subject: Day trip to Luxor from Marsa Alam by private vehicle [print this page] Day trip to Luxor from Marsa Alam by private vehicle
Tour Itinerary
Our trip will start with pick up service from your hotel in Marsa Alam, where our REP will meet you with aboard reflecting your name, then you will be transferred to Luxor by air-conditioned vehicle with your private Egyptologist guide. The way to Luxor takes 3,5 hours driving with majestic view of mountains of the western desert. In arrival at Luxor, your first stop will be at the Valley of the Kings - burial place of pharaohs, hidden in the rocks, decorated with scences and funerary rituals of the period for afterlife of pharaohs. Valley of Kings is famous for Tutankhamen tomb and its treasures, discovered in 1922 by Howard Carter. Next sight of your visit in Luxor will be Hatshepsut temple at El Deir Al Bahari, dedicated to the queen Hatshepsut - famous female pharaoh, the temple with three layered terraces connected by long ramps which were once surrounded by gardens. Inside temple you can see text and picture of an expedidion to exotic country calls Land of Punt. Proceed tour to Colossi of Memnon, two colossal statues, was stayed guard at entrance of Amenhotep III temple in ancient times, and only remaining nowdays. Name means 'Ruler of the Dawn' and was probably given, because of 'singing' at dawn one of the statue. Lunch meal will be served at a good quality restaurant in Luxor. Continue tour to Karnak temple, dedicated to the God Amon-Ra, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu, where each pharaoh tried to perpetuate his name. One of the famous area in Karnak - Hypostyle hall with 134 massive columns with over three meters in diameter. Free time in Luxor, and then you return back to Marsa Alam.
Tour Includes
- Pick up and drop off service from your hotel in Marsa Alam
- All transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- Enterance fees to the sights in Luxor as per the tour Itinerary
- Lunch meal at a local restaurant in Luxor
- Egyptologist English speaking tour guide
Tour Excludes
- Optional tours
- Personal expenses
Optional Extras
- Luxor Museum...................25 Euro
- Banana island by felluca at Nile River in Luxor........20 Euro
Children Policy
From 0-6 years child is Free
From 6-12 years 50% of adult price
Over 12 years price of adult General Information
Pick up details:
Our REP will be waiting for you at your hotel lobbyholdingaboard reflecting your name
Pick up time at 03:30
Private groups:
We offer a private tours for Families and groups from 10 persons and over with discounted rates
Payment plan:
- 25% down payment required to secure the booking and can be done online by Credit card, Visaand Masteror bank transfer
- 75% balance will required in pick up from your hotel in the tour day and can be paid by credit cards or cash
