Luxor trip from Marsa Alam

Luxor trip from Marsa Alam is a private day tour to visit Valley of the kings and Karnak temples. It is a private excursion to explore Luxor city which was the capital of ancient Egypt. Experience the old history of Egypt in one of the oldest cities in world. We start a bit early in the morning around 3:30 am from your hotel to Safaga. We arrive at Luxor about 09:15 am. There will be a stop for a little break for toilets, tea or breakfast. Visit the marvelous Karnak temples then cross the Nile with a motor boat to the west bank. Tasty lunch will be waiting for you before the exploring Valley of the Kings and the temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Watching the colossi of Memnon will be a great moment to imagine the glory of the past.

 Itinerary:-

• Early pick up around 03:30 am from hotel with Private deluxe vehicle to Luxor (400 km / 5 hours).
• We visit the temple of Karnak which contains many temples for many Pharaohs. Or visit the temple of Luxor which used to be as the ancient center of many festivals and one of the most beautiful temples of Thebes.
• Cross the Nile with the motor boat, enjoy the beautiful view of the Nile and the nature of the south.
• Lunch in the west side as buffet with good variety and Egyptian touch.
• Drive to the Necropolis of Thebes at the west bank to Valley of the Kings which known as the Place of Truth and the burial tombs of the New Kingdom Pharaohs. There is the most famous tomb of Tutankhamun which was discovered by Howard Carter in 1922. Or Visit Valley of the Queens, also known as Wadi el-Melikat, it is a place in Egypt where wives of Pharaohs were buried in ancient times, there are more than known 90 tombs, many of which are stylish and lavishly decorated. An example of this is the resting place carved out of the rock for Queen Nefertari (QV66) of the 19th Dynasty wife and favorite queen of Ramses II. She is one of the best known Egyptian queens; the polychrome reliefs in her tomb are still intact.

• Continue visiting the temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir Al Bahary the only female Pharaoh ruled Egypt declared herself as divine and she is depicted in masculine form wearing a pharaoh’s kilt and artificial beard Or visit the temple of Ramses III (known as Madinat Habu). It is very remarkable with its scenes of war and fights, colors and style of the pillars.
• Finally visiting the twin Statues of 18 meters high Colossi of Memnon remains of funerary temple of Amenophis III

Destination: Marsa Alam

Tour category: History

Departure location: Marsa Alam

Duration: 19 hours

Booking in Advance: Until 1 day before the event

Physical Difficulty Level: Moderate

Travel mode: Deluxe air-conditioned vehicle

Adult price: $180

Child price: $ 90