Luxor day Trip From Hurghada

Luxor Day Trip From Hurghada – Explore Ancient Wonders | Lovely Pearl Tours

Embark on a fascinating Luxor day trip from Hurghada with Lovely Pearl Tours. Discover ancient wonders on a private tour.

Explore ancient wonders and create lasting memories Luxor is another fascinating city in Egypt, often referred to as the “world’s greatest open-air museum” due to its wealth of ancient monuments and archaeological sites. Here’s more about Luxor:

Luxor Temple: Situated in the heart of Luxor, this ancient temple complex dates back to the New Kingdom period of ancient Egypt. Dedicated to the god Amun, Luxor Temple is renowned for its impressive columns, statues, and reliefs. Visitors can explore the grand avenue of sphinxes that once connected the temple to the Karnak Temple complex.

Karnak Temple Complex: Just north of Luxor Temple lies the vast Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest temple complexes in the world. Karnak served as the religious center of ancient Egypt for over 2,000 years, with successive pharaohs adding their own structures and embellishments. Highlights include the Great Hypostyle Hall, towering obelisks, sacred lakes, and the Avenue of the Sphinxes.

Valley of the Kings: Across the Nile River from Luxor, the Valley of the Kings is a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its rock-cut tombs of pharaohs and nobles from the New Kingdom period. Visitors can explore several elaborately decorated tombs, including the famous tomb of Tutankhamun, with its treasures now housed in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.

Luxor Museum: For those interested in learning more about ancient Egyptian history and artifacts, the Luxor Museum is a must-visit. The museum houses a collection of artifacts from Luxor and its surrounding areas, including statues, reliefs, jewelry, and pottery. Highlights include the beautifully preserved mummy of Ramses I and a reconstructed wall from the temple of Amenhotep IV.

Luxor West Bank: In addition to the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens, the West Bank of Luxor is home to several other archaeological sites worth exploring, including the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, and the Ramesseum, the mortuary temple of Ramses II.

Luxor Souq (Market): The bustling market streets of Luxor offer a vibrant array of goods, including spices, textiles, souvenirs, and handicrafts. Visitors can immerse themselves in the sights, sounds, and scents of Egyptian street life while shopping for treasures to take home.

Luxor’s rich history, stunning architecture, and archaeological wonders make it a captivating destination for history enthusiasts and travelers alike.

Tour Program

5:00 AM: Depart from Hurghada by private car, or organized tour to maximize your time in Luxor.

9:00 AM: Arrive in Luxor after a 4-hour journey. Start your tour immediately upon arrival.

Mid-Morning: West Bank of Luxor

 9:30 AM: Visit the Valley of the Kings. Choose a few key tombs to explore, such as Tutankhamun’s tomb (additional ticket required).

11:00 AM: Explore the nearby Valley of the Queens, known for its beautifully decorated tombs.

12:00 PM: Visit the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, a stunning architectural marvel.

Lunch Break

1:00 PM: Enjoy a quick lunch at a local restaurant near the West Bank attractions.

Afternoon: East Bank of Luxor

2:00 PM: Cross the Nile to Luxor’s East Bank.

2:30 PM: Visit Luxor Temple, an ancient temple complex located in the heart of the city.

3:30 PM: Explore the Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest temple complexes in the world.

Late Afternoon: Return to Safaga city

5:00 PM: Depart from Luxor to return to Hurghada

9:00 PM: Arrive back in Hurghada , concluding your whirlwind day trip to Luxor.
This itinerary allows you to see some of Luxor’s most iconic sights in a single day, but keep in mind that it will be a fast-paced and tiring journey. It’s essential to plan your time efficiently and prioritize the attractions you most want to see. Additionally, consider the travel time between Hurghada  and Luxor and the possibility of encountering traffic or delays on the road.

Tour Itinerary 

    1- Valley of the Kings.
    2- Hatshepsut Temple.
    3- Colossi of Memnon
    4- lunch
    5- Karnak Temples

1/Valley of the Kings

Valley of the Kings is a portal to paradise used by the greatest kings and queens of Egypt’s new kingdom (1570-1070 BC). The valley contains 63 tombs filled with amazing treasures, artifacts, statues, and phenomenal decorations and the remains of pharaohs such as Ramses II, Amenhotep I, Hatshepsut, and Tutankhamun. The Valley of the Kings became a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1979.

2/Hatshepsut Temple

Hatshepsut temple is a vision from the paradise known as Djeser-Djeseru “Holy of Holies” which is a symbol of idealism, allure & might to the most successful rulers in the history of ancient Egypt Queen Hatshepsut dating back to 1479 BC. It was dedicated to the creator god Amun and to honoring the great legacy of Hatshepsut. The design of the temple is mesmerizingly brilliant based on the style of Classical Architecture of the new kingdom

3/Colossi of Memnon

The Colossi of Memnon are two colossal blocks of quartzite sandstone standing at 18 m (60ft) tall and weighing 720 tons each resembling Pharaoh Amenhotep III(1386-1350) that have traveled a long way from Cairo to Luxor to become the protectors of this great city. The colossi were destroyed by an earthquake in 27 BC and reconstructed in 199 AD then became famous during the Greco-Roman period because of The Vocal Memnon phenomenon.

4/Lunch Time

You will then have your lunch before heading to:  

5/Karnak Temple

Karnak temple is the location where the heavens intervened and surrounded the place with grandeur and beauty, it was known as Ipet-isu The Most Selected of Places & Pr-Imn House Of Amon when it was constructed more than 4000 years. It has been one of the biggest religious man-made constructions on earth for more than 1500 years and the worship center to various deities like Osiris, Ptah, and Isis but was dedicated primarily to the Theban triad which consisted of Amun, Mut, and Khnsou. You will then end your Luxor day trip from Hurghada by transferring back to your  hotel in Hurghada by a private air-conditioned car.

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