About this experience
Luxor seems to be two different cities, unlike each other. The right bank ('City of the Living') is known for the Karnak and Luxor temples. On the left bank ('City of the Dead') are ancient necropolises, Memnon Colossi, and the temple of Queen Hatshepsut. You will visit all these places, compare the two parts of the city, and contrast modern life with life thousands of years ago.
What to Expect
City of the Living
First, we will head to the 'City of the Living'. This is the real Egypt with an eastern flair. Here you will see residential neighborhoods with both modern conveniences and signs of the distant past. You will discover the non-touristy Egypt: see how locals build houses, fetch water, and spend leisure time.
Karnak Temple
Also in the 'City of the Living' is one of the largest ancient structures - the Karnak Temple. It was built during the reign of 30 pharaohs! You will see sphinx statues with lion bodies and ram heads, the world's largest hypostyle hall with 144 columns, a huge granite scarab beetle, and a sacred lake.
City of the Dead
Next, we will cross to the other side of the Nile - to the 'City of the Dead'. Following ancient traditions, locals hardly settle in these places. The entire area is occupied by ruins and funerary temples. You will see the following historical landmarks:
- Valley of the Kings with the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III: a grand necropolis where archaeological excavations are still ongoing.
- Memnon Colossi: two enormous statues 18 meters high and weighing over 700 tons each.
- Temple of Queen Hatshepsut: a majestic structure at the base of sheer cliffs.
- Valley of the Nobles: about 70 tombs amidst bare rocks. Here are buried the wives and children of pharaohs, as well as nobles (hence the name).
Organizational Details
- I or another guide from our team will conduct the tour for you
- The excursion takes place on a comfortable minibus with air conditioning. Transport is included in the price.
- Entrance tickets are paid separately:
- Karnak Temple $10
- Valley of the Kings $13
- Temple of Hatshepsut $8
- Valley of the Nobles $7 - Usually, in the middle of the tour, we stop for lunch. The approximate cost is $10 per person
- Upon request, we can meet you at the airport, with an additional fee of $20
