From Marsa Alam Private Day Trip to Luxor by Car

From Marsa Alam Private Day Trip to Luxor by Car

Explore the Temple of Hatshepsut, set against stunning sandstone cliffs
Learn about the complexities of ancient Egyptian history from your expert guide
Marvel at the stately columns of the Karnak Temple

Visit: Marsa Alam International Airport, Qesm Marsa Alam, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt

After pickup from your accommodation in Marsa Alam, head off towards Luxor in an air-conditioned vehicle. First on the itinerary is the sprawling Temple of Karnak, containing the largest room of any religious building in the world. Amble through the grounds, learning about the significance of the statues placed against immense lines of pillars. After leaving the temple, you’ll stop for lunch at a fine dining restaurant situated on the banks of the Nile.
After lunch, you’ll head towards the Colossi of Memnon, 2 60-foot-tall statues of the pharaoh Amenhotep III. When you’re done gazing at the immense relics, head to the Valley of the Kings, a series of tombs cut into the surrounding mountains. Visit 3 tombs before heading off the the Temple of Hatshepsut, rising over the desert, perched on a series of sandstone cliffs.

After experiencing some of the foremost marvels of the ancient world, you’ll head comfortably back to your accommodation.

Duration: 14 hours