3 Days Tour to Luxor and Aswan from Marsa Alam

Enjoy 3 Days Tour to Luxor and Aswan from Marsa Alam, by Private vehicle and tour guide, The Valley of the Kings, Karnak temple, Queen Hatshepsut temple, The Colossi of Memnon, The temple of Philae and the two temples of Abu Simbel, Edfu, and Kom Om

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Day 1- Marsa Alam -luxor

At 04:00 Am We will pick you up from   Marsa Alam, located in Egypt, is a popular resort town known for its beautiful sandy beaches and vibrant coral reefs. Marsa Alam by private air-conditioned taxi drive to Luxor.You will meet your guide in Luxor and then drive to Visit  Luxor
Visit The Karnak Temple was built between 2055 BC and around 100 AD. It was built as a cult temple and was dedicated to the gods Amun, Mut, and khonsu. Karnak temple :
The Temple of Karnak is the largest ancient religious site known anywhere in the world, No site in Egypt is more impressive than Karnak. It is the largest temple complex ever built by man. It represents the combined achievement of many generations of ancient builders and Pharaohs. The Temple of Karnak is three main temples situated on 247 acres of land.

Cross the Nile by motorboat to the west bank of Luxor.

 Lunch in a Local restaurant on the west bank
The Used as a burial chamber for nearly 500 years, the Valley of the Kings was used for royal burials for the Kings,their families, and their possessions. Valley of the Kings

The Used as a burial chamber for nearly 500 years, the Valley of the Kings was used for royal burials for the Kings,their families, and their possessions. Valley of the Kings The final resting place of Egypt’s rulers from the 18th to the 20th dynasty, it is home to tombs including the great Pharaoh Ramses II and boy Pharaoh Tutankhamen. The tombs were well stocked with all the material goods a ruler might need in the next world. Most of the decoration inside the tombs is still well preserved. If you wish to visit the Tomb of The young Pharaoh Tutankhamon.

The Temple of Hatshepsut
The Temple of Hatshepsut is one of the most beautiful & best preserved of all of the temples of Ancient Egypt you can find at Luxor. The temple was built on three levels with two wide ramps in a central position joining the levels together. Rising out of the desert Plain, in a series of terraces, The temple of Hatshepsut  Mergs with sheer limestone Cliffs on the eastern face of the Theban Mountain as if Nature herself had built this Extraordinary monument.


The Colossi Of Memnon:
Colossi of Memnon are two massive monumental stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III (1386-1353 BCE) from the 18th Dynasty of ancient Egypt. Colossi of Memnon are two massive stone statues of King Amenhotep III are the only remains of a complete mortuary temple. The statues are made from blocks of quartzite sandstone which exist in Cairo and then moved 700 KM to Luxor, The two statues are known as the Colossi of Memnon are two massive monumental stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III (1386-1353 BCE) from the 18th Dynasty of ancient Egypt. Colossi of Memnon , Rising about 18 M from the plain, They are the remains of what was once the largest complex on the west bank, Built by Amenhotep the Third. At around noon you will have lunch in a local restaurant in Luxor, Then Visit The Temple of Karnak -the largest ancient religious site known anywhere in the world 

Drive to Aswan from Luxor - Overnight in Aswan

Day 2-Abu Simbel to Aswan

You will be picked up at 04:00 Am from your hotel in Aswan- So we will order a breakfast box from the hotel in Aswan. Then we will drive to Abu Simbel which is located 280 k.m south of Aswan

The Great Temple of Abu Simbel, in Nubia near Egypt’s southern border,is among the most amazing monuments of Egypt. Abu Simbel temple s:

The two temples of Ramses the Second and the Queen Nefertari were carved out of the Mountain on the west bank of the Nile between 1274 and 1244 B.c, The Great Temple was dedicated to Ramses the Second, Ra-Harakhty, Amun Ra, and Ptah, with 4 Colossal statues, The second temple was dedicated to Queen Nefertari and Goddess Hathor, and the two temples were dismantled stone by stone and rebuilt on higher ground, The preservation of the two temples of Abu Simbel must Rank as the greatest Achievement of the Unesco.

lunch in a Local restaurant in Aswan after lunch You will visit 

Phiala temple:
Built to honor the goddess Isis, this was the last temple built in the classical Egyptian style. Construction began around 690 BC, and it was one of the last outposts where the goddess was worshipped.

The High Dam is a rock-fill dam located at the northern border between Egypt and Sudan.The dam is fed by the River Nile and the reservoir forms Lake Nasser The High Dam :
Aswan High Dam is a rock-fill dam located at the northern border between Egypt and Sudan. The dam is fed by the River Nile and the reservoir forms Lake Nasser. Construction for the project began in 1960 and was completed in 1968. It was officially inaugurated in 1971.

The The Unfinished Obelisk was discovered in the early twentieth century after it had been covered by sand for thousands of years. Unfinished Obelisk :
Aswan was the source of ancient Egypt’s finest granite, used to make statues and embellish temples, pyramids, and obelisks. The large unfinished obelisk in the Northern Quarries has provided valuable insight into how these monuments were created, although the full construction process is still not entirely clear. Three sides of the shaft, nearly 42m long, were completed except for the inscriptions. At 1168 tonnes, the completed obelisk would have been the single heaviest piece of stone the Egyptians ever fashioned. 

at 16:00 sailing trip with Felucca around Elphinatine island and Visit Lord Kitchener island-

Optional Tour to the Nubian village:

You can book an optional trip to the Nubian village

The Nubian village is one of Aswan's attractions. It's worth visiting and spending  2 hours. The place is very authentic and genuine, Colorful and artistic, the In Aswan Nubian Village is a must visit to experience a traditional and very unique lifestyle. The Village is very colorful. Nubian Village will surprise you in every corner! While walking in the village, you will straight away feel the soul of this place!

Overnight in Aswan 

Day 3- Kom ombo and Edfu then Marsa Alam

After breakfast drive to Kom Ombo from Aswan 

Visit The temple of Kom Ombo

The temple and the associated settlement site are located 40 K.m north of Aswan, the temple was dedicated to the deities Sobek and Horus  and dates mainly to the Ptolemaic and Roman periods (332 B.b -395 A.c)

Then Proceed to visit  This Ptolemaic temple, is one of the best-preserved ancient monuments in Egypt. Preserved by desert sand Edfu temple  

This Ptolemaic temple, is one of the best-preserved ancient monuments in Egypt. Preserved by desert sand Edfu temple :
The upper Egyptian site is dominated by a large well-preserved temple, dedicated to the hawk-God Horus. The Construction of the Ptolemaic temple of Horus, which was founded on the site of a much earlier temple, dated to the period between the reigns of Ptolemy the Third(246 B.c), The descriptions on the walls include the Myth of contending of Horus and Seth(Probably performed annually as a religious Drama.

Lunch will be served in Luxor before drive to Marsa Alam, located in Egypt, is a popular resort town known for its beautiful sandy beaches and vibrant coral reefs. Marsa Alam Hotel

Inclusions:

  • Private air-conditioned car
  • Entrance fees
  • Private tour guide
  • Lunch in Luxor and Aswan
  • 2 nights' accommodation in Aswan with breakfast
  • Motorboat Trip in Aswan to Phila temple
  • The assistance of our personnel during tours
  • No Hidden Costs

Exclusions:

  • Any Extras not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Tipping
  • Sail Trip
  • Dinner in Aswan

Please remember to bring:

  • Passports
  • Camera
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses

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