Luxor “The Ancient City” - Day tRIPS
Luxor means in Arabic as “The Palaces” and during ancient times used to be known as “The city of Hundred Doors“. It is considered by many to be the globe’s greatest open-air museum for the fact that on an area on 417 sq km (161 sq mi) lies some of the most majestic temples such as the Valley of the king, the Karnak temple, Queen Hatshepsut temple, Luxor temple that holds some of the most extraordinary ruins and artifacts. Luxor located at the south of Upper Egypt, on the east bank of the Nile River and part of the ancient city of Thebes. Luxor was considered to be a very important city in Egypt old kingdom and the capital of Egypt during the New Kingdom. The city has millions of visitors from all over the world to witness this incredible wonder. The city still has an active population of over half a million people that depend almost entirely on tourism. The climate in Luxor is quite sunny and hot with average temperatures of 40 C (104 F) in the summer months and 22 C (71.6 F) during the winter months.
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See the most famous sites around Luxor on both sides of the river in one day. Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on the East bank and then see the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple on the West bank.
Itinerary:
Nature Horizons Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor and transfer to the west bank where you will visit the Valley of the Kings, the magnificence of the grandeur of architecture which was used for burial, there are many kings buried in this valley. The most known tombs are King Tutmosis I, Tutmosis III, Tut-Ankh-Amon, King Ramssess VI, King Mrenptah and AmonhotepII. Move on to visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which was built by Queen Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty (approximately 1490-1469 B.C), the only pharaonic woman who reigned ancient Egypt. You will pass by the colossi of Memnon which are remains of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III. Continue driving to the east bank of Luxor to enjoy having your lunch at a local restaurant, before moving to visit Karnak Temples, the greatest example of worship in the history, dedicated to the God Amon, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu. End your tour by visiting the Temple Of Luxor, it was built by Amunhotep III in 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom and it was completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty. Later you will be driven Back to your hotel in Luxor.
Tour Details:
- Duration: About 8 Hours
- Type: Private Tours
- Run: Everyday
- Pick-up Time: From 07:30 to 08:00 am
What’s include:
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Pick up services from your hotel & return.
- Private All Languages speaking Egyptologist guide.
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites.
- Lunch meal will be served in a local restaurant.
- Bottled water during your trip.
- All taxes & service charge.
What’s Excluded:
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Tipping.
Drive north from Luxor for a day to see two of the most complete temples in Egypt. Abydos Temple is dedicated to the Ancient Egyptian god of the underworld. Temple of Hathor at Dendara may be the best preserved in Egypt with full color still visible on its walls.
Itinerary:
Nature Horizons Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor to discover the ancient sites. First, visit Abydos, the ancient Egyptian believed of god (Lord of the underworld) to be buried there. The temple was built by King Seti I, and completed by King Ramsess II, known as temple of Seti I. It is located in Abydos city about 420 km to the south of Cairo in Sohag Government, and 135 km from Luxor . The paintings of the Gods and Pharaohs on the walls of the Osiris Temple at Abydos are among the most beautifully preserved in Egypt. Then continue to Dendera to visit the Temple of Hathor, goddess of love and joy.The temple is located in Dendera which is situated at the north of Luxor .
Tour Details:
- Duration: About 10 Hours
- Type: Private Tours
- Run: Everyday
- Pick-up Time: 07:00 a.m.
What’s include:
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Pick up services from your hotel & return.
- Private All Languages speaking Egyptologist guide.
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites.
- Bottled water during your trip.
- All taxes & service charge.
What’s Excluded:
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Tipping.
Drive north from Luxor for a day to visit Dendara Temple may be the best preserved in Egypt with full color still visible on its walls. Medinet Habu is an important Kingdom period structure in the west bank of Luxor in Egypt.
Itinerary:
Nature Horizons Tours Egyptologist guide will pick you up from your hotel at 7:30 am to discover the ancient sites. First, drive 80 KM to Dendera to visit the Temple of Hathor, goddess of love and joy. The temple is located in Dendera which is situated at the north of Luxor , then move to The mortuary Temple of Ramesses ||| at Medinet Habu is an important Kingdom period structure in the west bank of Luxor in Egypt . Aside from its size and architecture and artistic importance, the temple is probably best known as the source of inscribed reliefs depicting during the region of Ramsses |||.
Meals: Lunch
Tour Details:
- Duration: About 8 Hours
- Type: Private Tours
- Run: Everyday
- Pick-up Time: From 07:30 to 08:00 am
What’s include:
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Pick up services from your hotel & return.
- Private All Languages speaking Egyptologist guide.
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites.
- Lunch meal will be served in a local restaurant.
- Bottled water during your trip.
- All taxes & service charge.
What’s Excluded:
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Tipping.
You will be driven from Luxor to Aswan, Visiting Edfu ,Kom Ombo Temples, Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk and the High Dam in Aswan.
