Luxor East Bank, Karnak and Luxor Temples
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Stop At: Luxor Temple, Luxor 23512 Egypt
Luxor Temple which was once joined to the Temples of Karnak by a two-kilometer long Avenue of Sphinx, a portion of which marks the entrance to the temple. Dominated by statues of the great warrior pharaoh Ramses II, Luxor Temple has survived Nile floods, foreign invasion and thousands of years exposed to the elements.
A pure Egyptian temple, the inner walls and columns are decorated with intricate hieroglyphics which your guide will help you decipher. Find out how Alexander the Great wrote himself into Luxor Temple's history, and see one of the original pair of obelisk, the second of which now stands on the Place de la Concorde in Paris.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Temple of Karnak, Luxor Egypt
the Temples of Karnak. Walk along the Avenue of Sphinx to enter the complex as your guide explains how the massive facade was constructed. On entering the Temples of Karnak you will see each legacy left by the various pharaohs as the complex grew even larger. The deeper you go into the complex, the further back in time you will travel, with the oldest ruins dating back over 3,000 years.
Walking through the Great Court into the Great Hypostyle Hall, it's hard not to be overwhelmed by the 134 columns towering above you like an ancient forest. At the rear of the complex you will find the sacred lake where centuries ago pharaohs and their offerings to the gods were purified. After a tour of the complex, you will have additional free time to explore at leisure.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Isis 2 Papyrus Museum, Hilton Road El Karnak Luxor, Luxor Egypt
Continue to Know How ancient egyptian Make a Papyrus . and if you would like to buy a papyrus painting it's available
Duration: 30 minutes
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Luxor Temple, Luxor 23512 Egypt
Luxor Temple which was once joined to the Temples of Karnak by a two-kilometer long Avenue of Sphinx, a portion of which marks the entrance to the temple. Dominated by statues of the great warrior pharaoh Ramses II, Luxor Temple has survived Nile floods, foreign invasion and thousands of years exposed to the elements.
A pure Egyptian temple, the inner walls and columns are decorated with intricate hieroglyphics which your guide will help you decipher. Find out how Alexander the Great wrote himself into Luxor Temple's history, and see one of the original pair of obelisk, the second of which now stands on the Place de la Concorde in Paris.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Temple of Karnak, Luxor Egypt
the Temples of Karnak. Walk along the Avenue of Sphinx to enter the complex as your guide explains how the massive facade was constructed. On entering the Temples of Karnak you will see each legacy left by the various pharaohs as the complex grew even larger. The deeper you go into the complex, the further back in time you will travel, with the oldest ruins dating back over 3,000 years.
Walking through the Great Court into the Great Hypostyle Hall, it's hard not to be overwhelmed by the 134 columns towering above you like an ancient forest. At the rear of the complex you will find the sacred lake where centuries ago pharaohs and their offerings to the gods were purified. After a tour of the complex, you will have additional free time to explore at leisure.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Isis 2 Papyrus Museum, Hilton Road El Karnak Luxor, Luxor Egypt
Continue to Know How ancient egyptian Make a Papyrus . and if you would like to buy a papyrus painting it's available
Duration: 30 minutes
Included
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Private transportation by air-conditioned minivans
- Bottled mineral water during the tour
- lunch
- Bottled water during the tour
Not included
- Entrance fees for all sightseen
- Gratuities (recommended)
- Entry/Admission - Luxor Temple
- Entry/Admission - Temple of Karnak
- Entry/Admission - Isis 2 Papyrus Museum
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
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Cultural
75%
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