Overday Luxor from Port Ghalib






- Duration: 13 Hours (approx.)
- Product code: GHA-MAR001
Embark on a captivating journey with a NASCO Tours representative for an extraordinary journey from Port Ghalib to Luxor in a scenic 4-hour private transfer. As you traverse the landscape, your guide will unravel the history of Upper Egypt, showcasing the ever-changing vistas of barren mountains, vast deserts, and fertile lands. Upon arrival at Luxor's West Bank, explore the remarkable Valley of the Kings, also known as the Valley of the Gates of the Kings. This iconic site served as the royal burial ground for nearly 500 years during the New Kingdom period, from the Eighteenth to the Twentieth Dynasties. Carved into the cliffs of a desert wadi on the west bank of the Nile—directly across from ancient Thebes (modern-day Luxor)—this sacred valley is the final resting place of pharaohs and powerful nobles. Nestled within the Theban Necropolis, the Valley is home to some of the most beautifully decorated tombs in Egypt, showcasing intricate wall paintings and hieroglyphs that have survived thousands of years. Witness the Colossi of Memnon, guardians of Amenhotep's temple for over 3,400 years. Indulge in a delectable lunch at The Steigenberger Nile Palace, offering Nile and Luxor Boulevard views. Then, journey to the East Bank temples before visiting the awe-inspiring Temple of Karnak, known for its unique Hypostyle Hall, Sacred Lake, and Avenue of the Sphinxes; stop at the intricately connected Luxor Temple. Your adventure concludes with a return to Port Ghalib, leaving you with memories of Egypt's wonders.
Valley of the Kings:
Your Main Entry Ticket Includes Access to 3 of the Following Open Tombs:
- KV1 (Ramesses VII)
- KV2 (Ramesses IV)
- KV6 (Ramesses IX)
- KV8 (Merenptah)
- KV14 (Tausert & Setnakht)
- KV15 (Sety II)
- KV16 (Ramesses I)
- KV43 (Thutmose IV)
- KV47 (Siptah)
Optional Tombs (Available with Additional Ticket Purchase):
- KV9 (Ramesses V & VI)
- KV17 (Seti I)
- KV62 (Tutankhamun)
Languages:
French, English, German, Spanish, and Arabic. Chinese and
Greek are available upon request and subject to availability.
Timetable:
Start Disembarkation. 30 min
Depart from Port Ghaleb, heading to Luxor. 210 min
Visit the Valley of the Kings. 120 min
Short stop for a photo opportunity at the Colossi of Memnon. 15 min
Heading to the Nile Palace Luxor Hotel, 15 min
Serving lunch at Nile Palace(Steigenberger) Luxor Hotel. 45 min
Heading from Nile Palace to Luxor Temple. 15 min
Short stop for a photo opportunity at Luxor Temple. 45 min
Visit Karnak temple. 90 min
Estimated arrival at Port Ghaleb. 210 min