Trip to the Valley of the Kings from Hurghada by Bus With (Eagle Travel Egypt)

•  Tour Availability  : Daily
•  Pick-up Time     : 04:00 AM from your hotel in Hurghada
•  (Transfer to the meeting point in Safaga, then departure to Luxor)
•  Transportation: Air-conditioned, comfortable tourist bus

 Explore the grandeur of ancient Egypt at the Valley of the Kings – with an optional Nile boat trip to Banana Island! 

Luxor Day Tour – A Journey Through the Heart of Ancient Egypt

Step into the land of pharaohs with a full-day tour to Luxor, where every monument whispers stories of glory, power, and eternity. This immersive journey takes you to some of the most iconic temples and statues in Egypt, combining archaeological wonders with peaceful Nile views.

1. Karnak Temple – The Grand Temple of the Gods
Location: East Bank of the Nile
Historical Span: Built over 2,000 years by more than 30 pharaohs
Significance: The largest religious complex ever built in ancient Egypt

Avenue of Sphinxes (Ram-Headed): Lines the main entrance, originally connecting Karnak to Luxor Temple.
The Great Hypostyle Hall: A vast forest of 134 towering columns, reaching up to 21 meters high, carved with hieroglyphics of pharaohs and gods.
Sacred Lake: Used by priests for purification rituals.
Obelisks: Including the impressive obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut, standing nearly 30 meters tall and weighing over 300 tons.
Sanctuary of Amun: The innermost and holiest part of the temple, where rituals to the chief god Amun-Ra were performed.
Highlight: Karnak was not just a temple, but the religious capital of ancient Egypt, central to celebrations like the Opet Festival.

. Colossi of Memnon – The Eternal Guardians of Thebes

Location: West Bank of the Nile
Date: Around 1350 BCE
Height: Approximately 18 meters (60 feet)
Weight: Over 700 tons eachDescription: These two massive statues depict Pharaoh Amenhotep III seated on his throne, hands on his knees, facing east toward the rising sun. They once guarded the entrance to his now-ruined mortuary temple.
Myth & Legend: One statue was cracked by an earthquake in 27 BCE and would "sing" at dawn—likely due to dew evaporation in the cracks. Ancient Greeks believed this was the voice of the mythical warrior Memnon greeting his mother Eos, the goddess of dawn. This phenomenon made it one of the top attractions for Roman tourists in ancient times.

. Luxor Temple (optional stop depending on program)

Built by: Amenhotep III and completed by Ramses II
Features:
Massive seated statues of Ramses II at the entrance
An impressive colonnade and open court
A mosque and remnants of a Coptic church inside, showing continuous religious use through centuries
Significance: A key part of the Opet Festival and the symbolic link between human and divine kingship.

. Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (If included)

Location: Deir el-Bahari, at the foot of towering cliffs
Unique Design: Built on three ascending terraces, connected by long ramps
Notable Features:
Reliefs of Hatshepsut’s expedition to the Land of Punt (modern Somalia)
Rows of Osirid statues (Hatshepsut in the form of Osiris)
Stunning symmetry and harmony with the surrounding cliffs

Importance: This mortuary temple honors Egypt’s most successful female pharaoh and serves as a testament to her architectural and political vision.

✔️ Visit the Valley of the Kings – Tombs of the legendary pharaohs including Tutankhamun
✔️ Visit Karnak Temple – The largest temple complex in ancient Egypt
✔️ Visit Hatshepsut Temple – The magnificent mortuary temple of the powerful queen
✔️ Stop at the Colossi of Memnon – Iconic statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III
✔️ Optional Nile boat trip to Banana Island – €10 per person, paid directly to the guide(Guests not joining the boat trip may stay on the bus)
✔️ Lunch at a local restaurant
✔️ Expert tour guide speaking your language only

❌ Drinks at the restaurant
❌ Personal expenses or shopping
❌ Tips
❌ Banana Island boat trip – €10 per person

•  Free Cancellation Up To 5:00 PM On The Day Before The Trip
•  Cancellation After 5:00 PM On The Day Before The Trip Or On The Day Of The Trip – A Fee Of 50% Of The Trip Price Will Be Charged

• Children Under 5 Years – Free
•  Children From 5 To 11 Years –50% Descount

• If your hotel is located in Safaga, Soma Bay& El Gouna, Sahl Hasheesh, or Makadi Bay, an additional transportation fee applies:

• €10 per adult
• €5 per child

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 Water bottle
 Camera or phone
 Cash for extras or souvenirs