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East Bank Tour from Luxor
Description
Experience the rich history of ancient Egypt with a guided tour of Luxor's East Bank. Your journey begins at the unparalleled Karnak Temples, an expansive site that was continuously built over 2,000 years, featuring stunning monuments such as the Great Hypostyle Hall, with its 134 massive columns, and the sacred Lake of Karnak. From Karnak, take a scenic walk along the Avenue of the Sphinxes, a 3-kilometer-long pathway once lined with hundreds of lion-headed statues, which leads you to the majestic Luxor Temple. Known for its unique architectural design, the temple features a beautifully preserved courtyard, a striking pylon, and the famous obelisks of Ramses II. This tour offers a deeper look into the spiritual and ceremonial significance of these ancient structures.
Itinerary
Inécia tour guide will pick you up from the hotel in Luxor to start the tour of East Bank. First, you will visit Karnak Temples, one of the largest and most impressive religious complexes of ancient Egypt. It is famous for grand pylons, towering obelisks, and vast hypostyle halls. From Karnak, you'll stroll along the Avenue of the Sphinxes, a once grand ceremonial pathway lined with rows of sphinx statues, which leads you to Luxor Temple, renowned for its majestic entrance, exquisite reliefs, and the towering obelisks. Then, you will return to your hotel.
Notes:
· The order of the itinerary may change without affecting the content of the visits.
· Inécia Tours is dedicated to supporting stray animals in archaeological sites during tours while promoting responsible tourism. For more information, please click here.
