Overview
- Full-day private tour of Luxor from Marsa Alam. * Explore Luxor’s East and West banks with a qualified Egyptology guide.
- Visit the UNESCO-listed Valley of the Kings and admire the tombs of the ancient Pharaohs.
- Marvel at ancient wonders such as the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, and Karnak Temple.
- Enjoy a typical Egyptian lunch.
- Cruise along the Nile on a traditional felucca.
- Great-value tour includes hotel pick-up, drop-off and lunch.
Itinerary:
Your tour begins with an early morning pickup around 4:30 am from your central Marsa Alam hotel. Traveling in the comfort of a private vehicle, set out on the around 3.5-hour journey to Luxor, accompanied by a private Egyptologist guide.
On arrival, start your tour on the West Bank, exploring the UNESCO-listed Valley of the Kings (Necropolis of Thebes), where the mountains are home to over 63 royal tombs, dating from the 2nd century BC. Venture inside to see some of the tombs and perhaps opt to visit the most famous of all — the tomb of Tutankhamen (extra cost).
Continue exploring the surrounding archeological wonders, including the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari) this impressive temple dedicated to the Queen Hatshepsut the only female pharaoh rises out of the desert plain in a series of terraces and merges with the sheer limestone cliffs that surround it.
End your tour in the west bank with a photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon, before breaking for lunch.
After a typical Egyptian-style lunch (included), take a tour of the Karnak Temples, a vast complex built between 2055 BC and 100 BC, where highlights include the Avenue of the Sphinxes, the Great Hypostyle Hall, and the Sacred Lake.
Then, set sail aboard a traditional felucca boat, for a 30-minute cruise along the Nile — the perfect way to end your day. On return to Marsa Alam, your tour ends with drop-off at your hotel.
Accommodation: Not included
Meals: Lunch
Additional Information:
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Stroller accessible
- Most travelers can participate.
- You will need to provide us with your hotel name and address in Marsa Alam.
- You will need to provide us with your passport copy for the government permission of the round-trip transfer from Marsa Alam and return.
- You will need to pay the entrance fees to the sightseeing by card.
- You will need to carry cash for the tipping to the guide and driver.
- It is available to provide an Italian, Japanese, German or French tour guide with extra 80$ USD per person upon your request.
What’s Included:
- All Transfers, pick up and drop off by A.C vehicle
- Professional English-speaking tour guide.
- Lunch at a local restaurant.
What’s Excluded:
- Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing.
- Tipping to the guide and driver.
- Water or drinks during the lunch time.
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