Tour to Luxor East and West Banks

"Egypt Traveler" representative will pick you up from your hotel / Nile cruise in Luxor to discover the  Attractions of Luxor joining your private tour guide to discover:

• Valley of the Kings :
  The Valley of the Kings is a magical place between the earth & the heavens built by the ancient Egyptians in the heart of a mountain to be the final resting place of the greatest Kings and Queens of Egypt's New Kingdom (1570-1070 BC). It holds 63 tombs filled with various majestic artifacts, statues, and majestic decorations, and the most famous ones are Ramses II, Amenhotep I, Hatshepsut, and the famous boy-king Tutankhamen. The Valley became a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979 because of its historical & artistic importance. 
  
  
• Hatshepsut Temple :
  Hatshepsut Temple  is the finest example of prestige, success & class. It was known as Djeser-Djeseru (Holy of Holies) and is famous for being the most beautiful structure of the ancient Egyptian civilization. It was built in 1479 BC to showcase the powerful spirit of the new kingdom (1550-1070 BC), Hatshepsut's dedication to the god Amun and her power & her legacy as one of the most successful rulers in the history of Ancient Egypt. The unique design of the temple is based on the concept of Classical Architecture and contains some of the most impressive statues in her image, decorations, and art pieces in all of Egypt.
  
  
• Colossi of Memnon :
  Colossi of Memnon  have been protecting the city of Luxor for a long time, they were built by Amenhotep III (1386-1350), and they consist of two colossal blocks of quartzite sandstone standing at the height of 18 m (60ft) weighing 720 tons each and has the shape of Pharaoh himself. The colossi were damaged due to a large earthquake in 27 BC but were rebuilt once again in 199 AD. The statues gained quite a fame in the Greco-Roman period due to the phenomenon called the Vocal Memnon where a sinning sound was made from time to time which was nothing more than the sound of the wind passing through the statue at dawn.

• Lunch Time :
  Enjoy your lunch at a restaurant in Luxor, then continue your trip by exploring:
  
  
• Karnak Temple :
  Karnak Temple Complex is a piece of heaven on earth, this holy land is one of the world's biggest open-air museums, it was known as Ipet-isu The Most Selected Of Places, and Pr-Imn House Of Amon. It is one of the largest religious man-made construction on the planet and dates to more than 4000 years, it served as the center of the religious practices of the entire ancient Egyptian Kingdom for more than 1500 years. The temple of Karnak had a shrine for various deities like Osiris, Montu, Ptah, Isis, and more but it was dedicated mainly to the Theban triad which consisted of God Amun with his wife the Goddess of Justice Mut, and his son the moon god Khnsou.

• Luxor Temple :
  Luxor Temple  is the gem of the entire city which showcases the artistic soul of ancient times, it was built in 1400 BCE during the reign of Pharaoh Amenhotep III where it was known as "Ipetresyet" which means the Southern Sanctuary. It was dedicated to the God Amun of the Theban Triad and to represent the idea of the rejuvenation of kingship. The temple is filled with enchanting extensive decorations & constructions. The best time to visit the temple is at night when the light of the moon illuminates the temple & the entire temple is born once again.

Finally, you will be transferred to your hotel / Nile Cruise.