Discover Luxor 8 Days 7 Nights
Tour Highlight: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Luxor Museum, Mummification Museum, Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Madinat Habu Temple, Ramesseum Temple, Valley of the Nobles, Seti Temple and Valley of the Artisans.
Tour Type: Private Guided Tour
Start in: Luxor
End in: Luxor
Departs: Daily
Duration: 8 Days 7 Nights
Visited cites: Luxor
Prices from: 446 US$ for more information visit www.egypteasytrip.com
Brief Itinerary:
Day 1 Luxor (Welcome to Luxor)
Day 2 Luxor (Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple & Colossi of Memnon)
Day 3 Luxor (Karnak Temple & Luxor Temple)
Day 4 Luxor (Seti Temple, Ramesseum Temple & Valley of the Nobles)
Day 5 Luxor (Madinat Habu Temple, Valley of the Queens, Valley of the Artisans)
Day 6 Luxor (Museum, Mummification Museum)
Day 7 Luxor (Free Day)
Day 8 Luxor and back Home
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Luxor (Welcome to Luxor)
Welcome to Egypt and the start of your holiday! On arrival at Luxor International Airport, our representative will meet you to transfer you to your hotel. In the evening you will meet your tour leader who will brief you about the next few days of your journey.
Overnight at Luxor
(No Meals)
Day 2 Luxor (Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple & Colossi of Memnon)
In the morning start your tour accompanied by a qualified, Tour Guide Egyptologist, we cross the Nile by Air-conditioned non-smoking coach or mini-bus to visit the west bank of Luxor to see three Tombs in the Spectacular Valley of the Kings, on to the dramatic mortuary Temple of Queens Hatshepsut, also Kwon as Deir El Bahri, which has been built out of the rock face. Later Pass the Fabled hugs Colossi of Memnon, two vast Statuses in honour of the Pharaaoh Amenophis III. Then back to your hotel and overnight in Luxor.
(Breakfast)
Day 3 Luxor (Karnak Temple & Luxor Temple)
Today afternoon accompanied by a qualified, Tour Guide Egyptologist and transfers by Air-conditioned non-smoking coach or mini-bus to Visit the East Bank of Luxor, Luxor Temple, built by some of the most famous pharaohs like Hatshepsut, Amenhotep III and Tutankhamen, Then the amazing Karnak Temple, where nearly every pharaoh has left his or her mark, That evening there is an optional excursion to the Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple. Overnight at Hotel
(Breakfast)
Day 4 Luxor (Seti I Temple, Ramesseum Temple & Valley of the Nobles)
Morning cross the Nile by Air-conditioned non-smoking coach or mini-bus to visit the west bank of Luxor accompanied by a qualified, Tour Guide Egyptologist to visit Temple of Set I, called The Domain of Amen in the West of Thebes, lies at the northern end of the Theban Necropolis, directly across the Nile from the Temple of Karnak. The location is lovely; there is a fine view of a large palm grove and the Theban Hills from atop the temple enclosure walls. The temple is very well preserved and was a favorite subject of nineteenth century watercolorists. Then drive Valley of the Nobles, the three neighboring districts of Assassif, Khokhah and Cheik-Abd-el-Gurnah laid the imposing necropolises of the nobility of the Middle Empire dynasties. As compared to the Pharaohs’ tombs, these tombs are extremely simple from the architectural point of view and all feature the same layout: they are preceded by an open-air terrace, followed by a vestibule whose painted walls describe the earthly functions of the owner. A corridor then leads to an alcove which very often contains the statue of the dead person, sometimes together with his wife of relations. The subjects illustrated in these tombs are characterized by an extraordinary freshness, vitality and realism and provide accurate, valuable evidence of what court life was like in ancient Egypt. The most frequent topics were funeral banquets, with music and dancing, farm work, craftsmanship and daily life in general. Then drive to Ramesseum Temple which was the name given during the nineteenth century to the funerary temple that Ramses II had built on the west bank of the Nile. His “Castle of a million years” was built by the architect Penre on such a vaste scale. Back to the Hotel and overnight
(Breakfast)
Day 5 Luxor (Madinat Habu Temple, Valley of the Queens, Valley of the Artisans)
Today in the morning cross the Nile to the west bank of Luxor by Air-conditioned non-smoking coach or mini-bus accompanied by a qualified, Tour Guide Egyptologist to visit Madinat Habu Temple which The monumental complex of Medinet Habu included the Temple of Ramses III, in front of which stood the template of Thot-Mosis I and the Chapels of the deities that worshipped Amon.
Then drive to the Valley of the Queens which known today as Biban el Harim opens up at about one and a half kilometers south west of the Valley of Kings.
The ancient Egyptians gave in the evocative name of Set Neferu, meaning "seat of beauty:. From 1903 to 1906 the Italian archaeological expedition led by Ernesto.
Schiaparelli discovered about eighty tombs, many of which were seriously damaged; some of them featured traces of fire whereas others were reduced to stables.
They contained the mortal remains of queens and princes from the XIX to the XX Dynasty; therefore, they can be dated back from 1300 B.C. to 1100 A.D.
Then we drive to the Valley of the Artisans which is A few kilometers to the south of Cheik-Abd-el-Gurnah lies the valley known nowadays as Deir el-Medina, meaning “city convent” because once upon a time it was inhabited by the Copts of Thebaid. One can see the ruins of the village built at the time of Amon-Ofis I and inhabited by the workers who built and decorated the royal tombs of Thebes. Then drive back to your hotel and overnight
(Breakfast)
Day 6 Luxor (Luxor Museum, Mummification Museum)
Today a relaxing day by having short tour to visit Luxor Museum which Recently built, this Museum displays countless inter – esting finds relating to the history of ancient Thebes. Then visit the Mummification Museum which Considered to be one of the most important Specialized museums in the world, cause it’s contains every thing belongs to the operation of mummification in the ancient Egyptian history. Back to your hotel and overnight.
(Breakfast)
Day 7 Luxor (Free Day)
This day it’s free for having time on your own to relax and stroll around the city or you can do shopping, overnight in your Hotel
(Breakfast)
Day 8 Luxor and back Home
Check out from the hotel. Our representative will meet you for your transfer to Luxor International Airport for final departure.
(Breakfast)
INCLUDED:
Airport Transfers:
Arrival and Departure airport Transfers by Air-conditioned non-smoking coach or mini-bus
Entrance Fees:
Entrance Fees to the Sites in the Tour itinerary
Sights Visited:
Karnak Temple
Luxor Temple
Luxor Museum
Mummification Museum
Valley of the Kings
Valley of the Queens
Hatshepsut Temple
Colossi of Memnon
Madinat Habu Temple
Ramesseum Temple
Valley of the Nobles
Seti Temple
Valley of the Artisans
Accommodation:
7 Nights Hotel including Breakfast in Luxor
Transportation:
Air-Conditioned non-smoking coach or mini-bus
Meals:
7 Breakfasts
Tour Guide:
Tour Guide (Egyptologist)
Not Included:
Any Flights - Insurance - Meals not stated in the Itinerary - Drinks - Items of a personal nature - Tips - Entry Visa - Other services not stated in the itinerary - Optional Excursions
What you need:
Camera - Hat - Sun block - Comfortable Footwear
