Full-Day Tour to East and West Banks of Luxor with Lunch
Luxor
Tour Details
Experience the wonders of Luxor’s East and West Banks on a full-day tour, visiting ancient temples, tombs, and landmarks, with a delicious lunch included
Our Desert Storm Egypt Tours Representative will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo to transfer you to cairo airport to take your flight to Luxor upon your arrival to Luxor you'll find our Guide be waiting for you holding a sign of Desert Storm Egypt Tours and directly you will start the tour in luxor city, From the moment your tour starts your Tour Guide will give you full attention Once in the Vehicle that he will talk to you about all the things on the way as well as other aspects of your tour that will interest you .Start your tour to Luxor Temple It was built by Amenhotep 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. Enjoy visiting Obelisk of Ramses II in front of the 1st Pylon. Then move to visit Karnak Temple 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 you will take your lunch in a very nice restaurant.
Then visiting 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 Ramsses VI, King Mrenptah and Amenhotep II, known as the most powerful Pharaohs who ruled Egypt during The New Kingdom as Kings Ramses the 4th, the 6th , the 9th , and king Seti as well , then moving to the valley of The Queens in which Queens & other high-ranking officials were buried, The Valley of the Queens was known anciently as Ta-Set-Neferu, which has a double meaning of "The Place of Beauty" or "the Place of the Royal Children", Excavation of the tombs at the Valley of the Queens was pioneered by Ernesto Schiaparelli & Francesco Ballerini in the early 1900s, The Valley of the Queens consists of the main wadi, which contains most of the tombs along with the Valley of Prince Ahmose, the Valley of the Rope, the Valley of the Three Pits, & the Valley of the Dolmen, The main wadi contains 91 tombs & the subsidiary Valleys add another 19 tombs. The burials in the subsidiary Valleys all date to the 18th Dynasty, the reason for choosing the Valley of the Queens as a burial site is not known, the close proximity to the workers' village of Deir El-Medina, the Valley of the Queens was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979. Then move to visit The Colossi of Memnon, are two massive stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III, which stand at the front of the ruined Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep III, the largest temple in the Theban Necropolis, they have stood since 1350 BC, and were well known to Ancient Greeks and Romans, as well as early modern travelers and Egyptologists, The statues contain 107 Roman-era inscriptions in Greek and Latin, dated to between AD 20 and 250, many of these inscriptions on the northernmost statue make reference to the Greek mythological king Memnon, whom the statue was then erroneously thought to represent. Then transfer to have your lunch in a very nice restaurant. Then Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut known as Dair El Bahari Temple , which was built by Queen Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmose I, who ruled Egypt about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty (1490–1469 B.C). the only pharaonic woman who could to ascend to the Royal throne of ancient Egypt after her husband King Thutmoses the Second died as his legitimate heir was still young to rule Egypt but aftr the young Prince Thutmoses The Third became adult he could to replace The Royal throne from his step mother,s hand Queen Hatshepsut and the struggle began between them and continued for a while and he was the Dominant of Egypt power and he was powerful Emperor as well . then you will be dropped of at Luxor Airport to take your flight back to Cairo and upon arriavl to Cairo Airport you will find our Representative be waiting for you to drive you to your hotel in Cairo .
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Egypt Tours Frequently Asked Questions
Egypt is home to numerous iconic attractions. Some of the important places include the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple Complex, Abu Simbel Temples, the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, and the vibrant city of Alexandria.
The best time to visit Egypt is during the cooler months, which are from October to April you can take a trip to Egypt during these monthes, as it is more enjoyable. The weather is more pleasant for exploring the archaeological sites and the Nile cruises. However, if you dont mind the heat, visiting during the summer months can offer lower prices and fewer crowds.
The duration of your Egypt tour depends on the places you want to visit and the depth of exploration. A typical itinerary ranges from 7 to 10 days, allowing you to cover the major highlights in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan. If you have more time, you can extend your stay to explore additional regions, such as Alexandria or the Red Sea coast.
Egypt is generally a safe country to visit, and millions of tourists enjoy their trips without any issues. However, its always advisable to stay informed about the current travel advisories and follow the guidance of local authorities. Its also recommended to use reputable tour operators and exercise caution in crowded areas.
You can wear whatever clothes suit you, but it is recommended to dress modestly, especially when visiting religious or conservative areas. For both men and women, lightweight, breathable clothing made from natural fibers is ideal, such as loose-fitting pants and long skirts or dresses and shirts with sleeves. Dont forget to bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun.
Yes, Egypt is very safe for tourists for you and your family. However, it is advised to stay informed of current travel warnings, follow local guidelines, and practice common travel safety precautions to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip
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Transportation options include domestic flights, trains, buses, taxis and private transport. Nile River cruises are also popular for traveling between Luxor and Aswan. All means of transportation are available to you. You must choose the most appropriate for you and your Egypt trip.
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