Hurghada: 2-Day Luxor Tour with Valley of the Kings
ID: GYG1132559-1738151
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Country: Philippines
Duration:
2 days
Description
Discover the wonders of Luxor on a 2-day tour from Hurghada. Visit the Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and the Temple of Hatshepsut. Enjoy free time in Luxor and an op Sound and Light Show.
Day 1: Hurghada - Karnak Temples and Luxor Sightseeing
Begin with a pickup from your hotel in Hurghada and drive to Luxor. Meet your Egyptologist guide and travel in an air-conditioned vehicle to visit the magnificent Karnak Temple, the largest place of worship ever built. Its ancient name, Ipet-isut, means ‘The Most Sacred of Places’.
Explore the complex of temples, built over more than two thousand years by generation after generation of Pharaohs. Within the complex, the great ‘Hypostyle Hall’ is an incredible forest of giant pillars. Then, head to Luxor Temple, built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II for rituals and festivals dedicated to the God Amon.
Check in to your hotel Jolie vielle Kings Island Luxor 4 stars and enjoy free time in Luxor. Opt to attend the spectacular Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple or explore Luxor City and Market. Enjoy an overnight stay in Luxor. Lunch is included at a good quality restaurant in Luxor.
Day 2: Valley of the Kings and Luxor Sightseeing / Hurghada
Enjoy an informative and historical trip to the West Bank of the Nile River in Luxor. Visit the two enormous and impressive Colossi of Memnon, the colossal statues of Amenhotep III. Then, journey into ancient Egyptian history at the Valley of the Kings, where the magnificent tombs were discovered.
These tombs were carved deep into the desert rock, richly decorated, and filled with treasures from the afterlife of the Pharaohs. Visit 3 tombs before continuing to Hatshepsut Temple at El Deir El Bahary. This impressive temple was dedicated to Queen Hatshepsut, the only female Pharaoh, rising out of the desert plain in a series of terraces and merging with the sheer limestone cliffs.
Enjoy lunch en route and free time. Opt for a tour to Banana Island by felucca ride on the Nile River before being driven back to your hotel in Hurghada.
Highlights
- Marvel at the ancient wonders of Luxor on a 2-day tour from Hurghada
- Explore the Karnak Temple, the largest place of worship ever built
- Discover the Valley of the Kings and see the tombs of ancient pharaohs
- Visit the Temple of Hatshepsut, dedicated to the only female pharaoh
- Enjoy free time in Luxor and an optional evening Sound and Light Show
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Optional evening tour to Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple
Optional tour of Luxor City and Market
Optional tour to Banana Island by Felucca ride
INCLUDED
- Pick up from hotel in Hurghada
- An air-conditioned vehicle
- Expert Egyptologist Tour Guide
- Visit to Karnak Temple
- Visit to Luxor Temple
- Visit to Colossi of Memnon
- Visit to Valley of the Kings
- Visit to Hatshepsut Temple
- Lunch on both days
- Overnight stay in Luxor 4 Stars Hotel with Brakfast
NOT INCLUDED
- Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple
- Balloon trip
- Felucca ride to Banana Island
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.