Luxor day trips from el gouna
is a serene journey through the glory and majesty of the graceful heritage of Thebes. Our Egypt Charming Tours provides a magical opportunity to dive into the mysteries of the greatest civilization on earth, which our mystical day tour to Luxor from El Gouna displays. Your expert guide will escort you to explore the legendary temple complex at Karnak, the legacy of Queen Hatshepsut Necropolis and the stunning Valley of the Kings, the grand burial site of Ancient Egypt rulers, including round transfers to/from El Gouna.
Tour Itinerary & Description
Your Luxor day trip from El Gouna kicks-off in the morning by a pick-up from your hotel and then a private ride on our A/C car to Luxor, where you will join your Egyptologist to witness the best historical attractions of Luxor:
Karnak Temple:
The Karnak Temple Complex is the most massive, most impressive and most significant ancient religious center in the world. Establishing this temple started in 1970 BC, during the reign of King Seti I who was the father of King Ramses II. Karnak Temple was dedicated to Amun, his wife Mut, and his son Khonsu. Karnak Temple is connected to Luxor Temple by the Avenue of the Sphinxes which represents the power of ancient Egyptian architecture and the cleverest craftsmen and engineers ever.
You will indulge into a tasteful lunch in a deluxe Nile-view restaurant and you will then move to see:
Valley of the Kings:
The Valley of the Kings is an underground site filled with tombs in Luxor which was established in an old dry valley of the Nile and included about 63 royal tombs of Pharaohs and nobles of the new kingdom. These tombs are richly decorated with paintings and hieroglyphs to help the deceased in the afterlife. The Valley of the Kings was the major royal necropolis in ancient Egypt.
Queen Hatshepsut Temple:
Queen Hatshepsut Temple in Luxor is regarded as the best example of the classical architecture of the new kingdom. Queen Hatshepsut erected this temple in 1479 BC to honour God Amun in addition to indicate her strength and make her name still known forever. This magnificent temple serves as a testament to the great ancient Egyptian architecture and civilization.
Colossi of Memnon:
They are two large statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III which were carved in 1350BC to act as a massive piece of art. There are several artistic hieroglyphs and engravements on their sides showing the King's family, heritage, and the Nile God Hapi. They are standing in front of the ruins of the mortuary temple of Pharaoh Amenhotep III and acting as guardians of it. The Colossi of Memnon gained their fame due to the phenomenon of emmiting sound like music at dawn, its thought that they are singing but the scientific explanation is the change of temperature making rapture in stones which makes this sound.
Once finished, we will transport you back to your hotel El Gouna by a private A/C vehicle to conclude your Luxor tour from El Gouna.
Meals: Lunch.
- Entrance fees to the attractions of Luxor.
- Hotel pickup/drop-off in El Gouna.
- Personal English-speaking tour guides.
- Transfers and trips by top-notch A/C vehicles.
- All charges and taxes.
- Lunch meal.
- Bottles of mineral water at the sights.
- Tipping.
- Any optional items.
- Hat and camera
- Comfortable shoes
- Umbrella and medication
- Warm clothes in Winter
- Cotton clothes in Summer
- Sunblock and sunglasses
- Valid passport for at least 6 months
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Cost
Included
- Charges, services, taxes.
- International Airfare
- Meals Mentioned
- Optional activities.
- Personal expenses.
Not Included
- Private A/C vehicles
- professional Egyptologist
- Tipping.
More Info
4* Hotels
Cairo: Barcelo Cairo Pyramids – Triumph Plaza Hotel or similar.
Luxor: Aracan Eatabe Luxor – Iberotel Luxor or similar..
Aswan: Citymax Aswan – Basma Hotel – Obelisk Nile Hotel or similar.
Sharm El Sheikh: Sharm Cliff Resort or similar..
Alexandria: Aifu Resort or similar.
Hurghada: Mercure Hurghada or similar.
5* Hotels
Cairo: Steigenberger Pyramids – Movenpick Media City – Ramses Hilton – Hilton Pyramids Golf – Marriott Le Meridien Cairo Airport or similar.
Luxor: Sonesta St George – Steigenberger Nile Palace – Steigenberger Resort Achti or similar.
Aswan: Tolip Hotel Aswan or similar.
Sharm El Sheikh: Novotel Sharm El Sheikh – Concorde El Salam Sharm or similar.
Alexandria: Sheraton Montazah Hotel or similar.
Nile Cruise: M/S Esmeralda – M/S Nile Style – M/S Nile Premium – M/S Royal Beau Rivage – M/S Royal Signature – H/S Moon Dance. (Nile Cruises are operating due fixed schedules)
Siwa: Siwa Palace Lodge – Shali Resort – Dream Lodge – Siwa Safari Gardens – Camp Ali Khaled or similar.
Hurghada: Continental Hurghada – Swiss Inn or similar.
5* Luxury Hotels
Cairo: Hyatt Regency Cairo West – Four Seasons First Residence – Hilton Conrad – Triumph Luxury or similar.
Luxor: Hilton Luxor Hotel or similar.
Aswan: Movenpick Hotel Aswan or similar.
Sharm El Sheikh: Movenpick Resort Sharm – SUNRISE Arabian Beach Resort or similar.
Alexandria: Hilton Alexandria Corniche or similar.
Nile Cruise: M/S Acamar – M/S Tulip – M/S Movenpick Royal Lily – M/S Movenpick Lotus – M/S Concerto II or similar. (Nile Cruises are operating due fixed schedules)
Hurghada: Hilton Hurghada Plaza – Hurghada Marriott Resort or similar.
5* Ultra Luxury Hotels
Cairo: Marriott Mena House – Four Seasons at Nile Plaza – Nile Ritz Carlton – St Regis Cairo or similar.
Luxor: Sofitel Winter Palace or similar.
Aswan: Sofitel Legend Old Cataract or similar.
Sharm El Sheikh: Baron Palms Sharm – SENTIDO Reef Oasis or similar.
Alexandria: Four Seasons San Stefano or similar.
Nile Cruise: M/S Farah – M/S Tamr Henna – M/S Mayfair – M/S Sonesta Goddess or similar. (Nile Cruises are operating due fixed schedules)
Hurghada: Steigenberger ALDAU Beach – Kaisol Romance Resort or similar.
Please note: Prices vary based on the selected hotel category.
