2-Day Luxor Tour from Soma Bay by Private Car
Enjoy an unforgettable 2-Day Luxor Tour from Soma Bay with a private air-conditioned vehicle and your own Egyptologist guide. Discover the wonders of ancient Thebes, the capital of ancient Egypt, and explore some of the country’s most spectacular archaeological treasures. Visit the magnificent Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon.
Day 1: Soma Bay to Luxor
Early in the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel in Soma Bay in a private air-conditioned vehicle and transfer you to Luxor. Upon arrival, you will meet your private Egyptologist guide and begin exploring the treasures of ancient Egypt. Your first stop 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, obelisks, chapels, and colossal statues built by generations of pharaohs over nearly 2,000 years. Continue to Luxor Temple, one of Egypt’s most elegant temples, built by Amenhotep III and Ramesses II and connected to Karnak Temple by the legendary Avenue of Sphinxes. Learn about the ancient Opet Festival and the important role Luxor Temple played in the religious life of ancient Thebes. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor before checking into your hotel. In the evening, you can choose to attend the optional Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple, where the fascinating history of ancient Egypt comes alive through music, lights, and storytelling. Overnight in Luxor.
Day 2: Luxor to Soma Bay
For an unforgettable experience, you may choose an optional Hot Air Balloon Ride over Luxor at sunrise, offering breathtaking views of the Nile River, temples, and desert landscapes. After breakfast, meet your private Egyptologist guide and head to Luxor’s famous West Bank. Visit the legendary Valley of the Kings, home to the tombs of Egypt’s most powerful pharaohs, including Tutankhamun and Ramesses II. Explore beautifully decorated royal tombs filled with colorful hieroglyphics and scenes depicting the ancient Egyptian journey to the afterlife. Continue to the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of Egypt’s most remarkable architectural masterpieces, dramatically built against the limestone cliffs of Deir el-Bahari. Next, stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two gigantic statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that have stood for over 3,400 years guarding the entrance to his lost mortuary temple. Enjoy lunch at a restaurant overlooking the Nile before beginning your comfortable drive back to Soma Bay. Arrive in the evening with unforgettable memories of Luxor’s temples, royal tombs, and the incredible legacy of ancient Egyptian civilization.
