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Dendera and Luxor Private Tour: Full-Day Exploration from Hurghada with Lunch
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Embark on a full-day private tour from Hurghada to Dendera and Luxor. Explore the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, and Karnak Temple. Enjoy a Nile River boat ride and indulge in a delicious lunch. Learn about the rich history of Luxor from your knowledgeable guide.
Duration:
15 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Dendera Temple Complex - our guide will pick you up to start the tour from hurghada and then drive for 3.5 houurs to visit Dendera temple or Hathor temple-one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt.
- Valley of the Kings - then visit The burial place for the king It is a wadi sitting on the west bank of the Nile, opposite Thebes (modern-day Luxor) and within the heart of the Theban Necropolis. There are two main sections: the East Valley, where the majority of the royal tombs are situated; and the West Valley, otherwise known as the Valley of the Monkeys , The Valley of the Kings is situated over 1,000 feet of limestone and other sedimentary rock, which form the cliffs in the valley and the nearby Deir el-Bahari, interspersed with soft layers of marl. The sedimentary rock was originally deposited between 35 and 56 million years ago during a time when the Mediterranean Sea sometimes extended as far south as Aswan of the New Kingdom. You will visit 3 opened tombs with your ticket.
- Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari - Then to the temple of queen Hatshepsut which is Located opposite the city of Luxor, it is considered to be a masterpiece of ancient architecture. Its three massive terraces rise above the desert floor and into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari. Her tomb, KV20, lies inside the same massif capped by El Qurn, a pyramid for her mortuary complex. At the edge of the desert, 1 km (0.62 mi) east, connected to the complex by a causeway lies the accompanying valley temple. Across the river Nile, the whole structure points towards the monumental Eighth Pylon, Hatshepsut’s most recognizable addition to the Temple of Karnak and the site from which the procession of the Beautiful Festival of the Valley departed. The temple’s twin functions are identified by its axes: its main east-west axis served to receive the barque of Amun-Re at the climax of the festival, while its north-south axis represented the life cycle of the pharaoh from coronation to rebirth.
- Colossi of Memnon - The huge two statues, once decorating the entrance of the biggest mummification temple on the west bank of the River Nile.
- Temple of Karnak - Then to Karnak Temple , The complex is a vast open site and includes the Karnak Open Air Museum. It is believed to be the second [citation needed] most visited historical site in Egypt; only the Giza pyramid complex near Cairo receives more visits. It consists of four main parts, of which only the largest is currently open to the public.The biggest temple in Egypt and the biggest religious complex in the world then drive back to hurghada
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Round-trip transport by private, air-conditioned car
- Lunch
- Services of a qualified English Egyptologist guide in Luxor
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- entrance fees which will be roughly 50$
Additional Information
Embark on a private expedition from Hurghada to Luxor, featuring key historical sites like the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s Temple, the twin statues of Memnon and Karnak Temple, enriched with a Nile River boat journey. The journey to Luxor is facilitated by a private, air-conditioned minivan ensuring comfort. An additional highlight is the exploration of Dendera temple, shrine of Goddess Hathor, on your path to Luxor. The tour also includes lunch, providing ample learning opportunities from your guide about Luxor.
Location
Dendera Temple Complex
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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