Discover the Wonders of Luxor: Half-Day East Bank Tour
Discover the Wonders of Luxor: Half-Day East Bank Tour
Embark on a unique journey to the Nile's east bank in Luxor, led by your own expert Egyptologist guide. Dive into the heart of southern Egypt's beauty, exploring the majestic Karnak temple complex and the enchanting temple of Luxor. This personalized tour is your passageway to witnessing the splendor of ancient times.
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Embark on an intimate journey guided by your very own Egyptologist as you uncover the marvels on the east bank of the Nile in Luxor. Prepare to be awestruck by the most majestic and captivating temples in southern Egypt. Immerse yourself in the grandeur of the Karnak Temple complex and the enchanting Temple of Luxor, each site brimming with ancient stories and breathtaking architecture. This personalized exploration promises an unforgettable adventure into Egypt's rich past.
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Itinerary
Personalized Tour: East Bank of the Nile in Luxor
Go for a personalized experience with your own Egyptologist guide to explore the east bank of the Nile in Luxor. You will visit the most beautiful and impressive temples in the south of Egypt. The great complex of Karnak temple and the temple of Luxor.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Visit the complex of Karnak Temple. It is dedicated to the God Amon. Walk along the Ram-headed sphinxes Avenue to enter the complex through the massive gates and pylons. On entering the Temples of Karnak, you will see different structures added and left by the various pharaohs as the complex had many extensions along the ages. Your guide will explain everything about the place while you walk through the Great Court into the Great Hypostyle Hall; it is hard not to be overwhelmed by a forest of 134 columns. On the backside and the biggest carved piece for the sacred scarab. Your Egyptologist will give you free time for photography.
Continue to Luxor Temple, which was once joined to the Temples of Karnak by a three KM long Avenue of Sphinx, a portion of which marks the entrance to the temple. Luxor Temple was built by Amunhotep III, and it was completed by king Ramesses II, watch the beautiful paints of the festival which was made by the ancient Egyptian every year during the annual visit of Amun to his wife Mut in Luxor temple. Luxor Temple used to have two red granite obelisks originally standing in front of the Temple. There is only one now as the other was moved to Paris where it now stands in the center of the Place de la Concorde. At the end of your tour transfer back to your hotel in Luxor.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Food.
- Any personal expenses.
Important Notes
Go for a personalized experience with your own Egyptologist guide to explore the east bank of the Nile in Luxor. You will visit the most beautiful and impressive temples in the south of Egypt. The great complex of Karnak temple and the temple of Luxor.
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Not wheelchair accessible
- 7:00 am (Earlier or later departures are available from centrally located Luxor hotels)