Tour to Luxor East and West Banks
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€72.00
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Tour to Luxor East and West Banks
A tour of Luxor’s East and West Banks is a remarkable way to step into the heart of ancient Egyptian history and admire the legacy of a civilization that has endured for thousands of years.Traveling in a private, air-conditioned vehicle and guided by a knowledgeable Egyptologist, you’ll explore some of Luxor’s most famous historical sites. On the East Bank, you’ll visit the grand Karnak Temple and the beautiful Luxor Temple. Then, on the West Bank, you’ll explore the Valley of the Kings, the towering Colossi of Memnon, and the stunning Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.Your tour concludes with a comfortable transfer back to your hotel or Nile cruise.
Included/Excluded
- Pick up service from your hotel in Luxor and return.
- All Transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Private Egyptologist guides during your tours.
- Entrance Fees to all the mentioned sights.
- Lunch meal at a restaurant in Luxor.
- Mineral water on board the vehicle during the tour.
- All service charges & taxes.
- Any extras not mentioned in the program.
- Tipping.
Tour Plan
1. Pickup from Hotel / Nile Cruise
- Your day starts with a comfortable pickup from your hotel or Nile cruise in Luxor.
- You’ll travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with your professional Egyptologist guide.
2. Valley of the Kings
- Begin on the West Bank with a visit to the Valley of the Kings, the burial site of New Kingdom pharaohs (1570–1050 BC).
- Explore several royal tombs, including those of rulers such as Ramses II, Seti I, Hatshepsut, and Tutankhamun, and admire the detailed, colorful wall paintings that have endured for millennia.
3. Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Continue to the stunning mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of Egypt’s most remarkable female rulers.
- Built dramatically into the cliffs, the temple is dedicated to the sun god Amun and is celebrated for its elegant design and historical significance.
4. Colossi of Memnon
- Stop to see the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that have stood guard for over 3,000 years—remnants of a once-grand temple complex.
5. Lunch by the Nile
- Enjoy a relaxing lunch on an island in the Nile River, including a scenic boat ride to and from the restaurant.
6. Karnak Temple
- Head to the East Bank to visit the vast Karnak Temple Complex, dedicated to Amun, Mut, and Khonsu.
- This enormous site is filled with towering pillars, ancient halls, sacred lakes, and the famous Avenue of Sphinxes.
7. Luxor Temple
- End your tour at Luxor Temple, built around 1400 BC and historically used for religious festivals and royal ceremonies.
- It remains one of the most iconic monuments of ancient Thebes and a highlight of Luxor’s heritage.
8. Return to Hotel / Nile Cruise
- After a full day of exploration, you’ll be driven back to your hotel or Nile cruise in comfort.
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