Day trip to Luxor from El Quseir

the program

Itinerary of the Luxor excursion from El Quseir

We'll pick you up from your hotel or accommodation. Then we'll drive to Luxor. All of our Luxor tour guides are Egyptologists and highly experienced in Egypt's ancient history. The vehicles are comfortable, with plenty of legroom, and our drivers are knowledgeable and safe in Egypt. We'll depart in the early morning hours through the Eastern Desert from El Quseir to Luxor. We'll take a short break along the way. Once we arrive in Luxor, our Luxor day trip is as follows:

Your English-speaking guide will be by your side throughout the entire trip from El Quseir to Luxor, sharing his or her knowledge with you. In other words, since this is a private excursion, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy the sightseeing in peace and quiet, away from the crowds.

The largest temple complex in Egypt, Karnak is located in a village about 2.5 km north of Luxor and directly on the eastern bank of the Nile. The oldest visible remains of the temple date back to the 12th Dynasty under Pharaoh Sesostris. Prominent among the ruins is the Temple of Amun-Re with its ten pylons. The total area of the temple is approximately 30 hectares. The largest area of the temple complex is the Precinct of Amun. Here you can see the Sacred Lake, the Red Chapel, the White Chapel, the Alabaster Chapel, and the Temple of Opet. Of course, there is much more to explore at Karnak Temple.

A 45-minute Nile cruise by motorboat—nothing better can offer your soul and spirit. After the included, exclusive Nile cruise, you'll arrive at a cozy and beautiful restaurant overlooking the Nile, where you can relax and enjoy your Egyptian-Oriental lunch.

Excursion from El Quseir to Luxor and the Valley of the Kings

The Valley of the Kings in West Luxor (Thebes) was a necropolis in ancient Egypt. In ancient Egyptian, the Valley of the Kings was known as Sechet-aat (the Great Field). It is the largest burial site of the Egyptian pharaohs. The Valley of the Kings contains, in particular, the tombs of the rulers of the New Kingdom. The valley is located in West Thebes, opposite Karnak on the edge of the desert, and is surrounded by high mountains. Despite millennia of excavation and looting, the Valley of the Kings continues to provide Egyptologists with numerous highly valuable grave finds. In 1922, the tomb of Tutankhamun was discovered largely intact by Howard Carter. The first clearly identified tomb in the Valley of the Kings belongs to Pharaoh Thutmose I. Napoleon's expedition to Egypt marked the beginning of the systematic search for and opening of tombs. You will visit three tombs in the Valley of the Kings.

The Colossi of Memnon are two colossal ancient Egyptian statues dating back to the 14th century BC. They are located in the Nile Valley, not far from the Valley of the Kings in West Thebes. The quartzite statues depict King Amenhotep III seated on a throne. The statues are still approximately 18 meters tall, including the base.

The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut dates back to the 18th Dynasty and is the best-preserved temple in Thebes on the west bank of the Nile. The entire temple complex was constructed of limestone. This temple was built over a period of approximately 15 years, from the 7th to the 22nd year of Queen Hatshepsut's reign. The temple has its own unique architecture. We, the Your Holiday in Egypt team, have many years of experience with excursions to historical destinations in Egypt. If you have any requests regarding the itinerary or any other requests or concerns, just talk to us. Since this excursion is private, we can tailor it to suit your individual needs.

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