Karnak and Luxor Temples Private Half-Day Tour
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At your requested time,Karnak and Luxor Temples Private Half-Day Tour , our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel or the airport to begin your half-day tour of East Luxor. Your first stop will be the Luxor Temple, a magnificent ancient temple complex situated on the east bank of the Nile River in modern-day Luxor. This temple was constructed around 1400 BCE and is known in the Egyptian language as ipet resyt, meaning “the southern sanctuary.”
Next, you’ll explore the Karnak Temple Complex, often referred to as Karnak. This expansive site features a fascinating array of decayed temples, chapels, pylons, and other structures near Luxor. Construction began during the reign of Senusret I in the Middle Kingdom (circa 2000–1700 BC) and continued into the Ptolemaic period (305–30 BC).
At the conclusion of your tour, you’ll be driven back to your hotel.
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- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private guide
- Private driver and air-conditioned vehicle
- Karnak Temple entry fee
- Luxor Temple entry fee
- Bottled water
- Tips
Tour Plan
Duration: Approximately 1 hour
Begin your tour at the Luxor Temple, a remarkable ancient temple complex built around 1400 BCE. Explore its stunning architecture and learn about its significance as ipet resyt, "the southern sanctuary," in the ancient Egyptian language.
Continue to the Karnak Temple Complex, renowned for its vast array of decayed temples, chapels, and pylons. Discover the history of this site, which began construction during the Middle Kingdom and continued into the Ptolemaic period. Enjoy guided insights into its incredible structures and rich history.
After your visit to Karnak, your guide will drive you back to your hotel , concluding your memorable tour of East Luxor