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Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep III

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From Cairo: Day Trip to Luxor by Plane

1. From Cairo: Day Trip to Luxor by Plane

Discover the unique and legendary temples of Luxor on a memorable excursion. Begin your tour by heading early in the morning to the airport in Cairo and flying to Luxor. Upon arrival, be met by one of the staff to start this exciting day.  To begin with, visit the Temple of Karnak, the world's largest site dedicated to the worship of a god - the god Amun, his wife Mut and his son Khonsu. Then, visit the Valley of the Kings and see the masterpieces of the ancient Egyptian tombs. Finally, explore the temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the only woman who ruled Egypt as a pharaoh. Admire the impressive Colossi of Memnon – the last remnants of the Temple of Amenophis III. During the excursion, savor a lunch. Finally return to the airport in Luxor and take the plane back to Cairo.

Luxor: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon with Optional West Bank Visit

2. Luxor: Sunrise Hot Air Balloon with Optional West Bank Visit

Travel via air-conditioned vehicle from your hotel to the West Bank of Luxor where your trip begins. After listening to the safety instructions, hop into the hot air balloon’s basket and get ready for lift off. Rise up into the sky and enjoy a bird’s eye view of Luxor at sunrise. See the city from an entirely different perspective. If you have selected the option for just the hot air balloon and transfer, once your ride is finished, you will be dropped back off in Luxor. If you selected the option with the semi-private West Bank visit, you'll begin your lovely half-day tour in Luxor, covering Hatshepsut and the Valley of the Kings. Listen to the history behind some of the hotspots from your Egyptologist tour guide after floating back down to earth. Visit the Valley of the Kings, home to some of Egypt’s most enchanting pharaonic temples and royal tombs. Behold the spectacular tombs of Kings Ramesses III, Ramesses VI, and Merneptah. Here you will also have the option to explore the tomb of King Tutankhamun.  Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the only known Egyptian female ruler who reigned for 20 years. Next, make your way to the Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep III and marvel at the gates Colossi of Memnon. Finally, enjoy a delicious lunch from a local restaurant before being transferred back to your accommodation. Extra attraction tickets are necessary and are not included in the price; you can add them from the add-on list at booking.

From Marsa Alam: Best of Luxor Private Day Trip with Lunch

3. From Marsa Alam: Best of Luxor Private Day Trip with Lunch

Discover the fascinating city of Luxor on this day trip from Marsa Alam. Explore the Valley of the Kings and see the Colossi of Memnon. Visit the Temple of Karnak and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Start your fully private tour with a pickup from your hotel in Marsa Alam. Sit back in the air-conditioned car and enjoy the drive to Luxor, the former Egyptian capital. Visit the Temple of Karnak, the largest temple complex in the world. Next, have some lunch at a local restaurant before heading to the west bank of the River Nile. See the City of the Dead and the Colossi of Memnon, the only remains of The temple of Amenhotep III. Be inspired by the stunning architecture in the Valley of the Kings. See the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the only female ruler of ancient Egypt. At the end of the day, you will be driven back to your hotel in Marsa Alam.

Hurghada : Day Tour to Luxor from Hurghada

4. Hurghada : Day Tour to Luxor from Hurghada

You will be picked up from your hotel in Hurghada and drive to Luxor by air-conditioned deluxe vehicle to visit the Valley of the Kings , the magnificence of the grandeur of architecture which was used for burial, there are many kings buried in this valley. The most known tombs are King Tutmosis I, Tutmosis III, Tut-Ankh-Amon, King Ramssess VI, King Mrenptah and AmonhotepII. Move on to visit the Hatshepsut Temple , which was built by Queen Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty (approximately 1490-1469 B.C), the only pharaonic woman who reigned ancient Egypt. You will pass by the Colossi of Memnon which are remains of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III. Continue driving to the east bank of Luxor to enjoy having your lunch at a local restaurant, before moving to visit Karnak Temples, the greatest example of worship in the history, dedicated to the God Amon, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu. End your tour by visiting the Temple Of Luxor, it was built by Amunhotep III in 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom and it was completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty. Then you will have the chance to enjoy some Free time at leisure in Luxor for shopping at the originals papyrus institutes and the alabaster factory and then you will be driven back to your hotel in Hurghada.

Luxor Day Tour from Safaga Port

5. Luxor Day Tour from Safaga Port

Sun Pyramids Tours Representative will pick you up from Safaga Port by the cruise exit door. After that you will be transferred by a modern air-conditioned vehicle to Luxor, approximately 3 hours far from Safaga. Then proceed to the famous Karnak Temples; the largest place of worship ever built and the greatest example of worship in history. It was constructed from the beginning of the Middle Kingdom to the Greco Roman Kingdom. Within the complex, the great “Hypostyle Hall” is an incredible forest of giant pillars. Lunch at local restaurant and then you will move into the West Bank of the River Nile to visit the two colossal statues of Amenhotep III (Colossi of Memnon), and then visit the Valley of the Kings, where the magnificent tombs of the ancient kings were discovered, those tombs were curved deep into the desert rock, richly decorated and filled with treasures for the afterlife of the pharaohs. Continue the tour to visit the Hatshepsut Temple at El Deir El Bahary, this impressive temple dedicated to the 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. Before 6 O’clock in the evening, you will be escorted by your guide back to the cruise at port of Safaga Port ( 220km ).

