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From Aswan: 4-Days 5-Star Nile Cruise with Guided Tours

1. From Aswan: 4-Days 5-Star Nile Cruise with Guided Tours

Explore the Nile on this 4-day cruise from Aswan. See the historic town of Luxor, marvel at the temple of Kom Ombo, and discover Philae Island. Day 1 Meet your Egyptologist guide at your Aswan hotel and begin your adventure with a visit to the Aswan High Dam. Next, hop on a motor boat to get to Philae Island. After a tour of the island and a visit to the temple, board your 5-star cruise. Snap some photos of both sides of the Nile and hear about the cultures of the Nubians and the ancient Egyptians. Drink your tea on the sun deck while you enjoy the scenery. Spend the night on your cruise ship. Day 2 Enjoy breakfast on the ship before having free time to explore Aswan. Next, sail north before stopping at Komombo to visit the Temple of Kom Ombo. Hop back on your cruise ship to continue toward Edfu. Relax on a horse-drawn carriage ride to Edfu Temple dedicated to the god Horus. After exploring the temple, board the cruise and spend the night sailing north. Day 3 Listen as your guide explains the history of the Valley of the Kings in detail. Afterward, disembark and drive to discover the secrets of Queen Hatshepsut during a visit to her temple. Discover the West Bank and visit the Howard Carter House, where the man who discovered the tomb of King Tut once lived. Day 4 After breakfast, head off to visit the biggest temple in the world, Karnak Temple. Drive over to see the small, beautiful temple of Luxor. Finish your tour in Luxor.

Hurghada: Guided Day Trip to Temples in Luxor with Dinner

2. Hurghada: Guided Day Trip to Temples in Luxor with Dinner

The tour begins early in the morning, with a pick-up from your hotel in Hurghada. From there, you will embark on a scenic drive through the Eastern Desert, passing through several small towns and villages along the way. After around 5 hours of driving, you will arrive in Luxor, where your first stop will be the Karnak temple. The Karnak temple is one of the largest and most impressive temple complexes in the world. It was built over a period of around 2,000 years and features a vast array of temples, chapels, statues, and obelisks. You will have the chance to explore the various parts of the temple, including the Great Hypostyle Hall, which features 134 massive columns, and the Sacred Lake, which was used for religious ceremonies and purification rituals. and significance. Next, you will head to the west bank of the Nile River, where you will visit the Hatshepsut temple. This temple is dedicated to the female pharaoh Hatshepsut and is considered one of the most unique and impressive temples in Egypt. The temple features a series of terraces, colonnades, and ramps, and is built into the side of a cliff overlooking the Nile River. You will have the chance to explore the various parts of the temple, including the main sanctuary, which features a series of beautiful reliefs and carvings. After visiting the Hatshepsut temple, you will make a stop at the Colossi of Memnon. These are two massive stone statues of the pharaoh Amenhotep III, which stand at around 18 meters tall. The statues are all that remain of a once-great temple that was destroyed by earthquakes and floods over the centuries. Finally, to end your day in Luxor, you will have the opportunity to take a felucca ride on the Nile River to a local restaurant for dinner. A felucca is a traditional Egyptian sailing boat that is commonly used for transportation along the Nile River. The ride is a peaceful and relaxing way to take in the beautiful scenery along the river while enjoying a delicious meal at a local restaurant.

Hurghada: Luxor Highlights & Valley of the Kings Tour

3. Hurghada: Luxor Highlights & Valley of the Kings Tour

Your day will begin with a comfortable, air-conditioned transfer from your hotel in Hurghada to Luxor, where you'll meet your expert guide for the day. From there, you'll head to the impressive Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest religious sites in the world. Here, you'll be able to witness the grandeur of ancient Egyptian architecture and learn about the fascinating history of the pharaohs who commissioned the temple. After exploring Karnak, you'll head to the mortuary temple of Hatshepsut, an impressive structure dedicated to one of Egypt's most powerful and enigmatic female rulers. Your guide will provide you with insights into Hatshepsut's reign and the significance of the temple's design and location. Next, you'll visit the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues that once guarded the entrance to a temple. Learn about the legends surrounding these statues and the pharaohs they were built to honor. Finally, you'll head to the Valley of the Kings, where you'll have the opportunity to explore the tombs of the pharaohs and witness some of the most impressive archaeological finds in the world. Your guide will provide you with insight into the significance of each tomb and the history and mythology of ancient Egypt. After your tour, you'll enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, where you can sample some of the local cuisine and relax before heading back to Hurghada.

