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Private Luxor Highlights Day Trip: Explore Ancient Egypt from Marsa Alam
Marsa Alam
Embark on a private day trip from Marsa Alam to Luxor and explore the ancient wonders of Egypt. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and more with a professional guide. Enjoy a delicious lunch and optional Nile tour. Book now!
Duration:
15 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Marsa Alam - Your adventure begins with Egypt Gift Tours with early morning pickup around 5 am in a private air-conditioned car from your hotel in Marsa Alam, then begins the 4-5 hour journey towards Luxor.
- Temple of Karnak - Upon arrival in Luxor around 9:30 am, meet your guide for the tour and head to the first stop of the day, Karnak Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Listed site. Once within the walls you will marvel at the dimensions of the courtyards and halls of this, the world’s largest religious complex. Wander around this fascinating location with your guide and learn about the many generations of pharaohs that once were here. Excavation of this temple only began in the 19th century and it is still ongoing
- Valley of the Kings - Enjoy a tasty lunch served in a local restaurant with views across the famous River Nile (beverages are not included). Then travel to the Valley of the Kings, the final resting place of Egypt’s rulers from the 18th to 20th dynasty. With your expert guide, learn about the rulers who are entombed here such as the Great Pharaoh Ramses II and Pharaoh Tutankhamun. Your tour guide will explain everything from outside as no guiding inside the tombs, then explore the best 3 selected tombs from the open ones
- Temple of Hatshepsut - Continue the tour onto Hatshepsut Temple, one of the most beautiful and well-preserved temples of Ancient Egypt. Listen to her interesting story from your Egyptology guide and know how she managed to rule the country for 22 years as a sole Pharaoh. Next, visit the iconic Colossi of Memnon, 2 massive stone statues that once depicted King Amenhotep III. Marvel at these fascinating sculptures and listen to incredible stories about the rulers and times through which they have lasted.
- Marsa Alam - At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Marsa Alam .
What's Included
- Round-trip transport by private, air-conditioned car.
- English speaking tour guide.
- Lunch at a local restaurant.
- Complimentary bottle of water.
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees to the above-mentioned sightseeing.
- Tipping to the guide and driver.
- Water or Beverages during the lunchtime at the restaurant.
Additional Information
Book this day tour and visit the highlights of Egypt’s ‘open-air museum’, Luxor in a full-day private guided trip from Marsa Alam, Port Ghalib or Al Quseir. Be amazed by its attractions including Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, and more with your professional Egyptology guide. After having a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, you can go on a Nile tour (optional). Return to your hotel at the Red Sea area in the evening. With door-to-door transport by an air-conditioned vehicle.
- A private Full-day of Luxor’s top attractions from Marsa Alam
- Visit the UNESCO-listed Valley of the Kings and admire the tombs of the ancient Pharaohs
- Marvel at ancient wonders such as the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, and Karnak Temple
- Shop in the original papyrus institutes and the alabaster factory in Luxor.
- Enjoy a convenient pickup and drop off at your hotel
- Essentials for the excursion: Passport, comfortable shoes, sunglasses, hat, and sunscreen.
- Your passport copy is required after booking for a government permission before the travel date
- Please, send us your hotel name, address and room number when possible before the travel date.
- You will need to carry Egyptian money cash for the Tipping to The guide and driver
- You will need to pay all the entrance fees to the sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary by card
- Other languages are available with extra charge upon your request
Location
Marsa Alam
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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