From Hurghada: 2-Night Nile cruise to Aswan& Hot Air Balloon

6. From Hurghada: 2-Night Nile cruise to Aswan& Hot Air Balloon

From Hurghada: 2 Night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan Day 1: Our delegate will pick up you from your hotel in Hurghada at about 12:15 am. After pick-up from your hotel, drive to Luxor and start your journey in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Relax in comfort as you travel to explore the most important historical monuments in Luxor. Upon arrival in Luxor in the early morning,. You’ll then enjoy a hot air balloon ride for 45: 60 minutes to watch the sun come up over the archaeological sites of Luxor. Next, head to the west bank of Luxor to visit the Valley of the Kings. Here you will explore the 3 most important tombs and see the walls full of hieroglyphs. Your guide will then take you to the most important temple of the complex, the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut. The temple consists of three floors with open balconies built of limestone, with statues of the god Osiris and Queen Hatshepsut. Next, See the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III at the Colossi of Memnon You’ll then head to the east bank to visit the biggest temple in Luxor, It's the Karnak Temple. dedicated to the god Amun, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu. Finally, you will board on the cruise ship Day 2: After breakfast, take a horse carriage ride to visit the Temple of Edfu Horus. Marvel at these well-preserved religious palaces and the imposing sandstone structures of Horus. Return to the boat for lunch, before heading out once again to see the Kom Ombo Temple. Learn about the structures of the temple and why it was built in honor of two great Nile divinities. Day 3: After an early morning check out from the boat and take the breakfast box with you before being picked up to visit the Abu Simbel temple. On this small-group tour, you will also discover the temples of Ramesses II and Nefertari. These twin temples were built from the mountainside in the 13th century BC under the dynasty of Pharaoh Ramesses II. Finish the tour around 2.30 PM and then you can stay in Aswan & be dropped off anywhere in Aswan or you can have a private transfer back to Hurghada for free

Aswan :Overnight Luxor from Aswan visiting Kom Ombo, Edfu

7. Aswan :Overnight Luxor from Aswan visiting Kom Ombo, Edfu

Day 1 At 7:00 am Sun Pyramids Tours guide will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan and transfer by Private A/C Vehicle to Kom Ombo around an hour driving, Arrival Kom Ombo transfer to see the Temple of Kom Ombo standing on high grounds overlooking The Nile. It differs from other temples because of its double entrance; each one is dedicated to divinity: “Haroeris” with his falcon head and “Sobek” with his crocodile head. The Temple of Kom Ombo was built on the honor of two deities the crocodile-headed Sobek, god of fertility and creator of the world, and Haroeris or the ancient falcon-headed Horus. Also, Kom Ombo’s importance lies in its huge sugar-cane. Then continue your day tour to Edfu where you can visit the majestic Temple of Edfu that dedicated to Horus which is considered by most to be the best preserved cult temple in Egypt. According to the Egyptian myths, it was the place where the falcon-headed god Horus revenged the murder of his father Osiris by killing Seth. Continue driving to the east bank of Luxor to enjoy having your lunch at a local restaurant, before moving to visit Karnak Temples, the greatest example of worship in the history, dedicated to the God Amon, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu. End your tour by visiting the Temple Of Luxor, it was built by Amunhotep III in 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom and it was completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty Later you will be driven to your hotel in Luxor for overnight Meals: Lunch, Dinner Day 2 Sun Pyramids Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor at 8:30 am and transfer to the west bank where you will visit the Valley of the Kings, the magnificence of the grandeur of architecture which was used for burial, there are many kings buried in this valley. The most known tombs are King Tutmosis I, Tutmosis III, Tut-Ankh-Amon, King Ramssess VI, King Mrenptah and AmonhotepII. Move on to visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which was built by Queen Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty (approximately 1490-1469 B.C), the only pharaonic woman who reigned ancient Egypt. You will pass by the colossi of Memnon which are remains of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III Then you will be driven to your hotel in Aswan Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

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based on 62 reviews

This was a bucket list experience: absolutely breathtaking!! The hot air balloon pilot was very skilled and the landing was perfect. Our Egyptologist Mahmoud was very competent, polite and friendly! The best tour we had so far in Egypt!

Such an amazing experience provided by the team. Great communication throughout by the lead contact Shorouk. And the team on the ground were true professionals as well. Prepare for a wonderful sunrise experience.

Everything was wonderful & absolutely recommendable + great value for money + friendly balloon crew + very friendly and competent guide & nice driver + good food

Great experience - the atmosphere during the balloon flight is very special! Great organization and very competent tour guide. Had very good knowledge of German.

Amazing. You have to do the balloon ride over the Valley of the Kings. It was definitely the highlight of our Egypt trip.