After an early breakfast, you’ll catch a morning flight from Cairo to Luxor, which takes around 1 hour. Upon arrival at Luxor Airport, your private guide will be waiting for you. Your tour will begin with a visit to the magnificent Karnak Temple, an ancient religious complex dedicated to the gods Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. The highlight of this temple is the awe-inspiring Hypostyle Hall with its 134 massive columns, as well as the towering obelisk and the sacred lake. This vast complex is one of Egypt’s largest temple sites, showcasing the grandeur of ancient Egyptian religious architecture.
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Next, you will visit the nearby Luxor Temple, located at the heart of the modern city. This stunning temple, dedicated to the god Amun-Ra, features impressive colonnades, statues of Ramses II, and beautifully preserved hieroglyphs that showcase Egypt’s remarkable craftsmanship. This site offers an incredible insight into the magnificence of ancient Egyptian civilization.
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After a delightful traditional Egyptian lunch, you’ll head to the West Bank of the Nile River, where most of Luxor’s tombs and temples are located. Begin with a serene felucca boat ride across the Nile to reach the West Bank, offering picturesque views of Luxor’s riverfront.
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On the West Bank, your first stop will be the Valley of the Kings, the final resting place of many of Egypt’s great pharaohs, including Tutankhamun, Ramses II, and Seti I. You’ll explore several tombs, each adorned with intricate wall paintings and hieroglyphs, offering a glimpse into the burial practices and beliefs of ancient Egypt.
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Next, visit the stunning Temple of Hatshepsut, a mortuary temple built into the cliffs dedicated to Hatshepsut, the only female pharaoh of ancient Egypt. Its remarkable terraces, colonnades, and statues make this site one of Luxor’s most photogenic and historically significant temples. You’ll then head to the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous statues that once guarded the entrance to the temple of Amenhotep III. These colossal figures stand as silent guardians of Egypt’s past, providing a sense of the majesty of ancient Egyptian monuments.
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After exploring Luxor’s most iconic West Bank sites, you’ll be transferred directly to Safaga Port by private car. The drive will take approximately 3 hours, ensuring you travel comfortably and relax as you make your way back. This smooth transfer will provide you with a stress-free return to the port, concluding your unforgettable 2-day adventure in Cairo and Luxor.