2 Days Luxor Tour from El Gouna by Private Car
Day 1 – Private Transfer from El Gouna to Luxor | Karnak Temple & Luxor Temple
Your private Luxor tour from El Gouna begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel or resort. Travel comfortably through the Eastern Desert and the beautiful landscapes of Upper Egypt in your private air-conditioned vehicle as you head toward Luxor, the ancient capital of Thebes and one of Egypt’s greatest archaeological destinations.
Upon arrival, meet your professional Egyptologist guide and begin exploring the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious complex ever constructed in ancient Egypt. Dedicated mainly to Amun-Ra, Karnak was expanded by generations of Pharaohs for more than 1,500 years and became the most important religious center in ancient Thebes.
Walk through the impressive Great Hypostyle Hall with its 134 colossal sandstone columns, admire the sacred lake, towering obelisks, huge statues, and beautifully decorated sanctuaries. Learn about the fascinating history of Karnak Temple and discover the stories of powerful Pharaohs such as Ramses II, Hatshepsut, Seti I, and Thutmose III.
Continue your Luxor East Bank tour with a visit to the magnificent Luxor Temple, one of Egypt’s most elegant ancient monuments. Built mainly by Amenhotep III and expanded by Ramses II, Tutankhamun, and Alexander the Great, the temple played an important role in the annual Opet Festival.
Explore the grand courtyards, impressive columns, giant statues, and detailed hieroglyphics that preserve thousands of years of ancient Egyptian history.
Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant before checking into your comfortable hotel in Luxor. Spend the afternoon relaxing or exploring the traditional markets and streets of the city.
In the evening, you may choose to attend the optional Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple, where the glorious history of ancient Thebes is presented through spectacular lights and narration.
Overnight in Luxor.
Day 2 – Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple & Return to El Gouna
For an unforgettable start to your day, you may choose an optional sunrise Hot Air Balloon ride over Luxor. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Nile River, ancient temples, green fields, and desert mountains from above.
After breakfast and check-out, cross the Nile River to Luxor’s legendary West Bank, home to the royal necropolis of the New Kingdom Pharaohs.
Begin your exploration at the world-famous Valley of the Kings, where Egypt’s greatest Pharaohs were buried in hidden tombs carved into the mountains. Accompanied by your private Egyptologist guide, enter three beautifully decorated royal tombs and admire the colorful hieroglyphics, sacred texts, and paintings that reveal the ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife.
Continue to the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahari, one of the finest masterpieces of ancient Egyptian architecture. Built dramatically against towering limestone cliffs, the temple showcases impressive terraces, elegant columns, and detailed reliefs telling the story of Egypt’s most successful female Pharaoh.
Next, stop at the iconic Colossi of Memnon, the two massive statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that once guarded his enormous funerary temple and have stood on the Theban Plain for more than 3,400 years.
Guests may also choose an optional visit to the Valley of the Queens, the burial place of royal wives and princes, where beautifully decorated tombs provide fascinating insights into ancient Egyptian royal life.
After enjoying an authentic Egyptian lunch, relax aboard a traditional Felucca sailing boat on the Nile River and experience the peaceful beauty of Luxor’s countryside, palm-lined banks, islands, and traditional villages.
Finally, begin your comfortable private transfer back to El Gouna in your modern air-conditioned vehicle. Arrive at your resort in the evening with unforgettable memories of an incredible 2 Days Luxor Tour from El Gouna, filled with ancient temples, royal tombs, and the extraordinary legacy of ancient Egypt.
