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Marsa Alam · Red Sea · Egypt
Overnight Sightseeing Trip To Luxor From Hurghada
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From $850.00 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Take this amazing opportunity to explore the oldest religious site in the world in 2-day tours from Marsa Alam with a qualified Egyptologist tour guide. Visit Luxor’s top sights and landmarks including the Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, and more. Hop on a marvelous hot air balloon trip for about 30-45 minutes over the historic town of Luxor. Cruise along the majestic river Nile and make your way to the banana island “an Island covered with banana plantations”, and have your lunch at the island restaurant. Relax with door-to-door transfer
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Explore Luxor’s top attractions, situated on the East and West banks of the Nile River
- Marvel at Karnak temple and Luxor temple on the East Bank, the first day
- Visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut temple, and Colossi of Memnon on the West Bank
- Sail over Luxor for about 3045 minutes Hot Air Balloon
- Admire views of the worldfamous River Nile and shop at local bazaars
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
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Welcome to this trip! Your tour will start with a pick up from your hotel in Marsa Alam at 7:00 am (available to change) by our English-speaking driver in an air-conditioned vehicle.
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Local Flavor at Karnak Temple. Day 1: Marsa Alam Transfer: Begins the 4-5 hour journey towards Luxor. Upon arrival, check in your 4 star hotel in Luxor. Then meet your guide for the tour at 3:00 pm and head to the first stop of the day, Karnak Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Listed site and the greatest example of a site of worship in history built through 2000 years, covering an area of about 63 acres. Listen carefully to the stories and legends to be told by your tour guide. Marvel at the sheer size of the Great Hypostyle Hall, and take photos between the huge columns and obelisks.
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Local Flavor at Luxor Temple. More temples: Proceed to Luxor Temple, which is among the most beautiful temples in Egypt, and was built by king Amonhotep III from the 18th. dynasty and completed by the great king Ramses II during the 19th dynasty, where ancient Egyptian, Christian, and Islamic features are exhibited. Admire its obelisk and well-preserved statues.
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Overnight at 4 star hotel in Luxor.
Day 2
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Boating at Nile River. Day 2: Hot Air Balloon, Luxor West Bank & Banana Island: Following an early morning pick-up (around 5:30 am) from your hotel, drive towards the River Nile to cross to the West Bank on a motorboat followed by another vehicle transfer to the hot air balloon launch site.
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Balloon Rides at Ramesseum. Balloon ride: After listening to the safety instructions, hop into the hot air balloon’s shared basket and get ready for lift off. Rise up into the sky and enjoy a bird’s eye view of Luxor at sunrise. See the city from an entirely different perspective. Take a 30 to 40-minute Hot Air Balloon flight over the west bank of Luxor and enjoy an aerial view of the country’s landscape and famous landmarks such as; the Ramessum temple, the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Hatshepsut Temple, and the view of the Colossi of Memnon rising from the nearby fields. Be sure to capture the best moments of the sunrise over the Theban Necropolis mountains. Float back down to earth and you will receive a flight certificate and a small gift.
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Back to your hotel to have your breakfast check out with your luggage and be ready for the west bank tour. Your Egyptology tour guide will pick you up from your hotel at 8:00 am. Drive in nature for about 35 to 40 minutes to the West Bank.
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Archaeological Exploration at Valley Of The Kings. Tomb tour: Start by visiting the Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs from the New Kingdom 18th to 20th dynasty carved their tombs in the mountains aiming to hide their treasure and protect their mummies. 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 the outside as no guiding inside the tombs, then explore the best 3 selected tombs from the open ones
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Archaeological Exploration at Colossi Of Memnon. Continue, to 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. End your tour in the West Bank with a photo stop in front of the gigantic 17 meters statues of Memnon once depicted by King Amenhotep III. Marvel at these fascinating sculptures and listen to incredible stories about the rulers and times through which they have lasted.
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Leisure at Gezira (Cairo). Banana island: Relax, enjoy the scenery of the Nile views all the way, watch the real Egyptian life, and pass by the farmer’s fields with the sugar cane as a major crop in Luxor. Disembark at Banana Island, where your felucca captain will take you on a walk around the island, covered by the banana, mango, and guava trees. See the pigeon tower and the old irrigation wheel. Enjoy a delicious meal at the island restaurant.
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That's a wrap up! We hoped you enjoyed your stay! Sail back to the Nile side to be transferred back to your hotel in Marsa Alam.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Pickup and drop-off at your Marsa Alam Hotel by a private A/C vehicle Professional English-speaking Egyptology tour guide 30-40 minutes Hot Air Balloon ride over Luxor sky. 1 Night at 4 star Hotel in Luxor. Banana Island tour with lunch
Not Included
Entrance fees to the above-mentioned sightseeing Any Extras not mentioned in the itinerary Tips and gratuity Water or Beverages during lunchtime at the restaurant
What to Bring
Comfortable clothes and shoes Camera and bag for essentials Sunscreen
Meeting & Pickup
Pick up from your hotel in Marsa Alam
Languages Offered
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Before Booking
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. It is available to provide Italian, Japanese or French Tour Guide with extra 150$USD per person.
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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