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Excursions to Luxor are a real treasure for people interested in the history of mankind. Palaces, temples, tombs of pharaohs, their wives and dignitaries, magnificent murals and majestic monuments … All this is here, and all this is thousands of years old!

You will first get to visit the amazing Temple of Karnak, by a two-kilometre long avenue of Sphinx, a portion of which marks the entrance to the Temple. Dominated by Statues of a great warrior Pharaoh Ramses 11.

You will then visit the temple of the Queen Hatshepsut, which was the official Burial Chambers of all the Wives and Children of the Royal Family, the site is located in West Bank of Luxor City a few kilometres south of Valley of the Kings, The most fascinating Tomb that will take your breath away, is the one that belongs to Queen Nefertiti, the great wife of Ramses the 11.

You will go to see Colossi of Memnon, It was meant to protect the Pharaohs Temple from evil, even after a severe Earthquake, the Colossi of Memnon remains standing strongly for 1000`s of years.

You will then have Lunch (drinks for a fee) and cross the River Nile by boat, taking in the most stunning scenery of the Nile. On your return journey you will visit the Stone Museum where you can buy Souvenirs.

A day spent in historical Luxor will remain in your memory forever.

 The program includes:

• Temple of Karnak.
• Temple  of Queen Hatshepsut.
• Colossi of Memnon.
• Lunch (drinks for a fee).
• Crossing  the Nile by boat.
• Professional Licensed  Guide.
• Visiting the Stone Museum.
• Transfer from the hotel and back (transfer from Sahl Hasheesh and Safaga hotels is an extra cost).

What to bring:

• Sunglasses and Sun Hat.
• Sun Cream.
• Passport.
• Water and Snacks (get a breakfast or lunch box from your hotel).
• Camera and Mobile.
• Cash ( for tips and extra purchases).

*The price does not include a visit to the banana grove (optional $ 10)

This tour is organised on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from 4:00 to 22:00 (time depends on the hotel).

For all excursions that are held in Cairo and Luxor.

Price for children:

0 to 5 years inclusive – free of charge.

6 to 11 years old inclusive – 50% of the cost of the tour.