We shall conduct an excursion to the cities of Luxor and Aswan to the maximum extent possible without skipping any of the interesting places and things to do. Apart from unveiling the mysteries of the ancient city, you will also head to Aswan where you will enjoy a visit to the Temple of Abu Simbel, which is quite unforgettable. Our team will fetch you from your accommodation in Marsa Alam and drive you to Luxor where your day tour will commence with a guided trip to visit the Luxor Temple, which was built during the reign of Amenophis the Third, and the Karnak Temple which is the largest man-made religious premises across the globe.
In the morning, our representative will pick you up from your hotel in Marsa Alam by A/C car to Luxor. As soon as you arrive in Luxor, you will find our tour guide waiting for you then he will escort you to enjoy your trips to Luxor and Abu Simbel starting with a visit to the famous west bank sites including
Valley of The Kings
Valley of the kings holds many temples which are carved tombs in the rocks of the mountain which became a principal burial place for the kings and it contains more than 60 tombs.
Then, head with your tour guide to visit:
Hatshepsut Temple
The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut includes a number of temples and tombs that belongs to the Pharaohs and consists of three ascending stands. Hatshepsut was a ruler and her people loved her deeply but she was also always surrounded by controversy.
Afterward, you will be transferred to end your tour to Luxor on the west bank by visiting:
Colossi of Memnon
The Colossi of Memnon are the only two remaining witnesses of the funerary temple built by Amenhotep the Third. The names of many historians and rulers were written on these statues.
After finishing your tour to Colossi of Memnon, you will enjoy your fabulous Lunch that will be served at a Nile view restaurant, your safety is our responsibility to complete your 2-day trips from Marsa Alam to Luxor & Abu Simbel.
After that, your tour guide will transfer you to the east bank to end your first day by paying a visit to the:
Temple of Karnak
Karnak temple is one of the largest ancient religious sites, which is a clear example of the joint achievement of many generations of Egyptian builders. The temple consists of three adjacent temples: the main temple, a small temple, and an external one.
In the evening our representative will transfer you by a private air-conditioned vehicle to Aswan for an overnight stay at the 5* hotel. Relax and spend your night on your way.
In the morning, continue your 2 days trips from Marsa Alam to Luxor & Abu Simbel where you will have your tasty breakfast at your hotel in Aswan, then your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel to end your tour by paying a visit to:
The Two Temples of Abu Simbel
Abu Simbel temple is an archaeological site containing two temples, the Little Temple, and the Great Temple, that were both sculpted in rocks. The temples were built during the reign of Ramesses II in 1279-1213 BC.
The reason for the construction of the temples was to celebrate the victory of"King Ramses II" in the Battle of Kadesh, The Great temple was built for the god Ptah, and Pharaoh Ramses II. The small temple was built for the goddess Hathor and Nefertiti, the wife of Ramesses II.
After that, enjoy your Lunch in Aswan, then our representative will transfer you to catch your 1st class train to Luxor, then he will transfer you to your Hotel in Marsa Alam.
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Experience the vibrant city of Cairo, the site of the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Egyptian Museum, and other attractions before heading on to Luxor, the storied capital of ancient civilizations. Known for the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Karnak.
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Abu Simbel is considered a tourist site of great archaeological interest, as it includes such famous Egyptian temples, This statue is located in Nubia, southern Egypt. It is located on the western shore of Lake Nasser, about 231 km southwest of Aswan, the temples are part of the Nubia and Aswan Open Air Museum, a complex that was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979. As a result, millions of visitors are eager to visit this amazing place.
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