The scale of Karnak surpasses every other pharaonic temple, with over 100 acres devoted to the gods (enough land to accommodate ten large European cathedrals). For 13 centuries successive pharaohs added their share to make this the most magnificent temple complex in the country and in the entire ancient world. Karnak Temple is a complex of temples, obelisks, pylons, courts, colonnades, halls, reliefs and sanctuaries. The most famous part is the Hypostyle Hall which contains 134 columns. Karnak was the center of worship of the Sun God Amun.

Drive a short distance to the bridge connecting the West Bank where we proceed to the Valley of the Kings and Queens. Enter the tombs of The Great Pharoahs with exquisite colors on the walls still visible from thousands of years ago.

Our morning is spent learning about the various tombs and how difficult it must have been to construct these hidden secrets.

We shall stop to see the Colossi of Memnon, twin statues, faceless and mute, who sang at dawn, according to legend. We will visit with our guide the tombs of the great Pharaohs, whose lives will take form again on the walls of their sepulchers.

We visit the Valley of Queens, sitting deep in a narrow gorge. So well preserved are these paintings that it is difficult to believe they were completed thousands of years ago.

We will spend time at the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahari considered by many to be the finest building of antiquity in Egypt and certainly among the most impressive in the world. The temple is set in a great amphitheater and its three terraces echo the rock formations in the cliff behind. Hatshepsut was the first Egyptian woman to rule as Pharaoh and her reign spanned nearly 20 years. Approached through a sphinx-lined avenue, the temple is entered via monumental ramps that lead to three broad terraces flanked with porticos and rows of Doric columns. Fascinating carved reliefs adorn the second terrace depicting a maritime expedition to the land of Punt (Sudan) and the exotic gifts, such as ivory, ebony, wild cats and incense trees that the Queen of Punt sends back to Egypt.

Departure: Transfer to Luxor airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival Cairo transfers to your hotel.

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Land package prices are per person in U.S. dollars. Note see also prices in our booking engine. Rates are inclusive of taxes.

From Departure	To Departure	Per Person Tour Rate	Guarante Departure	Book Tour
Jan 01, 2010	Dec 18, 2010	479		call 1.800.933.4421
Dec 19, 2010	Feb 28, 2011	499		call 1.800.933.4421

Included services in our tour rates:
1. Round trip air fare Cairo Luxor Cairo.
2. Full day Luxor tour.
3. EAST BANK : Kamak and Luxor Temples with Lunch at Sonesta Hotel. WEST BANK : Valley of the Kings, Queens, Temple of Hatshepsute, Colossi of Memnon.
4. Round trip transfer Hotel / Airport / Hotel in Cairo.
5. Round trip transfer in Luxor.

Not Included services in our tour rates:
1. Round trip transfer in Luxor.

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