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Private day Tour in East & WEST Luxor 20% OFF
Luxor, Egypt
$56
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Overview
The Private Day Tour in East & West Luxor offers an unforgettable journey through Ancient Egypt's rich history. This exclusive experience connects you with the monumental devotion of the living and the grandeur of the afterlife.
- 🏛️ Start your adventure at the magnificent Karnak Temple, a vast open-air archive showcasing 2,000 years of New Kingdom history, where each pharaoh left their mark.
- 🗿 Marvel at the Great Hypostyle Hall, featuring 134 towering sandstone columns, with the central columns reaching an impressive 21 meters high.
- 📜 Visit the Obelisks of Hatshepsut and Thutmose I, including Hatshepsut's nearly 30-meter tall obelisk, showcasing ancient engineering prowess.
- 🌄 Explore the Valley of the Kings, where New Kingdom pharaohs hid their tombs deep within a pyramid-shaped mountain to protect their treasures.
- 🕵️♂️ Discover three royal tombs included in your ticket, with the option to visit famous tombs like those of Tutankhamun and Seti I for an additional fee.
- 🏰 Admire the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, designed as a political statement, blending harmoniously with the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.
- 🌊 Witness the Punt Colonnade, showcasing reliefs of Hatshepsut's historic naval expedition to the Land of Punt, filled with exotic animals.
- 🗿 Conclude your tour at the Colossi of Memnon, two monumental statues that once guarded Pharaoh Amenhotep III’s mortuary temple.
- ✨ Enjoy the "Vocal" Legend of the northern statue, known for its ancient "singing" at dawn due to wind and humidity, attracting ancient travelers.
- 🚗 Travel in comfort with an air-conditioned vehicle, and stay hydrated with complimentary bottled water throughout your journey.
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Private day Tour in East & WEST Luxor
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours
- In-person Guide: English
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
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The Karnak TempleKarnak Temple Complex The Epicenter of Divine Power The Historical Narrative: Karnak is not just a single temple; it is a vast open-air archive of the New Kingdom's political and religious evolution. Developed over a period of 2,000 years, almost every pharaoh left their mark here to appease Amun-Ra, the King of the Gods, and to legitimize their own divine right to rule. Key Architectural Highlights: The Great Hypostyle Hall: Walk among a forest of 134 massive sandstone columns arranged in 16 rows. The central 12 columns stand at an astonishing 21 meters high with open papyrus capitals. Point out the dramatic contrast between the deep-cut reliefs of Ramesses II and the delicate raised reliefs of his father, Seti I. The Obelisks of Hatshepsut and Thutmose I: Marvel at the standing obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut, carved from a single piece of pink granite from Aswan. It stands at nearly 30 meters high, a monumental engineering feat of the ancient world.
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Valley of The Kings2. Valley of the Kings (10:45 AM – 01:00 PM) The Subterranean Gateway to Eternity The Story: Moving away from pyramids, New Kingdom pharaohs hid their tombs deep within this isolated, pyramid-shaped mountain (Al-Qurn) to protect their treasures and mummies from grave robbers. Key Highlights: Journey to the Underworld: The tombs are designed as long, descending tunnels representing the sun god’s perilous journey through the 12 hours of the night. The Funerary Texts: The walls feature beautifully preserved colors displaying magical guidebooks like the Book of Gates and the Amduat to ensure the king's resurrection. Three Royal Tombs: Your standard ticket includes entry into 3 distinct tombs, showcasing the evolving styles of different dynasties. Tickets you must book if you want to visit these tombs, such as the tomb of Tutankhamun, the tomb of Seti I, and the tombs of Ramses V and VI.
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Temple of Hatshepsut3. Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut (02:30 PM – 04:00 PM) A Masterpiece of Structural Harmony The Story: Designed by her brilliant architect Senenmut, this temple blends seamlessly into the towering cliffs of Deir el-Bahari. It was built as a bold political statement to legitimize Hatshepsut's rule as a female pharaoh. Key Highlights: The Terraced Design: Three grand, classical terraces connected by ramps that perfectly match the vertical lines of the natural mountain. The Punt Colonnade: Famous reliefs documenting her historic naval trade expedition to the Land of Punt (modern Somalia), depicting exotic animals and foreign landscapes. The Divine Birth: Wall reliefs created to tell the story of Hatshepsut's divine parentage, claiming she was the direct daughter of Amun-Ra.
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Colossi of Memnon4. The Colossi of Memnon (04:15 PM – 04:45 PM) The Shattered Sentinels The Story: These two 18-meter-tall monoliths depict Pharaoh Amenhotep III. They once guarded the entrance to his massive mortuary temple, which was destroyed by ancient earthquakes. Key Highlights: The "Vocal" Legend: An ancient earthquake cracked the northern statue, causing it to "sing" at dawn due to wind and humidity. This drew ancient Greek and Roman travelers who left historic graffiti on the stone. Sema-Tawy Reliefs: Look at the sides of the thrones to see the detailed carvings of the Nile gods binding papyrus and lotus plants, symbolizing the eternal unification of Upper and Lower Egypt.
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Private day Tour in East & WEST Luxor 20% OFF
Luxor, Egypt
$56
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!