Two Days Luxor Tour from Safaga Port We still haven't finished our Safaga shore excursions to Luxor! Our Luxor Tours from Safaga Port and our Two Days Luxor Tour from Safaga Port are the finest if you're seeking for a more ancient and pharaonic setting. Have you ever heard of the beginnings of Luxor? The New Kingdom referred to Luxor as "Thebes," but the ancient Egyptians called it "t-apt," which means "the shrine," because it was the most significant religious centre of the Pharaonic dynasty. Later, travellers from the Arabian Peninsula referred to Luxor as "Al-Oksour," which means "site of the palaces." Finally, Luxor gradually came to be known as Luxor.
Two Days Luxor Tour From Safaga Port,Enjoy the magnificent Karnak Temple in Luxor, which features a gigantic Pillar that is illuminated by the sun to create a spellbinding scene. Entice your eyes with the Hatshepsut Temple, also known as El-Deir El-Bahary, which is located on the West Bank of the Nile. The Valley of the Kings, one of the most well-known archaeological sites in the world, is a must-see. The magnificent Sound and Light Show at the Temple of Karnak, where pharaohs narrate their stories in a poetic and beautiful way while the music is playing in the background, captivates viewers from all over the world. You will be astounded by the glory of the two enormous statues, known as the Colossi of Memnon, as you enter Luxor. Overview Overnight Luxor Tours Egypt from Safaga Port, to visit the Valley of the Kings, Karnak and Luxor Temples, Colossi of Memnon and Queen Hatshepsut. Itinerary Day # 1 ) Safaga Port – Luxor East Bank Tour Our two days Luxor tour starts in the early morning with pick up from your
Ship in Safaga Port to take you on a three hours drive to cross the Eastern desert. Luxor has often been called the world’s greatest open air museum, as indeed it is and much more. In our Luxor Tour you will visit the following sites with your professional Egyptologist private guide: The Karnak Temple Trip Close to the city on the East Bank of the Nile you will visit the spectacular Temples of Karnak. In ancient times, Karnak was known as Ipet-isut, 'The most venerated place. Work began on Karnak temple complex in the 16th century BC with construction continuing over the next 2,000 years as each successive pharaoh added to the site’s epic scale. The temple complex of Karnak was the most important place of worship in ancient Egypt. Karnak Temple is famous for its Hypostyle Hall in the Great Temple of Amun. Lunch meal will be served during Luxor tour. Luxor Temple Trip: A large Ancient Egyptian temple complex located in the east bank of the River Nile in the city today known as Luxor (ancient Thebes) and was founded in 1400 BCE. , Known in the Egyptian language as ipet resyt, or "the southern sanctuary", the temple was dedicated to the Theban Triad of Amun, Mut, and Chons and was built during the New Kingdom. It was connected to Karnak Temple with avenue of Sphinxes. Lunch meal is served during the tour in a local restaurant. Transfer to your hotel for overnight stay. Also there is optional evening entertainment to attend the sound and light show at the Karnak temple. Day # 2 ) Luxor West Bank Tour – Safaga Port Pick up from your hotel after breakfast to cross the Nile to the West Bank of the city to find the necropolis of ancient Thebes. Because there is so much to see and so much ground to cover, guided tours usually enter 3 tombs at the major archeological sites. The Valley of the Kings Luxor Trip: This is where the pharaoh's were buried and hoped to meet their Gods in the afterlife. The Valley of the Kings contains many of the tombs of pharaohs from the New Kingdom including Tutankhamun's tomb discovered in the 1920's almost untouched is perhaps the best known to most of us non-archaeologist. Most of the tombs are cut into the limestone and follow a pattern of three corridors, an antechamber and a sunken sarcophagus chamber.
Hatshepsut Temple Trip: The Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut is located beneath the cliffs at Deir el Bahari in the west bank of the Nile near the Valley of the Kings. Designed by the architect Senemut, the mortuary temple is dedicated to the sun god Amon-Ra and is located next to the mortuary temple of Mentuhotep II, which served both as an inspiration, and later, a quarry. It is considered one of the incomparable monuments of ancient time. The Colossi of Memnon Luxor Tour Two giant statues make up the Colossi of Memnon. Most visitors get a glimpse of them on their way to the Valley of the Kings but it is worth a stop to see them up close. Before leaving for Safaga Port you will stop for a shopping opportunity at the famous bazaars where you may wish to pick up a few good quality souvenirs. Drive back to Safga Port with direct transfer to your Ship in Safaga Port (end of two days Luxor from Safaga Port) Click this for: Other Day Tour Luxor from Safaga Included Two Days Luxor Tours from Safaga Port include: - Meet & greet services upon arrival and departure from your cruise ship terminal at Safaga Port - All transfers by deluxe air-conditioning vehicle in Luxor Tour and Safaga port - Five star Hotel accommodation with breakfast - Sightseeing Trips in Luxor as per Tour itinerary - Motor-boat sailing in the River Nile in Luxor - Egyptologist English speaking tour guide - Entrance fees to the sights during Luxor Tours as stated - Lunch meals during Luxor Tours Excluded Two Days Luxor Tours from Safaga Port exclude: - Optional trips during Luxor Trip - Sound & Light show at Karnak Temple during Luxor Tours
- Hot Air balloon trip during Luxor Tour - Personal expenses during Luxor Trip For more info info@egyptonlinetours.com https://www.egyptonlinetours.com/