Experience a captivating Luxor shore excursion from Safaga Port and discover the timeless wonders of ancient Thebes in one unforgettable day. This expertly guided Luxor day tour from Port Safaga is perfect for cruise travelers seeking history, culture, and comfort.
Travel from Safaga Port to Luxor in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Begin your journey at the impressive Karnak Temple, one of the largest temple complexes ever built. Continue your Safaga Port Luxor excursion to explore the legendary Valley of the Kings, where ancient pharaohs were laid to rest. Visit the stunning Temple of Hatshepsut, a masterpiece dedicated to Egypt’s powerful female pharaoh. Stop for photos at the iconic Colossi of Memnon before enjoying a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.
This private Luxor shore excursion from Safaga combines rich history, expert guidance, and seamless transfers. Book your Port Safaga to Luxor tour with Egypt Best Vacations and enjoy a smooth, memorable shore experience.
Egypt Best Vacations is delighted to offer you a great collection of Safaga Shore Excursions to Luxor and other destination. You will begin your Luxor day tour from Safaga Port when you meet your guide at Port Safaga. Enjoy your transfer to Luxor by air-conditioned vehicle. Once you reach Luxor, you will explore the Karnak Temples.
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 ended in 343 BC after Nectanebo II’s death. The complex 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 Port Safaga to Luxor tour leads you 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. Egyptian tombs in Ancient Egypt suffered a lot from grave robbery. New Kingdom pharaohs tried to conceal their graves from the grave robbers, deciding to avoid constructing pyramids and to cut their graves deep within the mountain instead.
The Valley of the Kings up until August 2020 contains 65 tombs. The first pharaoh who cut his tomb in the site was Tuthmosis I (1506-1493 BC) of the 18th Dynasty, while Ramses XI (1107-1078 BC) of the 20th Dynasty was the last pharaoh to be buried in the Valley of the Kings. You are permitted to visit three tombs out of 10 tombs 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 shore excursion from Safaga Port continues 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 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.
