Private 2-Day Luxor Tour from Port Ghalib
Enjoy an unforgettable private 2-day Luxor tour from Port Ghalib and discover the wonders of Ancient Egypt with your own private Egyptologist guide and private air-conditioned vehicle. Explore the magnificent temples, royal tombs, and legendary monuments of ancient Thebes, including Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon.
Day 1: Port Ghalib to Luxor
Early in the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel in Port Ghalib and transfer you by private air-conditioned vehicle to Luxor. Upon arrival, you will meet your private Egyptologist guide and begin your exploration of ancient Thebes, the glorious capital of Ancient Egypt. Your first visit will be the world-famous Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious site ever built. Walk through the impressive Great Hypostyle Hall, admire the giant columns, sacred lake, towering obelisks, and colossal statues that tell the story of more than 2,000 years of Egyptian history. Continue to Luxor Temple, one of Egypt’s most beautiful ancient monuments, built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II. This magnificent temple was the center of the famous Opet Festival and remains one of the highlights of any Luxor tour. After enjoying lunch at a local restaurant, check into your hotel and relax. In the evening, you may choose to attend the optional Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple, where the fascinating history of ancient Thebes comes alive through spectacular lights, music, and storytelling. Overnight stay in Luxor.
Day 2: Luxor to Port Ghalib
After breakfast at your hotel, meet your private guide and head to Luxor’s legendary West Bank. Begin your tour with the Valley of the Kings, the royal burial ground of Egypt’s New Kingdom pharaohs. Explore beautifully decorated tombs filled with colorful hieroglyphics and fascinating scenes from the ancient Egyptian afterlife. Continue to the stunning Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of the finest architectural masterpieces in Egypt. Built dramatically against the limestone cliffs of Deir El Bahari, the temple honors Egypt’s most successful female pharaoh and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Next, visit the Colossi of Memnon, two giant statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that have stood for more than 3,400 years and remain among Luxor’s most famous landmarks. After completing your sightseeing tour, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor before beginning your comfortable drive back to Port Ghalib with unforgettable memories of Ancient Egypt.
