2 Days Luxor Tour from Port Ghalib by Private Car
Day 1 – Private Transfer from Port Ghalib to Luxor | East Bank Temples
Your private Luxor tour from Port Ghalib begins with an early morning VIP pickup from your hotel or resort. Travel comfortably through the Eastern Desert and along the beautiful landscapes of Upper Egypt in your private air-conditioned vehicle as you head toward Luxor, the legendary capital of ancient Thebes.
Upon arrival, meet your expert Egyptologist guide and begin your exploration of the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious complex ever constructed in ancient Egypt. Dedicated mainly to Amun-Ra, Karnak was expanded over more than 1,500 years by generations of Pharaohs and became the most important religious center in ancient Egypt.
Walk through the impressive Great Hypostyle Hall with its 134 colossal sandstone columns, admire the sacred lake, towering obelisks, massive statues, and beautifully decorated sanctuaries. Your guide will reveal fascinating stories about the Pharaohs who contributed to Karnak’s greatness, including Ramses II, Hatshepsut, Seti I, and Thutmose III.
Continue your Luxor East Bank tour with a visit to the stunning 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, this remarkable temple was once the center of the famous Opet Festival.
Explore its grand courtyards, giant statues, impressive columns, and beautifully preserved reliefs that showcase 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 rest of the day relaxing or exploring the traditional markets and charming streets of Luxor.
In the evening, you may choose to attend the optional Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple, where the fascinating history of ancient Thebes comes alive through dramatic lights and narration.
Overnight in Luxor.
Day 2 – Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple & Return to Port Ghalib
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 famous West Bank, home to the royal necropolis of the New Kingdom Pharaohs.
Begin your visit at the world-famous Valley of the Kings, where Egypt’s greatest rulers 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 tells the story of Egypt’s most successful female Pharaoh and showcases impressive terraces, elegant columns, and detailed reliefs.
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, where beautifully decorated tombs of royal wives and princes reveal fascinating details about 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, and traditional villages.
Finally, begin your comfortable private transfer back to Port Ghalib in your modern air-conditioned vehicle. Arrive at your resort in the evening with unforgettable memories of an incredible 2 Days Luxor Tour from Port Ghalib, filled with ancient temples, royal tombs, and the extraordinary legacy of ancient Egypt.
