Day trip to Luxor as a small group

the program

Luxor one day private

On a private day tour to Luxor, you will get to know the city of palaces, the former city of the pharaohs: Nowhere in Egypt are witnesses of the glorious past as densely packed as here. As a small village called Wasset, Luxor's history stretches back to the year 2000 BC. its beginning. Huge temples and immaculate works of art still bear witness to the size and power of ancient Thebes, the magnificent capital of a bygone world empire - a cultural and economic center at the same time.

Luxor trip to the Valley of the Kings

After crossing the Nile from east to west, you will find yourself in the Valley of the Kings. Queen Hatshepsut, who ruled for almost a generation, chose a truly beautiful location for her terraced temple - a masterpiece of the time.

Day trip from Hurghada to Luxor

The fairytale Colossi of Memnon are carved into the mountain massif above the Valley of the Kings. The natural colors of the various wall paintings and reliefs, which were created 3,000 years ago and which you can admire for yourself, are remarkable.

Luxor day trip

The day trip to Luxor also includes a visit to the Temple of Karnak. The Karnak Temple is by far the largest temple complex in Egypt and the most important place of worship from the time of the pharaohs. It took over 2,000 years to build. The ram figures, also known as the Avenue of Sphinxes, are lined up for you. After the first pylon, you will find the Hall of Columns in the vestibule with its 134 columns with relief fittings. You will pass standing obelisks to reach the sanctuary. Next to it is the Holy Lake, which was used for the ritual washing of the priests and temple utensils.

Book a private day tour to Luxor and discover the cultural treasures of Luxor with your private Egyptologist guide.

• Pick-upYou will be picked up early in the morning and then travel in a modern, comfortable and air-conditioned car via Safaga through the newly developed desert road about 225 km to the Nile Valley in Qena. Stop briefly at a rest area on the way to use the toilet or stretch your legs. Then we drive to Luxor (approx. 60 km), here on the densely populated country road you will drive past many small and large towns and get to know the real, simple life of Egypt.
• Karnak TempleNow we have arrived in Luxor (the largest open-air museum in the world) and you start to enjoy your Luxor excursion. When you arrive after a short refreshment break, you will visit the Karnak Temple, which is by far the largest temple complex in Egypt and the most important place of worship from the Pharaonic period.
• LunchThe bus takes you to Thebes West, where you will enjoy a typical local lunch.
• Valley of the KingsAfter lunch, explore the world-famous Valley of the Kings with an interior tour of the royal tombs.
• Terrace Temple of Queen HatshepsutYou will then drive to the Terrace Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the ruler for almost a generation, who chose a truly beautiful location for her terrace temple - a masterpiece of that time. An interesting place for photographers to take great pictures.
• The Karnak TempleEl Karnak Temple is by far the largest temple complex in Egypt and the most important place of worship from the time of the pharaohs. It took over 2,000 years to build. The ram figures, also known as the Avenue of Sphinxes, are lined up for you. After the first pylon, you will find the columned hall in the vestibule with its 134 columns with relief fittings. Past standing obelisks, you reach the sanctuary. Next to it is the Holy Lake, which was used for the ritual washing of the priests and temple utensils.
• Colossi of MemnonThe fairytale Colossi of Memnon are carved into the mountain massif above the Valley of the Kings. The natural colors of the various wall paintings and reliefs, which were applied 3,000 years ago and are still visible, are remarkable and you can admire them for yourself.

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