3-Day Highlights,t of Luxor Aswan and Abu Simbel
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3-Day Highlights,t of Luxor Aswan and Abu Simbel
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11 Jan
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12 Jan
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13 Jan
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Private 3-days tour of the best monuments of ancient Luxor and Aswan, guided by a licensed Egyptologist and transported to all the sites by a private air-conditioned vehicle. The Luxor monuments include; Valley of the Kings (Necropolis of Thebes), Temple of Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari), , the Colossi of Memnon, Karnak and Luxor Temples, .The Aswan monuments include; the Aswan Dams, Philae Temple, Abu Simbel Temple.
Itinerary
Valley of the Kings
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedIn the morning your friendly driver will pick you up from your accommodation and transfer you to Cairo Airport for a flight to Luxor for a full day tour. Upon arrival at Luxor Airport you will pair up with your Egyptologist tour guide, who will take you to the Necropolis of Thebes, the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank of Luxor, including the Tomb of King Tutankhamun. It consists of tombs embedded in the mountain Thebes. This ancient necropolis is a must-see for Luxor travelers.Tombs of the Nobles(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeTombs of the Nobles,Tomb of Ramses III
25 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedThe tomb of Ramesses III, designated as KV 11, is a complex system in the Valley of the Kings. It has been known since antiquity,the wonderful decorations include colourful painted sunken reliefs featuring the traditional ritual texts (Litany of Ra, Book of Gates etc) and Ramses before the gods. Unusual here are the secular scenes, in the small side rooms of the entrance corridor, showing foreign tributes, such as highly detailed pottery imported from the Aegean, the royal armoury, boats and, in the last of these side chambers, the blind harpists that gave the tomb one of its alternative names: ‘Tomb of the Harpers’Tomb of Ramses IV
25 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedThe tomb of Ramses IV (KV 2) in the Valley of the Kings is rather different than most other tombs built here. This tomb is by far the most spectacular of the other tombs you will see. The hieroglyphics on the wall depict scenes from the Litany of Ra, Book of the Dead, Book of Caverns, the Book of the Heavens, Book of Amduat, and the Book of the Night. The blue and white colors on the walls inside the burial chamber are very vibrant and you can see the king's sarcophagus made of rose-colored granite. There is also a beautiful scene of goddess Nut on the ceiling, where she is depicted swallowing the sun, and it traveling through her stomach, for Nut to give birth to it.Tomb of Merenptah
10 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedIn Egyptian mythology, Ptah is the demiurge of Memphis, god of craftsmen and architects. In the or simply in its falcon form of the new deity, began to be placed in tombs to accompany and protect the dead on their journey to the West of Luxor .Tomb 8, which is located in the Valley of the Kings, was the burial place of the Pharaoh Merneptah and is the model of royal tombs Merneptah was a son of Ramesses II and Queen Isis-Nofret.the tomb was discovered by Howard Carter in 1903. Of coursethere is a material decrease in the number of lateral rooms, and a dramatic increase in the height of the corridors and rooms. He did away with the jogged axis used since the time of Horemheb and instead built the entire tomb on a single axis. Also, for the first time, the entrance was made considerably wider than earlier tombs .Temple of Seti I
30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedSeti I was a pharaoh of the nineteenth dynasty and he was the grandfather of King Merenptah and the father of Ramses the Great. In the tomb of Seti I you can see a high quality of carvings and paintings, which is why his tomb is considered one of the best decorated tombs in the Valley of the Kings. It is also the longest tomb in the Valley with its 137 meters and has very well preserved decorations, including a scene of the Ritual of the Opening of the Mouth and astrology and astronomy reliefs in the burial chamberTemple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedAfter visiting the tombs you will be transported to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari), the only woman ever to reign over Egypt as Pharaoh. This queen was an ancestor of King Tutankhamun and belonged to the same dynasty.Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the only woman ever to reign over Egypt as Pharaoh .Colossi of Memnon
10 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedThe Colossi of Memnon, the two largest ancient statues in Egypt, which date back to the era of King Amenhotep III. Then, you will have a break to enjoy lunch in a restaurant with Nile view on the West BankTemple of Karnak
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedKarnak in the East Bank of Luxor. Karnak is a complex of temples built in different reigns, starting with the Avenue of Sphinxes, the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 gigantic columns, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, the Temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake. Karnak beats every other pharaonic monument: it is simply one of the most beautiful ancient monuments in EgyptAswan High Dam
20 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedHigh Dam, an engineering miracle used as an embankment dam situated across the Nile River, built in the 1960’s to protect Egypt from annual floods. After this visit you will take a boat trip to the Temple of Philae.Abu Simbel Temple Complex
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedIt is an archaeological site located in the belly of the mountain, south of Aswan made up of two large temples carved into the rock. It was built by King Ramses II in 1250 BC These two temples were among the greatest temples in ancient Egypt. They are usually called the "Great Temple of Abu Simbel" and the "Little Temple of Abu Simbel," both of which are more spacious and grandiose than all the Egyptian rock temples of all times. There are six statues at the entrance to the other temple, four of them of Ramses II and two of his wife Nefertari.Temple of Philae
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedThis temple was built in honor of goddess Isis, the chief deity of the island the temple was built on. It is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful temples in EgyptLuxor Travels(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeDay 1: In the morning you be will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor by an air-conditioned vehicle for a private full day tour to Luxor. First, you will be transported to the Necropolis of Thebes, the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank of Luxor. This ancient necropolis is a must-see for Luxor travelers. It consists of tombs embedded in the mountain Thebes. Here you visit 3 tombs of various dynasties: t After visiting the tombs, you will be transported to the Temple of Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari). Afterwards, you will be taken to see the Colossi of Memnon. Karnak Temples in the East Bank of Luxor, where you will find the Temple of Amon, the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake. Karnak is a very inspiring site to visit. Afterwards, you will visit Luxor Temple, which is dedicated to the Theben Triad of Amun-Ra, Mut and Khonsu. There, you will see statues of Ramses the Great and the Avenue of Sphinxes.
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All taxes, fees and handling charges
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Qualified Egyptologist guide
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Luxor City, Luxor, Egypt 85511
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Luxor Travels
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