Luxor, situated 440 miles south of Cairo on the east bank of the Nile, was the capital of Egypt during the New kingdom,holding the seat of power for more than thirteen centuries. In antiquity, Luxor was called Thebes. Renowned Greek historian, Homer, called Thebes"the one hundred-gated city" because of its buildings and large gates. The city grew over the years, and the Arab Muslims, impressed by its beautiful palaces and huge edifices, re-named it Luxor, meaning"the city of palaces". Today, visitors are still awed by this city, the world's greatest open-air museum filled with awe-inspiring monuments of ancient civilizations. In the east stands the City of the Living,where the life-giving sun rises; and in the west lays the City of the Dead, where the sun, in its never-ending orbit, bids farewell to life. Surrounded by modern shops and luxury hotels,the temples,tombs and palaces still stand in sandstone and granite, as a symbol of the eternity.
*we will start our tour at the pick up time you agreed(from 7 to 9am); We drive to the west bank of Luxor where we visit first the Kings valley where you can visit only 3 tombs per ticket(if you wish to visit the tomb of Tut Ankh Amun, you will need an extra ticket costs 100 L.E each person. After that we go to visit the mortuary(funerary)temple of Queen hat ship sut. we will end our tour on the west bank by visit the famous 2 colossi of Memnon. Afterward we will be heading to the east bank of Luxor. we will have enough time for some rest and have lunch. Then we proceed to visit Karnak temples and we end our tour by visiting luxor temple. I will drop you off at the agreed place in Luxor city. I wish you a happy tour.
Where and When:
Meet up location: I will pick you up at the agreed place such as a Nile cruise, a hotel, a railway station. or the air port but for a little extra charge.
End location: The end of our tour will be in Luxor city at the agreed place such as a Nile cruise, a hotel, a railway station. in case of the airport it will be there a little extra charge. There is a possibility to watch the sound and light show if you are staying an over night in Luxor.
Handicap Friendly: Yes. You must be able to get in and out of a car.
Kid Friendly: Yes. walking children would be better.
Language(s): Spanish (conversational), English (fluent) explanation
Maximum travelers: 10
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