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Karnak Temple

The main entrance of Karnak Temple.

Ramses II

Scene of one of the battles of Ramses II.

Luxor City

A general view of the East Bank from the West Bank in Luxor.

Nobles Valley

Scene from the tombs of the Nobles at the West Bank in Luxor showing a funeral procession.

The Nile

A Romantic Sunset on the Nile.

 
 
Luxor Tours
:: Karnak and Luxor Temples
 

Duration: 4 hours
 

Includes:

Entrance fees to the temples.


Description:

Ancient Thebes or


:: West Bank
 

Also knowm as Necropolis of Thebes
Duration: 4 hours

This version in its short form (Classic) should not be missed by any visitor coming to Luxor choosing the sites he would like to visit. Some of the most interesting  archaeological places are listed hereafter:

Valley of the Kings contains about 63 tombs of pharaohs dating to the Modern Empire. Several of these tombs are open to the public. Normally two or three tombs will be visited (according to permission of the Chamber of Antiquities) to see the theological afterworld concept of the ancient Egyptians as well as the funerary architecture. The tomb of  Tutankhamon is not included. Interested visitors will have to buy a separate entrance ticket to visit the inside of this famous tomb.

City of the Workers or Deir El Medina  shows the development in urbanization. The tombs of Senneyem and Enherijaou will be visited where exceptionally good preserved paintings show how the ancient Egyptians imagined Paradise.

The Colossi of Memnon are huge statues once standing in front of Amenophis III's temple.

Medinet Habu is the funerary temple of Ramses III and shows the decadence in art following the glorious period of the XVII dynasty. In this temple some unique scenes of the battles between Ramses III and the Hetitas are displayed.

Hatshepsut


:: Sound & Light Show
 

Duration: 2-2.5 hours

Included:

Entrance fees to the show and a tour representative.

Description:

Hear the Sphinx telling the story of Egypt as he has seen it through the many millenniums. This show is offered in English, Italian, German, Spanish, French, Japanese, and Arabic.

There are also shows in Luxor and Aswan.

These shows have different themes:

          Mysterious in Cairo.

          Historical in Luxor.

          Romantic in Aswan


:: Half-Day Denderah Temple
 


Duration: : 3 hours

 

Includes:

Entrance fees.

 

Description:

55 kilometers to the north of Luxor, the temple of Dendera, dedicated to the goddess Hathor, is beautifully situated on the border of the desert. The temple is famous for its zodiac (the original is in the Louvre), for its mysterious catacombs, and for having the only relief of the legendary Cleopatra VII still preserved.


:: Full Day Abydos & Denderah
 


Duaration: 6 hours


Includes:

Entrance fees.

Description:

Abydos is located around 170 kms north of Luxor and is considered to be the temple with the most beautiful reliefs in all Egypt. It was built by Seti I and finished by his son Ramses II. The stonework, the vivid colors, and the architecture of the temple are all unique. The list of kings and the mysterious Osirion add to the experience.


70 kilometers to the north of Luxor, the temple of Dendera, dedicated to the goddess Hathor, is beautifully situated on the border of the desert. The temple is famous for its zodiac (the original is in the Louvre), for its mysterious catacombs, and for having the only relief of the legendary Cleopatra VII still preserved.