Luxor East bank Tour
Half day tour
08:00 am, pick up from your hotel in Luxor by your English speaking tour guide& Egyptologist and drive in an a/c van to the East bank of Luxor to visit,
Karnak temples were constructed from the beginning of the Middle Kingdom to the Greek — RomanKingdom. Every king during these periods contributed in the construction of this temple. Karnak Temple has three main sacred areas that honor three god: Amun, the goddess Mut, and Khonsu, were members of the sacred family known as the Theban Triad. Karnak was built, added to, dismantled, restored, enlarged and decorated during its colorful history of over 1500 years. At certain points in Egyptian history, this temple was the most important in all of Egypt. When we arrive at the temple you will be awed by the grandeur of the tremendous pylon gateway and the Avenue of 1000 Sphinxes that originally ran all the way to the Nile and Luxor Temple
Luxor temple was built by AmunhotepIII in 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom and it was completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty. It was dedicated to the great god Amun-Ra, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu together representing the Theban triad. It was the center of the most important festival which was celebrated in ancient time. The festival name was the Opet festival held from Karnak temple to Luxor temple.
The tour duration is 5 hours approximately
Transfer back to your hotel
THE TOUR INCLUDES:
-Transportation as listed in an air-conditioned van/bus.
-An English speaking tour guide and Egyptologist to the sites listed.
-All entrance fees to the sites mentioned.
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