Excursion

Experience the magic of ancient Egypt on a full-day tour from Hurghada to Luxor. Your adventure begins with a visit to the Karnak Temple and perfume hall, followed by a delicious lunch. Afterwards, you will enjoy a boat picnic across the Nile River to reach the Wester Bank of Luxor. During this journey, you will also disembark on Banana Island. You will then explore the western part of Luxor, where you will see the stunning temple of Amenhotep III, also known as the Colossi of Memnon. Later, you will stop at the local Alabaster factory, where you can purchase souvenirs. Afterwards, you will visit the Valley of the Queens, where you will see three tombs. Finally, you will head to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Although the Colossi of Memnon is weathered by time, the two imposing statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III still stand guard. Despite the loss, travellers can still appreciate Colossi's grandeur. Visitors can also check out two more miniature figures of the Pharaoh's wife and mother and the sandstone panel carvings showcasing images of the Nile god Hapy. At the Temple of Karnak, you will witness an impressive collection of statues, columns, and the most prominent place of worship ever constructed. The temple spans more than 1,000 years, allowing visitors to appreciate this Egyptian site's diverse art and architecture. The Valley of the Queens, located on the West Bank of the Nile, is an ancient burial site that houses the tombs of the royal wives and children from the 18th, 19th, and 20th dynasties. The most famous tomb is that of Queen Nefertari, which is only occasionally open to visitors. Widely considered the finest in all of Egypt, the burial of Nefertari features colourful scenes on its chamber walls and golden stars adorning the ceiling. The Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari rivals the Pyramids as one of the great funerary monuments of the ancient world. Built into the towering cliff face, which shelters the Valley of the Kings on the other side, it rises on three enormous terraces connected by ramps, each level marked with a colonnade of square pillars. The excellent stone interior features well-preserved wall reliefs and hieroglyphics, some in brilliant colours, providing a welcome relief from the pitiless heat of this region.