2-Day Luxor Tour from Sahl Hasheesh by Private Car
Enjoy an unforgettable 2-Day Luxor Tour from Sahl Hasheesh with a private air-conditioned vehicle and your own Egyptologist guide. Discover the wonders of ancient Egypt as you explore Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon.Â
Day 1: Sahl Hasheesh to Luxor
Early in the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel in Sahl Hasheesh in a private air-conditioned vehicle and drive to Luxor, often called the world’s greatest open-air museum. Upon arrival, you will meet your private Egyptologist guide and begin your journey through ancient Egyptian history. Your first stop will be the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious site ever built in ancient Egypt. Explore the famous Great Hypostyle Hall, giant statues, sacred lake, towering obelisks, and impressive temples built by generations of powerful pharaohs. Continue to Luxor Temple, one of the most beautiful temples in Egypt, built by Amenhotep III and Ramesses II and connected to Karnak by the legendary Avenue of Sphinxes. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant with a beautiful Nile view before checking into your luxurious 5-star hotel in Luxor. 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 dramatic narration, music, and stunning visual effects. Overnight at the luxurious Nile Palace Hotel Luxor.
Day 2: Luxor to Sahl Hasheesh
After breakfast at your hotel, meet your private Egyptologist guide and begin exploring Luxor’s famous West Bank. Visit the legendary Valley of the Kings, the burial place of Egypt’s greatest pharaohs from the 18th to the 20th Dynasties. Explore beautifully decorated royal tombs filled with colorful hieroglyphics and scenes depicting the journey to the afterlife. Continue to the spectacular Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of the finest architectural masterpieces in Egypt, built into the dramatic limestone cliffs of Deir el-Bahari. Next, visit the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that have stood guard over the Theban Necropolis for more than 3,400 years. Enjoy lunch at a Nile-view restaurant before beginning your comfortable drive back to Sahl Hasheesh. Arrive in the evening with unforgettable memories of Luxor’s ancient temples, royal tombs, and the incredible history of ancient Egyptian civilization.
