EXCURSTONS FROM LUXOR
Tour 1: The West Bank – Classical Sites
Cross the Nile to visit several tombs in the spectacular Valley of the Kings , on to the dramatic mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut , also Known as Deer El Bahri , which has been built out of the rock face . Later pass the fabled, huge Colossi of Memnon , two vast status in honour of the Pharaoh Amenophis III
Tour 2 :
The West Bank – Tombs and Temples
On the West Bank there are other fascinating tombs and temples to visit . Take a tour to see the temple complex of Medinat Habu , with its great Temple of Ramses III , the most dominant feature here and the most magnificent tombs of the Nobels , which are more personally decorated and worth seeing. Tour 4 : The West Bank
Spend a wonderful time visiting the most celebrated temples in Egypt , Karnak and Luxor . Karnak , with its magnificent Hypostyle Hall of 134 columns and imposing colonnade, are two stunninglytemples not to be missed. Tour 5 : Mosque and Monastery
Rarely visited by tourists , this unique tour will take you to unexplored areas of Luxor . First a visit to Saint Pakhom Monastery "Dier El Shayeb" and then on to the Mosque of Sheikh Abo El Hagag . This mosque has been incorporated into the walls of Luxor Temple . Finally , enjoy a thirst –quenching drink in the peaceful setting of a farm on the outskirts of Luxor . Tour 6 Sound and Light in Luxor
Enjoy an enchanting couple of hours at one of Egypts finest outdoor spectacles at Karnak Temple . Here the history of the Great Pharaohs of the 18th dynasties is narrated with dramatic sound and light effects . Walking through the darkened temple to the sacred lake , the ancient history of this awe inspiring temple complex will come alive. Tour 7 Denderah
This beautiful Ptolemaic temple Dedicated to the Goddess of Love , Hathor is only a short drive from Luxor . Here there are striking bas-reliefs of Cleopatra and her son Caesarion , the only temple in Egypt to portray this famous queen and her son . Denderah is also the omly temple in Egypt where the roof is accessible to enable you to enjoy a iew of the area . Tour 8 Denderah and Abydos
From Denderah , drive on through the lush countryside and illages to visit Abydos , the renowned Temple of Seti l . Here you will see the famed "Tablet of Abydos " which lists seventy-six Egyptian Kings in chronological order . A fasinating day to experience two distinctly different styles of temples . It is recommended that you take a picnic lunch . Tour 9 Aswan Via Edfu and Ombo
Visit Aswan , one of the most beautiful cities in Eypt . En route at the best-preserved temple in Egypt , Edfu , dedicated to the God Horas . On to Kom Ombo , the temple dedicated to Gods , Sobek and Horas perched by the Nile . In Aswan visit the romantic temple of Philae , and the marvel of technology- the High Dam. Tour 10 Abu Simble
The marvelous temples of Ramses ll and his wife Nefetari , where colossal statues announce that " Civilization starts here " , make a fascinating must see experience . Moved to high ground when the Aswan High Dam was built , these awe inspiring ancient monuments are perched on the shores of Lake Nasser , whose waters are fed from the mighty Niles source in Africa. for more information or reservation call 0020146395863