From Luxor: Overnight 5 Star Nile Cruise to Aswan with Guide

4. From Luxor: Overnight 5 Star Nile Cruise to Aswan with Guide

Day 1: Start the first day of your multi-day cruise with a hotel pick-up from your Luxor accommodation around 7:00 AM. Before boarding your boat, you will go on a guided tour to the iconic Valley of the Kings in Luxor. Visit and go inside the 3 most important tombs of the ancient kings, seeing the many inscriptions and hieroglyphics that decorate them. Next, be led to the Hatshepsut Temple, which is a beautiful funerary temple of the important queen of Egypt, whose political power changed the state of Egypt at that time. Next, move to colossi of memnon, Snap pictures of the impressive Memnon statues and end up at the Karnak Temple, which is the most important and largest in the city of Luxor. After your history-filled tour, you will be taken to board your cruise at around 1:00 PM, in perfect time to enjoy the first meal of your river journey. Once you have settled in, make sure to go up to the roof of the boat to enjoy the enchanting scenery. Watch as the small boats, Egyptian villages, and natural landscapes sail by. Day 2: After breakfast, take a horse carriage ride to visit Temples of Edfu Horus. Marvel at these well-preserved religious palaces and the imposing sandstone structures of Horus. Return to the boat for lunch, before heading out once again to see the Kom Ombo Temple. Learn about the structures of the temple and why it was built in honor of two great Nile divinities then, the cruise ship will start sail toward Aswan (You have the right to wait in your room until the cruise ship arrives Aswan), The cruise ship will arrive Aswan at about 8 or 9 Pm Finally, the driver will come to pick up you to drop off you anywhere in Aswan

Luxor: Dendera and Medinet Habu Private Guided Day Tour

5. Luxor: Dendera and Medinet Habu Private Guided Day Tour

Sun Pyramids Tours Egyptologist guide will pick you up from your hotel at 7:30 am to discover the ancient sites. First, drive 80 KM to Dendera to visit the Temple of Hathor, goddess of love and joy. The temple is located in Dendera which is situated at the north of Luxor , then move to The mortuary Temple of Ramesses ||| at Medinet Habu is an important Kingdom period structure in the west bank of Luxor in Egypt . Aside from its size and architecture and artistic importance, the temple is probably best known as the source of inscribed reliefs depicting during the region of Ramsses |||. Meals: Lunch

Luxor: East & West Bank Temples Private Tour with Tickets

6. Luxor: East & West Bank Temples Private Tour with Tickets

Sun Pyramids Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor and transfer to the west bank where you will visit the Valley of the Kings, the magnificence of the grandeur of architecture which was used for burial, there are many kings buried in this valley. The most known tombs are King Tutmosis I, Tutmosis III, Tut-Ankh-Amon, King Ramssess VI, King Mrenptah and AmonhotepII. Move on to visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which was built by Queen Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty (approximately 1490-1469 B.C), the only pharaonic woman who reigned ancient Egypt. You will pass by the colossi of Memnon which are remains of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III. Continue driving to the east bank of Luxor to enjoy having your lunch at a local restaurant, before moving to visit Karnak Temples, the greatest example of worship in the history, dedicated to the God Amon, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu. End your tour by visiting the Temple Of Luxor, it was built by Amunhotep III in 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom and it was completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty. Later you will be driven Back to your hotel in Luxor.

Luxor: Hatshepsut, Valley of Kings and Felucca Ride, guide

7. Luxor: Hatshepsut, Valley of Kings and Felucca Ride, guide

Begin this day trip around 12:30 PM with pickup at your hotel in Luxor, then transfer to the other side of the Nile River in a comfortable, new model car. After 20 minutes, arrive at the burial place of the Thebes kings, the Valley of the Kings. Before entering, receive a detailed description from your guide at the Visitors' Center, as they will not be able to go in with you. Once you know what to look out for, visit 3 tombs and marvel at these archaeological sites. Next, continue to Hatshepsut Temple, honoring the only female ruler in ancient Egyptian history. On your way back to Luxor, make a 20-minute photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon and admire the two giant statues. After that, proceed to have lunch in a delicious restaurant (if option selected). Finally, return to Luxor to the boat dock and begin your felucca experience. Relax on the soft cushions and soak up the tranquility of the water that has been the lifeblood of Egypt since the time of the Pharaohs. Enjoy a cool drink as you gently glide down the river, looking around you at scenes that have not changed in millennia. See children playing in the water, observe the camels and donkeys, watch the traditional farmers going about their work, and admire the water buffalo and a wide variety of birds and wildlife. Then, marvel as the sun sets slowly over the West Bank and the Valley of the Kings. At the end of the tour, you'll be dropped off back at your hotel.

