Luxor is considered one of the most important historical cities visited by millions of tourists from all over the world to enjoy the picturesque landscapes of the city and contemplate the ancient Egyptian civilization, where the majestic monuments that can be seen everywhere and the feeling of their greatness and large size, in addition to the temples and tombs of the great kings.
Your memorable Hurghada to Luxor private full-day trip starts when you are picked up in the early morning at your hotel in a comfortable air-conditioned bus heading to the city of Luxor with your professional tour guide specialist in Egyptology. The way from Hurghada to Luxor may take up to 5 hours, in-route, admire the breathtaking sights along the Nile River Valley and the villages of Upper Egypt.
Upon arrival in Luxor, you will go to the Valley of the Kings on the west bank of the Nile to visit the place where the ancient Egyptians buried their most powerful kings like King Tutankhamun or Ramses III. You will have the chance to visit up to three tombs where you can admire well-preserved paintings and hieroglyphs.
Your Valley of the Kings visit will be followed by a visit to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the only female pharaoh of ancient Egypt who posed as a male to gain the throne. Discover her temple which is set in a unique half-circle of limestone cliffs and is made up of three levels. Inside, take time to explore each of the courtyards and chapels.
Before taking a break to refresh yourself with a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, you will have a stop at the gigantic twin statues of King Amenhotep III, built 3,400 years ago and known as “The Colossi of Memnon“.
After lunch, continue your tour to the east bank of the Nile to visit the spectacular Temple of Karnak, one of the best open-air museums in the world which is made up of complex pylons, obelisks, kiosks, and sanctuaries, this grand temple is one of the largest places of worship ever built where the ancient Egyptians worshipped their gods.
With the visit to Karnak Temple, your tour in Luxor City comes to an end. Jump into your air-conditioned bus, relax, and get ready for your return journey to your hotel in Hurghada.