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Valley of the Kings & Karnak: 2-Day Luxor Excursion from Makadi Bay

Explore the wonders of Luxor through this amazing Trip from Makadi bay to Luxor in two days. Discover Karnak temple, Luxor temple, Hatshepsut’s temple, the Valley of the kings, and the colossi of Memnon. The Valley of the Kings, the Karnak and Hatshepsut temples, and other magnificent structures that have stood for more than 4,000 years are just a few of the timeless treasures that Luxor is home to. These beauties should all be thoroughly experienced on the two-day Makadi Bay excursion to Luxor. By making a reservation today and making some amazing memories, you may make these two days of your life unique.

Makadi Bay to Luxor Tour Itinerary

Visit the Luxor East Bank Attractions on Day One.

In the early morning, you will be taken by a private A.C. car from your Makadi Bay hotel to Luxor, where you will meet your private tour guide and then travel to the east bank’s attractions, beginning with:

Temple of Karnak

Karnak Temple features several temples and shrines, along with enormous sculptures, and has stood as one of the greatest artificial sacred monuments and open-air museums in existence for over 1,500 years. It was the worship place of the Theban triad of Amun, Mut, and Khnsou.

The Luxor Temple

The southern Sanctuary is the jewel of your Makadi Bay to Luxor trip, built in 1400 BCE and devoted to the God Amun, as well as the site of the Opet festival, which represents the rebirth of royalty.</p> <p>Then you’ll take a boat down the Nile to have lunch on an Egyptian island before checking into a 5* hotel for some relaxation.

Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show

On the evening of your Makadi Bay day trip in Luxor, you will have the option to book an optional excursion to experience the Sound and Light Show at Karnak, where you will be able to see the heavenly stories of the holy riches, relics, and everlasting heritage around Karnak temple come to life.

After that, return to your hotel and spend the night.

Day 2: Visit the Luxor West Attraction

On day two of your Makadi Bay trip in Luxor, you will have breakfast and check out of your accommodation before meeting your tour guide, who will take you to numerous spectacular structures beginning with:

The Valley of Kings

It is the necropolis of Egypt’s New Kingdom (1570-1070 BC), including 63 tombs packed with magnificent wealth, antiques, fascinating decorations, and the mummies of pharaohs like as Rameses II, Ametarget=” blank” notes I, and Tutankhamun.

Temple of Hatshepsut

The Makadi Bay excursion day trip in Luxor will take you over one of ancient Egypt’s best-preserved temples, presenting the outstanding components, erected in 1479 BC to demonstrate the majesty and grandeur of Queen Hatshepsut and pay thanks to the creator deity Amun.

Memnon’s Colossi

At the entrance of Luxor is a massive edifice with a height of 18 meters (60 feet) and a weight of 720 tonnes, each thought to depict the facial expressions of Pharaoh Amenhotep III (1386–1350), which was restored in 199 AD after being damaged by a series of earthquakes in 27 BC.

After that, you’ll have lunch at a Nile-view restaurant before returning to your Makadi Bay hotel, bringing your two-day Makadi Bay Excursion to Luxor to a close. Please keep in mind that you may make modifications and revisions to your schedule at any moment.

Makadi Bay to Luxor Tour inclusions

  • One-night accommodation at a 5* hotel in Luxor.
  • Entrance fees to the mentioned sights above.
  • Bottled water during your trip.
  • Boat ride.
  • Pick up services from your hotel & return.
  • Sound and light show.
  • Two lunch meals.
  • 1 breakfast at 5* hotel.
  • All transfers are by air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Service charges & taxes.

Makadi Bay to Luxor excludes

  • Any personal expenses.
  • Tipping.

Makadi Bay to Luxor Tour Highlights

  • Karnak Temple.
  • Luxor Temple.
  • Sound and Light Show at Karnak (Optional).
  • Valley of the Kings.
  • Hatshepsut Temple.
  • Colossi of Memnon.

Price is quoted per person in USD

  • Solo Traveler: $ +70% of adult rate
  • 2 to 3 people: $650
  • 4 to 6 people: $600
  • 7 to 15 people: $550
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Prices: Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.

Price varies depending on your group size

0 – 05.99 Free of Charge
6 – 11.99 pay 50% of the tour price
12+ pay full tour price per adult person.
Notes: Child pricing applies to children who share rooms with their parents (Max 2 Children in one Room)

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