from El Quseir Luxor 2 Days

the program

You will be picked up from your hotel early in the morning by your German-speaking Egyptologist guide. Our driver will drive you to Luxor in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. We've planned a short break on the way to Luxor.

Program schedule 1st day

When we arrive in Luxor, the first thing we do is visit the Karnak Temple complex.

Karnak Temple Complex: The remains of the temple still visible today date back to the 12th Dynasty under Sesostris. The purpose of the temple complex was for the priesthood to hold daily temple services there. Temples were also built for the wife of Amun, the goddess Mut, and their son Khonsu. Together they form the Triad of Thebes. Sacred cultural ceremonies, prayers, sacrifices, and chants were performed in the temple.

After visiting the Karnak Temple complex, we'll head to a restaurant for lunch. After our lunch break, we'll transfer you to your hotel where you can relax. In the afternoon, we'll continue our tour and head to the Luxor Temple.

Luxor Temple was built during the New Kingdom under Amenhotep III. Luxor Temple essentially served two functions. The Opet Festival was celebrated once a year on Egyptian New Year's Day. Statues of the gods Amun, Mut, and Khonsu were brought to Karnak Temple in portable boats. The second function was the negation of the king with his goddess Ka. Before we take you back to your hotel, you have the opportunity to watch the sound and light show at Karnak Temple in the early evening. You will enjoy dinner in a relaxing atmosphere at your hotel and let the day come to a close.

Itinerary for Day 2: After breakfast, your guide will pick you up again and drive you to the famous Colossi of Memnon. The Colossi of Memnon are two colossal ancient Egyptian statues dating back to the 14th century BC. The quartzite statues depict King Amenhotep III. They were erected in 1379 BC. Our journey then continues to the Valley of the Kings. The Valley of the Kings is one of the main tourist attractions in Egypt. Here you will have the opportunity to visit three tombs. Our next stop will be a visit to the Terrace Temple of Hatshepsut. The Terrace Temple of Hatshepsut dates back to the 18th Dynasty and is the best-preserved temple on the west bank of the Nile in Thebes. The entire temple was built of limestone. After visiting the temple, we board a boat and cross the Nile to return to East Luxor, where we enjoy lunch. After lunch, we return to Elquseir, where your guide will meet you at your hotel. The Berlin Travel Team has many years of experience with tours to Egypt's historical landmarks. Therefore, we reserve the right to change the order of the visits to ensure we can show you all the buildings without stress and mass tourism.

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