Luxor Day Tour From Hurghada

Highlights

• Uncover the wealth of ancient treasures and monuments that lend Luxor its accolade as the world’s biggest open-air museum. During this full-day tour from Hurghada of discovery, decipher hieroglyphics at the Valley of the Kings and visit Karnak & Luxor temples as you profit from your guide’s expertise.
• Begin with a drive to Luxor, where your guide is ready to show you the highlights of the Nile’s east and west banks. Gaze upon the towering monolithic statues that form the Colossus of Memnon.
• You then continue to the Valley of the Kings. This illustrious site was the burial ground for important royal figures for nearly half a millennium, and Tutankhamun himself was entombed here.
• Having crossed to the Nile’s east bank and refreshed over lunch in modern Luxor, admire the sight of the city’s majestic temples. Explore Luxor Temple, founded in 1400 BC, as your guide explains how the temple was built by Amenhotep III and Rameses II during the New Kingdom and used to celebrate the annual Opet Festival.
• Head to the vast and impressive complex at Karnak, the largest ancient religious site in the world. The necropolis here is part of the distinguished list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. With your professional guide on hand to divulge meaningful historical and cultural accounts, benefit from a private tour with information tailored to your interests.
• The Highlights of the Trip:
• Ancient temples & tombs on the Nile’s east & west Banks
• Cultural insight into the era of the Pharaohs
• The vast religious site at the Karnak temple complex
• Luxor, the “world’s biggest open-air museum”
• Private guide for a personalized experience