Overview
. Enjoy a half-day tour that takes you to the grandiose monuments of Karnak and Luxor Temples. Be accompanied by a knowledgeable Egyptologist guide who will provide you with an in-depth insight into the ancient Egyptian history associated with these sites. Discover the wonders of Upper Egypt as you explore both temples on this private tour.
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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product:
Stop At: Temple of Karnak, Karnak, Luxor Egypt
Your Expert Egyptologist tour Guide will pick you up from your Luxor Hotel / Nile Cruise Lobby, and Begin your excursion to visit the Karnak and Luxor Temples in the east bank of Luxor.
Start your Tour with a visit to the temple complex of Karnak, walking along the avenue of Sphinxes as your tour guide explains how the great facade was created. The Temple of Karnak is considered the largest religious edifice ever built in Egypt.
Enjoy seeing through the fantastic avenue of sphinxes with Lion's body and Ram's head, the Great Pylons, the grand hypostyle hall with 134 columns, obelisks, sanctuary of Philip II arrhidaeus of Macedon, The Akh Menu from Tuthmosis III (1479–1425 BC) and sacred lake. And then spend free time exploring at leisure.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Luxor Temple, Luxor 23512 Egypt
Continue to explore Luxor temple which was linked to Karnak Temple by three kilometers-long Avenue of Sphinxes where a portion still stands at its entrance. Dominated by statues of Ramses II (1290 –1223 BC), it is one strong warrior pharaohs.
Luxor Temple has survived floods from River Nile , foreign invasions and thousands years exposed to nature’s elements. Its construction started with Amenhotep III (1386 to 1349 BC) while other Pharaohs like Tutankhamun , Hormohep and Alexander added on its building works . After having a great guided tour around Luxor temple enjoy some free time visiting it.< br >< br >Duration: 1 hour< br >< br >< b >Stop At : b >Lux or Market , El - Souk , L ux or E gypt < br >< br > Later on , you will have an opportunity to discover L ux or city tourist Souq , take some quality time shopping in L ux or market for some amusing bargaining with local stall holders & buy lovely handmade gifts .< br >< br > After finishing , you will be transferred back safely to your hotel/Nile Cruise in L ux or . < br >< br > Duration : 1 hour
Additional Information
Voucher Requirements
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Departure Time
04:30 AM
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
* Your Tour guide will pick you up from the Lobby of your Hotel in Luxor.
Airports
Hotel Pickup
Yes
Return Details
Returns to original departure point
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