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3 Days tour to see the best ancient monuments of Luxor Dendera and Abydos

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3 Days tour to see the best ancient monuments of Luxor Dendera and Abydos

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3 days tour to see the best ancient monuments of the East and West Bank in Luxor. Dendera and Abydos. These monuments include Valley of the Kings (Necropolis of Thebes), Temple of Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari), the Temple of Medinat Habu (Temple of Ramses III), the Colossi of Memnon, Luxor Museum, Karnak and Luxor, Dendera and Abydos Temples .

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At a glance

Duration
3 days
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
Arabic, English
Operated by
Luxor Travels

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Included: Private tour
  • Included: Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • Included: Qualified Egyptologist guide

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities
  • Not included: Entrance fee - Total entrance fees to mentioned sites

Itinerary

Day 1 · Luxor West Bank and Valley of the Kings

  1. Temple of Hatshepsut

    one hour Admission not included

    After visiting the tombs you will be transported to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el Bahari), the only woman ever to reign over Egypt as Pharaoh. This queen was an ancestor of King Tutankhamen and belonged to the same dynasty.

  2. Colossi of Memnon

    15 min

    Afterwards, you will be taken to see the Colossi of Memnon, the two largest ancient statues in Egypt, which date back to the era of King Amenhotep III around 1391-1353BC.

  3. Temple of Medinat Habu

    one hour Admission not included

    After visiting the tombs you will be transported to the Temple of Ramses III (Medinet Habu). Medinet Habu consists of a palace and a town enclosed within a defensive wall. Entry is through the High Gate, or Migdol, which in appearance resembles a citadel. At every site you will get information from your Egyptologist tour guide and you will get free time to explore the ancient monuments by yourself.

    After touring the sites you will be transferred back to your hotel by an air-conditioned vehicle.

    This tour includes a qualified Egyptologist tour guide, transport by air-conditioned vehicle, all entrance fees for the mentioned sites, hotel pick up and drop off, and excludes any extra not mentioned .

  4. Luxor Travels

    Passing by

    Day 1:

    On your first day you will be picked up from Luxor Airport, your Luxor hotel or port for a 6-hour guided tour. You will begin at the Valley of the Kings, the ancient Necropolis of Thebes, which is a must-see for Luxor travelers. There you visit three tombs: the Tomb of Ramses, the Tomb of Horemheb and the Tomb of Merenptah. Your Egyptologist tour guide will be with you to answer any questions you may have.

    You will also see the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Temple of Ramses III.

    Afterwards, you will be taken to see the Colossi of Memnon, the two largest ancient statues in Egypt, which date back to the era of King Amenhotep III. After touring the sites, you will be transferred back to your hotel by an air-conditioned vehicle.

    Day 2:

    Today's tour will be about 5-hours long. Your first stop will be Karnak Temples in the East Bank of Luxor. There you can admire the Hypostyle Hall, Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, the Temple of Amon, the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake.

    After Karnak, you will be brought to the Luxor Museum, which houses items found in Tutankhamun's tomb. A full guided visit of Luxor Museum, enjoy 1 hours of history with your Egyptologist guide. Luxor Museum has a very unique collection of ancient items found in Luxor, including objects that were found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Admire the stunning double statue of Sobek, the crocodile god, and king Amenhotep III, along with several mummies. Get a good idea of the colors and construction tools that were used to decorate the ancient tombs and temples. Your licensed guide is by your side for interesting facts and information. Also delight in free time to explore this amazing museum for yourself. After your visit, of which includes entrance fees, transfer to Luxor temple .

    The next stop will be at Luxor Temple, for a full guided trip of about 1 hours. You will be transported to Luxor Temple, dedicated to the Theben Triad of Amun-Ra, Mut and Khonsu. There you will see the granite statues of Ramses the Great. These ancient temples are a must-see for Luxor travelers. At every site you will get information from your Egyptologist tour guide and you will get free time to explore the ancient monuments by yourself.

    After touring the sites you will be transferred back to your hotel by an air-conditioned vehicle.

    This tour includes a qualified Egyptologist tour guide, transport by air-conditioned vehicle, all entrance fees for the mentioned sites, hotel pick up and drop off.

    After touring the sites you will be transferred back to your hotel.

    Day 3:

    In the morning you will be picked up from your hotel for a full guided trip of about 9 hours. First you will be transported to Abydos, where the ancient Egyptians believed Osiris, the god of the underworld, was to be buried. The paintings of the gods and pharaohs on the walls of the Osiris Temple at Abydos are among the most beautifully preserved in Egypt.

    Afterwards, you will go to Dendera to visit the Temple of Hathor, goddess of love and joy. Hathor Temple, with its sacred lake and famous astrological roof, is a delicately beautiful structure. Hathor is the patroness of the Ahathoor Temple. At every site you will get information from your Egyptologist tour guide and you will get free time to explore the ancient monuments by yourself.

