Experience an amazing Luxor day trip from Marsa Alam by road and discover the greatest wonders of ancient Thebes. This fully guided Marsa Alam to Luxor day trip takes you to the top highlights on Luxor’s east and west banks.
Begin your Luxor tour from Marsa Alam at the impressive Karnak Temple, one of the largest temple complexes in Egypt. Then, cross to the west bank to explore the legendary Valley of the Kings. Continue to the beautiful Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and stop by the famous Colossi of Memnon. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant during your journey. This private Luxor day trip from Marsa Alam blends history, culture, and comfort in one unforgettable experience.
Book your guided Luxor tour from Marsa Alam with Egypt Best Vacations and enjoy smooth transfers, expert guidance, and a memorable day among Luxor’s timeless treasures.
Explore the ancient wonders of Luxor with our exclusive Marsa Alam day tours. Your Luxor day trip from Marsa Alam begins when Egypt Best Vacations driver/representative picks you up from your hotel in Marsa Alam. Enjoy your transfer to Luxor by air-conditioned vehicle. Once you arrive in Luxor, you will meet with your guide in Luxor to commence Luxor day trip from Marsa Alam.
Explore Karnak Temple on the East Bank of Luxor. Karnak Temple is the world’s largest religious complex. It encompasses over 300 acres. Many generations of pharaohs shared the temple construction. The construction began in the time of Senwosret I in around 2000 BC and stopped in 343 BC after Nectanebo II’s death.
The complex’s main temple is dedicated to Amun, and two small temples are dedicated to his consort Mut, and to his son Khonsu. There is a huge sphinx avenue that connects Karnak Temple to Luxor Temple, used in the Opet festival, to take Amun’s golden statue to Luxor Temple to confirm the pharaoh’s kingship.
Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant, then your Marsa Alam to Luxor day trip continues to the Valley of the Kings. The Valley of the Kings is one of Egypt’s main sights, not only in Luxor, and must be viewed for a better understanding of the nature of religion and the construction of the tomb in ancient Egypt.
The Valley of the Kings up till now August 2020 contains 65 tombs. You are permitted to visit three out of 10 that are open to the public. Your guide will recommend visiting the best three of the opened tombs. You’ll be impressed by the nature of the colors, inscriptions, and reliefs of every tomb you visit. Some of the reliefs depict the underworld and the fate of the pharaoh.
Then, your Luxor tour from Marsa Alam to Hatshepsut Temple. Hatshepsut was one of the few females in ancient history who ruled Egypt. She ruled for about 20 years, following her brother and husband Tuthmosis II. Her name is immortal because of the temple that we are visiting at Deir El-Bahari in Luxor today. Her temple is also unique amongst the Egyptian temples in its architecture. The temple was built on three terraces and this temple’s main purpose is to honor Hatshepsut as a male pharaoh or king.
The temple’s first terrace isn’t open to the public because of its damaged state. On the second terrace, you will find some fascinating stories such as her divine birth from the god Amun and her commercial trip to the land of Punt (modern Somalia). Some of Hatshepsut’s statues represent her as Osiris (mummy form), but the female feature of her face is easy to recognize.
