Overday Luxor from Port Ghalib

Overday Luxor from Port Ghalib
Fra USD 114,00 $
  • Varighed: 16 Timer (Ca.)
  • Sted: Marsa Alam, Marsa Alam
  • Produkt kode: GHALIB-001

Embark on an unforgettable journey with a NASCO Tours representative as you travel from Port Ghalib to Luxor via private transfer. Enjoy a comfortable 4.5-hour drive through rugged mountains, expansive deserts, and green lands while your guide narrates fascinating tales of Upper Egypt. As you arrive at Luxor's west bank, immerse yourself in the extraordinary realm of three majestic royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, also known as the Valley of the Gates of the Kings. This renowned site served as a royal burial ground for nearly 500 years during the New Kingdom, covering the Eighteenth to Twentieth Dynasties. Nestled in the desert cliffs of a wadi on the west side of the Nile, and directly across from ancient Thebes (modern-day Luxor), this hallowed valley holds the tombs of pharaohs and esteemed nobles. Part of the Theban Necropolis, the Valley features some of Egypt's most exquisite tombs, rich with intricate wall paintings and hieroglyphs that have survived for thousands of years. Take time to marvel at the towering statues of Amenhotep III, known as the Colossi of Memnon, which stand sentinel for his memorial temple. Relish a delightful lunch at the Steigenberger Nile Palace, where spectacular views of the Nile enhance your dining experience. Then venture to the east bank to visit the awe-inspiring Karnak Temple and the Luxor Temple. Conclude your adventure with a return journey to Port Ghalib, your mind enriched by the ageless marvels of Egypt.

Highlights:

  1. Valley of the Kings:.
    • Discover three majestic royal tombs adorned with intricate wall paintings and hieroglyphs that have stood the test of time.

  2. Colossi of Memnon:

    • Visit the towering statues of Amenhotep III, known as the Colossi of Memnon, which guard his memorial temple.

  3. Lunch at Steigenberger Nile Palace:

    • Relish a delightful lunch at the Steigenberger Nile Palace, where you can enjoy spectacular views of the Nile while dining.

  4. Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple:

    • Venture to the east bank to visit the awe-inspiring Karnak Temple, a vast complex of temples, chapels, and pylons.
    • Explore the Luxor Temple, a magnificent site dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship.

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, Arabic. Chinese and Greek available upon request and subject to availability

Timetable Pick up 5:00 AM

Start Disembarkation  30 min
Depart from Port Ghalib to Luxor  270 min
Visit to Valley of  the Kings  90 min
Depart from Valley of the Kings to Colossi of Memnon  15 min
Photo stop at Colossi of Memnon  15 min
Depart from Colossi of Memnon to Steigenberger Nile Palace for lunch  30 min
Lunchtime  45 min
Depart to Karnak temple  15 min
Visit to Karnak Temple  90 min
Depart to Luxor Temple  15 min
Visit to Luxor Temple  45 min
Return to Port Ghalib Marina  270 min