Discover Marsa Alam tours by exploring Luxor Temple and Karnak on the East Bank, and Hatshepsut Temple, Valley of the Kings, and the Colossi of Memnon on the West Bank, before returning to Marsa Alam.
Day 1: Marsa Alam to Luxor Sightseeing Tours :
Our representative will pick you up from your hotel in Marsa Alam in a modern air-conditioned vehicle for your journey to Luxor. Accompanied by your own Egyptologist, you'll visit the renowned Karnak Temple, the largest place of worship ever built. Its ancient name, Ipet-isut, means "the most sacred of places." This complex of temples was constructed over more than two thousand years by successive generations of pharaohs. The great Hypostyle Hall within the complex is a stunning forest of giant pillars. Enjoy lunch at a quality restaurant on the way, then your guide will take you to the majestic Luxor Temple, built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II for rituals and festivals, dedicated to the god Amun. You will have some free time for shopping in Luxor. Afterwards, you will be driven to your hotel for check-in, followed by leisurely free time in Luxor. There is an optional evening tour to attend the fabulous sound and light show at Karnak Temple. Overnight at your hotel.
Day 2: Luxor Sightseeing Tours and Return to Marsa Alam :
Start your day with a relaxing breakfast at your hotel in Luxor. Then, visit the West Bank of the Nile River, starting with the two colossal statues of Amenhotep III (Colossi of Memnon). Next, explore the Valley of the Kings, where magnificent tombs were discovered, carved deep into the desert rock, richly decorated, and filled with treasures for the pharaohs' afterlife. You will visit three tombs. Continue your tour with a visit to the Hatshepsut Temple at El Deir El Bahary. This impressive temple, dedicated to Queen Hatshepsut, the only female pharaoh, rises out of the desert plain in a series of terraces and merges with the sheer limestone cliffs that surround it. Finally, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Marsa Alam.
Included
- Pickup and drop-off services from your hotel
- Tour to Hatshepsut Temple and Valley of the Kings
- Tour to Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple
- Shopping at famous bazaars
- Service of a professional tour guide
- Accommodation at a 5-star hotel with breakfast
- Entrance fees to the sights
- Lunch at a quality restaurant
- Bottled water during your trip
- Assistance from our personnel during tours
- All transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
Excluded
- Any extras not mentioned in the program
- Tipping
- Personal expenses
