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