Bank
Private full day tour to see the highlights of the ancient West Bank and East Bank monuments in Luxor. These highlights include Valley of the Kings (Necropolis of Thebes), the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari), the Colossi of Memnon and Karnak and Luxor Temples. You will be guided by a licensed Egyptologist tour guide and transported to all the sites by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
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What's included in Private Guided Day Tour From Luxor To The East and West Bank
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Private full day tour to see the highlights of the ancient West Bank and East Bank monuments in Luxor. These highlights include Valley of the Kings (Necropolis of Thebes), the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari), the Colossi of Memnon and Karnak and Luxor Temples. You will be guided by a licensed Egyptologist tour guide and transported to all the sites by a private air-conditioned vehicle. In the morning you will be picked up from your hotel in Luxor for a full guided trip of about 8 hours. First you will be transported to the Necropolis of Thebes, the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank of Luxor. This ancient necropolis consists of tombs embedded in the mountain Thebes. Here you visit three tombs of various dynasties. Your Egyptologist guide will be on hand to recommend which tombs are best to visit. Then, travel to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari), the only woman ever to reign over Egypt as pharaoh. You will be taken to see the Colossi of Memnon, the two largest ancient statues in Egypt. Take a nice leisurely break to enjoy lunch. After lunch, you will visit Karnak on the East Bank of Luxor. Karnak is a complex of temples built by different leaders and has many intricate designs. It is one of the most beautiful ancient monuments in Egypt. Next, you will head to Luxor Temple, dedicated to the Theben Triad of Amun-Ra, Mut, and Khonsu. See the granite statues of Ramses the Great. These ancient temples are a must-see for Luxor travelers. Your Egyptologist guide will provide you with exciting stories and historical facts that will enrich your experience. You will get free time to explore the ancient monuments at your own pace and according to your specific interests. Return to your Luxor hotel by an air-conditioned vehicle, following your tour.
Valley of the Kings
In the morning you will be picked up from your hotel in central Luxor or harbor by an air-conditioned vehicle for a full guided trip of about 8 hours. First you will be transported to the Necropolis of Thebes, the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank of Luxor. This ancient necropolis is a must-see for Luxor travelers. There you visit four royal tombs, including the Tomb of Ramses, the Tomb of Horemheb, the Tomb of Merenptah .Valley of the Kings on the West Bank of Luxor.
Tomb of Ramses III
The tomb of Ramesses III, designated as KV 11, is a complex system in the Valley of the Kings. It has been known since antiquity,the wonderful decorations include colourful painted sunken reliefs featuring the traditional ritual texts (Litany of Ra, Book of Gates etc) and Ramses before the gods. Unusual here are the secular scenes, in the small side rooms of the entrance corridor, showing foreign tributes, such as highly detailed pottery imported from the Aegean, the royal armoury, boats and, in the last of these side chambers, the blind harpists that gave the tomb one of its alternative names: ‘Tomb of the Harpers’
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Gratuities
- Total entrance fees to mentioned sites
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Transport is wheelchair accessible; however, be prepared for uneven surfaces at the sites visited which may be difficult for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
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Additional Information
You must contact the local supplier for exact pick-up time and location (contact details will be provided on your voucher)
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• Please note: entrance tickets not included. For this experience the (additional costs (please note that these can be paid in Egyptian pounds only or withe Card ) and you Tour guide will help you to get your Entrance fee. • (Optional) If you wish to add morning hot air balloon to your Luxor tour, we can do so for you the price is $ 65 per person . • Airport pick up cost 12 us per person one way . • TRAVEL TIP: Due to very low wages, "Baksheesh" or tips/gratuities are an integral part of life in Egypt. It is useful to carry small notes with you at all times. If you are unsure who, or how much to tip, please do not hesitate to ask your tour guide for guidance. • Due to very low wages, baksheesh (tips/gratuities) are an integral part of life in Egypt, so carry small notes with you at all times
