Visit the old city of Luxor in extravagance on a day trip from EL Gouna joined by your private guide you'll see the renowned West Bank destinations including the Valley of the Kings, where the grand tombs found, you will visit Tutankhamen and many more.
The Valley of the Kings or Wadi el-Muluk in Arabic is a valley in Egypt where tombs were fabricated for the Pharaohs and capable nobles of the New Kingdom of Ancient Egypt. The faction of death and the deep rooted planning for eternity were the center of Egyptian religion, and the Valley of the Kings and different landmarks in the West Bank necropolis are quiet affirmation to this fixation. The pharaohs were covered in mystery tombs here and ensured by the best security of the age, however couple of internment locales got away from the pillaging of grave thieves.
The city was the capital of Egypt amid the New Kingdom (1567-1085 B.C.E.). The Nile separated Thebes into two particular parts:
1. The City of Life (EAST BANK), where the Temples of Luxor and Karnak welcomed the dawn every day.
2. The City of the Dead (WEST BANK), the spot where the sun set over the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens.
It also served as the last resting spot for the pharaohs of the New Kingdom. Many illustrious tombs line the lofty sides of this barren valley, including that of King Tutankhamun’s, which was found by Howard Carter in 1922. Indeed, even the tombs that were attacked by grave criminals are still eminent, their insides lined with brilliant painted creations and symbolic representations. Avoided perspective for a long time, the striking examples appeared to be almost as crisp as when they were initially painted.
The Temples of Luxor and Karnak keep on commanding the city, radiating destroyed glory with their monstrous statues, intricately ornamented dividers, and towering columns intended to showcase the force of the pharaoh. Luxor Temple is situated in the downtown inside strolling separation of where the journey watercrafts dock. At its passage is a colossal arch or fantastic portal developed by Ramses II, with two gigantic statues of the lord. Two monoliths once remained here also, however one and only remains (alternate stands at Concorde Square in Paris).
The Donkey ride
Once you are there you can also attempt diverse approach to visit Valley of the Kings by riding Donkeys. Meet the donkeys and ride them through the green fields and towns of the west bank until you achieve the mountain. You will then cross the mountain to the Valley of the Kings. You will keep riding them over the mountain to go to Hatshepsut Temple and Clossie of Memnon.
What else can I see over there?
At that point Visit (Colossi of Memnon), continue the visit to visit the Hatshepsut sanctuary at El Deir El Bahary, developed to pay tribute to one of the couple of female leaders of antiquated Egypt. Move toward the East bank of Luxor to Enjoy Karnak Temples.
No site in Egypt is more noteworthy than Karnak. It is the biggest sanctuary complex ever constructed by man, and speaks to the joined accomplishment of numerous eras of antiquated developers and pharaohs. The Temple of Karnak is really three principle sanctuaries, littler encased sanctuaries, and a few external sanctuaries arranged on 247 sections of land of area.
Your visit should incorporate a felucca ride on the Nile, and a stallion and carriage ride in Luxor it is awesome and you will really spend a good time.
In case you would love to visit this magnificent place then your trip should include:
Private entire day trip from EL Gouna to Luxor.
Valley of the Kings and visit to its tombs.
Sanctuary of Queen Hatshepsut.
Karnak Temples.
Felucca ride on the River Nile.
Stallion and carriage ride in Luxor.
Lunch at an Oriental eatery ( Nubian food is a worth trying cuisine)
Appreciate special, customized consideration from your master Egyptologist control on this extraordinary private visit.
Pickup and drop off from all EL Gouna inns.
Let’s imagine the trip together: (prices given are approximate and by internal flights)
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No. of Persons |
Price per Person |
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2 - 3 Persons |
$165 |
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4-6 Persons |
$132 |
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7-10 Persons |
$99 |
Lift you up from your lodging in El Gouna via ventilated vehicle to Hurghada Airport to travel to Luxor.
A private aerated and cooled select vehicle to visit the renowned Karnak sanctuary the biggest spot of love ever fabricated. Its old name Ipet-isut signifies "the most consecrated of spots." The sanctuary or all the more effectively the complex of sanctuaries was constructed more than two thousand years back by a great many generations of pharaohs. Inside the complex, the considerable "Hypostyle Hall" is an inconceivable wood of monster columns.
Appreciate lunch at nearby eatery
Then off to the West Bank of the Nile River. (here you can include the donkey ride if you wish to)
Visit the two giant statues of Amenhotep III (Colossi of Memnon)
Visit the Valley of the Kings, where the brilliant tombs found.
Visit the tombs.
Proceed to the Hatshepsut sanctuary at El Deir El Bahary.
Head to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Hurghada.
Return back to your lodge in El Gouna.
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