Hurghada
2 days

LUXOR with air ballon

Overview

around 05:00 you leave for Luxor 

you will visit the temple of the goddess of love Hathor in Dendera – one of the best preserved temples of ancient Egypt, built in the Ptolemaic era

It is known for its magnificent reliefs and a unique astronomical map on the ceiling dedicated to the goddess of love and joy

The second stop will be the Karnak Temple Complex, the most majestic and important temple of Ancient Egypt, dedicated to the god Amun-Ra (god

Sun) and his wife Mut (the goddess of Heaven)

The Avenue of Sphinxes connecting the Luxor and Karnak temples, intended for religious processions dedicated to the gods Amun-Ra, Mut and Khonsu.

In ancient Egyptian mythology, the scarab beetle is a sacred insect, a symbol of solar energy and rebirth in the afterlife.

Then, you will take a boat to the other side of the Nile and have a buffet lunch

Afterwards, you'll head to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the burial temple of the only female pharaoh carved into the rock

You'll also make a photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two 21-meter-tall statues.

Finish the tour at the Stone Products Factory

After the tour, the transfer will return you to your hotel for an overnight stay

Free time and dinner

Check-out from the hotel is about 5 am, for those who want to ride in a hot air balloon (cost $ 50 per person)

Breakfast at the hotel around 8 am

Visit to the Luxor Temple 

The Luxor Temple was built during the reign of Pharaoh Amenhotep III and embodies the architectural features of the New Kingdom.

Luxor Temple was ceremonial and received large processions that moved along the avenue connecting the temple at Karnak with the Luxor temple

Boat trip on the Nile River

Lunch at a restaurant on the banks of the Nile (buffet)

A trip to Banana Island is included in the price of the program

Visit the tombs of the Necropolis

Visit the Temple of Ramesses III in Madinat Abu

It is possible to visit the Alibaster factory and the oil factory

Return to Hurghada


Highlights
  • Visit the unique temple of the goddess of love (Hathor) in Dendera

  • Visit the Karnak Temple complex (the City of the Living)

  • Boat ride on the Nile River

  • Colossi of Memnon

  • Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

  • Visit the Luxor Temple

  • Visit the Temple of Ramesses III in Madinat Abu

  • Trip to Banana Island, included in the program

  • Visit the tombs of the Necropolis

Basic Information
Duration:
2 days
Departure Time:
04:00
Return Time:
22:00
Included:
  • Transportation services for the entire trip

  • Services of english-speaking guide

  • Entrance tickets to the temples as per the program

  • Visit to Banana Island

  • 2 lunches at a restaurant and breakfast at the hotel

  • Hotel room (3*)

Not Included:
  • Drinks during lunch and breakfast

  • Hot air balloon ride ($50 per person)

  • Dinner at the hotel

Items To Bring
  • Passport photo on the phone

  • Water, breakfast cereals (must be ordered in advance at the reception)

  • Hat, comfortable shoes, warm clothes (in winter)

Tour Program

  • DAY 1

  • Visit the unique temple of the goddess of love, Hathor, in Dendera

  • Visit the Karnak Temple complex (the City of the Living)

  • Boat ride on the Nile River

  • Lunch at a restaurant (buffet)

  • Colossi of Memnon

  • Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

  • Transfer to the Luxor hotel around 5:00 PM

  • Free time and dinner

  • DAY 2

  • Departure from the hotel at approximately 5:00 AM for those who want to take a hot air balloon ride ($50 per person)

  • Breakfast at the hotel around 8:00 AM

  • Visit the Luxor Temple

  • Boat ride on the Nile River

  • Lunch at a restaurant on the banks of the Nile (buffet)

  • Visit the Temple of Ramesses III in Madinat Abu

  • Trip to Banana Island

  • Visit the tombs of the Necropolis

  • Optional visit to an alabaster factory and an oil factory

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