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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 crowded in such abundance as here. As a small village called Wasset, Luxor’s history dates back to 2000 years BC. their 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. After crossing the Nile from east to west you will find yourself in the Valley of the Kings. Queen Hatshepsut, the ruler for almost a generation, chose a truly beautiful site for her terrace temple – a masterpiece of the time.
The fairy-tale Colossi of Memnon are carved into the mountain massif above the Valley of the Kings. Remarkable are the still visible natural colors of the various wall paintings and reliefs, applied 3,000 years ago, which you can admire for yourself.
The program of 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 Pharaonic period. It was created during a construction period of over 2,000 years. The ram figures, also known as the avenue of sphinxes, stand in line for you. After the first pylon, you will find the columned hall in the vestibule with 134 columns with relief fittings. Passing standing obelisks you come to the sanctuary. Next to it is the Holy Lake, which was used for the ritual ablutions of the priests and the temple utensils.
Book a private day tour to Luxor and discover the cultural treasures of Luxor with your private Egyptologists.
You will be picked up in the early morning and then drive 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. On the way, stop briefly at a rest area to use the restroom or stretch your legs. We then drive to Luxor. (approx. 60 km), here on the densely populated country road you drive past many small and large towns and get to know the true simple life of Egypt.
Now we have arrived in Luxor (The largest open air museum in the world) and you start to enjoy your Luxor tour. When you arrive after a short break for refreshments, visit the Temple of Karnak, considered by far the largest temple complex in Egypt and the most important place of worship from the Pharaonic period.
The bus will take you to West Thebes where you will enjoy a local lunch.
After lunch, explore the world-famous Valley of the Kings with an interior tour of the Tombs of the Kings.
Then drive to the Terrace Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the ruler for almost a generation, chose a truly beautiful site for her terrace temple - a masterpiece of the time. An interesting place for photographers for great pictures.
El 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 was built over a period of more than 2,000 years. The ram figures, also known as the avenue of sphinxes, are waiting in line for you. After the first pylon you will find the portico in the vestibule with its 134 columns with relief fittings. Passing standing obelisks you reach the sanctuary. Next to it is the Sacred Lake, which was used for the ritual ablutions of the priests and temple utensils.
The fairytale Colossi of Memnon are carved into the mountain massif above the Valley of the Kings. Remarkable are the still visible natural colors of the various wall paintings and reliefs, applied 3,000 years ago, which you can admire for yourself.
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