4:30 AM — Early departure from the hotel. The one-way trip takes about 4.5 hours. Around 8:30 AM, arrival in the Nile Valley region and an introduction to life in Egypt. Arrival in Luxor by 09:30. Start of the «City of the Living» program on the east bank of the Nile. Visit to Karnak Temple—the largest temple complex of the ancient world, built by many pharaohs over the centuries. Lunch at a buffet-style restaurant (drinks not included). Next, take a boat across the Nile to the west bank—the «City of the Dead.» Visit the Colossi of Memnon, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Valley of the Kings, where the tombs of the pharaohs and nobility are located. A Nile cruise with a visit to Banana Island is also included (optional +10$). End of the tour and departure for the return trip. Return to the hotel at approximately 10:00 PM.
Meeting point:
- The transfer is carried out directly from your hotel. At the appointed time, the transfer will pick you up from the main entrance of the hotel (near the barrier).
Included:
- Hotel transfer to and from
- Small group up to 9 people
- English-speaking guide
- Admission tickets under the program
- A Visit to the Valley of the Kings
- Lunch
Not included:
- Drinks during lunch
- Banana Island +10$
- Transfer from hotels outside the city: El Gouna, Sahl Hasheesh: +10$ round-trip for a group of 1 to 6 guests
Additional information:
- The tour takes place on a tourist minibus with air conditioning
- The drive to Luxor is about 4 hours.
- Stops are provided for rest and restrooms.
- The route may change depending on the situation.
- There may be queues during peak dates.
- The return time may vary slightly depending on traffic conditions.
Take with you:
- Passport
- Takeaway breakfast (order at your hotel reception)
- Comfortable shoes for long walks
- Headwear
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- Water for the road
- A light sweater (it might be cool on the bus due to the air conditioning)
- Money for personal expenses and souvenirs
- Charged phone or camera