From Hurghada: Dendera & Karnak Temple Tour with Boat Ride

8. From Hurghada: Dendera & Karnak Temple Tour with Boat Ride

One popular day trip from Hurghada is a tour of several of these temples, including Dendera Temple, Karnak Temple, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. The tour typically begins with transportation by air-conditioned vehicle from Hurghada to Luxor, which takes approximately three hours. Along the way, visitors can enjoy views of the beautiful desert landscape and small towns and villages. The first stop on the tour is Dendera Temple, located about 60 kilometers north of Luxor. This temple is dedicated to the goddess Hathor, who was associated with love, music, and dance. The temple is famous for its stunning ceiling decorations and well-preserved reliefs that depict scenes from ancient Egyptian mythology. Visitors can also see the remains of the Temple of the Birth of Isis, which was built during the Ptolemaic period (305-30 B.C.E). After visiting Dendera Temple, the tour continues to Karnak Temple, which is one of the largest temple complexes in the world. Karnak was built over a period of more than 1,500 years and was dedicated to the god Amun, his consort Mut, and their son Khonsu. The temple features a variety of impressive structures, including the Great Hypostyle Hall, which has 134 columns that are 23 meters tall. Visitors can also see the sacred lake, which was used for ritual purposes. Next on the tour is Hatshepsut Temple, which is located on the west bank of the Nile River. This temple was built by Queen Hatshepsut, one of the few female pharaohs in ancient Egypt. The temple is known for its impressive architecture, including a series of terraces that were built into the side of a cliff. Visitors can also see the famous statues of Hatshepsut, which depict her wearing traditional male pharaonic attire. The final stop on the tour is the Colossi of Memnon, which are two massive stone statues that depict the pharaoh Amenhotep I.I.I. These statues were built around 1350 B.C.E and are some of the largest ancient statues in Egypt. Visitors can take photos with the statues and learn about their history from their expert guide. After visiting the Colossi of Memnon, visitors can enjoy a relaxing ride on a traditional felucca boat along the Nile River. The tour typically includes lunch at a local restaurant, where visitors can sample traditional Egyptian cuisine.

Luxor: West Bank Sightseeing Tour and Light Show

9. Luxor: West Bank Sightseeing Tour and Light Show

Get picked up from your hotel in Luxor in the morning to begin your tour of Luxor's West Bank. Start your day with a visit to the Valley of the Kings, where many of Egypt's greatest kings are buried. Visit 3 tombs excluding the Tomb of King Tutankhamun. Next, visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which was built by Queen Hatshepsut, Egypt's most famous female pharaoh. Later on, head for lunch at a local restaurant before getting dropped off back at your hotel in Luxor to relax before the light show. At night, head to the Karnak Temples where you will attend the spectacular Sound and Light Show which narrates the history of Luxor. During this 75-minute show, explore the temple grounds and admire their illuminations before watching the final act at the Great Sacred Lake. Get dropped off back at your hotel at the end of the evening.

Luxor: Private Felucca Boat Trip with Hotel Pickup

10. Luxor: Private Felucca Boat Trip with Hotel Pickup

Take a cruise on the Nile river in a traditional felucca sailing boat to discover the beauty of Luxor. Relax with a drink as you soak up the scenery. Enjoy a private trip with hotel pickup and drop-off. See camels, donkeys, and a wide variety of birds and wildlife. Watch children playing in the water and traditional farmers at work. Marvel as the sun sets over the West Bank and the Valley of the Kings.

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We had an amazing organized day. First we had a boat just for ourselves which took us around the Nile, the guide realized we loved nature so he gave us a proper treat by letting us walk on an island on the Nile to see birds and cows grazing. Then we went to the valley of the kings and temple. We had a very good guide which was very informative, he gave us a lot of info re kings and tombs. This day was great and an amazing experience in Luxor. Highly recommended

Very good experience. Zaher was a great tour guide with extensive knowledge and ability to answer any questions. The tour was well organized for the best sights and also has excellent staff and food on board. Would recommend.

Adam and his crew are excellent! We got lucky and had some wind and the sailing was great. If you are interested in a felucca trip when you are in Luxor, you can’t go wrong with these guys.

Thanks to this all-inclusive package, it was a very good experience, an unbeatable treatment both by the company and by our guide, Mohammed. Thank you very much!!

Very good the tour and the attention of the guide Ahmed!