Luxor 2 days

Description

Day 1

4.30 am Departure from the hotel. The journey takes about 4 hours. Visiting the unique temple of the goddess of love and beauty Hathor (Dendera). Arrival in Luxor, Valley of the living: visiting Karnak temple (scarab beetle, sacred lake). Crossing the Nile by boat. Lunch at a cafe on the banks of the Nile (buffet). Valley of the Dead: visit to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon. 17:00-18:00 check-in at the hotel.

Day 2

Departure from the hotel, for those wishing to fly in a hot air balloon, around 4 am (optional, +$50 per person). 8:00 Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the unique Luxor Temple (the very heart of Luxor). Walk along the Alley of Sphinxes – was created during the reign of the 30th dynasty of the pharaohs. At that time, there were 1350 sculptures on it. Crossing the Nile in a motorboat. Lunch at a cafe on the banks of the Nile (buffet). It is possible to visit the alibaster and perfume factories. Transfer to the rather large funerary temple of Ramses III in Medinet Habu – a bright and well-preserved example of the funeral temple of the kings of the New Kingdom. Colossi of Memnon (two massive stone statues, depicting the pharaoh Amenhotep III). Motorboat trip to Banana Island, where you can walk through the banana grove and you will be treated to fresh fruit (included in the price). Visiting the Tombs of the nobility (necropolis). They are less famous than the Valley of the Kings, but also excite the interest of many tourists. Departure from Luxor approximately at 17:00-18:00. Around 22:00 return to the hotel.

Included:

• Transfers from the hotel and back
• Transfer in a modern air-conditioned tourist bus
• English speaking egyptologist guide
• Entrance fees to all mentioned attractions
• Overnight at 3* hotel
• Meals: Day 1 – lunch, day 2 – breakfast, lunch.

Not included:

• Hot air balloon flight at dawn (optional, +$50)
• Drinks during lunch and breakfast
• Transfer from country hotels: El Gouna and Sahl Hasheesh surcharge +$10 in both directions (per car up to 6 people)
• Transfer from country hotels: Soma Bay Kempinski and Sheraton surcharge +$15 in both directions (per car up to 6 people)

Take with you:

• Passport
• Lunch box (at the hotel reception, explain that you are going on an excursion early in the morning and you need a lunch box, hotels is provide this service for free)
• Headdress
• Money for souvenirs
• Water
• Comfortable shoes
• Warm clothes for the road (in winter)