Half Day
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Throughout its history, Luxor has been known as Thebes, the great capital of the Egyptian Empire; Waset, meaning “city of the scepter”; Ta ipet which meant “the shrine”; the “city of 100 gates” and many other names. The name was Luxor comes from the Arabic word for “palaces”. We offer you a chance to uncover the secrets of this ancient land with a half-day tour of Luxor’s west bank.
We will take you to the Sacred Valley of the Kings, where you will visit its most famous tombs. Then you will head to the great Temple of Hatshepsut, one of the greatest ancient architectures ever built. Its three massive terraces rise above the desert floor and into the cliffs of Deir El-Bahari. Images presented on the walls are of offerings and cult activity, with a painting showing Anubis escorting Hatshepsut to the shrine, and many more historic stories for you to discover. Then you will go to the famous Colossi of Memnon, and the great temple of Habu, our first Complementary visit.
Finally, you will visit the Alabaster Factory, with no extra charges, so you can shop for the best Souvenirs to take back home to your loved ones.
Guided by one of our professional Egyptologists, you will enjoy listening to the Story behind these ancient wonders and have all your inquiries answered with full attention.
Our drivers will provide you with air-conditioned door-to-door transportation and save you the hassle of paying any entry fees or tickets.