It located 670 km south of Cairo. This ancient city is part of old "Thebes the Hundred crated" which welcomed visitors from all the countries of the ancient world. Having conquered Egypt the Arabs bemused by its tall buildings and impressive temples called it "El Qusur" meaning "The Castles". Luxor still attracts thousands of visitors from every where in the world alike who come to admire its vestiges; each step they take covers an historic era, each stone recalls a legend. 1- Full Day Tour to West Bank: Code OPL 1.1
Valley of Kings-Deir El Bahari Temple-Colossi of Memnon and The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Excursion to the Necropolis of Thebes, on the Eastern bank. Crossing the Nile, drive to the Valley of Kings; visit the tombs of various Dynasties, The Temple of Deir El Bahari. On the return journey stop at the Colossi of Memnon which are two gigantic sitting statues representing Amenopis III facing the Nile. and visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. 2- Full Day Tour: Code OPL 1.2
East Bank: Karnak and Luxor Temple
Excursion to the Luxor Temple to see its courtyard and the granite statues of Ramses the Great
Proceed by carriage or bus to Karnak, which is a serious of temples built in different reigns. Starting by the Avenue of Sphinxes visit the Unfinished Propylon, the Hypostyle Hall with it's 134 gigantic columns, the Obelisks of Queen Hatchepsut and Tutomosis III, the temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake.
3- Sound and Light Show: Code OPL 1.3
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