LUXOR BY ROAD
This trip promises to be a trip of a lifetime.
Your holiday would not be complete without a trip to Luxor to visit the amazing Valley of the Kings a trip you will never forget.
Luxor is a beautiful city which possesses these breath taking monuments, temples and tombs. The Valley of the Kings is where the kings were buried for nearly 500 years with all their possessions and treasures to take with them to the afterlife. Each tomb was constructed specifically for each king and was decorated beautifully.
During your trip you will also be taken to see the temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Queen Hatshepsut is generally regarded by Egyptologists as “one of the greatest pharaohs” and “the first great woman in history”. Queen Hatshepsut temple is considered one of the incomparable monuments of ancient Egypt.
This trip runs everyday.
Collection – Approximately 5am
Return – Appoximatley 9.30pm
You will be collected from your hotel reception in the early morning. Where you will start your journey via an a/c coach to Luxor, the drive takes around 4 hours.
Upon arrival in Luxor you will be met by your English speaking tour guide. Our guide will be with you throughout your day in Luxor.
The day will start by crossing the river Nile to the west bank to visit the Valley of the Kings. The valley is known to contain 63 tombs and chambers. The royal tombs are decorated with scenes from Egyptian mythology. They give clues as to the beliefs and funerary rituals of that period. Each tomb varies in size ranging from a size of a small pit to a complex tomb with over 120 chambers.
From here you will take a short trip to the temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Queen Hatshepsut is known as one of the most important queens to ever rule Egypt. The tour guide will give you her story in detail of how she came to the throne. How she lost the throne. How she is remembered to some as one of the greatest pharaohs to have ruled Egypt.
See the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. The colossi reach a towering 60ft in height and are believed to weigh an estimated 720 tons each. They have stood in the Theban Necropolis for the past 3,400 years.
From here you will then travel back to the East Bank. You will have time to freshen up and enjoy some lunch. Once you have had time to eat and chill you will then venture on to the Luxor temple. Afterwards you will visit a perfume shop to sample some amazing scented perfumes.
During the trip you will be offered a boat trip to Banana Island however this is an optional extra. Therefore should you wish to take part you can pay for this on the day to the locals in Luxor. If you do not wish to take part you can relax in a nearby cafe.
Once your day in Luxor has come to an end you will start your journey back to Hurghada.
ADULT – £70
CHILD (3-10 years) – £55
INCLUDED
- All transfers in Hurghada and Luxor via an a/c vehicle
- All entrance fees
- Lunch in Luxor
NOT INCLUDED
- Drinks in restaurant and throughout the day
- Optional extra boat trip to banana island
If your hotel is not in Hurghada and located in Makadi, Sahl Hasheesh or El Gouna there will be an additional charge of £5 per person.
You will need to bring with you your passports and we recommend you bring a breakfast box from your hotel.
Please note the optional extra boat trip is to be paid for on the day to the tour guide. We recommend should you wish to take part in this extra you pay in local currency.
