Marsa Alam: 2-Day Luxor Tour with Hotel & Transfers
ID: GYG1130475-1735149
Category:
Country: Egypt
Duration:
2 days
Description
Discover the wonders of Luxor on a 2-day tour from Marsa Alam. Visit the Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, Habu tempel and and more. Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay.
Day 1: Marsa Alam to Luxor
Begin your journey with a pickup from your hotel in Marsa Alam. Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to Luxor. Upon arrival, meet your private tour guide and head to the Karnak Temple, the largest temple complex ever built by man. Explore the three main temples, smaller enclosed temples, and several outer temples situated on 247 acres of land.
Next, visit the Habu Temple, the mortuary temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu. Admire the intricate reliefs depicting religious ceremonies and the pharaoh's military victories, including his defeat of the Sea Peoples.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor. In the evening, you can opt to attend a Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple. The show starts with a historical introduction covering the birth of the great city of Thebes and the erection of the Karnak Temple. Listen to a magnificent and poetic description of the artistic treasures and great legacy which the Karnak Temple encloses.
Overnight in Jolie Ville kings Island Luxor 4 Satrs Hotel
Day 2: Luxor to Marsa Alam
After breakfast at your hotel, visit the Valley of the Kings, the final resting place of Egypt's rulers from the 18th to 20th dynasty. Explore the tombs, including those of the great pharaoh Ramses II and the boy pharaoh Tutankhamen. Admire the well-preserved decorations inside the tombs.
Next, visit the Hatshepsut Temple, one of the most beautiful and best-preserved temples of Ancient Egypt. The temple was built on three levels with two wide ramps in a central position joining the levels together.
Finally, see the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues of king Amenhotep III, the only remains of a complete mortuary temple. The statues are made from blocks of quartzite sandstone which were moved 700 KM to Luxor.
After your tour, transfer back to Marsa Alam via Safaga.
Highlights
- Marvel at the grandeur of the Karnak Temple, the largest temple complex
- Discover the Valley of the Kings, the final resting place of pharaohs
- Explore the Temple of Hatshepsut, a stunning example of ancient architecture
- Admire the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues of Amenhotep III
- Enjoy a comfortable overnight stay in a 4-star hotel on the Nile River
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour involves a lot of walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended.
Sunscreen and hats are advisable due to the hot climate.
Bring a camera to capture the historical sites.
Water is essential to stay hydrated during the tour.
INCLUDED
- A.C. car transfer from Marsa Alam to Luxor and back
- Egyptologist Tour Guide
- Visit to Karnak Temple
- Visit to Luxor Temple
- Visit to Habu Temple
- Visit to the Valley of Kings
- Visit to Hatshepsut Temple
- Visit to the Colossi of Memnon
- Lunch in a local restaurant in Luxor
- Overnight stay at a 3-star hotel on the Nile
NOT INCLUDED
- Optional Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.