    After touring the sites you will be transferred back to your hotel by an air-conditioned vehicle. This tour includes a qualified Egyptologist tour guide, transport by air-conditioned vehicle, all entrance fees for the mentioned sites, hotel pick up and drop off, and excludes any extra not mentioned and tipping for guide and driver.

  5. Valley of the Kings

    2 hours Admission not included

    Day 1:

    On your first day you will be picked up from your Luxor hotel for a 6-hour guided tour. You will begin at the Valley of the Kings, the ancient Necropolis of Thebes, which is a must-see for Luxor travelers. There you visit three tombs: the Tomb of Ramses, the Tomb of Horemheb and the Tomb of Merenptah. Your Egyptologist tour guide will be with you to answer any questions you may have.

    You will also see the

    Afterwards, you will be taken to see

  6. Tomb of Merenptah

    Passing by

    Temple of Merenptah

  7. Tomb of Ramases IX

    Passing by

    Tomb of King Ramesses lX He was the third longest serving king of this Dynasty after Ramesses III and Ramesses XI. He is now believed to have assumed the throne on I Akhet day 21 based on evidence presentedwas the third pharaoh of the Twentieth Dynasty of the New Kingdom of Ancient Egypt. His name prior to assuming the crown was Amonhirkhopshef. He was the fifth son of Ramesses III and was appointed to the position of crown prince by the twenty-second year of his father's reign when all four of his elder brothers predeceased his promotion to crown prince .

    The tomb has so much colour and detail even the ceiling above the sarcophagi with its goddess Nut stretching across the space. The sarcophagus is one of the largest in the valley, even though some of the paintings have deteriorated this is one of the most decorated.

  8. Tomb of Ramses III

    25 min Admission included

    The tomb of Ramesses III, designated as KV 11, is a complex system in the Valley of the Kings. It has been known since antiquity,the wonderful decorations include colourful painted sunken reliefs featuring the traditional ritual texts (Litany of Ra, Book of Gates etc) and Ramses before the gods. Unusual here are the secular scenes, in the small side rooms of the entrance corridor, showing foreign tributes, such as highly detailed pottery imported from the Aegean, the royal armoury, boats and, in the last of these side chambers, the blind harpists that gave the tomb one of its alternative names: ‘Tomb of the Harpers’

  9. Tomb of Merenptah

    25 min Admission not included

    In Egyptian mythology, Ptah is the demiurge of Memphis, god of craftsmen and architects. In the or simply in its falcon form of the new deity, began to be placed in tombs to accompany and protect the dead on their journey to the West of Luxor .Tomb 8, which is located in the Valley of the Kings, was the burial place of the Pharaoh Merneptah and is the model of royal tombs Merneptah was a son of Ramesses II and Queen Isis-Nofret.the tomb was discovered by Howard Carter in 1903. Of coursethere is a material decrease in the number of lateral rooms, and a dramatic increase in the height of the corridors and rooms. He did away with the jogged axis used since the time of Merenptah and instead built the entire tomb on a single axis. Also, for the first time, the entrance was made considerably wider than earlier tombs .

  10. Tomb of King Tutankhamun (KV62)

    20 min Admission not included

    Entrance fees to the tomb of Tutankhamun (20$ .00) (optional)

    King Tutankhamun, the most famous king in the world. This young king from the New Kingdom was around 10 years old when he ascended the throne and died when he was only 19. You will get the chance to be face to face with his royal mummy in his tomb in the Valley of the Kings

  11. Tomb of Ramases VII

    Passing by

    Tomb of Ramases VII,

  12. Tomb of Ramses VI

    10 min Admission not included

    Entrance fees to the tomb of Tutankhamun (100E.g.p .00) (optional

  13. Tomb of Ramses VI

    25 min Admission not included

    The tomb of Ramses IV (KV 2) in the Valley of the Kings is rather different than most other tombs built here. This tomb is by far the most spectacular of the other tombs you will see. The hieroglyphics on the wall depict scenes from the Litany of Ra, Book of the Dead, Book of Caverns, the Book of the Heavens, Book of Amduat, and the Book of the Night. The blue and white colors on the walls inside the burial chamber are very vibrant and you can see the king's sarcophagus made of rose-colored granite. There is also a beautiful scene of goddess Nut on the ceiling, where she is depicted swallowing the sun, and it traveling through her stomach, for Nut to give birth to it.

    The tomb has so much colour and detail even the ceiling above the sarcophagi with its goddess Nut stretching across the space. The sarcophagus is one of the largest in the valley, even though some of the paintings have deteriorated this is one of the most decorated.

Day 2 · Luxor East Bank

  1. Temple of Amun

    2 hours Admission not included

    Day 2:

    Today's tour will be about 5-hours long. Your first stop will be Karnak Temples in the East Bank of Luxor. There you can admire the Hypostyle Hall, Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, the Temple of Amon, the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake.

    After Karnak,

    This tour includes a qualified Egyptologist tour guide, transport by air-conditioned vehicle, all entrance fees for the mentioned sites, hotel pick up and drop off.

