2 Day Tour to Egypt's Famous Royal Tombs and Temples
Description
Enjoy an unforgettable day exploring the mystery of Tutankhamen, the most famous king in the world. This young king from the New Kingdom was around 10 years old when he ascended the throne and died when he was only 19. You will get the chance to be face to face with his royal mummy in his tomb in the Valley of the Kings (Necropolis of Thebes). Your Egyptologist tour guide will be with you to take you back in time to unveil the mystery of this famous Pharaoh. Also, visit the tombs of Ramses, Horemheb and Merenptah, and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari) and the Colossi of Memno Luxor Museum, Karnak and Luxor Temples.
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Itinerary
Day 1: 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 5 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 and of course the Tomb of King Tut. The tomb of Tutankhamen is the only tomb in Valley of the Kings that was discovered nearly intact in 1922. The discoverer of his tomb was Howard Carter. Tut's famous golden mask is on display at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, but here you have the opportunity to be amazed at the royal mummy of the young king. After visiting the tombs you will be transported to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari), the only woman ever to reign over Egypt as Pharaoh. This queen was an ancestor of King Tutankhamen and belonged to the same dynasty. Afterwards, you will be taken to see the Colossi of Memnon, the two largest ancient statues in Egypt which date back to the era of King Amenhotep III. He was the father of King Akhenaten and grandfather of King Tutankhamen. After touring the sites you will be transferred back to your hotel by an air-conditioned vehicle. Day 2: In the morning you will be picked up from your hotel in Luxor for a full guided day tour. First you will be transported to Karnak Temples in the East Bank of Luxor, where you will find the Temple of Amon, the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake. Karnak is a very inspiring site to visit. After Karnak you will be brought to Luxor Museum, which displays a unique collection of ancient items found in Luxor. Some items were found in Tutankhamun's tomb. You will also see several mummies. Afterwards, you visit Luxor Temple, which is dedicated to the Theben Triad of Amun-Ra, Mut and Khonsu. There you will see statues of Ramses the Great and the Avenue of Sphinxes. These ancient temples are a must-see for Luxor visitors. After touring the sites you will be transferred back to your hotel by an air-conditioned vehicle.
Enjoy a guided tour to explore the mysteries of ancient mythology, such as the mystery of King Tutankhamun, the most famous king in the world. This young king from the New Kingdom was around 10 years old when he ascended the throne and died when he was only 19. You will get the chance to be face to face with his royal mummy in his tomb in the Valley of the Kings
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 and of course the Tomb of King Tut. The tomb of Tutankhamen is the only tomb in Valley of the Kings that was discovered nearly intact in 1922. The discoverer of his tomb was Howard Carter. Tut's famous golden mask is on display at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo
After visiting the tombs you will be transported to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari), the only woman ever to reign over Egypt as Pharaoh. This queen was an ancestor of King Tutankhamen and belonged to the same dynasty.
Afterwards, you will be taken to see the Colossi of Memnon, the two largest ancient statues in Egypt which date back to the era of King Amenhotep III. He was the father of King Akhenaten and grandfather of King Tutankhamen. After touring the sites you will be transferred back to your hotel by an air-conditioned vehicle
In the morning you will be picked up from your hotel in Luxor for a full guided day tour. First you will be transported to Karnak Temples in the East Bank of Luxor, where you will find the Temple of Amon, the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake. Karnak is a very inspiring site to visit. After Karnak you will be brought to Luxor Museum,
Obelisk of Thutmoses I The Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, the Temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs,
The Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, the Temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs,
After Karnak you will be brought to Luxor Museum, which displays a unique collection of ancient items found in Luxor. Some items were found in Tutankhamun's tomb. You will also see several mummies.
Avenue of Shoinxes ,Spectacular avenue stretched from Luxor to Karnak, a distance of 3 kms. Today, its only a few hundred metres long but its very impressive.this avenue used to conect the Karnak templo and the Luxor templo.A six miles avenue with sphinxes in both sides of it.
Afterwards, you visit Luxor Temple, which is dedicated to the Theben Triad of Amun-Ra, Mut and Khonsu. There you will see statues of Ramses the Great and the Avenue of Sphinxes. These ancient temples are a must-see for Luxor visitors. After touring the sites you will be transferred back to your hotel by an air-conditioned vehicle.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
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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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(3)
Our tour was fantastic. We got to see the incredible sights of Luxor and our guide Khalid was incredibly knowledgeable. Everything ran smoothly, we were picked up at our hotel at 8 o’clock and set off to see the sights. On the drive Khalid informed us of the history and significance of the city of Luxor and then gave us further details as we went to each site. He ensured everything ran smoothly for us and provided waters for the day as well. Our driver got us everywhere safely in a comfortable and air conditioned van Excellent service
Dear valued guests, Thank you so much for a 5 star review! We feel truly grateful that you considered your tour and our service to be excellent. All of our staff go out of their way to make sure all our guests are comfortable, safe and provided for, so we are glad to know they have succeeded in doing so. Thank you again! Sincerely, Ragab El Motgalye
My daughter and I were lucky enough to do this tour with Omar as our guide. He was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the subject material. On the first day, he picked us up exactly on time and took us through to the Valley of the Kings, Colossus of Memnon and Temple of Hatshepsut. The tombs were awe inspiring and he gave us ample time to wander around at our leisure. We made a stop at an alabaster workshop and it was refeshing to be told by both Omar and the guide at the workshop that there was no pressure to buy. The next day was a shorter one so we chose a slighter later pickup time. We visited Karnak and Luxor Temples. Again, we were given free time to sightsee and take photos after being guided with expert commentary. Omar turned out to be an expert photographer and offered to take photos at every photo opportunity. He then kindly arranged a felucca ride for us and it was such a serene experience that it was the perfect ending to a lovely day. But wait! That wasn't the end of the day. I had mentioned that I wanted to try some koshari so he asked if he could take us for some after the tour. I am so glad I took him up on his offer as he took us to a local place we would not have found by ourselves and treated us to the most delicious koshari I have ever had! Thank you, Omar. He then escorted us back to the hotel after two wonderful, informative days. I learned so much about Egypt's history from this lovely young man.
Dear valued guests, Thank you very much for choosing Luxor Travels and for taking the time to share such a comprehensive review about your recent stay. It is gratifying to hear that Omar was able to help you have two wonderful, informative days. Your kind words are a great source of motivation for us to provide personal, yet professional tour services. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Sincerely, Ragab El Motgalye
<p>Mr Ragab El Motgalye my guide was very accomodating and knowledgable. Very safe place and I hope more tourists use this tour and visit Luxor. We had excellent communication and I enjoyed it very much. Special place and people.</p>
