The Magic of Luxor, Full day tour. |
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Do you have a limited time in Luxor yet want to see the prime places ?, then this tour is what you are looking for. |
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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. |
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Early in the morning we start driving to the West Bank of Luxor where we first visit the Kings Valley, where you are able to visit 3 tombs per ticket (if you wish to visit the tomb of Tut AnkhAmun, you will need an extra ticket costing 100 LE per person).
We then visit the mortuary (funerary) Temple of Queen Hat Shep Sut.
Our tour will end on the West Bank with a visit to the famous Colossi of Memnon , then we head back to the East bank of Luxor enjoying a lunch break on the way(optional).
Later after the rest time we will proceed to both Karnak and Luxor Temples.
After the tours you will be escorted back to your pick up point. |
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| Meet up location: I will pick you up at the agreed place such as a Nile cruise or a hotel. In case i pick you up from the air port or the railway station will be a little extra charge. |
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End location: The end of our tour will be in Luxor city at the agreed place such as a Nile cruise or a hotel .
In case of the airport or the railway station, 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. |
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| Duration: 8 hours |
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| I am not permitted to guide you inside some specific places such as the tombs of the valley of Kings, Queens and Abu Simbel temple to avoid or reduce crowdedness and noise and that applicable at all guides. |
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meet your tour guide...
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| 250 Egyptian pound (L.E) - The entrance fees for the mentioned sites in Luxor |
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* My fees as your personal tour guide.
*Transportation in a new air-conditioned car/van and a professional driver. |
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*Entrance fees for the Valley of kings.
*Entrance fees for the tomb of Tut Ankh Amon(Optional).
*Entrance fees for the temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
*Entrance fees for the temple of Karnak.
*Entrance fees for the temple of Luxor.
*Airport pick-up or drop-off it is an extra.
*Shopping, meals, drinks or anything of a personal nature. |
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| Tour #: 1672 |
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| Tour Type: Cultural, Youth and Family |
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| Transportation Method: We will use an air-conditioned coach. |
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| Activity Level: Moderate |
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 Friendly: Yes. |
| You must be able to get in and out of a car. |
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| Kid Friendly: Yes. Walking children are preferred . |
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| Language(s): Arabic (fluent), English (fluent), Spanish (conversational) explanation |
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| Maximum travelers: 6 |
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Tour in Luxor, Egypt:
"Melad was very knowledgeable, easy going, and very helpful It was a long day and very full but we loved every minute of,..." [more]
Holly Young - Nov, 2010
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Tour in Luxor, Egypt:
"Melad is absolutely outstanding! He knows the sites intimately and has a very good sense of giving you exactly the righ,..." [more]
Edward Clark - Dec, 2009
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