Best sites in Luxor in 2-days
Overview
The Egyptian city of Luxor is an international name for the world's biggest outdoor historical museum and preserves rich architectural and historical treasures from ancient Egypt. Two days allow visitors to admire Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple at night while also discovering their most prominent spots. People who walk the Avenue of Sphinxes that links these temples step into a historic experience where they witness the magnificent grandeur of ancient Thebes. The strict devotion of pharaohs to power and reverence is displayed through these sites through their majestic carvings, heightening columns, and enduring holy statues.
Travelers can discover the sacred Valley of Kings on the second day when they cross the Nile to reach the West Bank where legendary pharaohs Ramses VI and Tutankhamun sleep beneath desert hills under their hidden tombs. The interiors of these tomb houses vibrant wall paintings combined with hieroglyphs which detail stories about the afterlife together with the future grand spiritual experience. The Temple of Hatshepsut gallops as an architectural grandeur against the Deir El-Bahari cliffs to honor Egypt's renowned female ruler. The Theban necropolis’s silent guardians are the Colossi of Memnon which have stood for more than 3000 years beside the necropolis.
Luxor provides its visitors with two engaging components: cultural delights that include sailing on feluccas down the Nile and exploring traditional markets offering local handicrafts and souvenirs. The mixture of historical grandeur and inviting atmosphere in Luxor becomes fully visible through its market exploration combined with local dining and pleasing sunsets over the river. During their two-day visit to Luxor city, visitors get to combine their exploration of ancient Egyptian history with encounters of contemporary Egyptian hospitality.
The Egyptian city of Luxor is an international name for the world's biggest outdoor historical museum and preserves rich architectural and historical treasures from ancient Egypt. Two days allow visitors to admire Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple at night while also discovering their most prominent spots. People who walk the Avenue of Sphinxes that links these temples step into a historic experience where they witness the magnificent grandeur of ancient Thebes. The strict devotion of pharaohs to power and reverence is displayed through these sites through their majestic carvings, heightening columns, and enduring holy statues.
Travelers can discover the sacred Valley of Kings on the second day when they cross the Nile to reach the West Bank where legendary pharaohs Ramses VI and Tutankhamun sleep beneath desert hills under their hidden tombs. The interiors of these tomb houses vibrant wall paintings combined with hieroglyphs which detail stories about the afterlife together with the future grand spiritual experience. The Temple of Hatshepsut gallops as an architectural grandeur against the Deir El-Bahari cliffs to honor Egypt's renowned female ruler. The Theban necropolis’s silent guardians are the Colossi of Memnon which have stood for more than 3000 years beside the necropolis.
Luxor provides its visitors with two engaging components: cultural delights that include sailing on feluccas down the Nile and exploring traditional markets offering local handicrafts and souvenirs. The mixture of historical grandeur and inviting atmosphere in Luxor becomes fully visible through its market exploration combined with local dining and pleasing sunsets over the river. During their two-day visit to Luxor city, visitors get to combine their exploration of ancient Egyptian history with encounters of contemporary Egyptian hospitality.
Inclusion
- Get services from and go back to the location of your choice.
- Your lodging at a five-star hotel for one night in Luxor.
- During your Egypt Day Tours, you will be transported in a luxurious air-conditioned car.
- Tour guide who speaks English.
- costs for entry to each of the places listed.
- Luxor's 45-minute Hot Air Balloon Tour.
- Bottled water and a soft drink whilst on your tour of Egypt.
- Luxor shopping trips. (as requested).
- All taxes and service fees.
Exclusion
- Anything more not covered on the itinerary.
- Tipping is not required.
- Personal costs.
Itinerary
Your hotel accommodations completed you can experience Luxor’s West Bank with a knowledgeable English-speaking tour guide. This cultural site under UNESCO protection hosts Egypt's best ancient treasures that allow visitors to experience pharaonic glory and historical secrets.
The Valley of the Kings serves as your first destination to see the hidden royal tombs particularly the renowned tomb of Tutankhamun that lies beneath desert cliffs. Placing yourself within these royal resting spots enables you to view powerful hieroglyphics that illustrate how pharaohs traveled toward the hereafter. At Deir El-Bahari visitors can admire the extraordinary Temple of Hatshepsut which stands proudly inside cliffs offering recognition to Egypt's greatest female leader. The Temple of Ramesses II stands as a powerful 19th dynasty site that displays pharaohs' statues and detailed reliefs that highlight his royal status among Egyptian leaders.
You will encounter the massive stone figures of Memnon which were originally positioned at Amenhotep III’s mortuary temple entrance. For thousands of years, these enormous structures have safeguarded the Theban area as they inspire visitors with their massive proportions and important historical roots. You will finish your day at your hotel by spending a quiet time after experiencing the wonders of Luxor before starting another day of discovery.
Witness the majestic side of ancient Thebes by riding in a hot air balloon at dawn across Luxor to see monumental sights of the historic city from aerial perspectives. Travelers should visit the Valley of the Kings combined with the Temple of Hatshepsut while capturing scenic views on either side of the Nile River. A fresh breakfast is served to visitors after the successful balloon landing before they embark on their further sightseeing.
Join a guided walking tour of Luxor East Bank, which begins at the Karnak Temple, the grandest religious complex in Egypt. You should observe the awe-inspiring Hypostyle Hall as you traverse the Avenue of Sphinxes. The afternoon activity should include a tour of Luxor Temple to appreciate its preserved historical significance as ruled by pharaohs Amenhotep III and Ramses II and Alexander the Great.
The ancient Egyptian sites conclude, but Nile Corniche invites walks while Luxor markets welcome visitors to shop for local crafts. Spend your last evening dining beside the river while enjoying dinner at a riverside eatery as you reflect on all the amazing sights seen throughout the day.
Necropolis of Giza
The most well-known tourist destination in Egypt without a question is the Giza Pyramids.
Price
| Number of Persons | Prices |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | $480 Per Person |
| 2 - 3 Persons | $380 Per Person |
| 4 - 6 Persons | $360 Per Person |
| 7 - 10 Persons | $330 Per Person |
Start from : $330
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