Luxor + Valley of the kings from Marsa Alam
- $105 for ages 13 and above
- $55 for children aged 6-12
- Free for children under 6
- Transfer from the hotel at around 4:00 am, depending on the hotel's location.
- City of the Living: Visit to the Karnak Temple Complex (statue of the scarab beetle, sacred lake).
- Boat ride to the other bank of the Nile.
- Lunch at a restaurant with a view of the river (buffet).
- City of the Dead: Colossi of Memnon, Valley of the Kings, visit to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
- Optional boat trip to Banana Island (booked through the guide).
- Stone Products Factory / Perfume Factory.
- Transfer to Marsa Alam, arrival at the hotel at around 10:00 pm, depending on the hotel's location.
*The order may vary depending on the flow of tourists.
- Water, packed breakfast from the hotel or snacks.
- Headgear.
- Sunglasses.
- Sunscreen.
- Comfortable footwear.
- Warm clothing during winter months.
- Money for personal expenses.
Included:
- Transportation service.
- Transfer in a modern tourist bus with air conditioning and a toilet.
- Guide - egyptologist.
- Entrance tickets to all mentioned attractions.
- Lunch at a restaurant.
Not included:
- Additional expenses not included in the program.
- Drinks at the restaurant.
- Entrance ticket to the tomb of Tutankhamun.
- Boat trip to Banana Island - $10.
Luxor is rightfully considered the largest open-air museum, and its name comes from the Arabic “El Uksur,” which means “palaces.” The Nile River divides the city into two parts: the right (eastern) bank, known as the “City of the Living,” and the left (western) bank, known as the “City of the Dead.” We offer various excursion programs that include the most interesting sights, but it is impossible to cover everything within the standard group tours. For those who want to see more, we organize individual excursions in Luxor.
The Karnak Temple Complex covers an area of 1.5 km by 700 m. Construction of the complex began in the 20th century BC and lasted for 13 centuries. Karnak is the only temple consisting of 10 halls and 10 gates (pylons). The statue of the scarab beetle, which according to legend grants wishes, and the sacred lake measuring 129 m by 77 m, once used for ritual ablutions, usually attract special interest during excursions. A sacred path in the form of an avenue of sphinxes connects the Karnak Temple Complex to the Luxor Temple.
The Colossi of Memnon are the only surviving remnants of the temple of Amenhotep III, built around 1400 BC. The temple was completely destroyed by an earthquake around 1200 BC, but the colossi remained. Another strong earthquake in the 27th century BC partially destroyed the left statue, and the colossus began to “sing” at sunrise. However, after the restoration of the colossus in 199 AD, the singing ceased.
Burials in the Valley of the Kings took place from the 16th to the 11th centuries BC. Currently, more than 50 tombs of pharaohs have been excavated, but archaeological excavations are still ongoing. The most famous tomb is that of Tutankhamun, discovered in 1922, which became the basis for the legend of the “Curse of the Pharaohs.”
The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut was built from 1482 to 1473 BC. The ancient name of the temple, “Djeser-Djeseru,” means “the most holy of holies” in translation. The temple of the female pharaoh was a place of pilgrimage where people left requests for help or healing from diseases on the walls.
During a visit to Banana Island, you can see not only how bananas grow but also other fruits such as mangoes and mandarins, as well as sugarcane, mint, and various spices. There is a café on the island where freshly picked bananas will be offered to you for free, and you can also pick them directly from the “banana tree” (bush) during a walk on the island.
The Stone Products Factory (alabaster factory) partly resembles a museum. During the visit, you will learn about the technology of producing alabaster products and find out the differences between genuine alabaster items and counterfeits. If desired, you can also purchase souvenirs made of authentic stone.
During a visit to the Perfume Factory, the guide will explain the technology of producing oils and perfumes. At the factory’s store, you can buy high-quality oils and oil-based perfumes.
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