Luxor Guided Tour from Marsa Alam with a private Egyptologist

Marsa Alam - Quseir, Egypt
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Overview
Duration
18h
Languages
English, Italian, French, Spanish, Arabic, German, Dutch
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect

Get ready for a jam-packed day of temples, tombs and monuments at Luxor that’ll sweep you through thousands of years of history. Together with a guide, you’ll travel from Marsa Alam to Luxor’s top sights including Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings and Medinat Habu Temple. Esi, one of our local guides, says, ‘Luxor was once known as Thebes, the capital of Ancient Egypt during the New Kingdom and it’s home to some of the most iconic ancient Egyptian monuments. It’s here that you’ll get a glimpse into Egyptian architecture and civilization at its best.’ Kick start your adventure across the Red Sea Mountains – with a quick breakfast stop – to delve into the first sight of the day, Karnak Temple. This impressive archaeological site is an open book of Ancient Egyptian history full to the brim with sphinxes, pylons and intricate hieroglyphs. Look out for the two obelisks, ‘they represent the sun god, Ra, and are normally placed at the entrances of temples’, adds Esi. After lunch, you’ll whizz across the Nile by motorboat to the Valley of the Kings – the royal burial ground for pharaohs. This UNESCO site is home to 63 tombs, including the tomb of Tutankhamun – and you’ll get to choose three to step dive into. Built into desert landscapes, these tombs provide the perfect backdrop for those Insta-worthy pics. Next up, you’ll travel through history to visit the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu and the Colossi of Memnon statues. As the tour comes to an end, don’t miss out on a photo op of these giant two statues. They’ll blow your mind.

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Important info

Extra fees to be paid on site:

  • At the Valley of Kings, you can choose three tombs to visit for free. But please note entrance tickets to the Tomb of Tutankhamun require a fee of around 500 EGP for adults and 250 EGP for children under 12. Entrance fees to the Tomb of Ramses V and VI are around 180 EGP for adults and 90 EGP for children under 12

Know in advance:

  • The local operator will contact you 24 hours before the experience starts to confirm your pickup time
  • The tour duration time is simply a guideline and subject to change due to operational conditions or the hotel's location
  • Please arrange a takeaway breakfast box with your hotel reception one day before the tour date. If your accommodation includes dinner, then please coordinate with your hotel reception prior to your tour date to provide a late dinner in your room upon your return

Remember to bring:

  • Your passport and have it throughout the tour
  • Comfortable casual clothes
  • A camera and a bottle of water
  • A hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen
included
What's included
included-item
Lunch at Iberotel Luxor or equivalent. Certified private Egyptologist. Motor Boat on the Nile. 3 bottles of water and 1 soft drink in the bus. Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle. Hotel pick-up and drop-off. Insurance
excluded
What's not included
excluded-items
Additional food and drinks
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Highlights

Experience a jam-packed day of temples, tombs and monuments of Luxor. Wander around the world-renowned Karnak Temple archaeological site. Visit the UNESCO burial sites of famous pharaohs at the Valley of the Kings. Sit back and relax during a scenic boat ride across the Nile. Follow your Egyptologist guide with unrivalled knowledge of ancient Egypt

Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Travco Group for Tourism
Meeting Point

Hotel pickup service in Marsa Alam is included. Please provide your hotel information, your email and phone number at the time of booking.