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Karnak temple and Luxor tour from Marsa Alam by private vehicle |
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Tour to Luxor from Marsa Alam by private vehicle to visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut temple, Karnak temple and Colossi of Memnon. |
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Pick Up : Marsa Alam |
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| Return : Marsa Alam | |
| Departure : Daily | |
| Length : 19 hours | |
| Type : Private tour | |
| Guide : Egyptologist English speaking guide |
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Itinerary: |
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| Our Luxor tour starts in the early morning with pick up from your hotel in Marsa Alam takes you on a three hours drive to cross the Eastern desert. Luxor has often been called the world’s greatest open air museum, as indeed it is and much more. In our Luxor trip you will visit the following sites with your professional Egyptologist private guide: The first part of your Luxor trip is the Karnak Temple Close to the city on the East Bank of the Nile you will visit the spectacular Temples of Karnak. In ancient times, Karnak was known as Ipet-isut, 'The most venerated place. Work began on Karnak temple complex in the 16th century BC with construction continuing over the next 2,000 years as each successive pharaoh added to the site’s epic scale. The temple complex of Karnak was the most important place of worship in ancient Egypt. Karnak Temple is famous for its Hypostyle Hall in the Great Temple of Amun. Lunch meal will be served during Luxor tour. The Second Part of your Luxor trip is the West Bank Cross the Nile to the West Bank of the city to find the necropolis of ancient Thebes. Because there is so much to see and so much ground to cover, guided tours usually enter 3 tombs at the major archeological sites. The Valley of the Kings Tour: This is where the pharaoh's were buried and hoped to meet their Gods in the afterlife. The Valley of the Kings contains many of the tombs of pharaohs from the New Kingdom including Tutankhamun's tomb discovered in the 1920's almost untouched is perhaps the best known to most of us non-archaeologist. Most of the tombs are cut into the limestone and follow a pattern of three corridors, an antechamber and a sunken sarcophagus chamber. Hatshepsut Temple Tour: The Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut is located beneath the cliffs at Deir el Bahari in the west bank of the Nile near the Valley of the Kings. Designed by the architect Senemut, the mortuary temple is dedicated to the sun god Amon-Ra and is located next to the mortuary temple of Mentuhotep II, which served both as an inspiration, and later, a quarry. It is considered one of the incomparable monuments of ancient time. The last part of Luxor trip is The Colossi of Memnon Two giant statues make up the Colossi of Memnon. Most visitors get a glimpse of them on their way to the Valley of the Kings but it is worth a stop to see them up close. Before leaving for Marsa Alam you will stop for a shopping opportunity at the famous bazaars where you may wish to pick up a few good quality souvenirs. Drive back to the Red Sea with direct transfer to your hotel in Marsa Alam (end of Luxor tour) |
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Tour Guide: |
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| Egypt guided tours are highly recommended and our guides are knowledgeable Egyptologist guides who have academic qualifications to make your tour to Egypt extra special. | |||
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Transport: |
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| Vehicles are new branded air-conditioned with a professional driver, but drivers in Egypt do not speak English and they cannot act as tour guides for the Egyptian monumental sights | |||
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Excursion includes: |
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| • Pick up and drop off service from your hotel in Marsa Alam • All transportation by air-conditioned vehicles • Admission fees to the sightseeing in Luxor tour as per itinerary • Lunch meal at a local restaurant during Luxor trip • Egyptologist English speaking private guide in Luxor trip |
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Excursion Excludes: |
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| • Optional tours in Luxor trip • Personal expenses in Luxor trip |
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What to bring: |
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| • Passport valid for 6 months • Comfortable shoes • Cotton clothes in summer • Warm clothes in winter • Sun block • Sunglasses • Hat • Photo/Video Camera |
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General Information: |
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Payment plan: |
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| 25% down payment required to secure the booking by bank transfer. 75% balance will required upon arrival in cash in US$ Or in Euro. |
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| Booking of your trip will be complete and confirmed by your tour designer as soon as we receive the 25% down payment. | |||
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