Highlights
- Explore the Temple of Hatshepsut, set against stunning sandstone cliffs
- Learn about the complexities of ancient Egyptian history from your expert guide
- Marvel at the stately columns of the Karnak Temple
Full description
After pickup from your accommodation in Marsa Alam, head off towards Luxor in an air-conditioned vehicle. First on the itinerary is the sprawling Temple of Karnak, containing the largest room of any religious building in the world. Amble through the grounds, learning about the significance of the statues placed against immense lines of pillars. After leaving the temple, you’ll stop for lunch at a fine dining restaurant situated on the banks of the Nile. After lunch, you’ll head towards the Colossi of Memnon, 2 60-foot-tall statues of the pharaoh Amenhotep III. When you’re done gazing at the immense relics, head to the Valley of the Kings, a series of tombs cut into the surrounding mountains. Visit 3 tombs before heading off the the Temple of Hatshepsut, rising over the desert, perched on a series of sandstone cliffs. After experiencing some of the foremost marvels of the ancient world, you’ll head comfortably back to your accommodation.
Includes
- All transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Private English-speaking tour guide
- Drinks while in the vehicle
- All entrance fees for sights mentioned
- Lunch
- FTS Scarf (if add-on selected)
- Drinks in the restaurant
- Persönliche Ausgaben;
- Felucca ride
Important information
What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Comfortable clothes
- Cash
Not allowed
- Luggage or large bags
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