  2. The Karnak Temple

    2 hours Admission not included

    Day 2:

    Today's tour will be about 5-hours long. Your first stop will be Karnak Temples in the East Bank of Luxor. There you can admire the Hypostyle Hall, Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis I, the Temple of Amon, the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake.

    After Karnak,

    This tour includes a qualified Egyptologist tour guide, transport by air-conditioned vehicle, all entrance fees for the mentioned sites, hotel pick up and drop off.

  3. Luxor Museum

    one hour Admission not included

    A full guided visit of Luxor Museum, enjoy 1 hours of history with your Egyptologist guide. Luxor Museum has a very unique collection of ancient items found in Luxor, including objects that were found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Admire the stunning double statue of Sobek, the crocodile god, and king Amenhotep III, along with several mummies. Get a good idea of the colors and construction tools that were used to decorate the ancient tombs and temples. Your licensed guide is by your side for interesting facts and information. Also delight in free time to explore this amazing museum for yourself. After your visit, of which includes entrance fees, transfer to Luxor temple .

    This tour includes a qualified Egyptologist tour guide, transport by air-conditioned vehicle, all entrance fees for the mentioned sites, hotel pick up and drop off.

  4. Luxor Temple

    one hour Admission not included

    Luxor temple The next stop will be at Luxor Temple, for a full guided trip of about 1 hours. You will be transported to Luxor Temple, dedicated to the Theben Triad of Amun-Ra, Mut and Khonsu. There you will see the granite statues of Ramses the Great. These ancient temples are a must-see for Luxor travelers. At every site you will get information from your Egyptologist tour guide and you will get free time to explore the ancient monuments by yourself.

    After touring the sites you will be transferred back to your hotel by an air-conditioned vehicle.

    This tour includes a qualified Egyptologist tour guide, transport by air-conditioned vehicle, all entrance fees for the mentioned sites, hotel pick up and drop off.

    After touring the sites you will be transferred back to your hotel.

    This tour includes a qualified Egyptologist tour guide, transport by air-conditioned vehicle, all entrance fees for the mentioned sites, hotel pick up and drop off.

Day 3 · Dandera and Abydos Temples

  1. Dendera Temple of Hathor

    1 h 40 min Admission not included

    In the morning you will be picked up from your hotel in central Luxor or harbor by an air-conditioned vehicle for a fully guided trip of about 10 hours. First you will be transported to Dendera to visit the Temple of Hathor, goddess of love and joy. Hathor Temple, with its sacred lake and famous astrological roof, is a delicately beautiful structure. Hathor is the patroness of the Ahathoor Temple. At every site you will get information from your Egyptologist tour guide and you will get free time to explore the ancient monuments by yourself.

    After touring the sites you will be transferred to Abydos by an air-conditioned vehicle. This tour includes a qualified Egyptologist tour guide, transport by air-conditioned vehicle, all entrance fees for the mentioned sites, hotel pick up and drop off, and excludes any extra not mentioned .

  2. Abydos

    1 h 30 min Admission not included

    In the morning you will be picked up from your hotel in central Luxor or harbor by an air-conditioned vehicle for a full guided trip of about 9 hours. First you will be transported to Abydos, where the ancient Egyptians believed Osiris, the god of the underworld, was to be buried. The paintings of the gods and pharaohs on the walls of the Osiris Temple at Abydos are among the most beautifully preserved in Egypt.

    After touring the sites you will be transferred back to your hotel by an air-conditioned vehicle.

    This tour includes a qualified Egyptologist tour guide, transport by air-conditioned vehicle, all entrance fees for the mentioned sites, hotel pick up and drop off

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Pavillon Winter Luxor
  • EL Gezira Gardens Hotel
  • El Gazira Gardens Hotel & Restaurant
  • Steigenberger Nile Palace Luxor Restaurants
  • Cleopatra Hotel Luxor
  • Sonesta St. George Hotel - Luxor
  • Steigenberger Nile Palace
  • Pyramids Luxor Hotel
  • El Fayrouz
  • Pyramisa Hotel Luxor
  • El Mesala Hotel
  • Jolie Ville Hotel & Spa Kings Island Luxor

and 2 more pickup points

Please contact us for exact pickup time and location (contact details will be provided on your voucher) after booking

 

Using your ticket

Please note: entrance tickets not included. For this experience the (additional costs (please note that these can be paid only or withe Card ) and you Tour guide will help you to get your Entrance fee.

  • (Optional) If you wish to add morning hot air balloon to your Luxor tour, we can do so for you the price is $ 85 per person .
  • Airport pick up cost $ 15 usd per person one way .
  • TRAVEL TIP: Due to very low wages, "Baksheesh" or tips/gratuities are an integral part of life in Egypt. It is useful to carry small notes with you at all times. If you are unsure who, or how much to tip, please do not hesitate to ask your tour guide for guidance.

Cancellation

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Good to know

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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