Luxor East Bank Private Tour: Karnak Temple - Luxor Temple
Description
Visit the two main temples of the ancient Egyptian capital of the Middle and New Kingdom: Thebes. A professional English-speaking guide will pick you up from your hotel and take you with airconditioned private transportation to the Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple to show you where Pharaohs like Tutankhamun, Hatchepsut and Ramses II performed their sacred rituals. The Karnak Temple complex contains holy lakes, hypostyle halls, obelisks, pylons and shrines. The Luxor Temple, gracefully decorating the banks of the river Nile, dedicated, not to a deity or pharaoh but to the Rejuvenation of Kingship and center of the Opet Festival.
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Itinerary
You will visit the Karnak Temple, the second largest religious temple in the world after Angkor Wat in Cambodia. Construction of the first temple complex started about 3,500 years ago and stopped in the Ptolemaic era. The Karnak Temple is a collection of precincts for Amun Re, Mut and Monsu and contains holy lakes, hypostyle halls, obelisks, pylons and shrines. Within the walls is a separate open air museum that requires an additional entrance ticket, as does the Mut precinct. Your guide will lead you through the temple, sharing the historical highlights and giving you plenty of time to wander around between the ancient walls.
You will visit the Luxor Temple, dedicated, not to a deity or pharaoh but to the Rejuvenation of Kingship and center of the Opet Festival. In ancient times, the Karnak and Luxor Temples were connected by the sphinx alley which is still being excavated. Many pharaohs were crowned here, either in reality or theoretically (like Alexander the Great who claimed he was crowned in Thebes but probably never visited the ancient capital). You will be able to gaze at the religious significance of the place, as the Theban Triad has shrines, a Roman chapel exists within the walls which was later transformed into a church and on top of the temple rests the Abu Haggag mosque.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up all guests from their Luxor-East Bank accommodation (pick up from West Bank accommodation or Luxor Airport against supplement).
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(4)
This was the 2nd part of my full day tour of Luxor with my great guide Smiley. Karnak and Luxor Temples are both must-sees when visiting Luxor, and it was so much more rewarding to see them along with a guide than it was to see them alone. Karnak is so impressive that it’s hard to describe in words. The sheer size of the complex, the height of the columns and walls, the art still largely intact, you really feel like you’re traveling back in time. There’s just nothing like it on the planet. It could be overwhelming without a guide, so again I was glad to have Smiley with me. Luxor Temple is fascinating to me due to the fact that there is evidence of 4 different civilizations that built worship sites here on the same grounds. Ancient Egyptians building the majority of the complex, then Alexander the Great’s shrine in back, the Coptic artwork and graffiti, and finally the Islamic mosque still used today. Highly recommend seeing these locations with EgBride Travel.
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us regarding your private tour of Karnak and Luxor Temples. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your day with our guide, Smiley. We completely agree that both temples are extraordinary and offer an unparalleled glimpse into the rich history of Luxor. It’s wonderful to know that Smiley was able to enhance your experience and provide insights that brought the ancient sites to life. Your appreciation for the diverse civilizations represented at Luxor Temple is particularly insightful. It truly is a remarkable place where history unfolds through the layers of culture and architecture. Thank you for recommending EgBride Travel. We look forward to welcoming you back for more unforgettable experiences in the future! Best regards, Best Regards Managment Team EgBride Travel
Perfectly organized tour, with an ultra competent Francophone guide and listening to our needs. The agency is very helpful and serious.
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for your wonderful review of the Luxor East Bank Private Tour! We're thrilled to hear that you had an enriching experience and that our organization met your expectations. It’s great to know that your guide was attentive to your needs and provided valuable insights during your visit to Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. We strive to offer exceptional service, and your feedback reinforces our commitment. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back for more memorable experiences in the future! Best regards, Management Team EgBride Travel
I took this tour to visit Karnak Temple. It was super instructive. I love this cultural site. Beautiful. I wish the best to your country
Dear Guest, Firstly let us thank you for choosing Blue Heaven Travel to visit the Karnak Temple, one of the largest temples in the world. We are happy that you enjoyed the tour and the explanation of your guide was instructive and interesting. We hope to hear from you soon; maybe for a visit to Denderah or Edfu. With thanks, Blue Heaven Travel Team
