subject: Day tour to Luxor from Makadi Bay [print this page] Day trip to Luxor from Makadi Bay by private vehicle
Departure: Daily
Length: 16 Hours
Type: Private Tour
Guide: Private Egyptologist Guide
Itinerary :
An early morning pick up from your hotel in Makadi Bay takes you on a three hour drive across the Eastern dry desert to Luxor a site often referred to as the greatest and the biggest outdoor museum in the world. Cross over the might Nile to the West Bank and drive through lush farmland and sugar cane plantations to edge of the desert where you will find the tombs of the pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings. Cut directly into the mountains, the tombs were filled with treasures beyond comprehension and covered in beautiful painted hieroglyphics depicting the life of the king they housed. Your guide will bring the stories to life as you explore the tombs at the famous Valley of Kings before continuing to the impressive mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Architecturally stunning, this temple would not look out of place with modern buildings and contains beautiful murals on its inner walls. On your return to Luxor's East Bank, there is a photo opportunity at the Colossi of Memnon, two gigantic statues that stand proudly, yet virtually alone at the entrance to what was Amenhotep III's mortuary temple. After lunch is served in a local restaurant in Luxor, continue to the hugely impressive Temple of Karnak. An amazing feat of ancient Egyptian engineering, the complex comprises three temples and took several generations to complete. The centrepiece is undoubtedly the Temple of Amun-Ra, the largest surviving column-supported temple in the World although the hypostyle hall containing 134 free standing columns is also world renowned and the backdrop for several Hollywood films. Free time in Luxorfor shopping. Drive back to the Red Sea with direct transfer to your hotel in Makadi Bay
Price includes
- Pick up and drop off service from your hotel in Makadi Bay
- All transportation by air-conditioned vehicle in Makadi Bay and Luxor
- Admission fees to the sights in Luxor as per the tour Itinerary
- Lunch meal at a local restaurant in Luxor
- Egyptologist English speaking tour guide
Price excludes
- Optional tours in Luxor
- Personal expenses
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Prices are quoted in USD currency per person, minimum 2 persons traveling together
