Luxor Short Break 2 Days Tour Package with Balloon and Banana Island
From USD 200
Marvel at the grandeur of the "Temple of Karnak" and the serene beauty of the "Luxor Temple.
Explore the ancient mysteries of the Theban Necropolis and venture into the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs were laid to rest. Don’t miss the Temple of Ramses III, Medinet Habu, renowned for its exquisite art and impeccably preserved architecture. Keep touring to the Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep III, Colossi of Memnon, and the finally the temple of Ramses II, the Ramesseum.
Then transfer to the Nile side, where your Felucca awaits your adventure to Banana Island. Board your Felucca Nile Sailing and unwind on the comfortable couches. Experience the quiet and tranquility of the Nile River, Egypt's lifeblood since the Pharaonic days.
Enjoy the convenience of a private, climate-controlled vehicle, allowing you to explore Luxor's iconic sites at your own leisure. With door-to-door transport and all entrance fees covered, this tour promises an unforgettable experience.
First day: Luxor East bank Tour
On arrival, walk along the Avenue of the Sphinxes to the gateway, and then explore inside with your Egyptologist guide. Hear how the huge pylons at the entrance were constructed, and marvel at the courtyards and sanctuaries beyond. The deeper you go into the complex, the further back you step, with the oldest ruins dating back more than 3,000 years. Gaze in awe at the showpiece, Hypostyle Hall, crowded with 134 massive columns that tower above you like an ancient forest. Crane your neck upwards and learn about the ingenious methods used to raise them by the long-ago Egyptians. See the sacred lake where pharaonic offerings were purified, and then enjoy free time to stroll around the site at leisure. Continue to Luxor Temple, an ancient temple in the center of Luxor laid parallel to the Nile. Hear how it was built around 1,400 BC and added to by Tutankhamun, Ramses II, and even Alexander the Great. Admire the two colossal statues of Ramses at the entrance, and the granite gateway obelisk, whose original counterpart now stands in Paris’ Place de la Concorde. Then, head inside to gawk at the richly carved inner sanctuaries, papyrus columns, and courts. Peep inside the atmospheric anterooms, including the chapel dedicated to Alexander the Great, who rebuilt the room in his name. When the time comes, finish your tour with a drop-off at your Luxor Hotel.
2nd day: Luxor West Bank Tour
Take a flight over Luxor with a hot air balloon ride early this morning before we tour the ancient city of Thebes.Now, you will uncover the mysteries behind Luxor West Bank. You will explore the history and culture of ancient Egypt with your knowledgeable guide. Your first stop of the day will be the Valley of Kings. It is a rock-cut tomb that was excavated to be the burial tomb for the new pharaohs and privileged nobles. It contains 63 tombs and chambers decorated with colorful scenes of ancient Egyptian mythologies, beliefs, and funerary rituals.
Afterward, head to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the only woman who ruled Egypt from pre-dynastic history until today. The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut was dedicated to sun god worship and was the only three-level temple in the ancient world. With its connecting ramps, Hatshepsut temple was a turning point in ancient Egyptian architecture. You will enjoy the wonderful reliefs illustrating the earliest trade agreement between 2 countries in ancient history.
Don’t miss the Temple of Ramses III, Medinet Habu, renowned for its exquisite art and impeccably preserved architecture. Keep touring to, and finally, the temple of Ramses II, the Ramesseum.
Your final stop at the west bank will be at the Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep III, Colossi of Memnon. The Colossi is a pair of massive statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III in a seated position. They were built to guard the entrance of Amenhotep’s memorial temple. You will have free time to snap photos of your favorites.
Then transfer to the Nile side, where your Felucca awaits your adventure to Banana Island. Board your Felucca Nile Sailing and unwind on the comfortable couches. Experience the quiet and tranquility of the Nile River, Egypt's lifeblood since the Pharaonic days.
Afterwards, drive back to your hotel in Luxor.
Luxor Tour inclusions:
- Pickup from a hotel, cruise ship, or Luxor airport.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off during the tours.
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water throughout your trip
- All the sightseeing tours mentioned in the itinerary
- Visiting Karnak temple
- Visiting Luxor temple
- Visiting the avenue of Sphinxes
- Hot air balloon adventure
- Visiting the Valley of the Kings, 3 tombs
- Visiting the Temple of Queen Hatchepsut.
- Visiting the Colossi of Memnon
- Visiting Medinet Habu Temple
- Visiting the Ramesseum Temple
- Falluucca boat journey to Banana Island
- Entrance fees to the mentioned sites (Booking option)
- A professional Egyptologist Guide
- Lunch Meals (Booking option)
- All taxes and service charges
Luxor Tour Exclusions:
- Any personal expenses
- Any Extra not mentioned
- Hotel Accomodation
Detailed information
Route
- Luxor
- Karnak Temple
- Luxor Temple
- The Sphinx Avenue
- Hot air balloon Luxor
- Valley of the Kings
- Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut
- Colossi of Memnon
- Médinet Habou