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Luxor is a city in the Upper (southern) Egypt and the capital of Luxor Governorate. As the site of the Ancient Egyptian city of Thebes (the great capital of Egypt during the New Kingdom), Luxor has frequently been characterized as the "world's greatest open air museum", as the ruins of the temple complexes at Karnak and Luxor stand within the modern city. Immediately opposite, across the River Nile, lie the monuments, temples and tombs on the West Bank Necropolis, which include the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens. Thousands of international tourists arrive annually to visit these monuments
Pick up from hotel early morning. A transfer to Sharm airport, fly to Luxor, upon arrival, you will be met by our English speaking guide who will join you during your day tour in Luxor. what you will visit in Luxor: **the west bank** Valley of kings his is where the pharaohs were buried and hoped to meet their Gods in the afterlife. The Valley of the Kings contains many of the tombs of pharaohs from the New Kingdom including the tomb of Tutankhamun discovered in the 1920 almost untouched is perhaps the best known to most of us nonarchaeologist. Most of the tombs are cut into the limestone and follow a pattern of three corridors, an antechamber and a sunken sarcophagus chamber. then Lunch Time Hatshepsut Temple : The Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut is located beneath the cliffs at Deir el Bahari the west bank of the Nile near the Valley of the Kings. Designed by the architect Senemut, the mortuary temple is dedicated to the sun god Amon-Ra and is located next to the mortuary temple of Mentuhotep Il, which served both as an inspiration, and later, a quarry. It is considered one of the incomparable monuments of ancient time. The Colossi of Memnon Two giant statues make up the Colossi of Memnon. Most visitors get a glimpse of them on their way to the Valley of the Kings but it is worth a stop to see them up close. Before leaving for Sharm El Sheikh you will stop for a shopping opportunity at the famous bazaars where you may wish to pick up a few good quality souvenirs. 1 - **the east bank** 2 .karnak temples . Close to the city on the East Bank of the Nile you will visit the spectacular Temples of Karnak. In ancient times, Karnak was known as Ipet-isut, The most venerated place. Work began on Karnak temple complex the 16th century BC with construction continuing over the next 2,000 years as each successive pharaoh added to the site's epic scale. The temple complex of Karnak was the most important place of worship in ancient Egypt. Karnak Temple is famous for its Hypostyle Hall in the Great Temple of Amun. 2.free time for shopping in LuxorA transfer to Luxor airport, fly to Sharm, upon arrival, Transfer back to your hotel in Sharm el sheikh