Itinerary:
You will be met and assisted at your hotel in Luxor and transferred to Edfu. Followed by your Arrival in Edfu where you can visit the majestic Temple of Edfu that is dedicated to Horus which is considered by most to be the best-preserved cult temple in Egypt. According to the Egyptian myths, it was the place where the falcon-headed god Horus revenged for the murder of his father Osiris by killing Seth.
Then continue your day tour to Kom Ombo, where you will be able to witness the greatness of the Temple of Kom Ombo standing on higher ground overlooking The Nile. It differs from other temples because of its double entrances; each one is dedicated to a certain ancient Egyptian God: “Haroeris” with his falcon head and “Sobek” with his crocodile head. The Temple of Kom Ombo was built on the honor of two deities: the crocodile-headed Sobek, god of fertility and the creator of the world, and Haroeris or the ancient falcon-headed Horus. Also, Kom Ombo’s importance lies in its huge sugar-cane fields, as it is originally an agricultural town, producing mostly irrigated sugar cane and corn,
Then continue your day tour to Aswan to enjoy a day tour in the amazing city of Aswan, visiting the High Dam, an engineering miracle built in 1960 protecting Egypt from annual floods from the Nile. Then, proceed to visit the Unfinished Obelisk which shows the techniques used by the ancient Egyptians to cut obelisks. Most probably this obelisk belongs to Queen Hatshepsut, one of the rulers of the 18th Dynasty and the royal wife of king Tuthmosis II. This queen was the owner of her Temple in the Eastern Bank of Luxor. Also, there is an opinion which says that it belongs to Queen Nefertiti. Move on to visit the majestic Philae Temple which was built on the honour of Goddess Isis the, chief deity of the island.
Finally, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Luxor.
Tour Details:
- Duration: About 12 Hours
- Type: Private Tours
- Run: Everyday
- Pick-up Time: 06:00 am
What’s include:
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Pick up services from your hotel & return.
- Private All Languages speaking Egyptologist guide.
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites.
- Lunch meal will be served in a local restaurant.
- Bottled water during your trip.
- All taxes & service charge.
What’s Excluded:
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Tipping.
See the sites on the East Bank of the Nile. Visit the well-preserved temple complexes of Karnak and Luxor. Karnak is the largest temple complex in Egypt, dedicated to the God Amon, his wife, Mut, and their son Khonso. Luxor Temple was dedicated by Ramses II, the greatest builder of ancient Egypt.
Itinerary:
Start your half day tour, after picking you up from the hotel, to the east bank of Luxor where you will be accompanied by Private Egyptologist guide to visit the Karnak Temples, the greatest example of worship in history and was dedicated to the God Amon, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu. It was constructed from the beginning of the Middle Kingdom to the Graeco Roman Kingdom.
Then move to Luxor Temple. It was built by Amunhotep III in 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom and it was completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty. King Ramses II was the most famous king in the 19th Dynasty. He ruled Egypt for about 67 years. It was dedicated to the great god Amun-Ra, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu together representing the Theban triad. You will visit also Mut’s tomb during your trip. Enjoy visiting Obelisk of Ramses II in front of the 1st Pylo
Tour Details:
- Duration: About 4 Hours
- Type: Private Tours
- Run: Everyday
- Pick-up Time: From 09:00 to 12:00
What’s include:
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Pick up services from your hotel & return.
- Private All Languages speaking Egyptologist guide.
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites.
- Bottled water during your trip.
- All taxes & service charge.
What’s Excluded:
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Tipping.
Take a Day Tour to Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples from Luxor by car and enjoy a Visit to the majestic Temple of Edfu that is dedicated to Horus, and then continue your day tour to the Temple of Kom Ombo standing on higher ground overlooking The Nile.
Itinerary:
Nature Horizons Tours guide will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor and transfer you by a Private AC Vehicle to Edfu, where you can visit the majestic Temple of Edfu that is dedicated to Horus which is considered by most experts, to be the best-preserved cult temple in Egypt. According to the Egyptian myths, it was the place where the falcon-headed god, Horus, revenged the murder of his father Osiris by killing Seth.
Lunch will be box included.
Then continue your day tour to Kom Ombo to see the Temple of Kom Ombo standing on higher ground overlooking The Nile. It differs from other temples because of its double entrances; each one is dedicated to a certain God: “Haroeris”, The Egyptian God of Light, with his falcon head and “Sobek”, the ancient Egyptian God of the Nile, with his crocodile head. Also, Kom Ombo‘s importance lies in its huge sugar-cane fields as it is originally is an agricultural town, producing mostly irrigated sugar cane and corn,
Then you will be transferred back to your hotel in Luxor.
A private knowledgeable guide will accompany you through the whole Tour until you get back to Luxor.
Tour Details:
- Duration: About 8 Hours
- Type: Private Tours
- Run: Everyday
- Pick-up Time: From 07:30 to 08:00 am
What’s include:
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Pick up services from your hotel & return.
- Private All Languages speaking Egyptologist guide.
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites.
- Lunch meal will be served in a local restaurant.
- Bottled water during your trip.
- All taxes & service charge.
What’s Excluded:
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Tipping.
